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

    How to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age with Jay Sargeant

    Think you’re too old, too established, or underqualified to begin again? At 79, Coach Jay Sargeant is creating his eighth reinvention after building seven completely different careers. In this episode of the What the Nell!? Podcast, entrepreneur, trainer, author, and self-described patron saint of late bloomers Jay Sargeant shares the patterns that helped him repeatedly build a new life without waiting for the perfect credentials, timing, or circumstances. Jay is the author of Shift: The Gift of Reinvention, a memoir filled with stories from a life shaped by unexpected conversations, bold decisions, business successes, painful endings, and the willingness to start over. 🛍️ This episode is sponsored by Taelor, a stylish and sustainable Menswear subscription service. Click the link HERE and use code NELL30 for $30 off of your first purchase! #PersonalReinvention #Entrepreneurship #WhatTheNellPodcast Learn more about Jay: Website: https://www.theshiftproject.academy/ Book: https://a.co/d/0hmo4dFf Chapters: 00:00 Discovery Accelerator 00:48 Meet Jay Sargeant 02:10 Why He Wrote Shift 07:36 Credentials Are Overrated 17:39 Leverage Your Value 21:03 It's Never Too Late 26:44 Nana Lil Reinvents Herself 34:38 Small Moments Matter 38:46 Dinner Party Breakthrough 43:20 Software Retail Goldmine 49:00 Franchise Boom and Loss 52:02 NLP Pivot 57:59 Be the Change Daily ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Discovery Accelerator helps engineering teams understand complex technology environments by automatically discovering resources, mapping relationships, generating ERDs, diagnosing connection issues, and documenting systems. The Community Edition is free, runs locally on Windows, and supports your own AI provider. Learn more: https://discovery.cloudsolutionaccelerators.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 28

    What Greece Taught Me About Creating a Better Business Experience

    I went to Greece expecting beautiful beaches, incredible food, and a much-needed escape. I came home questioning whether American businesses have become so focused on speed and efficiency that we have forgotten how to make people feel. In this episode of the What the Nell!? Podcast, I’m sharing four business lessons inspired by my time in Athens and on the island of Karpathos. These are not complicated strategies or expensive systems. They are thoughtful, human details that can completely change the way customers and clients experience your business. We’re talking about why customer service should feel like genuine hospitality, how lighting and presentation influence buying decisions, why small gestures communicate respect, and how the best business systems quietly work behind the scenes. You’ll also learn how to conduct a simple customer experience audit to uncover the moments in your business that may feel rushed, cold, confusing, or impersonal. #Entrepreneurship #CustomerExperience #BusinessOwner Chapters: 00:00 Discovery Accelerator Ad 00:48 Greece Trip Spark 02:31 Food and Dining Culture 06:10 Island Life and Small Business 09:46 Lesson One 12:23 Make Customers Feel Seen 13:05 Lesson Two 15:49 Experience Audit Checklist 17:23 Lesson Three 19:51 Lesson Four 21:53 Hilton System Down Story 24:15 Wrap Up and Call to Action 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. Jul 21

    Stop Waiting Until Your Break Becomes an Emergency

    I hit record with no plan for this episode — and that's exactly the point. If you're a business owner who can't remember the last time you truly stepped away, this one's for you. This week on the What the Nell!? Podcast, I'm getting honest about something that snuck up on me: burnout. Months of nonstop travel, back-to-back projects, and a brain that never shuts off finally caught up with me — and I'm sharing the moment I realized I had to stop, what I did about it, and how I'm preparing to take my longest break from the business yet (Greece, here I come 🇬🇷). If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or high performer who struggles to give yourself permission to rest, I hope this conversation helps you catch the warning signs before they catch you. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #Podcast #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance Chapters: 00:00 Discovery Accelerator Ad 00:52 Podcast Intro No Plan 01:49 Vacation Brain 04:00 Overwhelm Panic Moment 07:15 Reset Listening To Yourself 09:34 Time Zone What Ifs 11:27 Podcast Break Schedule 13:15 Collabs Topics Invitation 14:13 Let Go Of Pressure 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

  4. Jul 14

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    225
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nell Tice
  • Show Website
    What the Nell!?