Blazin A Trail

Blazin A Trail podcast welcomes Nick Castner to the studio! Nick Castner is a creative, an internet personality, Runza fanatic, co-creator of The CommonWealth Podcast, Promoter of Hurrdat Media, aka a renaissance man, Nick has worked with the Discovery Channel, Disney, Crayola, X-Games, ESPN, Mellow Mushroom, Buzzfeed, and other local businesses.

Our host and Nick speak about his past growing up in a family that was entrepreneurial. They discuss how he got introduced to podcasting. They talk tips for new podcasters and especially those who want to do video podcasts and how to book high-profile guests.

Topics that are covered: growing a team, networking, tips for those wanting to find places to record, equipment, and much more! Join us as we BLAZE A TRAIL!

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Nick Castner Website: www.nickcastner.com

Nick Castner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.castner.75

Nick Castner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickcastner/

CommonWealth Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCommonwealthMedia

The CommonWealth Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth_media/

Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia): https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

Nelson King (Camera/Multimedia): https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/ 

YATO Clothing: www.yato.life/links

YATO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/ 

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Welcome

00:14 - Intro

00:33 - Housekeeping Notes

01:02 - Introducing Nick Castner

02:58 - Where were you born?

03:40 - What were you certain that you were going to do as an adult in middle school and how did that change in high school?

06:10 - Can you remember a time when you did something entrepreneurial in your younger years but didn't know you had the entrepreneurial spirit?

07:08 - What is something you wish you would’ve done in high school now since hindsight is 20/20?

08:38 - What did you end up doing after high school?

09:54 - What is something you would’ve done differently in college?

10:47 - K1 explains his family history and pressure to go to college

14:13 - What led you to be the host of The CommonWealth Podcast?

17:20 - Tips for people wanting to start a video podcast? Should they be super prepared before they go? Should they get the best equipment?

19:12 - Did you do everything at the beginning? Buying the equipment, making social media content, producing clips, editing the audio, etc.?D

22:59 - When did you know you needed more people on the team?

25:30 - What were some pitfalls at the beginning of your podcast?

27:47 - What is your strategy to land high-profile guests?

32:00 - How do you find places to record for your podcast?

34:39 - What are some things Blazin A Trail podcast can work on?

41:39 - Tips for people who want to be a digital content creator?

43:39 - How has been an entrepreneur affect your family life and social life?

45:36 - What key activities would you recommend to young entrepreneurs?

50:09 - What motivates you?

51:38 - Who are the three most influential people in your growth?

53:36 - What is your daily routine?

1:07:51 - What kind of music can we find in your playlist right now?

1:09:23 - What are three things we should know about you that we didn’t touch on?

1:13:13 - Rapid Fire questions!

1:19:45 - Where can people find you?

1:20:21 - Outro

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Today we are joined by a group of heavy hitters and mentors that have gone out to help develop local youth to their full potential not just as athletes but as competent human beings.

Tommy Johnson is an entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of City Of Guards Training, VRLY Basketball director, father, a straight hooper, college graduate, a big brother, and a girls coach at Lincoln High School, and many other things.

Tyler Irons is a new friend who is also an entrepreneur, the founder, and CEO of VRLY, a Real Estate tech innovator, internet personality, a veteran, and much more.

Topics we discussed: Making a new facility in Lincoln, NE for kids called CLUB LNK, real estate, marketing, taking risks, having doubts, raising capital, having ambition, and much more!

If you want to watch our episodes make sure to search our YouTube Channel "K1NG TUT" 

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Ether Saure: https://www.instagram.com/ethersaure/

Jack Rodenburg: https://www.instagram.com/jackrodenburg/

Jack's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jackrodenburg

Jack's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jackrodenburg

Jack Buchanan: https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

Nelson King: https://www.instagram.com/nking07/

Nelson King Photography: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/

K1NGTUT:   https://www.instagram.com/k1ngtut11/

TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/k1ngtut11

YATO Clothing:  www.yato.life/shop

YATO Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/

Timecodes:

00:00 - INTRO

00:28 - QUICK ANNOUNCEMENTS

00:54 - INTRODUCING GUESTS

03:03 - BACKGROUND

05:50 - CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE

08:06 - WHAT LED TOMMY TO START COG(CITY OF GUARDS)

10:45 - HOW TYLER RAISED CAPITAL FOR VRLY

12:28 - WHEN DID YOU START HAVING DOUBTS 

ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY?

14:28 - CREATING A NEW FACILITY CALLED CLUB LNK

19:47 -  5 YEAR OUTLOOK FOR CLUB LNK

21:02 - HOW HAS BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR AFFECT YOUR FAMILY/SOCIAL LIFE?

26:24 - WHAT KEY ACTIVITIES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO ENTREPRENEURS?

29:33 - WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

35:59 - WHAT IS YOUR DAILY ROUTINE?

43:55 - RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS!

48:38 - TYLER ASKS K1, NELSON & JACK A QUESTION ABOUT GOALS

52:50 - Outro

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FOLLOW US:

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Ether Saure: https://www.instagram.com/ethersaure/

Jack Rodenburg: https://www.instagram.com/jackrodenburg/

Jack's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jackrodenburg

Jack's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jackrodenburg

Jack Buchanan: https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

Nelson King: https://www.instagram.com/nking07/

Nelson King Photography: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/

K1NGTUT:   https://www.instagram.com/k1ngtut11/

TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/k1ngtut11

YATO Clothing:  www.yato.life/shop

YATO Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/

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Kualdom Creations: https://www.facebook.com/KualdomCreations 

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The Jazari Kual Show Episode 1: https://www.facebook.com/782946821825264/videos/608810873293082 

Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia): https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/ 

Nelson King (Camera/Multimedia): https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/ 

YATO Clothing: www.yato.life/links 

YATO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/ 

00:00 - Intro 

00:33 - Introducing Guest 

03:13 - Update from Jazari Kual 

04:00 - Check Multiple Sources 

05:23 - Background 

07:03 - High School Jazari 

08:17 - After High School 

12:20 - First Endeavor After HS 

14:28 - Key Driving Force that led to being a reporter 

20:00 - First time going VIRAL 

22:06 - What is your favorite type of content to produce? 

23:20 - Reporters that have inspired you? 

26:16 - Worst Piece Of Content, But What Did You Learn From It? 

28:08 - Steps You Take Before Posting News 

30:13 - How Do You Manage Backlash? 

33:57 - How Has Social Media elevated Social Justice Movements 

36:21 - Race Conversation 

40:01 - Story You'd Like To Cover That You Couldn't 

42:18 - How Do You Deal With A Heavy Workload? 

44:56 - Key Activities For Young Entrepreneur 

46:48 - What Motivates You? 

48:30 - How Do You Define Success? 

50:29 - LNK Freedges 

53:57 - Qualities Do You Value In Friends 

54:56 - Daily Routine 

56:22 - Music You Listen To 

57:30 - Fun Facts 

59:55 - Rapid Fire 

1:06:49 - Follow Jazari 

1:07:23 - Outro

Blazin A Trail podcast welcomes Jacob Williams & Jason Gieselman to the podcast! Jason Gieselman is a co-owner at Ink Alley ScreenPrint + Design, UNL graduate, recent Fiance, a graphic designer, and mentor of mine for YATO. Jacob Williams is a co-owner at Ink Alley ScreenPrint + Design, UNL grad, marketer, another mentor for YATO, especially at the beginning. 

We spoke about their background and what led them to start a business after high school. They gave some advice to young adults who are about to graduate from college. We also spoke about the hardships that come with being an entrepreneur.  We spoke about barriers they've faced while setting up their business, problems with naming the business, work-life balance, advice for young creatives, and about their daily lives! This was such an informative podcast! We had so much fun creating this and listening back. Make sure you listen to this episode all the way through and if you are sitting around, go to the link below and watch the whole episode and join us as we BLAZE A TRAIL!

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

BLAZIN A TRAIL PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/blazinatrailpodcast/

K1NGTUT:   https://www.instagram.com/k1ngtut11/

Jacob Williams:  https://www.instagram.com/jacoby_williams/

Jason Gieselman:  https://www.instagram.com/jas_gies/

Ink Alley ScreenPrint + Design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkalleyshirts/

Ink Alley Website: http://inkalleyshirts.com/

Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

Nelson King (Camera/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/

YATO Clothing:  www.yato.life/shop 

YATO Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/

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Blazin A Trail podcast welcomes Nelson King & Jack Buchanan to the studio! Nelson King is a photographer, videographer, and tech producer of this podcast. Jack Buchanan is a college student, broadcast and production major, and he is also the tech producer on the podcast! We spoke about how their background, gave some advice to young adults thinking about high school, barriers they've faced during school, advice for young creatives, and about their daily lives! This was such an informative podcast! We had so much fun creating this and listening back. Make sure you listen to this episode all the way through and if you are sitting around, go to the link below and watch the whole episode and join us as we BLAZE A TRAIL!

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

BLAZIN A TRAIL PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/blazinatrailpodcast/

K1NGTUT:   https://www.instagram.com/k1ngtut11/

Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

Nelson King (Camera/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/

YATO Clothing:  www.yato.life/shop 

YATO Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/

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Blazin A Trail podcast welcomes Jesse Eastman to the studio! Jesse is a filmmaker based in Lincoln and co-host of the podcast The Reel Rapport. He was our first filmmaker on the show and it was a pleasure. We spoke about how acting initially got him into the film-making industry. We touched on how the filmmaking scene in Lincoln is starting to rise alongside the hip hop scene and Jesse wants to merge those two arts together. We spoke on his favorite films, what he considers to be a great film, and gives advice to those wanting to get into film making. This episode is packed with knowledge, advice, and detail! Make sure you listen to this episode all the way through and if you are sitting around, go to the link below and watch the whole episode and join us as we BLAZE A TRAIL!

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Jesse Eastman:  https://www.instagram.com/snider3157/

Gnarly Pioneers Film  Co. (Jesse's Company): https://www.instagram.com/gnarlypioneersfilm/

Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

Nelson King (Camera/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/

YATO Clothing:  www.yato.life/shop 

YATO Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/

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Blazin A Trail podcast welcomes Dol Kutey to the studio! Dol is a South Sudanese refugee, former college athlete, a motivator, a creator, a painter, a musician, a clothing designer, and the CEO of Dolo & Company.  Dol and I speak about our refugee stories and how that has impacted our lives. He talks about the impact of losing a father at an early age. We discuss his passions throughout grade school and how it has become fruitful. We talk about his collegiate career. We also touch on South Sudanese history as well as talking about African American history. This episode was really fun to document and look back to.  If this sounds interesting to you, make sure you listen to this all the way through and if you are sitting around, go to the link below and watch the whole episode and join us as we BLAZE A TRAIL!

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K1NGTUT:   https://www.instagram.com/k1ngtut11/

Dol Kutey:  https://www.instagram.com/doloandcompanyy/

Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

Nelson King (Camera/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/

YATO Clothing:  www.yato.life/shop 

YATO Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/

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TIMESTAMPS:

You'll find whatever you need! Just tune in!!!1

Blazin A Trail podcast welcomes Casey Molifua to the studio! Casey is a leader, an educator, a public speaker, a motivator, a fiancé, a big brother, a son, former college athlete, holds 3 degrees, an international competitor, and my great friend. Casey and I speak about his past from moving from state to state experiencing different cultures. We speak about his family and the traumatic experiences that he faced during his young adult years and how it has helped him to persevere. We also talk about journaling, meditation, self improvement, pressure of being a collegiate athlete, a student, and many more. If this sounds interesting make sure you listen to this all the way through and if you are sitting around, go to the link below and watch the whole episode and join us as we BLAZE A TRAIL!

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

BLAZIN A TRAIL PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/blazinatrailpodcast/

K1NGTUT:   https://www.instagram.com/k1ngtut11/

Casey Molifua: https://www.instagram.com/imolifua/

Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

YATO Clothing:  www.yato.life/shop 

YATO Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/

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TIMESTAMPS:

YOU WILL FIND WHAT YOU NEED IN THE PODCAST! TUNE IN!

Blazin A Trail podcast welcomes Kenny Barz to the studio! Kenny Beaufort is a proud father, entrepreneur, artist, owner of Small City Big Dreams Label, and a veteran. Our host and Kenny speak about his past from moving from state to state experiencing different cultures. They discuss why he created his own label rather than signing to a label that discovered him. They talk about his artistry with songwriting, and then they transition into giving tips to starting rappers. More topics that are covered: Spotify placements, local beefs with artists, being a thespian, armed forces, and his family life! Join us as we BLAZE A TRAIL!

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

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K1NGTUT:   https://www.instagram.com/k1ngtut11/

Kenny Barz (Music Page): https://www.instagram.com/kenny_barz/

Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia):  https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/

YATO Clothing:  www.yato.life/shop 

YATO Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:24 - What this podcast is all about

0:54 - Introducing our guest

1:44 - How did Kenny Barz and K1 meet?

2:27 - 2Barz explains his childhood

6:27 - Kenny speaks on his HS years

8:06 - Kenny speaks on being a Thespian

9:42 - Kenny transitions into speech & debate

11:13 - Camera Switch

11:34 - What inspired Kenny to start rapping

15:05 - Kenny cringes when he hears this song

16:44 - Creating Small City Big Dreams

19:40 - When did you first get on stage?

23:16 - Stage presence then vs. now

23:53 - Favorite show Kenny has done

26:39 - Kenny’s recording process

29:18 - Speaking about our favorite engineer

30:47 - Kenny speaks about his local artist beefs

45:44 - Kenny turns beef into an opportunity to build

46:17 - Kenny gives tips for starting writers and performers

50:34 - What are some ways to build your own audience

55:06 - Kenny speaks about how he writes songs for performances

57:57 - Kenny & K1 speak about songwriting

1:03:14 - Info about advertising songs and song placements

1:05:31 - What made Kenny join the armed forces?

1:07:28 - Kenny speaks more about the military experience

1:10:51 CAMERA SWITCH

1:21:44 - Family Life

1:30:51 - Story Time

1:40:04 - OUTRO