The Nomad CEO Podcast

The Veteran’s Blueprint for Building a Team That Wins

What can a Navy bomb disposal specialist teach us about building a business? In this episode of The Nomad CEO Podcast, Austin Holmes, veteran and co-founder of Publicity For Good, shares how his military training shaped his mindset as an entrepreneur. From the discipline and systems that fueled his success to the personal challenges that tested him along the way, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to lead, grow, and stay grounded while building something meaningful. Learn more about Austin’s work, ⁠here
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The Real Cost of Chasing Your Dreams (and Why It’s Worth Paying)

Giordano Carretta went from chasing a pro soccer dream in Italy to starting over in California with nothing—no English, no money, no safety net. What happened next reshaped his entire life and career.
In this episode of The Nomad CEO Podcast, Giordano shares the mindset shifts, key decisions, and hard lessons that helped him rebuild and lead a global business from the ground up.
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Why Consistency Is The ONLY Advantage You Can CONTROL

Most entrepreneurs chase flashy trends. Travis Chappell chose a different path. After walking away from ministry and a sales career he was great at but didn’t want, he doubled down on “boring” businesses like HVAC, laundromats, and storage units. The result? Consistency, cash flow, and freedom.
In this episode, Travis shares why boring beats hype, how to monetize small audiences early, and the mindset that helped him restart at 23 with no plan and a mortgage. If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing the wrong career or shiny trends, this conversation shows a blueprint for building stability and real wealth.
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The LIFE-CHANGING Glitch in the Game of Life Revealed

At just 23, Glensky Inagas, better known as The Glitch, has written a book, launched an AI automation company, and manages luxury real estate in Miami. In this episode of The Nomad CEO Podcast, he breaks down the mindset, faith, and philosophy that help him treat life like a game with cheat codes.
If you are in your twenties searching for clarity or want a blueprint for early founder momentum, this conversation delivers practical and inspiring insights you can use right now.
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The Raw Truth About Network Marketing & Entrepreneurship

35 years. From broke beginnings to building global teams, Todd Falcone has seen it all. In this conversation we cut through the noise to uncover the skills that actually matter, the mindset shifts that turn struggle into strength, and why excuses kill faster than failure.
Join with me and Todd Falcone (@toddfalcone) to learn what it really takes to lead, sell, and last.
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From Deplatformed Fallout to "Marketer on the Run"

A lawyer told him one word—run. Days before the Parler takedown, Remso walked away, disappeared off-grid, and rebuilt from scratch. In 2024 he was fired over Zoom, insurance running out, and launched an agency the very next morning.
This episode is about turning setbacks into a system: values-only clients, moving upmarket, war-room execution weeks, and a decision ritual that kills spirals before they start. If you’ve ever faced stigma, failure, or pressure to quit, this playbook shows how to rebuild stronger.
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From Ruptured Appendix to Revitalized Man

Fix your gut, fix your life.
At 18, Bryan Hardy nearly lost everything to a ruptured appendix. Surgery saved him, but years of brain fog, low energy, and wrecked digestion followed. Instead of staying stuck, he built a protocol to heal his gut, restore his hormones, and rebuild his life from the inside out.
In this episode, Bryan shares the exact steps that helped him reclaim his energy and how you can start applying them today.
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From Breakup to Building a $500M Project in Paradise

Fifteen years ago, John Drummond left the United States searching for meaning, not money.
 
He lived in India, Thailand, and Taiwan, learned Mandarin, and built a life overseas—until a breakup brought him to Bali. There, a chance meeting on a paddle court sparked a partnership and a vision to transform aged care for Australians, backed by hundreds of millions in potential investment.
 
In this episode, John reveals:
• How to turn unexpected life detours into career-defining opportunities
• The power of showing up in the right place at the right time to create life-changing connections
• Why trust is the most valuable currency in high-stakes deals
• The leadership principles that keep him grounded under pressure
• Why patience is the hidden skill every entrepreneur must master
 
John also collaborates with Oxford’s Centre for the Governance of AI, connecting with top policymakers and investors worldwide. His journey is a blueprint for creating long-term impact while living life on your terms.
 
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From A Near Fatal Car Crash to Next Level Life

Alan Lazaros: From a totaled Honda to a life built on purpose What does it take to turn a near-fatal crash and a wired-shut jaw into a global mentorship brand? In this conversation Alan walks through the exact moments, habits, and mindsets that transformed a hollow six-figure hustle into Next Level University. In this episode you will learn
• The ICU revelation that exposed the gap between status and legacy • How a single self-audit erased eighty percent of hidden drains • The three daily habits that multiplied audience, impact, and income • Alan’s four-step reset you can use to realign health wealth and relationships • Why consistency beats talent and luck every timeChapters 00:00 Intro and crash story 04:10 Writing the hospital vow 09:30 Self-audit and color-coding life 15:05 Quitting engineering and moving home 20:45 Building a podcast from thirteen listeners to one thousand episodes 27:10 The three daily habits that drive the flywheel set41:55 Audience q47:20 Key takeaways you can apply todayConnect with Alan Next Level University resources and coaching → https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ Enjoyed the conversation? Subscribe to the Nomad CEO newsletter for weekly founder stories and actionable growth tactics → https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe 
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From “Accidental” Advisor to CEO: The One Decision That Sparked a 22-Year Wealth Empire

In this episode we unpack:
• Why Eric quit a safe job to serve “everyday” clients • The real cost of perfectionism and how he broke free • His three-lane leadership model that keeps growth on track • The power of equity partners to multiply momentum • How stepping down as CEO can boost both freedom and firm value
 
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Chapters
00:00 Intro and pivotal moment 03:30 Serving clients most advisers ignore 07:20 Accidental CEO and first hires 11:45 Partners vs plateaus 16:10 Building systems that run without you 21:40 Technology, AI, and the next chapter 25:55 Preparing Gen-2 leadership 30:40 Key takeaways you can use today