Growth Lab

By Nicolle Gust

The chemistry of growing your business, life, & family in the Reno/Tahoe area. Powered by Nicolle Gust.... more

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How many episodes does Growth Lab have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Growth Lab episodes:

August 23, 2023 Ep 010 | Jay Kenny | “What’s your legacy?”
Jay Kenny is the owner of Doughboy’s Doughnuts and is a REALTOR® at Dickson Realty. You might also know him as a Nevada baseball player and a Reno City Council candidate. In this episode, I sat down with him to talk about how he got into the doughnut biz (yes, cops are involved), how he’s instilling a strong work ethic in his two sons, and the truth about getting into the real estate business. Jay tries to find a way to pay it forward every day and loves to joke around with everyone he encounters.

Listen in for nuggets about running for office at the local level, addressing community issues, managing multiple demanding commitments, and doing it all. This is a heart-warming and informative conversation about taking care of the people around us and building a business that supports a family-centric lifestyle.
Don’t forget! We love our sponsor. Grab your Tahoe Nevada Love gear at a special discount for podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com.

Find JAY KENNY:
www.doughboysreno.com
www.jaykenny.dicksonrealty.com

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
facebook.com/growthlabpod

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instagram.com/tahoenevadalove
facebook.com/tahoenevadalove
www.tahoenevadalove.com
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37min
June 21, 2023 Ep 009 | Ashley & Adam Sayre | "No risk, no reward.”
In this very exciting episode, I sat down with Growth Lab’s first
sponsor: Tahoe Nevada Love! Founders Ashley and Adam Sayre have worked hard to
create an amazing brand centered around our Northern Nevada community. Listen
in for the scoop on where the Sayres’ entrepreneurial spirit comes from, what it’s
like to build a business with a spouse, as well as some of the struggles of
being small business owners. This episode is an in-depth behind-the-scenes look
at what it really takes to ideate, launch, and grow a business. Plus, get a
sneak peek at TNL’s next endeavor!
Grab your Tahoe Nevada Love gear at a special discount for
podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com.

Find TAHOE NEVADA LOVE:
instagram.com/tahoenevadalove
facebook.com/tahoenevadalove
www.tahoenevadalove.com

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
facebook.com/growthlabpod
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37min
May 23, 2023 Ep 008 | Mike Wood | "Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard.”
I brought Mike Wood of RE/MAX Professionals on the pod even
though he is my competition! We discuss being competitive and trying not to
compare ourselves to others (and each other), the importance of “hunger” in our
industry, managing a team, and society’s propensity to support an underdog
until they actually succeed. We also address the most salacious rumors about us
swirling around town! Real estate agents, you’ll pick up a plethora of advice from
this one.
Listen in to learn more about Mike and me on a personal level
and get the real scoop on how competitors communicate in the Reno real estate industry.

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
facebook.com/growthlabpod
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48min
May 08, 2023 Ep 007 | Gina Hasler | "There’s a 12-foot velociraptor in my garage.”
Meet Gina Hasler, owner of GMH Photography. Listen in to learn
about Gina’s annual ‘Santa Experience’ event – in August! – and get the scoop on
why she’s trying to pare down a bit and the truth about why she started her
nonprofit, Be Still. We also talk about how to balance all of our community
involvement as moms with our entrepreneurial endeavors and touch on how Gina’s
family gets roped into her wild photography set ideas!
Everybody has a little magic inside of them, but Gina truly brings
Mary Poppins energy wherever she goes.

Find GMH PHOTOGRAPHY:
instagram.com/gmh_photography
facebook.com/gmhphotography
[email protected]

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
facebook.com/growthlabpod
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26min
April 13, 2023 Ep 006 | Jeramie Lu | "Other people succeeding doesn’t hurt your success.”
I sat down with photographer extraordinaire Jeramie Lu to
discuss the secret sauce of entrepreneurship. Listen in to learn about why
Jeramie doesn’t see himself as a creative, how he deals with internet trolls,
why he loves helping new photographers learn the trade, and what motivates him
to make the most of his time, from both a personal and professional
perspective. We touch on why photography should be FUN and how Jeramie
navigates digital marketing as an introvert.
This is a peek behind the curtain of Jeramie’s successful
business and social media presence! Take a few minutes to learn about Jeramie
as ‘just a regular guy’.

Find JERAMIE LU:
instagram.com/jeramie_lu_photography
facebook.com/JeramieLuPhotography
www.jeramielu.com

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
facebook.com/growthlabpod
...more
28min
April 06, 2023 Ep 005 | Cortney Young | "I'm happy to get in the dirt with you."
Meet Cortney Young, owner of ADR Partners, an award-winning
mediator and arbitrator, a ’20 under 40’ awardee in 2017, one of Sierra Nevada’s
20 most powerful women, published author, and speaker.
Listen in to my interview with Cortney to learn about mediation
and arbitration – and what the difference is – including how to navigate
divorce in the most agreeable way possible, as well as balancing a high-conflict
career with a peaceful personal life, catching up with the Governor in a
Southwest boarding line, truly defining our story and who we are, and why she
hasn’t raised her rates since 2014.

Find CORTNEY YOUNG:
instagram.com/adrpartners_
linkedin.com/in/cortney-young-b6a32873
(775) 305-0691
www.adrpnv.com

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
facebook.com/growthlabpod
...more
29min
March 16, 2023 Ep 004 | Korine Viehweg | “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”
I sat down with Korine Viehweg to find out more about how she’s serving the community while balancing her loving family of five children and a husband. In this episode, we discuss the moment she knew it was time to quit her job, finding the right level of “whelmed”, the dynamics of finding care for children with special needs, how she’s expanded her foundation’s base by 500% in ten years, navigating the shutdown as an essential basis, and how YOU can get involved with this amazing organization.
Korine is the Executive Director of Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation, which provides respite to families caring for children with special needs and trains high school volunteers to work with these very special children.

Find RAVE:
instagram.com/ravefamilyfoundation
facebook.com/NevadaRAVE
www.NNRFF.org

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
facebook.com/growthlabpod
...more
32min
March 06, 2023 Ep 003 | Brian Sundeen | “You won’t say sh*t even if you’ve got a mouthful of it!”
Brian Sundeen wants to make sports programs readily available for kids! In this episode, I got the scoop on his plans for a future recreation facility, the downfalls of flying under the radar, navigating hiring challenges, managing a busy life and family, keeping programs affordable, and learning to ask for help.
Brian is the Director and Founder of Northern Nevada Sports & Recreation (NNSR). He’s driven by his passion for sports and loves what he does. You may also know him as my Sparks buyer’s agent on the Nicolle Gust Real Estate Team!

Find NNSR:
instagram.com/nnsr2012
facebook.com/NorthernNevadaSportsandRec
email: [email protected]
www.NNSR.org

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
facebook.com/growthlabpod
...more
24min
February 27, 2023 Ep 002 | Will Reyes | “Invest in yourself ‘cause no one else is going to.”
We’re starting off strong in this episode with a pet-able beard! Please welcome Will Reyes, beard wearer and small business owner. We talk about Will’s transition from painting as a side gig to as a full-blown career, as well as his future plans for expansion, tips for growing a luscious beard, how becoming a father changed his mindset, the ebb and flow of entrepreneurship, and the truth about why Will works out.
Will owns Battle Born Painting, which offers interior and exterior painting services, cabinet refinishing, and more, as well as Battle Born Concrete Coatings. He’s a vocal proponent of mentorship and a partner of the Paint it Forward initiative.

Find BATTLE BORN PAINTING:
instagram.com/battlebornpainting1864
facebook.com/battlebornpainting1864
www.battlebornpainting.com

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
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facebook.com/growthlabpod
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29min
February 07, 2023 Ep 001 | Amy Burkett | "You CAN sit with us!"
In this inaugural episode, I welcome Amy Burkett to discuss doing business in the Reno/Tahoe area, being intentional about including women entrepreneurs, the pressure in the local fitness industry, prioritizing wellness, and creating genuine connection.

Amy is the ultimate Reno entrepreneur, starting out as a massage therapist in 2002 and expanding her expertise into fitness coaching, wellness, and business coaching. She's known since age 20 that she would always work for herself! Amy owns Reno Breathe Bar and is expanding into business coaching as Into Fruition.

Find AMY BURKETT:
instagram.com/amyrburkett
instagram.com/intofruition.ltd
www.renobreathebar.com

Find NICOLLE GUST:
instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert
www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com

Follow GROWTH LAB:
instagram.com/growthlabpod
...more
42min

FAQs about Growth Lab:

How many episodes does Growth Lab have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.