The Nice Guys on Business

1602 D&S: This is a No-Tariff Zone

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump wants to bring manufacturing back to the States by charging other countries more to send us stuff to sell, but here's the problem with U.S. tari...

Armen Martin: Breaking the Law Firm Mold

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Armen Martin is the founding partner and CEO of Foundation Law Group LLP in Los Angeles, specializing in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, vent...

1600 D&S: Built on Bad Math

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That's right Funk'N Fans- Just like Las Vegas, the fuckery is built on bad math. I actually listened to the show this week (go figure!) and Jared's VM...

Lisa Chastain: Spend Or Save? Do Both!

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A renowned expert in personal finance, Lisa Chastain is dedicated to empowering passionate and successful women to overcome the shame and guilt surrou...

1598 D&S: Doug & Strickland Forgot to Join the Signal Chat

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If they had known it was so easy to access national security chats, they would have downloaded the app earlier. Do you want some cool merch? Check out...

Getting Out Ahead of the Problem

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Connect, A Couples Retreat (info link)https://jj-flizanes.mykajabi.com/connect-a47cc252-0ff4-4154-b88c-6040ca693033Application link for Connect, A Cou...

Jim Hardwick Leads of Life of Significance

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jim went to Kenya in 2018 which revealed his true calling. He went at the encouragement of a friend, and in a single moment, discovered a need that wo...

1595 D&JJ: When the Cat's Away...We Get More Cats

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So Doug had to download and play the voicemails all on his own today. (This is Doug breaking into the show notes: Thank GOD no voicemails came in this...

Rob Levine: Build, Scale, and Lead with Purpose

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Levine has earned his title as "The Heavy Hitter®," he's built a powerhouse law firm fighting for injured and disabled clients, while also creati...

The Sister Project Takes Over NGOB

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren and Michelle are the founders of The Sister Project and hosts of Cozy Conversations—a podcast that combines self-care with a side of badass a...

1592 D&S are NOT Looking at the Stock Market

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who would want to look at the stock market right now? I can't even write any more notes just thinking about it. Do you want some cool merch? Check out...

Tyler Schmitt: Building Authentic Success

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Schmitt is the Vice President of Core Relationships at VaynerX, where he has been a key figure for over a decade. His career at VaynerX has span...

1590 D&S: Flying the Not-so-Friendly Skies

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sounds like Doug spent more time on the phone with customer service than he will on the plane. And that's saying a lot, considering he's flying from C...

Jon Sneider: Hack Your Advertising

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Sneider, raised in Boston, began his marketing career selling Wave Radios for Bose and later earned an MBA while managing a $20-million sales team...

Cheryl Knowlton: Unmute Yourself!

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Knowlton, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is a nationally recognized real estate speaker, broker, and compliance expert, with over 25 ye...

1587 D&S: Fixing Healthcare One Co-Pay at a Time

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are railing pretty hard against the US healthcare system today. They better be careful, if Trump and his cronies listen, they may try to shut...

Debi Ronca: The Transition Bridge

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Debi Ronca is the CEO of Sequoia Life Transition Coaching, coaching you to higher heights, rooted in strength and clarity.She is an International Best...

1585 D&S: How Many Freezers are Too Many?

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I think there's a physics issue at play here, I mean how can ALL the freezers be full ALL the time? When you take something out to cook it, do you hav...

Karen Briscoe: The Power of a 5-Minute Success Mindset

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Briscoe is the creator of the 5 Minute Success concept. She regularly speaks on a national and local level on the best of  5 Minute Success...

1583 D&S: Party Time at the Madonna Inn

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So Strickland's going to Vegas this weekend? Maybe I should drive out there and surprise him. Better yet, YOU should get out there and surprise him! S...

Relationship Status, Doug and JJ Dive Deep

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JJ Flizanes and Doug Sandler are a dynamic couple dedicated to helping others create deeper, more fulfilling relationships through cons...

Steven Morris: Cultivating a "Beautiful Business" Through Brand, Culture, and Strategy

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Morris is a brand and culture-building expert, author, speaker, and artist. He is an ever-curious life-seeker, brand and culture-building exper...

D&S: 10 Year Podcasting Anniversary, All The Way Back to...Who Knows?

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 So Strickland said he found episode 6 from way back in the day, gave it to me to post as a bonus ep on Super Bowl Sunday because who cares about...

1582 D&S: Entertaining the Masses Since 1993

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Anti-trigger warning: Doug and Strickland don't talk about politics AT ALL this episode! The US government is a dumpster fire, Elon Musk has giv...

Grant Cardone: The 10X Your Goals, 10X Your Life!

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Cardone owns and operates over seven privately held companies, and a private equity real estate firm, Cardone Capital, with a multifamily portfo...

Abdel Shafik: Amplifying Your Message Through Personalization

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Abdel Shafik is the Founder and Director of Zaniver, a modern-day lead-generation company that specializes in helping video agencies acquire more sale...

1578 D&S: Smokin' Low and Slow

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So Doug got a smoker? Better be careful with that in California, I don't want to hear about the next wildfire out there being named the "Sandler fire....

Barry Waitte: Passion, Perseverance, and the Art of Winemaking

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tamber Bey’s founder and vintner, Barry Waitte, first fell for wine as a college student in San Luis Obispo, Ca., where he worked in a bottle shop a...

1576 D&S: Doug & Strickland Want to Help With a Pitstop

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WEll the guys did all my work for me today, I don't need to write any notes! Check out these 3 links that ar far more entertaining than anything I wou...

Dr. Richard Kaye: The Maestro of Business Acceleration!

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For over two decades, Richard has been the driving force behind the success stories of countless entrepreneurs, propelling them to unparalleled growth...

Matt Hampton: Problem Solving Through The Power Of Curiosity

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt runs a digital production company, an online cannabis accessory store, and is deeply knowledgeable in metacognition (we’ll get into what that m...

1573 D&S: Are the Kings of Yacht Rock

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They got to the VM music 20:00 in, and I thought maybe, just maybe, this would be a reasonably short episode...But no luck. They rambled just as long ...

Ted Theodoropoulos: Old School Meets New Tech

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the Chief Executive Officer at Infodash, Ted has over 20 years of experience in the legal technology industry, leading the development and delivery...

1571 D&S: Will Not be Volunteering for Squid Games

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So Doug got his inheritance? Not to spoil the ending, but apparently, it was for somewhere between $8.00 and $2.7 million. Well, that narrows it down....

Dante Royster: The Power of Consistency and Authenticity

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dante Royster, a veteran mortgage broker and author of "The Ultimate Mortgage Guide," is dedicated to empowering lives through financial literacy. Wit...

Rich Woo: The Power Of Connections

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich grew up in a suburb of Chicago (Glenview) and quickly learned the importance of financial planning after his mother tragically passed away in a w...

1568 D&S: Merry New Year from Doug and Strickland!

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Funkin' Fans, Erica's taking a break from podcasting, why don't you do her a solid and listen to this episode. She would really appreciate it, an...

Lisa Marker Robbins: Prepare your teen for their college journey!

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when college counseling was simply a visit to the guidance counselor, a decision and an application to your choice of pretty much any...

1566 D&S: Going Back to Episode 4

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That was a heartwarming story that Strickland told about him and Sally having to change their vacation plans. I'm sure I'd be much more upset about if...

Doug and Kristine Year in Review

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As an amplifier and advocate from an early age, Kristine has worked in the philanthropic sector for more than 20 years after an early career in journa...

Mahesh Guruswamy: A Manager’s Guide To Delivering Bad News

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mahesh Guruswamy is a seasoned product development executive and a published author who has been in the software development space for over twenty yea...

1563 D&S: Doug and Strickland Do NOT Want Christmas Present

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry, no time for show notes, I haven't finished my Christmas shopping yet. Check back next week, maybe I'll write something interesting. Do you wan...

Maria Ross: Empathy Is Your Superpower

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the founder of Red Slice, Maria advises organizations on better engaging and connecting with the people who matter most. Her clients learn to imbue...

1561 D&S: Doug and Strickland Go Quantum Computing!

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hold on, these 2 dimwits are discussing quantum computing? They probably think it's a Scott Bakula show from the 80's about time travel, if it wasn't ...

David Prescott and Michael Ashley: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Environmental, Social, and Governance

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

W. David Prescott is a seasoned geologist and environmental consultant with over 30 years of experience. He has led numerous projects across the U.S.,...

Todd Miller: AI, Delegation, and Community Impact

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Miller is president of Isaiah Industries, a mid-sized manufacturing company based in Ohio that was started by his father in 1980. Todd has been i...

1558 D&S: Vegas Travel Tips Nice Guys Style

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

39:45. If you don't want to hear Doug and Strickland ramble on about Las Vegas skip to the 39:45 minute mark. Listening today, you'd think this was a ...

Steve Scanlon: The Soul and Science of Coaching

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Scanlon is a mega expert in one-on-one coaching with 30,000 hours to his credit. He is also the founder and CEO of Rewire, a coaching and develo...

1556 D&S: Doug and Strickland are Thankful for Something

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know what, I didn't listen far enough into the episode to hear what they're actually thankful for. You know, with ChatGPT and AI and all that,...

Ryan Kimler: Navigating Business Growth and Efficiency with CFO Insights

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Kimler helps business owner’s with one clear path to a growing and more profitable business. As the founder of the Net Profit CFO, he helps bus...

1554 D&S: Doug & Strickland Take on Netflix

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dynamic Dilrods are going up against Netflix? Oh, by "Take on Netflix" you mean they will discuss Netflix shows? Well THAT's a little different,...

Phil Fornaro: Capturing Light Bulb Moments

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Philip M. Fornaro, a seasoned legal professional with 28 years of experience, serves as the Managing Attorney at Fornaro Law. His commitment extends b...

1552 D&S: Keeping it Short

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They start the show saying "Let's keep it short today" and then talk for an hour and 10 minutes. I guess everything is relative, right? Do you want so...

Jason Henderson: Master Your Millions!

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason I. Henderson has been a financial coach for over 10 years.  Both of His parents were teenagers during the depression. As a result, he g...

1550 D&S: Donald Trump's Job Interview

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now THAT'S a good clickbait title, right? I'm pretty proud of myself working DJT in 3 days after the election. I better get that in now, when Trump's ...

Leonard Raskin: Community, Connection, and Capital

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like you, personal finance specialist and noted media contributor Leonard Raskin has seen significant change in money matters and management during hi...

D&S: Addicted to Sally

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OK, the guys start off a little serious but they're talking about a serious problem so I'll allow it. Here's a link if you need more info about substa...

Shawn Maloney: Have A Happy Retirement!

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Maloney is a certified retirement planner, fiduciary, national bestselling author, and the president of Retire Wise. With twenty plus years of e...

Bonus- Nice Guys Meditation

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In these uncertain times with a stressful U.S. election coming up in a little over a week, I thought it would be appropriate to offer my help however ...

1546 D&S: Doug is still NOT AI-Generated

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doug's getting better at the whole Chat-GPT thing, but he hasn't figured out how not to show up for the fuckery yet. Maybe he'll figure it out by Chri...

Jeff Hockett: More Money In Your Pocket!

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff is the Owner of Hockett Tax and has been doing taxes since 1993.  As an EA, Jeff  has  helped  clients save money on taxes,&n...

1544 D&S: Guess Who's Back, Back Again

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2.5 weeks till the election and they didn't even rag on Trump until well over an hour into the episode. I think they're slipping. Biden may be old, bu...

Therese Markow: Exploring the Intersection of Science, Health, and Society

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Therese Markow, an award-winning geneticist, is the host of the podcast Critically Speaking, where she explores issues at the intersection of scie...

1524 D&E: Only Murders in this Podcast

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So Strickland thinks he can go take the week off, huh? What about me, the lonely show-note writer guy (girl/person)? When do I get to take a week off?...

Joelle Casteix: Next Chapter Women

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joelle Casteix is an award-winning author, speaker, and leading national "in the trenches" expert on the prevention and exposure of child sex abuse an...

D&S&S: The Extra 'S' is for Sally!

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wait a minute- Sally is living with Strickland now? And I thought the Montreal Maurice/Tennessee Tim story was interesting, somebody pass the popcorn!...

Ted DeBettencourt: Traffic To Leads!

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ted DeBettencourt is the owner and co-founder of Juvo Leads.  The highest converting human powered chat company in the world.  Fun fact - Te...

1538 D&S: Hoof Cleaning and NASCAR? Not a Good Combo

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are back in full swing with another 1 hour + episode. I hope most of you are listening at 1.5 speed. Either that, or you're using it to put y...

Rob Brown: Live, Love, and Lead with Purpose and Impact

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Brown is the founder of Truest Fan Coaching and the author of "Truest Fan: Live, Love, and Lead with Purpose and Impact." His journey from a top f...

1536 D&S: Under an Hour for Your Listening Entertainment

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So Doug and Strickland are getting thoughtful now, trying to respect your precious time by keeping the episode under an hour? I don't believe it. I th...

D&S Bonus Rewind- Episode 200

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That 10th anniversary is coming up and Strickland promised you some bonus "classic rewind" episodes before then, so here's another one. This was episo...

Brandon Coleman Jr: Branding Is Everything!

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deep from the Heart of Texas, we would like to welcome a man who is considered a legend in the world of strategic brand alignment and business counsel...

1534 D&S: A Jew and a Quaker Walk Into a Bar...

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stop me if you've heard this one before...Maybe I should stay away from the religious jokes, I could scare away both the listeners Doug and Strick hav...

Eric Dyson: Cultivating Customer Experience

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Dyson is a graduate of the US Naval Academy. After graduation, he became a highly decorated nuclear-trained submarine officer. Eric has over thre...

1532 D&S: Tractor Time and Doug Tries to Sell a BMW

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, shout out to me from Jared today! How cool is that, much appreciated. Maybe I should ask for a raise? Nah, if I did that they might actually make...

Steve Fretzin: Bridge The Sales Gap, Grow Your Law Practice!

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Driven, focused, and passionate about helping attorneys reach their full potential, Steve Fretzin is regarded as the premier coach, skills trainer, an...

1530 D&S: Doug Has TOPICS?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hold on, Doug actually came to the episode with topics? That would indicate that he actually had a PLAN this week. That throws my whole cosmic world i...

The Lead Magnet Solution, Caleb DeLon Interview

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About Done For You Lead Magnet:DFY Lead Magnet is a very short version of how Paperback Expert helps biz owners create books: They speak, we write. Th...

1528 D&S: First and Last Time by The Riverside

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I was listening to the recording where they're complaining about Riverside and figuring out how it works, and I'm trying to decide where they want to...

Bonus Rewind- Wayback Machine Episode 5

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doug mentioned finding the first NGOB episode and posting it as a bonus ep and (spoiler alert) I found it! But I found a lot more too, so I'm going to...

Wayne Turmel: Thriving In An Evolving Workspace

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Turmel has been writing about how to develop communication and leadership skills for nearly 30 years. He’s taught and consulted at Fortune 500...

1526 S&E&E&J&S: Strickland's Dream Comes True

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erica, Emily, Jennie, and Sally. Strickland with 4 women? I didn't think he could handle it, he's not as young as he used to be. Sometimes old guys ca...

Wade Swikle: The Smartest Move You’ll Ever Make

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wade is the founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, host of the Grow Your Moving Company Podcast, and co-founder of Mov...

1524 D&S: With Special Guest Adam Sandler!

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doug's son Adam is sitting in with the guys today so I wanted to come up with a good clickbait-worthy title for him, but I'm not young and hip enough ...

Save Yourself 25 Years with LoveSac Founder, Shawn D. Nelson

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Nelson founded Lovesac in 1998 and is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr....

1522 D&S: Is Doug Retiring?

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doug retiring? Yea, he's waiting for that check in the mail but there's probably nothing in it for me. I've been loyally writing show notes for these ...

Daniel Dornbrach: The Drive of a Lifetime

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with Daniel Dornbrach:Website: https://paramountpicturecars.com/ Nice Guys SponsorResibrands: https://resibrands.com/ TurnKey Podcas...

1520 D&S: They Want Their Awards Show Called What?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of a Nice Guy's awards show is not a terrible idea, but what do they want to call the statue? Man, they've had some bad ideas but this one ma...

Nice Girls Take Over Nice Guys, Pro Pod Panel

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guests:Kristin MessegeeLife Uninhibited - The Enneagram 6 PodcastPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/23pvM5aojbOI4zHUmMPcnr?si=70563cb9201e...

1518 D&S: "Incredulous Strick" Makes an appearance

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Strickland can get worked up, we've heard that before, but he's in rare form today. What else would you expect when somebody tried to kill his favorit...

Steven Montgomery: A Happy Client Is The Best Marketing

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Montgomery, Founder and CEO of ResiBrands, a visionary in the home-service industry-creating powerhouses out of boring businesses. From college...

1516 D&S Sign $8 Million Deal with Amazon

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

$8 million deal with Amazon? Damn, that's some clickbait if I ever saw it. Amazon wouldn't pay those guys $80.00 even if they returned a $100.00 micro...

Kelley Thornton: Look Good, Feel Good, Be Healthy

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kelley Thornton was born in Towson, MD, moved to Connecticut for High school, started a painting business, and graduated with a degree in economics fr...

1514 D&S: Happy Independence Day Bonus!

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That's right, we're getting the show out EARLY this week as a bonus to celebrate 248 years of independence for the United States of 'Murica. After the...

Amii Barnard-Bahn: Awareness, Accountability, and Agency

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amii Barnard-Bahn is the Founder and CEO of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting, and a partner at Kaplan & Walker LLP. An attorney, former Fort...

1512 D&S Are Fed Up With Everything

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, if they're fed up with everything, why should I have to write show notes? Makes sense to me, right? Yea, except that I picked the title today. I...

Wes Rissell and Josh Bowman: Failures, Flops and Funnies

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About Wes Rissel: Wes is a seasoned healthcare leader with a seven-year achievement record in the physical therapy space. His expertise is multi-layer...

1510 D&S: Are Calling out the Commandments

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Between the two of them I'm guessing Doug and Strick have broken most of the 10 commandments at some point. Hell, who am I kidding, Strick probably br...

Oren Jay Sofer: Applying Contemplative Practices In Your Work and Life

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certi...

1508 D&S: Strickland's Mom Makes an Appearance

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know when Strickland's mom calls during the recording, you guys could pause and come back to the show later, or you could actually do some editing...