This episode is a personal reflection on 2025 and Q2--Q4 guest highlight recap. I talk about some personal and general challenges from the year and share 10 lessons I took away from the experience.

Chapters:
00:00 - My Reflection & 10 Lessons from 2025
15:29 - Jason Stewart - Full episode
17:41 - Brandon Turner - Full episode
19:36 - Built For Legacy Rebrand (solo) - Full episode
21:45 - Kendall Reusing - Full episode

24:06 - Sloan Clymer - Full episode
27:19 - Noah Oliver - Full episode
31:00 - Will Stull & Cole Mueller - Full episode

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In this episode, I sit down with Will Stull and Cole Mueller, two of the six runners from The California Traverse documentary — a 640-mile nonstop relay from San Diego to San Francisco that pushed a global team of ultra-athletes to their physical and mental limits (premiered November 2025). We get into everything you didn’t see in the film: the funniest behind-the-scenes moments, the breaking points that nearly took them out, the late-night delirium, and the moments of unity that kept them moving through four days and nights of coastlines, mountain roads, exhaustion, injuries, and barely any sleep. They share how the team dynamic shifted, what surprised them when they finally watched the documentary, and why this run changed all of them. If you’re drawn to stories about endurance, mindset, and the humor that gets people through the hardest challenges, this episode gives you a raw and entertaining look inside the California Traverse from the runners who lived it.

California Traverse documentary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OQ8ac19lrQ

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Noah Oliver is a former Navy EOD specialist turned entrepreneur and founder of Flowhold, a San Diego–based MMA and BJJ training apparel brand built around the idea of “flow state.” After six years in the military and earning his MBA, Noah explored multiple ventures—from Amazon FBA to surf ponchos—before launching Flowhold in 2018 while still in business school. What began as a socks company evolved into a full-time mission-driven brand focused on mindset, performance, and purpose. In this conversation, we discuss Noah’s transition out of the military, his early lessons in entrepreneurship, and the mindset shift that helped him build Flowhold into what it is today. We also talk about finding gratitude before success, the balance between discipline and creativity, and how to create products—and a life—that embody flow.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

06:15 – The Birth of Flowhold: How Flow State, Jiu-Jitsu, & MMA Inspired a Brand

10:10 – Starting Small: From Socks to a Standout Training Brand

13:40 – Life After Service: Transitioning Out of the Navy & Into Entrepreneurship

21:25 – Early Ventures: Surf Ponchos, Amazon FBA, and the First Lessons in Business

26:15 – What Every Entrepreneur Learns Too Late: From Product Development to Purpose

31:00 – Building Flowhold: Turning a Passion Project Into a Movement

38:55 – Gratitude Over Grind: Finding Happiness Before Success

42:00 – Mindset Tactics for Internal Peace and Long-Term Fulfillment

53:00 – Apparel Branding Secrets: Marketing a Lifestyle, Not Just a Product

1:05:15 – Entrepreneur Life Hack: Prioritizing Vision Over Validation

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Sloan Clymer is a pro MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and no-gi specialist at Legion American Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego (founded by Keenan Cornelius). He earned his black belt from Cornelius—being the coach’s second-ever recipient—and has competed in organizations & events like Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, WNO, EBI, Subversiv (holding a win over Nick Rodriguez), and ADCC trials. In this conversation, we explore Sloan’s journey—from training in a makeshift “Caveman Combat” barn in Indiana to earning his black belt, chasing MMA dreams, and establishing himself in the San Diego fight scene. We also discuss cornering at UFC 318, his mindset for maximizing performance, transitioning from BJJ to pro MMA, building his personal brand, and promotion strategies inspired by top fighters like Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley. Plus, Sloan shares his entrepreneurial life hack—why mastering one thing can outshine the mainstream hustle.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

03:38 – Cornering at UFC 318, Fight Dreams & Lessons from the Big Stage

07:18 – UFC Experience vs. Other MMA Promotions | Maximizing Performance at the Next Level

13:40 – Sloan’s Childhood & Early Exposure to Fighting, Wrestling & MMA

20:22 – Evolution of MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Growth of the Sport

22:23 – How Sloan Became “Feisty” & Why He Chose the Fighter’s Path

32:44 – San Diego Chapter: Pursuing Fighter Dreams | 10th Planet, Legion AJJ, BJJ Black Belt, Pro MMA

41:43 – Transition from BJJ to MMA | Lessons from the Grind

47:25 – Branding & Business of Fighting | Building a Fighter’s Path to the UFC

55:18 – Promotion Strategies & Fighting Styles: Conor McGregor, Sean O’Malley, Colby Covington, Khabib, Ilia Topuria, & Georges St-Pierre

1:02:22 – Entrepreneurial Life Hack: Why Mastering One Thing Beats Mainstream Advice

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Kendall Reusing is an 8-time world champion black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, founder of Jiu Jitsu Accelerator (JJA), and host of the Get a Grip Podcast. She’s also one of the most respected commentators and entrepreneurs in the BJJ world. In this conversation, we discuss her competitive journey, building a personal brand in Jiu-Jitsu, and her impact on women in the sport. We also talk about her entrepreneurial drive, how she carved out a commentary career at high-profile BJJ events, and the mindset required to overcome injuries, navigate identity challenges, and perform at the highest level — whether competing at ADCC, behind the mic, or beyond.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

05:32 – Kendall Reusing’s Jiu-Jitsu Accelerator Program & Why It Was Created

10:10 – Building a Personal Brand in Jiu-Jitsu & Social Media Growth

16:00 – Impact on Women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Personal Branding & Business Approach

20:14 – Who Is Kendall’s Audience?

24:39 – Kendall’s Childhood Background; Family; How She Got Into Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu; Family BJJ Schools

29:10 – Entrepreneurship in BJJ & MMA: Learning How to Sell & Launching BJJ Schools with Her Parents

38:40 – BJJ Commentating Career & Most Memorable Moments

46:50 – ADCC 2024 Experience & Kendall’s Next Big Goal in Competition

52:55 – Overcoming Injuries & Identity Challenges in Elite BJJ

56:31 – Preparing Mentally and Physically to Perform at Your Best

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In this special highlight episode, we revisit 5 of the most impactful pro athletes featured on the show — each of whom successfully transitioned from elite sports to entrepreneurship.

You’ll hear from:

Shawne Merriman - how the legendary NFL Linebacker got ahead of the business game with his “Lights Out” brand (02:28)

Chris Leben - what motivated this UFC icon to open his own MMA gym and mentor fighters facing similar personal struggles (06:16)

Tony Azevedo - how the five-time Olympic water polo captain is transforming the sport through business and global development (08:31)

Anthony Trucks - on the tough reality of preparing for what’s next while performing at the highest level in the NFL (12:02)

Dominique Bell - how this BJJ black belt turned his deep technical knowledge into digestible, online instructionals for the next generation (15:28)

Whether you're an athlete in transition or just someone ready for your next chapter, this episode is packed with mindset shifts, tactical gems, and inspiration to help you build your legacy beyond the game.

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After 90+ episodes of The Nichols and Dimez Show, it’s time to evolve.

In this special rebrand announcement episode, I break down why the podcast is now called “Built for Legacy with Chris Nichols — and what that really means. You’ll hear how the show has naturally shifted toward the stories of high performers making bold transitions into entrepreneurship: from pro athletes, veterans, and creators who are building something that outlasts them. This is not just about starting over — it’s about building into the next chapter with purpose. I also share what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and what you can expect as the show enters this next chapter. Built for Legacy now offers actionable insights, inspiring stories of reinvention, and a playbook for those determined to make their next move the most meaningful yet. If this resonates with you or someone you know, please share and follow the show!

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Brandon Turner is a professional skateboarder, longtime member of the legendary Sk8Mafia crew, and protégé of Chad Muska. He’s also the Founder of West Side Recovery, a San Diego-based rehab center helping people overcome addiction through purpose and community—an effort inspired by his own personal journey. In this conversation, we discuss his evolution from skateboarding icon to recovery advocate, his viral “Trick of the Year” switch hardflip, and why mindset is the true prime. We also dive into his upbringing between Japan and the U.S., the difference in skate culture from the ’90s to now, the founding story of West Side Recovery, Lil Wayne’s skateboarding influence, and how Brandon channels authenticity into brand building, wellness, and giving back.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

02:34 – Mindset Is the Real Prime: Trick of the Year & Switch Hardflip

05:58 – Skate Culture Then vs Now: 90s Party Scene, Wellness & Social Media

10:01 – Building a Brand Through Content: Sk8Mafia & Digital Strategy

12:34 – From Japan to the U.S.: Moving as a Teen & Culture Shock

17:40 – Party Culture & Influence: Skating, Family & Environment

20:12 – Founding Westside Recovery: Giving Back to Skateboarding

26:31 – Healing Modalities That Work: Recovery Techniques & ICP

31:18 – Lil Wayne & Skateboarding: Pop Culture Influence & Apparel

34:45 – Managing Multiple Projects: Brands, Recovery Work & Balance

38:31 – Marketing With Authenticity: Identity, Impact & Staying Real

42:21 – Life Hacks for Entrepreneurs: Sleep, Meditation & Breathwork

47:03 – Handling Tough Moments: Conflict Resolution in Recovery

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https://www.youtube.com/@SK8MAFIATV

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