What the Nell!?

Nell Tice
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What the Nell!? is a wild, inspiring ride through the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship, sustainability, personal growth, and the everyday curveballs life throws our way. Hosted by Nell Tice, business owner, storyteller, and all-around good vibes enthusiast, this show digs into the real, unfiltered conversations you wish more people were having. Each week, Nell brings a refreshing blend of business savvy, soulful insight, and genuine curiosity to the mic as she chats with thought leaders, creatives, and fellow entrepreneurs who are redefining success on their own terms. Whether we're diving deep into what it takes to grow a sustainable business, unpacking the challenges of leadership, or reflecting on the messy middle of life—you can count on every episode to be full of heart, honesty, and a few laughs along the way. If you’ve ever found yourself asking “What the actual Nell is going on?”—you’re in the right place. Tune in for candid interviews, solo episodes that feel like coffee with a friend, and a whole lot of “me too” moments that remind you you’re not alone in this journey.

  1. 4d ago

    Starting a Business Over 40? What Nobody Tells You

    Think it's too late to start a business after 40? It's not — and you're not starting empty-handed. In this episode, Nell shares exactly how she walked away from a 13-year career as a COO to build her own business, and what she wishes she'd known first. The internet loves a 22-year-old founder story, but experience, relationships, and resilience count for a lot more than people admit. Whether you're dreaming about leaving your 9-to-5 or you've already handed in your notice, this episode covers the real stuff — the money conversations, the identity shift, and the fear that comes with putting yourself out there for the first time. If you know someone who keeps saying "maybe someday," send them this episode. Someday is allowed to be now. Chapters: 00:00 Discovery Accelerator 00:47 Starting A Business Over 40 02:52 My Business Origin Story 06:23 Quitting and Going Full Time 08:46 Find Your Paid Skills 10:08 Money Prep and Mindset 12:40 Identity Shift and Support 16:06 Visibility and Content Fear 17:52 Tech Anxiety Just Start 19:58 Final Encouragement and Outro Visit Discovery Accelerator: https://discovery.cloudsolutionaccelerators.com Check out Broken Record: https://brokenrecordsystems.com/ Connect with us: What the Nell!? Podcast Website Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC

  2. Jul 7

    10 Digital Products Every Entrepreneur Should Sell

    Most people creating content online are sitting on digital products they haven't made yet — and leaving income on the table because of it. In this episode of the What the Nell!? Podcast, Nell walks through 10 digital products every business owner, entrepreneur, and creator should be building right now — ranked from the easy wins to the most profitable. No fluff, no "someday" advice. Just a short, practical list you can start acting on today. Here's the thing: your first digital product doesn't need to be a masterpiece. It needs to solve one specific problem, quickly, for the right person. That's it. This episode is your encouragement to finally get one out there. If you've ever stared at a blank page not knowing where to start, or you've got a workshop replay collecting dust on your drive, this one's for you. Chapters: 00:00 Discovery Accelerator Promo 00:52 Why Digital Products? 01:44 Start Simple and Solve Problems 02:49 #1 04:13 #2 05:08 #3 06:17 #4 07:52 #5 09:26 #6 11:48 #7 12:47 #8 14:12 #9 16:45 #10 18:10 Wrap Up Motivation And CTA Visit Discovery Accelerator: https://discovery.cloudsolutionaccelerators.com Check out Broken Record: https://brokenrecordsystems.com/ Connect with us: What the Nell!? Podcast Website Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC

  3. Jun 30

    The Coaching Industry Is Selling You the Wrong Strategy | The Brain Grenade Agency

    Are business owners being sold strategies that were never built for them in the first place? In this raw and wildly honest conversation, Suzanne and Paige from The Brain Grenade Agency break down why so many entrepreneurs feel stuck, scattered, and burned out from trying to follow someone else’s blueprint. On this episode of the What the Nell!? Podcast, we talk about business strategy, coaching industry fluff, SOPs, scaling, mindset, offer overload, and what it really takes to build a business that fits who you are instead of forcing yourself into a box that was never yours. Suzanne, known as The Brain Unfucker, brings 20+ years of business coaching, consulting, strategy, and agency operations experience. Paige, known as The SOP Dominatrix, turns big ideas into systems, structure, and execution that actually work. This episode is funny, direct, unfiltered, and full of the kind of business truth a lot of entrepreneurs need but do not always want to hear. Consider this your loving little business slap on the back of the head. Learn more about Suzanne and Paige: Website: lucrativeasfuck.com Instagram: @thebrainunfucker Instagram: @thesopdominatrix Chapters: 00:00 Meet Brain Grenade 01:12 Wild Nicknames Origin 04:16 SOPs Are Essential 05:11 Coaching Industry Lies 08:19 Strategy vs Discipline 11:47 Signs of No Strategy 16:00 Niche and Offer Clarity 17:18 Seven Day Kidnapping Method 20:17 Punta Cana Retreat Breakdown 24:14 Retreat Reset Perks 24:21 Seven Days to Clarity 24:57 Everything Built in 90 25:17 No Value Stack Pitch 26:11 Strategy and Support System 27:20 Who Gets Accepted 29:29 Signs Youre Not Ready 30:23 CEO Let Go and Lead 32:14 Authentic Brands Not Templates 34:00 Lead Gen Depends on You 35:43 Teach Dont Motivate 36:22 Pricing Talk Math Check 41:06 Uncomfortable Truths to Scale 43:46 Where to Find Paige and Suzanne Connect with us: What the Nell!? Podcast Website Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC

  4. Jun 23

    Jay Sapovitz: Scaling to $1 Billion, Losing It All, and the Truth About Swag as a Marketing Weapon

    Jay Sapovitz helped scale Marquis Jet from zero to over $1 billion in under five years — flying private, hanging backstage with Mick Jagger, living the kind of life most entrepreneurs only dream about. Then it all came crashing down. In this episode of What the Nell!?, Jay sits down with Nell for an honest conversation about ego, failure, recovery, and the long road back to building something real. Today Jay is the founder and president of Inked Stores, an on-demand swag and merchandise company serving thousands of organizations and approaching $5 million in annual recurring revenue. But his path there ran straight through one of the hardest lessons in business: that ego, not the market, is what takes most founders down. Jay and Nell get into what it actually takes to scale a company, why he doesn't regret the crash that humbled him, and how he rebuilt through relationships, persistence, and a relentless focus on sales. Then the conversation turns to his current obsession — why merch and swag, done strategically, is one of the most underrated marketing tools available, and why in an AI-saturated world, physical gifting may be "the last bastion of real." Whether you're building your first business, recovering from a setback, or trying to figure out why your company swag keeps ending up in a drawer, this episode is full of hard-won wisdom you can actually use. In this episode: - What it really takes to scale a company from $0 to $1 billion - Why ego is the number one thing that kills entrepreneurs - How to take ownership and bounce back after losing a business - Why merch should be the FIRST thing you plan, not the last - The biggest mistakes companies make with promotional products - How to balance AI and technology with genuine human relationships - Choosing merch for employees vs. clients vs. fans - Leadership, culture, and treating your team with dignity and respect A real-world look at what entrepreneurship actually demands — and proof that resilience matters more than hype. Links & ResourcesInked Stores: https://www.inkdstores.comConnect with Jay on LinkedIn: search Jay Sapovitz — he's very responsive to DMs and happy to talk swag, merch, entrepreneurship, and recovery. Connect with us: What the Nell!? Podcast Website Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC

  5. Jun 16

    The One Thing That Haunts Most Business Owners | Season 5 Opener | What the Nell!? Podcast

    Business owners are told to “just post consistently,” but what happens when you’re burned out, overwhelmed, and still not seeing results? In this Season 5 kickoff of What the Nell!?, Nell gets honest about one of the biggest struggles entrepreneurs face: staying consistent with content creation when life, decision fatigue, chaotic workflows, and lack of accountability get in the way. Nell shares why visibility matters for every business, why posting without a system leads to burnout, and why consistency is not about laziness or willpower — it’s about having a repeatable content strategy that actually supports you. She also introduces Broken Record, her new content system built for entrepreneurs and business owners who need clarity, accountability, repurposing strategy, and a workflow that helps content work long after it is created. Whether you’re struggling to post on social media, keep up with blogs, send your email newsletter, or repurpose your podcast, this episode will help you rethink content as a business asset instead of another exhausting task. Chapters: 00:00 Season Five Kickoff 01:13 Why Content Matters 04:21 Consistency And Burnout 06:51 Need A Support System 07:38 Introducing Broken Record 09:01 Website Tour And Philosophy 14:08 Reset Offer Breakdown 15:40 Full System Offer 17:01 Momentum Service Offer 19:05 Broken Record App Preview 21:44 Season Topics And Wrap Up Check out Broken Record: https://brokenrecordsystems.com/ Connect with us: What the Nell!? Podcast Website Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC

  6. Jun 2

    Season 4 Finale: Lessons in Entrepreneurship, AI, Community & Just Keeping Going

    In this season four finale of What the Nell!? Podcast, Nell reflects on a year of growth, guest conversations, creative pivots, business lessons, and the messy reality of entrepreneurship. Nell looks back on standout moments from the season, including meaningful guest interviews, the success of The Ecopreneur’s Edge with Mikee Bentz, her first major podcast sponsorship with Taelor.ai, and the audience’s growing interest in AI, content creation, sustainability, and authentic brand visibility. This episode is not a highlight reel. It is an honesty reel. Nell shares what season four taught her about building a sustainable business, staying clear in your messaging, choosing community over vanity metrics, using AI without losing your voice, and continuing forward even when success feels slow. If you are a podcaster, entrepreneur, creative, business owner, or anyone building something from the ground up, this episode is your reminder to be kind, keep going, and be yourself. Chapters: 00:00 Season Four Finale 01:36 Season Reflections 02:23 Guests And Sponsorships 05:49 Ecopreneurs Edge Lessons 07:26 Entrepreneurship Is Non-linear 08:54 Sustainable Business Boundaries 10:36 Content Clarity And Accountability 13:00 AI And Authenticity 15:03 Community Over Audience Size 16:29 Mindset And Keeping Going 20:01 Break Plans And Thanks 22:27 Where To Follow Next Connect with us: What the Nell!? Podcast Website Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC

  7. May 26

    How Wrestling Saved His Life & Disney Secrets They Don't Want You to Know with Chris O'Mealy

    Chris O’Mealy joins Nell on the What the Nell!? Podcast for a hilarious, heartfelt, and wildly entertaining conversation about independent wrestling, life behind the scenes at Disney, opening The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, content creation, recovery culture, and why creators need to keep going even when support feels hard to find. Chris has been involved in independent wrestling since 2005, doing almost everything except stepping into the ring as a wrestler. He has worked at Disney, helped open The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010, built a life around podcasting, streaming, storytelling, charity work, and supporting other creators who are trying to find their voice. In this episode, Nell and Chris talk about the magic behind wrestling, what Disney life is really like behind the scenes, how wrestling helped Chris during some of the hardest seasons of his life, why mistakes are not always as obvious as we think, and the importance of creating something that is authentically yours. This episode is for wrestling fans, Disney fans, podcasters, streamers, writers, creatives, and anyone who needs the reminder that there is an audience for what you are building. 🛍️ This episode is sponsored by Taelor, a stylish and sustainable Menswear subscription service. Click the link HERE and use code NELL (for monthly plans) or NELLQTR (for quarterly plans) for 25% off your first month. Chapters: 00:00 Sponsor Message from Taelor 00:44 Meet Chris O'Mealy 02:36 Wrestling Origin Story 10:32 First Ring Announcing Gig 12:50 Thriving Under Pressure 16:09 Disney Listener Questions Begin 17:38 Disney Roles Overview 18:44 Disney Auditions Explained 22:00 Disney College Program 25:32 Best Times To Visit Disney 30:36 Handling Disney Heat 34:30 Character Shift Rules 37:06 Drinking Around World 38:11 Finding 3 Legacies Wrestling 41:06 Wrestling Gives Purpose 48:45 Support Indie Wrestling 55:55 Keep Creating! Connect with Chris: Chris O'Mealy has been involved in independent wrestling since 2005 and done everything there is to do but wrestle. He also worked at Disney in various roles, and helped open the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010. He's a podcaster, streamer, aspiring author, and does charity work with the Children's Miracle Network. Social Media: chrisomealy Streaming: @ckccvideo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Cff32Tu81JJe52oxy2eFf?si=4751200ec0eb40cf Three Legacies Wrestling: https://3lwtix.com/ Connect with us: What the Nell!? Podcast Website Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC

  8. May 19

    Feeling Uninspired? Do the Damn Thing Anyway

    Ever feel like you have nothing left to say, no creative spark, and no perfectly polished plan? In this solo episode of What the Nell!? Podcast, Nell gets real about almost skipping a recording, feeling uninspired, and choosing to show up anyway. This episode is for entrepreneurs, creators, podcasters, business owners, and anyone trying to stay consistent when life feels chaotic. Nell talks about the pressure to keep creating, why the mundane everyday tasks are where real success is built, and how business evolution, AI, strategy, and messy pivots are all part of the process. No perfect setup. No polished script. Just honest, off-the-cuff encouragement to keep going when resistance shows up. If you’ve been waiting to feel inspired before you create, post, record, launch, or make your next move — this is your sign to do it anyway. 🛍️ This episode is sponsored by Taelor, a stylish and sustainable Menswear subscription service. Click the link HERE and use code NELL (for monthly plans) or NELLQTR (for quarterly plans) for 25% off your first month. Chapters: 00:00 Sponsor Message from Taelor 00:40 Off The Cuff Confession 02:51 Consistency In The Mundane 05:56 Sponsor Message from Taelor 06:37 Strategy Over Creativity 07:41 Travel Planning And Organization 10:51 Everyone Is Figuring It Out 11:46 Pivots And AI Reality 14:07 Record It Anyway 15:00 What's Next Connect with us: What the Nell!? Podcast Website Join the What the Nell!? Podcast Facebook group HERE! Grab a copy of Nell's #1 Bestseller, Curvature of the Career, HERE! Connect with Nell on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Produced by enTICEing Media, LLC

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What the Nell!? is a wild, inspiring ride through the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship, sustainability, personal growth, and the everyday curveballs life throws our way. Hosted by Nell Tice, business owner, storyteller, and all-around good vibes enthusiast, this show digs into the real, unfiltered conversations you wish more people were having. Each week, Nell brings a refreshing blend of business savvy, soulful insight, and genuine curiosity to the mic as she chats with thought leaders, creatives, and fellow entrepreneurs who are redefining success on their own terms. Whether we're diving deep into what it takes to grow a sustainable business, unpacking the challenges of leadership, or reflecting on the messy middle of life—you can count on every episode to be full of heart, honesty, and a few laughs along the way. If you’ve ever found yourself asking “What the actual Nell is going on?”—you’re in the right place. Tune in for candid interviews, solo episodes that feel like coffee with a friend, and a whole lot of “me too” moments that remind you you’re not alone in this journey.

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  • Creator
    Nell Tice
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nell Tice
  • Show Website
    What the Nell!?