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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!
Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
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
Follow Brandon Turner:
Brandon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bturner_/
Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
Jason Stewart is Founder of Epic Fighting (SoCal based MMA promotion), Stewart Estates (real estate group), and Epic Exoctics (exotic car rentals). In this conversation, we discuss how Jason stays calm under pressure, his approach to stress management, and how his unconventional upbringing shaped his mindset. We dive into his journey buying a house at 21, launching a successful MMA promotion in Southern California, and building a brand that spans real estate and exotic cars. Jason also breaks down his marketing philosophy, the importance of mentorship, and the hard truths about running multiple businesses versus going all-in on one. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or someone chasing high performance—this one’s for you.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
06:50 – How to Stay Calm Under Pressure & Manage Stress | Jason’s Early Life Story
22:20 – Realizing You’re Wired Differently | Focus, Discipline & Managing Big Ideas
30:35 – Vertical Integration vs. Single-Business Focus | Building Email Lists That Convert
37:15 – How He Bought His First House at 21 | Early Real Estate Lessons
47:00 – How Epic Fighting Was Founded | From Vision to Launch
56:30 – Marketing Strategies & Epic Fighting’s First Event | Philosophy & Tactics
01:11:55 – Mentorship, Dana White, & Building a Profitable Business
01:18:20 – Top Book Recommendations & an Entrepreneur’s Life Hack
01:23:05 – Sleep Routine, Guest Recommendations, & Business Growth Tips
Follow Jason Stewart:
Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonostewart/
Epic Fighting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicfighting/
Epic Fighting website: https://www.epicfighting.com/
Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
This episode is an audio exclusive highlight reel recap of the first three months of 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:51 - Ryan Williams - Full episode
06:22 - The 4-Hour Workweek Review (solo episode) - Full episode
08:48 - Tony Azevedo - Full episode
12:14 - Mitch Aguiar - Full episode
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Follow Chris Nichols:
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Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
Mitch Aguiar is a former Navy SEAL, professional MMA fighter, and the Founder of MASF (Mitch Aguiar Smashin’ Frog) Supplements, Violent Hippie (a BJJ academy & merch brand), and Adopt-a-Cop BJJ (a non-profit that helps police officers learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). In this conversation, we discuss Mitch’s strong Navy family influence growing up and why he decided to become a SEAL, the rise of his competitive fighting career, and how he transitioned out of the military to become an entrepreneur. We also talk about the impact of the pandemic era on his businesses, the mistakes and lessons he learned around scaling and team building as a business owner, and his viral moment in 2024 when he faced UFC champion Sean Strickland in a sparring challenge.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction | Mitch Aguiar’s Journey from Navy SEAL to Entrepreneur
04:00 - Growing Up in a Military Family | Becoming a Navy SEAL
15:06 - Cam Hanes Podcast, David Goggins, Social Media Struggles & Business During the Pandemic
21:16 - Mitch Aguiar’s MMA Journey | Transitioning into Fighting
29:10 - Making Money in MMA | The Financial Struggles of UFC Fighters
35:02 - Mitch’s Entrepreneurial Start | MASF Merch & Building a Fight Brand
40:00 - The Birth of “Smashin’ Frog” | Mitch’s Personal Brand Strategy
42:02 - Creating Smashin’ Greens & MASF Supplements | The Business of Health & Performance
44:20 - Scaling a Business | Mitch’s Biggest Entrepreneurial Lesson
48:11 - MASF Marketing Strategy | Social Media & Brand Growth
51:23 - Adopt-a-Cop BJJ | Helping Police Officers Train Jiu-Jitsu
58:14 - Violent Hippie BJJ & MMA Gym | Leadership & Team Building
01:03:00 - Violent Hippie Retreats | Tactical Training & Mitch’s Next Big Goal
01:05:44 - Sparring Sean Strickland | The Navy SEAL vs. Sean Strickland Challenge
01:12:23 - Entrepreneurial Hacks | Authenticity, Branding & Optimizing Sleep for Success
Follow Mitch Aguiar:
Mitch's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitch_aguiar/
MASF Supplements IG: https://www.instagram.com/masf_supplements/
Violent Hippie IG: https://www.instagram.com/violent__hippie/
Adopt-a-Cop BJJ IG: https://www.instagram.com/adoptacopbjj/
Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
Tony Azevedo is a five-time Olympian (2000-2016), Olympic silver medalist, and widely regarded as one of the greatest water polo players of all time. Since retiring in 2017, he has been on a mission to grow and evolve the sport through his entrepreneurial ventures, including 6-8 Sports—a platform featuring a stats & analytics app, digital game desk, college showcase series, and training academy—as well as Azevedo Water Polo, which offers clinics, apparel, and more. In this conversation, we dive into Tony’s unique background, his journey as Team USA’s captain, and the Olympic moments that shaped his career and experience. He shares how he maintained peak performance, the challenges preventing water polo’s growth—especially in the U.S.—and his vision for the future of the sport. We also explore 6-8 Sports, how he’s democratizing access to stats and analytics for athletes, and his elite academy designed for high school and middle school players aiming to reach the next level. Beyond the pool, Tony opens up about the entrepreneurial hurdles he's faced, his marketing strategies, and why he believes a professional water polo league in the U.S. is on the horizon.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
10:42 - Tony Azevedo’s background; how he speaks 5 languages; Kobe Bryant Olympic story
16:31 - Tony's top water polo highlight & olympic memory; 2008 Beijing silver medal
21:09 - How Tony maintained peak performance throughout his career
24:20 - Founding Azevedo Water Polo & 6-8 Sports: Impacting the future of water polo
27:42 - Challenges with water polo: Why the sport needs change
29:42 - The future of professional water polo in the U.S. & how data is unlocking opportunities
32:33 - 6-8 Sports: Democratizing access to opportunities for water polo players
34:55 - Mobile App; Digital game desk; data analytics & water polo statistics: Empowering players through technology
39:59 - Club vs. school water polo: What you need to know
42:45 - 6-8 College Series
45:32 - 6-8 Sports Academy: Taking water polo players to the next level
50:36 - Marketing strategy & AI in water polo: Innovations at 6-8 sports
57:55 - How to revolutionize and grow an entire sport
01:01:07 - Entrepreneurial life hack
01:03:39 - How Tony optimizes sleep
Follow Tony Azevedo:
Tony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tonyazevedo8/
6-8 Sports IG: https://www.instagram.com/68sports/
Website: https://tonyazevedo.com/
Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
In this solo episode, I share my review and top takeaways from Tim Ferriss's book, "The 4-Hour Workweek" (2007). Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster. I credit Tim as being one of my earliest inspirations of eventually starting my own podcast and living my life as a "human guinea pig", since 'The Tim Ferriss Show' was the first podcast that I had ever listened to consistently. The format of this book follows the "DEAL" acronym for its four sections: Definition, Elimination, Automation, and Liberation. 4HWW challenges the conventional "9-5 until retirement" status-quo mindset to enable you to design your ideal life now. Many principles from this book align with the lessons that my entrepreneur guests have shared on The Nichols and Dimez Show, thus making this an "overdue, but important and relevant" book review.
Tim Ferriss's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/
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Follow Chris Nichols:
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Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
Ryan Williams is Founder of Industry Threadworks and Archive 3PL, an apparel manufacturing company, and a warehousing fulfillment service, respectively. He is a former Navy SEAL who pursued the path of entrepreneurship with prior ventures in apparel and fitness equipment. In this conversation, we discuss what it’s like working with his wife as CEO, relationship dynamics in business, and what drove him to become a Navy SEAL and entrepreneur. We also talk about what he’s learned about leadership in the military versus in business, his framework for assessing new business ideas, and the business model of Industry Threadworks. Ryan also shares his feedback around starting an apparel brand, word of mouth marketing, and product innovation.
Partners:
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PURE HIMALAYAN SHILAJIT: https://www.purehimalayanshilajit.com/?ref=4021 Use code DIMEZ for 40% off
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:45 - What's it like having your wife as CEO? Relationship dynamics in business
15:13 - Why did you pursue becoming a Navy Seal and Entrepreneur?
28:15 - BUDS Instructor vs. Business Leader
35:10 - How to Assess Business Ideas & Markets - 5 step process
44:32 - Industry Threadworks business model; Perspective on starting an apparel brand; Coming up with innovative product ideas
58:15 - Marketing strategies (maximizing word of mouth, etc.)
1:02:50 - Entrepreneur life hack
Follow Ryan Williams:
Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invictus5326/
Industry Threadworks: https://www.instagram.com/industry_threadworks/
Archive 3PL: https://www.instagram.com/archive3pl/
Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
This episode is an audio exclusive personal reflection on 2024 and Q4 guest highlight recap (October through December).
Chapters:
00:00 - My Reflection on 2024
08:34 - Shawne Merriman - Full episode
09:57 - David Meltzer - Full episode
13:38 - Taylor Cavanaugh - Full episode
16:24 - Juan Leija - Full episode
Partners:
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Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
Juan Leija is the owner of iconic Onnit Gym in Austin, TX and a Fitness & Strength Coach. He is one of the first team members of supplement and fitness brand, Onnit, alongside Aubrey Marcus and Joe Rogan. In this conversation, we discuss Juan’s role in the early days of building Onnit, his relationship with Aubrey Marcus, and the dynamic journey of Onnit Gym throughout various changes in the business over the years. We also talk about his “unconventional” fitness approach - with a concentration on kettlebells and other non-traditional tools, programming, biggest takeaways from running a gym, entrepreneurial lessons learned and what’s ahead.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:09 - Background with Onnit & Onnit Gym
14:25 - Relationship with Aubrey Marcus
16:00 - MMA Background
20:15 - Onnit Gym’s Role for Brand Marketing, Joe Rogan & Sponsored Athletes (Dustin Poirier, Mighty Mouse, Cowboy Cerrone..)
24:25 - Acquisition Impact, Gym Growth Strategy
33:49 - Biggest takeaways from running a gym
36:10 - Unconventional fitness approach, kettlebells, & personal branding
40:14 - Programming: Mobility, Strength, Conditioning; Content Marketing strategy
45:32 - Biggest Entrepreneurial Challenge
48:39 - Next Big Goal, Total Human Optimization, Entrepreneur life hack
Follow Juan Leija:
Juan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/juannit_247/
Website: https://www.juanleija.com/
Follow Chris Nichols:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast
Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005
Contact: [email protected]
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Built For Legacy (previously The Nichols and Dimez Show) is the podcast for high performers navigating major transitions and building work that lasts. Hosted by Chris Nichols, this…