Season 2: Episode 93: The Business of Play: How Nic Breedlove Turned an Overlooked Industry Into Opportunity

Season 2: Episode 93: The Business of Play: How Nic Breedlove Turned an Overlooked Industry Into Opportunity

Most people are chasing crowded markets, trendy ideas, and “sexy” businesses and getting nowhere. Then there’s Nic Breedlove. Nic is the CEO of NVB Playgrounds, a company that’s quietly building high-quality, community-focused play spaces across the country and turning a niche most people overlook into a real business opportunity.  In this episode, we dig into what it actually looks like to build something from scratch in an industry you didn’t come from, without a roadmap, and without anyone handing you the playbook. We talk about scaling in a low-margin business, standing out in a space most people ignore, and why some of the best opportunities aren’t the ones everyone’s talking about. Nic also shares the behind-the-scenes realities- the challenges, pivots, and moments where things went sideways…but ended up leading to growth.   What you’ll learn: * How to build a business with zero background or blueprint  * Why “boring” industries can be the most profitable  * How to scale in a low-margin space without burning out  * The role of creativity, design, and innovation in standing out  * Why resilience matters more than strategy early on    If you’re serious about creating income streams, this episode will challenge you to stop chasing trends and start looking where nobody else is.   Find Nic Breedlove at https://www.playgroundequipment.com/ [https://www.playgroundequipment.com/]  Biography of Play: A CEO’s Perspective of Running through Seasons of Disruption in an Unfamiliar Industry of Commercial Playground Equipment- https://amzn.to/4e5tmJZ [https://amzn.to/4e5tmJZ]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Season 2: Episode 92: You Don’t Have an Income Problem. You Have a Communication Problem. Meet Len Ward of Commexus.com

Most people are chasing new income streams while completely ignoring the one skill that impacts all of them- communication. In this episode, I sit down with Len Ward of Commexus to break down why the way you communicate is either opening doors or quietly closing them. We get into what actually makes someone persuasive, how small tweaks in your messaging can drastically change your results, and why so many smart, capable people struggle financially simply because they can’t clearly express value. Len shares practical insights you can use immediately, whether you’re selling, negotiating, creating content, or just trying to stand out in a noisy world.   What you’ll learn: * Why communication is the highest ROI skill you’re probably neglecting  * How to make people actually listen when you speak  * The biggest mistakes killing your influence (and income)  * Simple ways to become more clear, persuasive, and memorable  If you’re serious about building income streams, this episode will challenge you to stop chasing more and start saying what you already have better.   Find Len Ward at- Website: www.Commexis.com [http://www.commexis.com]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenward/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenward/]  Twitter: https://x.com/lenwardnj [https://x.com/lenwardnj]    Things mentioned in the show: ChatGPT Pulse- From OpenAI… Pulse is a new experience where ChatGPT proactively does research to deliver personalized updates based on your chats, feedback, and connected apps like your calendar. You can curate what ChatGPT researches by letting it know what’s useful and what isn’t. The research appears in Pulse as topical visual cards you can scan quickly or open for more detail, so each day starts with a new, focused set of updates. This is the first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life. We’ll learn and improve from early use before rolling it out to Plus, with the goal of making it available to everyone. E-Myth by Michael Gerber. (This book has a permanent place on my biz bookshelf.) https://amzn.to/4cCsVV0 [https://amzn.to/4cCsVV0]  Simple Numbers by Greg Crabtree https://amzn.to/4sFE5OR [https://amzn.to/4sFE5OR]  Good to Great by Jim Collins https://amzn.to/4mEpQsg [https://amzn.to/4mEpQsg]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Season 2: Episode 91: From Hollywood to Human: How Jackie Hollywood Built a Brand on Real Conversations

Jackie Hollywood isn’t just a creator. She’s a force. A multi-hyphenate creative who’s built her brand on authenticity, bold conversations, and showing up fully in a world that rewards filters and fakery.  In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to carve your own lane when you refuse to be boxed in. Jackie breaks down how she turned her voice into a platform, why vulnerability is actually a competitive advantage, and how leaning into who you really are can unlock opportunities most people never even see. We also get into the realities most people don’t talk about- the pivots, the uncertainty, and the behind-the-scenes grind of building something meaningful in the creative space. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit into one lane…good.  That might be your biggest asset.   Find Jackie Hollywood at- Website: https://www.daretoovershare.com [https://www.daretoovershare.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiehollywood [https://www.instagram.com/jackiehollywood] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiehollywood [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiehollywood] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@daretoovershare [https://www.youtube.com/@daretoovershare] Other: www.tiktok.com/@itsjackiehollywood   Things mentioned in the show: Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo https://amzn.to/4vJm9FI [https://amzn.to/4vJm9FI]  Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty https://amzn.to/3QkB4pT [https://amzn.to/3QkB4pT]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Season 2: Episode 90: I Need Office Plants, So I Checked with the Succulent Expert Cassidy Tuttle

Cassidy is a longtime friend who I was in a business mastermind group with for a while. She’s also been an incredibly encouragement to me on several business projects of mine. So, when I decided I needed some office plants, I went straight to her for advice.   Cassidy is also an accomplished multiple streams of income practitioner and runs, created, founded… Cheerful Plants App- Perfect for plant parents who like to be organized! "I have been using this app for 3 or 4 years. There are endless options so you can track as much or as little as you want! I track fertilizing, repotting, blooms, diseases, and the progress through photos! My favorite app!" - App Store Review Take the stress out of plant care. Cheerful Plants helps you track watering schedules, log care activities, and keep your houseplants. https://cheerfulplants.onelink.me/r6RL/davidpowers [https://cheerfulplants.onelink.me/r6RL/davidpowers]  Snappy Pots- Amazingly cute planters and pen holders with removable "Snaps" so you can easily change the design anytime. https://snappypots.com/ [https://snappypots.com/]  Succulent Lovers Club- The Succulent Lovers Club is a small, friendly online community for succulent lovers who want somewhere to learn, ask questions, and share this hobby with people who get it. https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/succulent-lovers-club/ [https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/succulent-lovers-club/]    I’m also a little jealous about this one, but she wrote one of the books in the Green Thumb Guides series- Succulents: Everything You Need to Select, Pair and Care for Succulents https://amzn.to/42bVq7f [https://amzn.to/42bVq7f]    There was also a fun little discussion on “proplifting”, which I had no idea was even a thing.   Find her at https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/ [https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/]    Things mentioned in the show: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris https://amzn.to/4tSPGeD [https://amzn.to/4tSPGeD]  NerdHQ- an amazing therapy resource https://nerdhq.org/ [https://nerdhq.org/]  Mountain Crest Gardens mountaincrestgardens.com/?aff=2 [http://mountaincrestgardens.com/?aff=2]  Leaf and Clay leafandclay.co/?rfsn=376597.71f09 [http://leafandclay.co/?rfsn=376597.71f09]  The soil she recommends for succulents- https://www.bonsaijack.com/shop/premixed-bonsai-soil/jacks-gritty-mix-soil-for-bonsai-succulents-and-cacti/ [https://www.bonsaijack.com/shop/premixed-bonsai-soil/jacks-gritty-mix-soil-for-bonsai-succulents-and-cacti/]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Season 2: Episode 89: Coaching as a Career- Sitting Down with Bobby Ruff, Head Coach for the Liberty Red Devils

When people think of sports, they almost always think of playing as the only way to do it. But it’s not. I dated a girl once whose career dream was being an accountant for her favorite NFL team. My 9yo son’s flag football coaches are high school varsity football players who dream of coaching as a career. And my 15yo son, who also coaches a youth flag football team, is currently playing football for my guest Bobby Ruff, the head football coach at Liberty High School in SC. If you’ve ever thought about coaching as a career or are just interested in the inside scoop on high school football, you gotta check this one out.   Bobby Ruff is a young man who’s already hit the pinnacle of his profession and found out exactly where he wants to be, and it wasn’t at that pinnacle. A little background on Coach Ruff- Coach Ruff brings a strong background in defensive leadership, player development, and program-building, with experience spanning high school and collegiate football. Most recently, he has served as Assistant Inside Linebackers Coach at Liberty University, including as part of the Flames’ coaching staff during the 2023 Fiesta Bowl against Oregon, where he has worked closely with defensive personnel, game planning, film breakdown, and recruiting at the Division I level. Prior to his time at Liberty University, Coach Ruff served as Defensive Coordinator at Easley High School, where the program developed one of the most statistically successful defenses in the state, recorded its first playoff appearance and first winning season in 15 years, and developed multiple All-State players. His coaching experience also includes several roles at The Citadel, where he worked with linebackers, safeties, defensive line, and tight ends, contributing to nationally ranked rushing and defensive units. “Coach Ruff is exactly the type of leader we were searching for,” said Johnny Garrett, principal of Liberty High School. “His experience, energy, and commitment to developing young men both on and off the field make him an excellent fit for Liberty High School and our community.” Coach Ruff is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, and a graduate of Charleston Southern University, where he earned a degree in Public Relations and was a three-year starting linebacker, team captain, and All-Big South selection. His coaching philosophy emphasizes accountability, relationships, and creating a positive culture that supports academic success, character development, and competitive excellence. Liberty High School Athletic Director Jonathan Dilworth added, “Coach Ruff’s enthusiasm for the game is evident the moment you meet him. He brings a high-level knowledge of football and a clear commitment to leading student-athletes both on and off the field, and we are excited to begin a new era of Red Devil football under his leadership.” Coach Ruff shared the following about joining Liberty High School: “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Head Football Coach at Liberty High School. This is a community that cares deeply about its students and its traditions. My goal is to build a program rooted in competition, discipline, accountability, and purpose - one that develops young men who represent their school and community the right way.”   Come see him in action under the Friday Night Lights in Liberty SC.   Things mentioned in the show: Jocko Willink https://amzn.to/3Qz9J3e [https://amzn.to/3Qz9J3e]   Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/41QFGGK [https://amzn.to/41QFGGK]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife