The Nick & Nick Podcast

Brandon Bywater w/ Royalty Roofing and Siding

In this episode, Brandon Bywater shares his journey from hospice care to roofing sales, emphasizing the importance of relationships, perseverance, and family values. Discover how his background shaped his work ethic and leadership at Royalty Roofing and Siding. 00:00 Introduction to Brandon Bywater and Royalty Roofing 02:49 Brandon's Journey Back to Royalty Roofing 05:12 Leadership and Mentorship in Sales 07:09 Transition from Hospice to Roofing Sales 10:05 Personal Growth Through Adversity 12:22 The Impact of Upbringing on Work Ethic 16:54 Lessons from Boxing and Sales 20:36 Building Relationships in Sales 30:07 Work Ethic and Success in Business 31:00 The Importance of Personal Presentation 32:23 Building Trust Through Honesty in Sales 34:36 Learning from Early Mistakes 36:32 The Drive to Succeed and Provide 38:55 Faith and Financial Lessons 41:18 The Role of Family and Relationships 43:38 Navigating Grief and Loss 50:20 Legacy and Life Lessons 55:35 Customer Service and Personal Growth 01:00:17 Nick & Nick Outro Video - 8-6-2025.mp4

James Hardie Testimonial

The conversation covers the choice of James Hardie fiber cement, the project management process, and the quality of the product. Justin shares his experience with the transformation of his home and the reasons behind his decisions. Takeaways * James Hardy fiber cement * Project management * Quality product

Matt Guzinski w/ Farm Bureau Financial Services

Nick hosts Matt Guzinski from Farm Bureau Financial Services for an in-depth discussion about the insurance landscape and storm damage claims. Matt, a 26-year veteran agent who built his business from scratch, shares valuable insights about navigating today's challenging insurance market and the proper process for handling storm damage claims. * How insurance premiums have doubled in recent years due to increased storm frequency and inflation * The impact of cosmetic damage exclusions and roofing schedules that many homeowners don't understand * Farm Bureau's unique "one deductible per occurrence" policy that can save thousands during multi-property storm damage * Why wood shake roofs are driving premiums sky-high and how replacing them can cut costs by 75% * The step-by-step process homeowners should follow when filing storm damage claims * How to choose reputable local contractors versus storm chasers * Why filing legitimate weather claims won't increase your individual rates * The importance of annual insurance reviews to understand changing coverages Resources mentioned: Farm Bureau Financial Services, RBC investments, xactimate software, Nebraska Department of Insurance website, Royalty Roofing and Siding CHAPTERS * (00:00:00) - Crown Your Home * (00:00:32) - Farm Bureau President speaks * (00:01:00) - Farm Bureau Insurance: Commercial and Farm Insurance * (00:03:55) - Nebraska Farm Bureau Insurance Interview * (00:06:47) - Farm Bureau: Do Homeowners Know What Their Insurance Coverage Includes? * (00:08:49) - Farm Bureau Insurance: Wood Shakes Roof * (00:12:39) - Wood Shakes vs. Synthetic Shingle * (00:14:56) - Hail Damage Claims Process * (00:19:44) - How to Get Your Property Back on-Forecast * (00:21:13) - Nick: Ultimately, claims affect us all. So directly or indirectly, it affects rates

Mike Daniel w/ Royalty Roofing and Siding

The Nick and Nick Podcast features Michael Daniel, a former NFL player turned commercial project manager at Royalty Roofing. Michael shares his journey from walking on at South Dakota State to making the Atlanta Falcons, and how his faith journey has shaped his approach to fatherhood, marriage, and business. Key topics discussed: * Growing up without a father and breaking generational patterns * Walking on at South Dakota State and earning a scholarship through perseverance * Making the NFL with Atlanta Falcons as a fullback/running back * His supernatural salvation experience that changed everything * The concept of "choosing the right hard" in every life decision * Developing mental toughness through trials and setbacks * Building authentic relationships in business versus being a salesman * The importance of having both mentors (Paul) and mentees (Timothy) Resources and people mentioned: * Inky Johnson - motivational speaker and podcast host of "Serendipity" * Jake Winneke and Clark - former college teammates who influenced his faith * Romans 8:28 - his favorite Bible verse * South Dakota State football program * IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida

Braden Ham w/ Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization

The Nick and Nick Podcast features Braden Ham, Vice President of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization at University of Nebraska Omaha, sharing his entrepreneurial journey from teenage window washer to digital marketing specialist. Braden discusses his evolution from running a successful window cleaning business in high school to now helping business owners generate leads through Google Ads and web design. * Starting entrepreneurship at 13 with lawn mowing, scaling to pressure washing farm equipment * Building a window washing business that generated $1,500+ daily revenue as a high school student * Transitioning from physical services to digital marketing and web design in college * The importance of finding market gaps and solving real problems for customers * Why he chose college over going straight into business full-time * Three types of entrepreneurs: lifestyle, problem-solver, and naturally wired * The value of CEO organization for networking and community building * Business principles: simplify everything, take action over perfection, start before you're ready * Current focus on Google pay-per-click advertising for local businesses Resources and People Mentioned: Buck (motivational speaker), Zach Van Buren (Brighter Lighting), QA Studios, Big Red Fire, Stories Coffee (Dan Lautenheiser), Jake and Jackie pasta sauce, Royalty Roofing and Siding, University of Nebraska Omaha CEO chapter CHAPTERS * (00:00:00) - Meet Braden Ham * (00:02:10) - Leading with an Entrepreneur Mind * (00:05:24) - How to start a business at 16 * (00:07:35) - How Old Were You When You Started Washing Windows? * (00:09:21) - Nebraska Prowash: Starting a Business in High School * (00:13:38) - How to Build a Business on a Website * (00:13:59) - How to Start a Business in the Rural Community * (00:16:27) - How to start a business in the rural areas * (00:21:09) - How to pivot from e-commerce to business management * (00:25:58) - Being the VP of the CEO at UNO * (00:29:35) - In the Elevator With CEO * (00:31:16) - Are There Different Types of Entrepreneurs? * (00:35:24) - What unites Omaha's young entrepreneurs? * (00:40:22) - Do You Need a Business to Start? * (00:41:48) - Top Executives: Don't Be Afraid to Start a * (00:45:24) - How to Reach Your Goals