The Nichols and Dimez Show
“The Nichols and Dimez Show” explores life journeys and lessons learned with various entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, and other impactful humans. Key topics include entrepreneurship & business, health & wellness, and professional sports. Host Chris Nichols digs into these success stories, challenges and setbacks, and tactics to continuously improve at life.
Episodes
78 episodes
David Meltzer | The Business Behind Iconic Athletes & Path to CEO
David Meltzer is Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and was CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie, Jerry Maguire. In this conversation, we discuss the intersection in David’...
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Episode 79
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22:07
Shawne Merriman | Lights Out: Turning a Football Legacy Into a Business Empire
Shawne Merriman is an ex-NFL All-Pro Linebacker for the San Diego Chargers & Buffalo Bills. Since his football career, Shawne has been very active as an entrepreneur, including founding Lights Out Xtreme Fighting (Fight Promotion), Lights O...
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Episode 78
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58:27
Q3 2024 Recap | The Nichols and Dimez Show
This episode is an audio exclusive highlight recap of Q3 2024 (July through September).Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:38 - Alex Bowen - Full episode05:19 - India...
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Episode 77
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14:56
Jeff Fenster | Everbowl Founder on Scaling Brands and the Power of Relationship Capital
Jeff Fenster is an award winning entrepreneur, best selling author, podcast host, and expert in relationship capital. He is Founder & CEO of Everbowl, a superfood quick serve restaurant franchise with nearly a hundred locations around the U...
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Episode 76
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1:05:31
Nathaniel Linquist | Building Soccer Dreams in Uganda, Empowering Athletes, and a Journey of Faith
Nathaniel (Natty) Linquist is Founder of Elysian Fitness and non-profit soccer academy in Uganda, MUNGU Academy, which helps develop and give kids opportunities to play soccer in college or professionally. In this conversation, we discuss Natty...
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Episode 75
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1:02:11
ADCC 2024 Preview: Javier Zaruski's Jiu-Jitsu Journey From Uruguay to World Champion
Javier Zaruski is an IBJJF Black Belt World Champion (2023) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi). This episode is a special preview for the ADCC 2024 World Championship in Las Vegas this August, which Javier is competing in. In this conversation, we ...
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Episode 74
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1:04:33
Indian Wedding in Poland, Berlin, Travel Tips & Podcast Updates
This solo episode recaps my recent travel experience in Europe and shares some important near term updates to the podcast. The travel includes Berlin, Germany during the Eurocup Soccer Final and Western Poland to attend an Indian wedding. ...
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Episode 73
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13:31
Paris 2024 Olympics Special: Alex Bowen's Water Polo Legacy & Team USA Preview
This episode is a Paris 2024 Olympics Special, featuring one of the key leaders from the USA Men’s Water Polo team, Alex Bowen. Alex is entering his third Olympics in Paris, played collegiate water polo at Stanford University, and has played pr...
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Episode 72
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1:10:22
Q2 2024 Recap | The Nichols and Dimez Show
This episode is an audio exclusive highlight recap of Q2 2024 (April through June).Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:25 - Chris Leben - Full episode 04:48 - Quentin Williams...
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Episode 71
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36:58
Paul Holze | Evolving Marketing Media & Peak Performance with Deep End Fitness
Paul Holze is Founder and President of Groundwork Promotions, a full service marketing agency, and runs Deep End Fitness in San Diego, LA, and Hawaii. Deep End Fitness is a training program centered on the practice of movement, breath work, and...
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Episode 70
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1:02:03
Anthony Trucks | From NFL to Entrepreneur - Mastering Public Speaking
Anthony Trucks is a motivational speaker, author, and transformational identity shift coach. He has a public speaking coaching program called, “Speak to Freedom” and personal development brand called, “Dark Work”. In this conversation, we discu...
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Episode 69
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1:18:59
3 Takeaways from “The Power of One More” by Ed Mylett | Chris Nichols
In this solo episode, I share three of my favorite takeaways from Ed Mylett's book, "The Power of One More" (published 2022). Ed Mylett is a successful entrepreneur who has become one of the world's most prevalent figures in the personal develo...
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Episode 68
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15:14
Breanna Danielle | Lessons from Bodybuilding to Inner Health Coaching (Movement, Mindset, Medicine)
Breanna (Danielle) Beaver is an Inner Health Coach, Bodybuilder, and Host of The M3 Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss Bre’s early life encounters, evolution and lessons learned from her bodybuilding career, and current coaching approach...
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Episode 67
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1:01:30
Phoebe Davis | Growing Brands Through Modeling, Reality TV, and Social Media Mastery
Phoebe Davis is a model, bodybuilder, reality tv actress, and social media marketing expert. In this conversation, we discuss Phoebe’s defining weight loss transformation story, social media marketing career (how she started and ran her own mar...
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Episode 66
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55:53
Mother’s Day Special | Legacy Kapsule Conversation With My Mom
This episode is a Mother’s Day special that shares segments of my Legacy Kapsule interview with my mom, Katherine Nichols. Despite the confidential nature of this type of conversation, I felt compelled to share a personal example of what the Le...
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Episode 65
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20:31
Chase Chewning | Navigating Adversity with an “Ever Forward” Mindset
Chase Chewning is CEO and Founder of Operation Podcast, a podcast production service and studio rental business in Los Angeles, and is Host of Ever Forward Radio, which focuses on discussing fitness, nutrition and mindset with industry leaders....
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Episode 64
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1:07:08
Why I Shaved my Head and Leveraging Surveys to Grow Your Business
In this episode, I open up about a vulnerable and personal topic that has impacted me for years and share a recent business experience I had collecting survey feedback to help optimize my product offering. Part 1 (Personal Topic): Shaving my he...
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Episode 63
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18:29
Eric Johnson | Sailor to CEO: Trident Coffee’s Nautical Journey in Craft Cold Brew
Eric Johnson is CEO and Founder of Trident Coffee, a craft cold brew coffee company based in San Diego. Eric spent eight years serving in the U.S. Navy before founding Trident. In this conversation, we discuss Eric’s background and time in the ...
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Episode 62
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55:56
Kevin Pheley | Rising from Rock Bottom and a Journey of Entrepreneurial Redemption
Kevin Pheley is CEO and Founder of LocalRealEstateLeads.net, Lazy Cow Staffing, The Content Factory San Diego, and podcast host of "Thinking Bigger with Kevin Pheley". In this conversation, we discuss Kevin’s fascinating story of how he turned ...
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Episode 61
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1:15:53
Quentin Williams | Identity After Athletics: Coaching for Life Beyond Sports
Quentin Williams is a coach who helps athletes transition to life beyond sports. In this conversation, we discuss Quentin’s background playing football and how experiencing concussions and witnessing related long term negative impacts on other ...
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Episode 60
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1:02:35
Chris Leben | UFC Legend’s Path to Resilience, Recovery, and Triumph
Chris Leben is a former UFC Fighter and Bare Knuckle Boxer. He currently referees and judges professional MMA contests while also overseeing and coaching at his MMA gym, The Training Center San Diego. In this conversation, we discuss Chris’s ex...
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Episode 59
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56:30
2024 Q1 Recap | The Nichols and Dimez Show
This episode is an audio exclusive highlight reel recap of the first (almost) three months of 2024. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro 02:10 - 4 Lessons From My First Year of Podcasting03:34 - Jeff Glover 05:32 - Yoni ...
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Episode 58
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21:52
Jake Kauffman | A Path to Healing and Abundance Through Facing Truth
Jake Kauffman is a Men’s Transformation Coach and Author of “Let Love In.” His mission is to help successful men go beyond their limits so they can reach their highest potential. In this conversation, we discuss Jake’s personal story, which inv...
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Episode 57
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54:11
New Business Announcement: Legacy Kapsule | Chris Nichols
In this episode, Chris Nichols announces the launch of his new business, Legacy Kapsule, which is a podcast as a service for a loved one in your life. Message from the Founder:"We often overlook how we want to cherish a mem...
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Episode 56
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12:09
Eric Scire | Framing Opportunities: Photography on the Biggest Stages
Eric Scire is a Photographer who specializes in concerts, live events, and astrotography. In this conversation, we discuss Eric’s background serving in the Navy, transitioning out and getting involved in the cannabis and car washing businesses,...
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Episode 55
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1:12:49