The Nomad CEO Podcast

From Divorce to a Thriving AI Driven Agency

Some founders break under pressure. Others rebuild into something far stronger. Wes Towers chose the second path. In this episode, Roman L. Binder unpacks how Wes transformed a divorce, a collapsing business, and the fear of AI disruption into the most profitable year of his career. You will learn how to: • Turn personal chaos into strategic clarity • Niche down in a way that multiplies demand • Use AI as an amplifier instead of a threat • Win higher value clients with sharper positioning • Rebuild confidence when everything feels unstable By the end, you will see why reinvention is not about starting over. It is about choosing who you want to become next. Guest: Wes Towers, founder of Omnific Design Host: Roman L. Binder, The Nomad CEO Sign up to the Nomad CEO Newsletter here: https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe [https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe] Listen now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

The Truth About Trading Nobody Tells You (And How to Start Safely)

Most people stay on autopilot until something shatters the routine. For David Capablanca, it was a five centimeter brain tumor and a two week prognosis. Surviving it rewired how he saw time, money, and risk. In this episode, Roman L. Binder breaks down the blueprint David used to rebuild his life so you can: • Start trading safely with a two thousand dollar account • Follow a real path to mastery without online noise • Protect yourself from beginner level losses • Use AI to speed up research with smarter judgment • Apply near death clarity to accelerate your growth By the end, you will see why this conversation is not about trading. It is about changing your life before life forces you to. Guest: David Capablanca, host of The Friendly Bear Podcast Host: Roman L. Binder, The Nomad CEO Sign up for more stories here https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe [https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe] Listen now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

The Two Mindset Shifts That Took Him From Broke Kid to Global CEO

Most people let adversity define them. James W. Keyes used it as fuel. Born into extreme poverty with no safety net, he worked his way from nothing to the corner office, ultimately leading 7-Eleven and Blockbuster while becoming a pilot, author, and builder of one of the most unconventional careers in modern business. In this episode, Roman L. Binder unpacks the principles that powered James’ rise so you can: • Turn hardship into strategic advantage • Build confidence that holds up under pressure • Use knowledge as leverage in any environment • Strengthen faith so fear loses its grip • Reinvent yourself even when the world feels unstable By the end, you will have a clear blueprint for mobility, resilience, and long-term growth. Guest: James W. Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, author of Education Is Freedom Host: Roman L. Binder, The Nomad CEO Sign up for more stories here https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe [https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe] Listen now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

How To Rebuild Your Life After Everything Falls Apart

Most men never expect the moment when everything they built begins to crumble. Jake Thompson hit that moment hard, the kind of collapse that forces you to question who you are without the title, the success, or the momentum you once carried with ease. What he did next is the reason his story matters. In this episode, Roman L. Binder takes you inside the reset that rebuilt Jake from the ground up. It is raw, practical, and filled with the exact moves that can pull a man out of the fog and back into his life. You will learn how to: • Rebuild confidence when doubt takes over • Find purpose when your old identity no longer fits • Create direction instead of waiting for motivation to return • Turn setbacks into structured progress • Compete with the version of yourself you are tired of being This is not feel good theory. It is a blueprint for any man who has ever felt lost, stuck, or uncertain about the future. Guest: Jake Thompson, performance coach and founder of Compete Every Day Host: Roman L. Binder, The Nomad CEO Sign up for more stories, here [https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe] Listen now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

NFL Star Shares His Biggest Life Lesson

Rock bottom can break you or rebuild you. For former NFL player Marques Ogden, the breaking point came on a curb, covered in spoiled meat, bankrupt, jobless, and stripped of the identity he spent his life building. What happened after that moment became the foundation of the man he is today. In this episode, Roman L. Binder unpacks the mindset and tools that helped Marques rise faster than most people recover in a lifetime. You will learn how to: • Break out of overwhelm and reclaim direction • Rebuild confidence when identity collapses • Replace anxiety with structure, clarity, and purpose • Recover from financial failure without shame • Create momentum even when you feel like you have nothing left By the end, you will understand the difference between staying stuck and rising stronger. Guest: Marques Ogden, former NFL athlete, keynote speaker, and performance coach Host: Roman L. Binder, The Nomad CEO Sign up for more stories at https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe [https://www.thenomad.ceo/subscribe] Listen now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts