Tripp and Nico are competitors on paper. Their respective companies, Green Hill and Alpha 180, basically do the same thing, yet they struck up a friendship built on mutual admiration and respect. In this episode, they talk about the challenges of leading an organization, the importance of having mentors, the best ways to cultivate a healthy company culture, and how to prioritize intentional time with family.

Nico Doorn, M.Ed., is the Executive Director of Alpha 180, a Transitional Living Program and outpatient treatment provider for young men in downtown Austin, Texas. He was born in the Netherlands, grew up in Raleigh, NC, and entered recovery in Nashville, TN. He has a master's in education in human development studies with a focus on clinical mental health counseling. Nico brings over a decade of experience in the addiction and recovery field and has worked in various settings, from residential treatment to collegiate recovery. When he's not working, you can find Nico going for a run, hanging out with his family, and playing disc golf.