Best Nick Firestone Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 273: Big Mid Energy 2:08:10

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Recorded- May 29, 2024 Uploaded- June 1, 2024 Everyone is underway in 2024! Go around to look at the start of the season for the ALPB, AAPB, FLPB, and PBL. We look over the latest Indy Ball Rankings and try to figure out who is mid.By Nick Firestone

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514: He Made $2.8M Getting People High | Nick Shackelford 29:49

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Nick Shackelford wants to get soccer moms buzzed. His brand, BRĒZ, targets consumers who want to relax without a hangover in the morning. The challenge is getting BRĒZ sold online to soccer moms when selling the product isn’t fully legal. Shackelford is the co-founder and managing partner at Structured Social and is Foundr’s How to Run Facebook Ads…

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Episode 272: All of The Lights 1:57:14

7d ago1:57:14

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Recorded- May 23, 2024 Uploaded- May 25, 2024 We finish off the 2024 preview season this week with the Pioneer League and look at an illuminating situation in Yolo. Also an update across the other partner leagues.By Nick Firestone

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513: Why Twitter Rejected His AI Tool | Alex Elias 57:02

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When Alex Elias started Qloo, “artificial intelligence” was a dirty word. A decade later, Qloo is a pioneer in AI. Qloo is an AI decision-making platform that helps corporate clients predict audience tastes and preferences. Elias says that we’re still in “the Napster era of AI” and that the hype will eventually become a subtle integration into our …

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Episode 271: Teat-ering on the Edge 1:39:35

2h ago1:39:35

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Recorded- May 16, 2024 Uploaded- May 18, 2024 Quiet on set, we’re talking about the noise restrictions and missed payments in Milkmen land. The Ballers are raiding some bleachers and the Knockouts took a good punch this week. An update of all the leagues in action this week too. Also Ryan shares a cup of coffee.…

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512: How Shay Mitchell Is Disrupting a $17B Industry 1:00:07

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Shay Mitchell loves it when people approach her in public and ask about her luggage instead of a selfie. The multi-hyphenate founder never wanted her brand to be BÉIS by Shay Mitchell; she wanted her business to stand alone as a solution for customers. Mitchell is an actress, producer, entrepreneur, activist, mother, and author. She’s best known fo…

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Episode 270: Stars and Striped Baseballs 2:23:40

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Recorded- May 8, 2024 Uploaded- May 11, 2024 Baseball is back in the middle of America (& Canada) this week! We preview the American Association and look at the challenge system that’s coming to the Pioneer League.By Nick Firestone

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511: How One Product Made Him $40M | Ezra Firestone 39:51

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Ezra Firestone’s businesses generated $70M in revenue last year, but he says he’s just “some guy.” He started his first ecommerce store in 2006, selling Marge Simpson wigs. Despite being a high school dropout with no experience or education, he was determined to make his business work. Two decades later, he’s invested and co-founded five successful…

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Episode 269: Explore The Frontier 2:27:00

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Recorded- May 2, 2024 Uploaded- May 4, 2024 We keep up the marathon episodes this week with the Frontier League preview! We also talk about the AAPB’s streaming and Oakland’s renderings. Preview start- 52;23By Nick Firestone

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510: How to Create Pain Killer Products | Guy Kawasaki 55:43

20d ago55:43

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At 67, Guy Kawasaki is still evangelizing about products. After building a tech career at Apple under Steve Jobs, Kawasaki set out on a winding career path, including founding startups, giving viral Ted Talks, investing in unicorns like Canva, and writing 16 books. Eight years after his last podcast appearance, Nathan Chan catches up with Kawasaki …

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Episode 268: Ripping Into Another Season 2:59:44

21d ago2:59:44

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Recorded- April 18/25, 2024 Uploaded- April 27, 2024 It’s a massive 3 hour long show this week. The guys give the most in depth preview of the Atlantic League that you’ll find and welcome umpire Andy McPherson to the show too! Interview starts at 17;46 Preview Starts at 01;13;00By Nick Firestone

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509: Shark Tank Winner Reveals How to Create a Million-Dollar Beauty Brand | Alicia Scott 49:04

25d ago49:04

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A year after filming, Alicia Scott anxiously watched her appearance on Shark Tank surrounded by friends and family. Her pitch was first on the episode, and she nailed it by securing a deal from Emma Grede, the business mind behind Kardashian brands like SKIMS and Good American. Scott then pulled up her Shopify store. The numbers were shocking. In o…

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Episode 267: Under Development 2:08:14

28d ago2:08:14

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Recorded- April 17/18, 2024 Uploaded- April 20, 2024 We look at some new developments in Oakland and the development plan in the American Association. A conversation on new LMB rules and some happenings in the state of NJ. Included an interview with NY Boulders head scout Kevin Tuve.By Nick Firestone

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508: How Hexclad Hooked Gordon Ramsay as a Partner | Daniel Winer 45:43

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When Gordon Ramsay follows your Instagram account, you take notice. That’s how Daniel Winer, co-founder of Hexclad, started his business relationship with the superstar TV chef, which has become a full-fledged partnership. Winer launched Hexclad in 2016 by maxing out credit cards and emptying his savings. Today, the $400 million business is a DTC d…

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Episode 266: Knock'd Out the Sky 2:04:52

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Recorded- April 11, 2024 Uploaded- April 13, 2024 The guys wrap up review season with a look at the Frontier League West and give some thoughts on Hagerstown’s plans for their home opener. Also a quick check in on the state of New England.By Nick Firestone

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507: Wix Co-Founder Shares Website Tips from 250M+ Users | Avishai Abrahami 54:57

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If you want to build a website for your business that stands out, Avishai Abrahami believes that you need to care about what your customers are trying to do. Avishai is the CEO and co-founder of the website platform Wix. Founded in 2006, under Abrahami's leadership, Wix has grown to 254M users in 191 countries and 22 languages and went public in 20…

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Episode 265: Save Me Sacramento 2:22:37

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Recorded- April 5, 2024 Uploaded- April 6, 2024 The Ballers have become the only game in town but Yolo has some new competition in their backyard. We look at some new additions on the Oakland staff and review the Frontier League’s East division from last year.By Nick Firestone

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506: I Ignored Investors and Built a $975M Company | Joe Thomas 44:46

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An investor told Joe Thomas and his co-founders that they could exit to Salesforce for millions if they made their video recording software for sales teams. Thomas and his co-founder said no. Instead, they built Loom into a globally used tool with five million users in 230+ countries. In November of 2023, Atlassian acquired Loom for $975 million. L…

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Episode 264: Highway of Highwheels 2:51:40

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Recorded- March 28-29, 2024 Uploaded- March 30, 2024 We welcome Yolo Highwheelers manager Billy Horton to the show to discuss his timein Billings and plans for the new franchise. It’s a Pioneer League Review week as well and we look at the ValleyCats staff and give our thoughts.By Nick Firestone

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505: “The Bear” Inspired Restaurant Owner on Anger as Fuel | Will Guidara 45:51

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How do you go from dead last to the No. 1 restaurant in the world? By channeling your anger. Listen to Nathan Chan and restaurateur-founder Will Guidara discuss the strategy behind making Eleven Madison Park into an icon and the stories that inspired the hit television show The Bear. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Guidara went from restaurateur…

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Episode 263: Silent Night 1:28:15

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Recorded- March 21, 2024 Uploaded- March 23, 2024 All quiet on the front this week. A quick look at Winnipeg’s ballpark upgrades and a review of the AAPB West.By Nick Firestone

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504: The State of Email Marketing in 2024 | Email Expert Chase Dimond 40:32

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Email is still the highest converting and cheapest marketing channel for ecommerce. But how can you scale your program, protect against unsubs, and stay engaged with your audience? Ecommerce email marketer Chase Dimond returns to the podcast for a state of email marketing in 2024, including what AI tools are helping brands reach their audience effi…

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Episode 262: Erie Times Ahead 2:49:41

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Recorded- March 15, 2024 Uploaded- March 16, 2024 It’s a dog eat dog world, or at least in Chicago it is. We provide another update on the situation in the midwest mecca. Also news of possible expansion in Texas alongside our AAPB East Division review. Nathaniel Ascher of the Lake Erie Crushers joins the show to talk about the team’s analytic effor…

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503: The Billion Views YouTuber You’ve Never Heard Of | Justin Flom 1:09:17

2M ago1:09:17

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From the age of two, Justin Flom has performed magic tricks. But the trick he never expected to do was turn a performance career into a social entertainment empire. In 2020, the pandemic forced Flom to go all-in on the internet, and within three months, he hit six figures in revenue. In this episode, Flom reveals how he approaches his content creat…

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Episode 261: Sick as a Dog 53:36

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Recorded- March 9, 2024 Uploaded- March 9, 2024 This is Ryan’s episode as the flu has Nick down worse than Greys vs Quebec. An update on the Dogs situation and a busy week around the Frontier League.By Nick Firestone

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502: Stop Sending Thank You Cards with Products | Anaita Sarkar 40:54

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Including thank you cards in your packaging could hurt your business. Find out why from Hero Packaging’s Anaita Sarkar as she discusses the myths around sustainable and eco-friendly packaging with Nathan Chan. Plus, she’ll share advice from starting two companies from scratch, covering TikTok marketing, packaging, demand generation, and more. Sarka…

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Episode 260: Dirty Water Dogs 1:34:50

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Recorded- March 1, 2024 Uploaded- March 2, 2024 The Dogs might have found themselves in some hot water with how they run their business. New England has unveiled their logo and we finally get to the ALPB South review.By Nick Firestone

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501: Neil Patel Thinks Free Products Are the Best Marketing Tactic 38:23

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Marketing is expensive. But you can get your brand in front of people much cheaper–by giving something away for free. In Neil Patel’s return to the podcast, he’ll share lessons from years of marketing consulting and explain why free products are cheaper for your business in the long run. If you haven’t seen Patel on social media, he’s the co-founde…

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Episode 259: Gastonia Glow Up 1:53:26

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Recorded- February 23, 2024 Uploaded- February 24, 2024 There’s some serious changes coming to coaching staffs including a vet heading out and rookie manager. An international flair is present this week with some tryout news and some stock offseason news. Brady Salisbury joins the show to talk about Gastonia, both future and present.…

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500: Horror Stories and Surprises from 500 Interviews | Nathan Chan AMA 43:43

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Forgetting to hit record, the power going out, meeting heroes, and gaining friends. 500 episodes in, and Nathan Chan is still hungry for the next open-book conversation. In a special 500th episode of the Foundr Podcast, Chan lays everything on the table for a special AMA (ask me anything) from his favorite founders–YOU! In this episode, you’ll lear…

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Episode 258: Burn The Barn Down 2:10:00

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Recorded- February 16, 2024 Uploaded- February 17, 2024 There’s some rebrands that got very different receptions that we need to talk about. Oakland is moving to a home across town and Sioux City is handing some big extensions too. Jack Jennings joins the shows to discuss his work building the Dockhounds roster in 2023 and 2024.…

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498: He Lost Millions in Facebook Stock Then Built a $300M Tech Company | Noah Kagan 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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If Noah Kagan hadn’t gotten fired at Facebook, his stock would be worth millions. But he wouldn’t have it any other way. In his return to the podcast, Kagan and Nathan Chan commiserate over shared founder struggles, hot takes on entrepreneurship, and how to get out of the way of your own success. Noah Kagan founded AppSumo, a digital marketplace wh…

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Episode 257: Indeed, We Have an Issue 1:57:38

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Recorded- February 8, 2024 Uploaded- February 10, 2024 Gastonia has been officially unveiled, we discuss. Indeed there’s more as the Jackals start a manager hunt late in the offseason. We review the ALPB North’s 2023 season.By Nick Firestone

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497: He Used AI to Gain 100K Followers in 30 Days | Domenic Ashburn AKA Mr. Grateful 44:29

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How do you go from zero to 100,000 followers in 30 days? By removing ego. After multiple failed business ideas, Domenic Ashburn ran an AI experiment to gain 100K social followers in 30 days. He did it in 22 days. By sharing his learnings, Ashburn developed a cult following and placed himself as an influencer in AI implementation. He is also the fou…

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