//podcastplus.net/feed/the-nicholas-cupps-show~8a8776b6 Inspiring people to break free from their corporate jobs and achieve their full potential. This show interviews successful entrepreneurs about their journey from employee to employer. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:42:06 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r8z9wa/Brian_Adamsaada9.mp3 Here is the link to the video of our conversation: YouTube Video Brian C. Adams is the Principal and Founder of Excelsior GP providing high net worth individuals and family offices access to passive cash flowing institutional investment opportunities. Brian is a recovering attorney hailing from a family office background dedicated to providing investors with direct access to institutional alternative investments that can generate passive income in a tax efficient manner.He pulls on his extensive experience in the legal, private equity and real estate industries to provide a broad market view of the entire alternative investment landscape to deliver strategic and reliable investment opportunities to his partners.Brian currently serves as Principal for Excelsior Capital in which he founded in 2019 and oversees acquisitions, operations and capital raising efforts. In addition, he frequently participates in speaking engagements focused on providing the real estate investment community with a real and hone... Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:56:11 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r8z9wa/Brian_Adamsaada9.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wriknb/Jeff_Nischwitzaa6kc.mp3 Jeff Nischwitz is not only a highly sought after speaker and coach, but he's the co-host of The Impact Leadership Podcast ( Click Here ).  Jeff is the Founder and Chief Snow Globe Shaker of The Nischwitz Group and a co-founder of Cardivera, a leadership development eco-systems that helps its members grow their leadership, their lives and their businesses ( www.cardivera.com ). Jeff is a recovering lawyer (practicing for 17 years and founding his own entrepreneurial law firm), business development and relationship building professional and the founder of several businesses over his career. Most important, Jeff has not only had great successes but failures, all of which have helped him become a leadership, personal development and culture thought leader and disruptive thinker. Jeff is also the author of four books: Think Again! Innovative Approaches to the Business of Law Unmask: Letting Go of Who You're "Supposed" to Be & Unleashing Your True Leader Arrows of Truth: Simple Shifts for Personal... Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:46:26 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wriknb/Jeff_Nischwitzaa6kc.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iw9szf/Sean_Rosensteel_a8yl0.mp3 Sean Rosensteel is a serial entrepreneur who seems to have done it all, except for writing a book.  He checked that accomplishment off this year by writing his book, The School of Intentional Living.  We had a really fun conversation around the book and what it took to write and publish it.   If you are looking to make a meaningful positive change in your personal/professional life, I couldn't recommend Sean's book more as a great place to start. You can download an advance copy using the following link: https://www.seanrosensteel.com/nicholas It will be available to purchase on Amazon on July 21st. The video link to this conversation can be found here: https://youtu.be/jtFkdQPMUfs   Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:57:44 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iw9szf/Sean_Rosensteel_a8yl0.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vzk1kg/Jerry_Brazie_Part_2_8nvap.mp3 Jerry Brazie returns for an epic conversation about COVID, our response to it, and the consequences those actions have taken on the business community.  It was hard no to dwell on the negative as he shared story after story of business owners who have had to close their business and may never again reopen.  I value his insight as he truly has his finger on the pulse of the business community, and I gain a new perspective on our future.   Jerry hosts his own podcast The Jerry Brazie Podcast  http://jerrybrazie.com/podcast/ .  If you haven't yet listened to it, I highly recommend.   Thanks again Jerry for your support and I look forward to our next interview! Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:09:49 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vzk1kg/Jerry_Brazie_Part_2_8nvap.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iegbbb/MarkGagasa8ttv.mp3 Mark Gagas is an amazing photographer with a genius level business mind.  I'm so grateful to him for agreeing to discuss his journey.  It is a very inspirational story of leaving a very successful corporate career, essentially walking away from large sums of money and accolades, to focus on what truly matters to him; developing and expressing his creativity through photography, as well as being there for is growing family.  Not many people have the guts to make this decision, but Mark is certainly one of the few who have with no regrets.   Check out Mark's business at  https://wirehairedstudios.com/ He can also be found on instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wirehairedstudios/ I hope you enjoy this episode, and thanks for listening.      Tue, 19 May 2020 17:00:54 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iegbbb/MarkGagasa8ttv.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/faxx8t/Nicholas_and_Brandon_Covid_19.mp3 Brandon and I sit down (virtually, to discuss the CARE act and how there are serious holes in it causing several mortgage companies to begin failing.  This will ripple through the economy and have tremendous consequences unless addressed.  We also discuss the economy at large and how being quarantined is changing everything we have ever known about economic forecasting.   We did video record this episode and put it on youtube.  That can be found here:  https://youtu.be/xLo-WLPsz4Q Thanks for listening.  Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:33:06 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/faxx8t/Nicholas_and_Brandon_Covid_19.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fij5w9/Jerry_Brazie.mp3 I had the distinct privilege of sitting down with a true entrepreneur.  It was incredibly humbling to learn about his story of very rough beginnings and how that inspired him to persevere and become as successful as he has.  There were so many nuggets of wisdom throughout this interview that I will be listening to it again just to make sure I got them all.  Jerry now gives back to by hosting his own podcast, The Jerry Brazie Podcast , as well as he recently started a new Facebook group called The Successful Mindset .  Both of these are intended to provide inspiration and information to those looking to branch out on their own.   "A poor kid from Portland, Oregon with eight brothers and sisters. I have owned and operated more than a dozen companies over the last 20 years with combined sales of more than $450 million. I have had more than 10,000 employees and have owned and operated many types of business including: Transportation, gas stations, car washes, convenience stores, reclaimed wood, a ma... Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:06:44 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fij5w9/Jerry_Brazie.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qkqwqh/Tawnya_Landis.mp3 Tawnya Landis was such an amazing person to talk to.  She is an expert in network marketing and also a great example of finding opportunities in doing what you love.  She has a huge passion for health and fitness and it is no wonder she has had tremendous success with the Beachbody organization.  It was such a pleasure getting to speak with her as I learned so much about both Network Marketing as well as health and fitness.  She can be found at  landisfitness.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyalandis/ https://www.facebook.com/tawnya.landis https://www.instagram.com/tawnya_landis/ Tawnya Landis is a Lifestyle- Fitness & Wellness Coach, Relationship Coach, International Speaker and Entrepreneur. Her passion is helping her clients reach their goals & life their best lives. She takes the holistic lifestyle approach and guides them in developing new habits personally and professionally. Her goal is to help them not only reach their goals but also maintain them.Tawnya manages a c... Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:32:41 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qkqwqh/Tawnya_Landis.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kgrvmk/Brady_Duncan_stereo.mp3 I was so excited to get the opportunity to sit down and talk with my guest today.  Brady Duncan is living every man's dream.  He left a thriving corporate career to open a brewery with his partners whom brewed beer together in the basement for a few months.  Not only is MadTree successful, they have helped to revolutionize the entire beer scene in Cincinnati.  He's one of the smartest business minds and yet one of the nicest guys you'll meet.  I don't know how he does it all, but I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.  https://www.madtreebrewing.com/ MadTree puts purpose in every pour. Founded in 2013, MadTree has always been driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - to build something bigger than themselves and the high-quality beer they produce. Since the beginning, MadTree has cared deeply about creating meaningful connections with their communities. They embrace their namesake and work to celebrate and protect nature while reducing their impact on the environment. They... Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:57:57 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kgrvmk/Brady_Duncan_stereo.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wwub6h/Billy_Mitchell.mp3 I had a fun time talking to the Co-Founder of Searchlogic, an online marketing company.  His journey was really interesting; from starting a company in Egypt, to discussing the struggles he faced from growing too quickly, to buying his partner out, and ultimately facing the challenges of taking the reigns and creating a new vision after the buyout.  I learned so much from Billy and I think you will to.  Enjoy! Billy can be found at www.searchlogic.com   Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:15:53 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wwub6h/Billy_Mitchell.mp3