Nine-Five Podcast

#008 In this episode, Nick chats with Ryan Biddulph about the success he has had running his blog, Blogging From Paradise.

Ryan has been blogging for just over a decade and has amassed a very large following on social media and many readers that come to his blog each month for advice. 

What has been the cause behind all his success?

1. Mindset
2. Relationship building.

Ryan is very mindset driven and this is something he focuses on and talks about quite a bit in this episode. From meditating to practicing Kriya Yoga (Don't feel embarrassed if you don't know what that is. I had to look it up), Ryan is constantly trying to improve his mindset and feels his ability to do so has greatly contributed to his success as a blogger.

Much like the conversations had with PJ Sorbo back in episode 7, Ryan also believes that one of the biggest contributing factors to his success has been his ability to build relationships with his readers, as opposed to tactics and hacks for "gaming the system."

You can find the transcript, links, podcasts, eBooks/courses mentioned in this episode by heading over to the Episode 8 Show Notes.

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#007 In this episode I sit down with PJ (Paul) Sorbo. PJ is a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of two different businesses, GoMixTech and Wavi.

GoMixTech is a company that specializes in recyclable, single-serve packaging for protein and supplement companies, while Wavi performs brain scans for measuring and tracking activity in the brain.

PJ has been so successful due to his strong ability to create lasting connections and genuinely care about people. In our chat, we get into why building these meaningful relationships are so important for life (and business) and some tips to help you build those relationships.

We also discuss how big of a role problem-solving plays in every entrepreneur's journey, and why the ability to overcome failure is what truly makes an entrepreneur successful.

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You can find the transcript and links mentioned in this episode over in the episode 7 show notes.

3 Main Takeaways

• Overcome the misconception that creativity is limited to artistic abilities
• Learn how every entrepreneur is a creator in their unique ways
• Understand how to harness your creativity for business success

Jay Clouse, is a renowned entrepreneur, freelancer, and creator. His mission to empower freelancers and creators to transform into confident and profitable business owners has made a significant impact in the entrepreneurial world. Through his blog and podcast, Creative Elements, as well as his online courses and communities, Freelancing School and Unreal Collective, Jay has become a beacon of inspiration and guidance for aspiring creators.

In this episode, we unravel the true meaning of being a creator in the entrepreneurial world. Jay asserts that creativity goes beyond artistic abilities—it is about innovating, problem-solving, and creating unique value. We dive into how every entrepreneur is a creator, highlighting that the act of starting and running a business is a creative pursuit in itself.

We also learn about the power of creativity in driving business success, underscoring the necessity for entrepreneurs to harness their creative potential.

Jay provides invaluable tips for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs, offering his insights gleaned from his experiences and the experiences of the high-performers he has interacted with. He stresses the importance of embracing one's creativity, nurturing it, and leveraging it to create unique value in the market.

By the end of this episode, you will have a transformed perspective on creativity. You'll understand that you too are a creator, and will learn how to tap into your own creative potential to drive entrepreneurial success.

You can access the episode show notes, links, and transcripts on our website at Nine-Five to Freedom Episode 6.

#005 In this episode I chat with Chris Bro, owner of All Things Next and Customer Experience Manager at Lately. We talk about many different topics in this episode including music, sports, social media, and the main purpose of this episode, working for a startup company.

Chris has been working for Lately, which is a startup that has been on the market for the last 2-3 years. Lately uses AI to automatically pull text from your blog posts and audio/video transcripts to help you create social media posts that can be scheduled across multiple platforms.

We talk about the struggles of working for a startup and the constant pains of being shut down and told "no," even when you know you're onto something great. "Team" is a constant theme throughout the episode as Chris talks about how important having that core team is, especially when you are just ready to quit and hang it all up.

In this episode with Chris, we also talk about growing a presence on social media and how this success will not come overnight. "If you want to be the best new band at the Grammys, it's going to take you 2, 3, 4, 5 years to get there."

You can find the transcript and all the links for this episode over on the Episode 5 Show Notes.

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#004 In this episode I sit down with James Pierce who has a lot of experience in many different aspects of business. James has started several blogs of his own and is currently working to build traffic to his main blog, FromClickToSale.

In the episode, we discuss how James has been able to grow a fairly large following in just two months of using Twitter and what is doing to get those followers off of Twitter and onto a platform of his own, his blog.

We also discuss:

• Cheese Curds (#Wisconsin #GoBrewers!)
• Why James chose Twitter to start growing an audience
• Getting outside your comfort zone when getting online
• How James' experience in the freelancing world has prepared him for his own business

And much more!

I had a lot of fun chatting with James on this episode. If you haven't done so already, make sure you go follow James on Twitter (@FromClickToSale) and go check out his blog.

All the show notes and links discussed on this episode can be found over on my website: https://ninefivepocast.com/episode4

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#003 I had the opportunity to chat with Kelsey Rehome who is a mental health counselor and therapist. From early on, she was told that starting her own private practice was for much later in her career. That hasn't stopped her from getting started now.

Kelsey works her 9-5 job as a counselor and therapist while working to get enough hours to take her private practice full-time.

In this episode, we talk about how she has been able to start her own business in the mental health field with very little background in business. Several other topics that we cover include:

• Overcoming imposter syndrome and the fear of getting started
• How Kelsey has been able to build up a clientele for her private practice despite working her 9-5
• The importance of being transparent and providing value to your customer/audience
• Some of the next steps for Kelsey as she continues to grow her private practice

You can find the show notes, transcript, and all the links mentioned in Episode 3 over on my website: https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode3

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#001 Welcome to the FIRST EVER EPISODE of the Nine-Five Podcast. This episode is an introduction to myself, Nick Nalbach, as well as an introduction to the Nine-Five Podcast and Nine-Five to Freedom brand. 

In this episode, I discuss what you can expect from the podcast going forward:

• Interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals
• Business tips, hacks, and strategies that you can implement yourself to help start, build, and grow your own online business.
• My background and how I got into online business and entrepreneurship

This is an important first episode because I discuss my story and how/why I decided to become my own boss. I think many will be able to relate to my story and feeling of being stuck in their 9-5 job with no real reason to believe that online business is a possibility.

If this first episode has you intrigued and wanting to hear more, make sure you check out Episode 2 which is also live. In that episode, I sit down with Tyler Nalbach (my brother) and we discuss his journey into online business where he is currently running his own SEO agency alongside his current 9-5 job.

You can find all my podcast episodes, blog posts, and resources over on my website: ninefivetofreedom.com.

All the show notes and transcripts for this episode can be found over on my website as well: Episode 1 Show Notes.

#002 In this episode of the Nine-Five Podcast, I chat with Tyler Nalbach from SEO Align, the FIRST EVER GUEST on the show! We talk about how Tyler has managed to create his own one-man SEO agency, on the side, while still working his current 9-5 job.

In this episode, we cover many different topics including:

• Importance of providing valuable content to your audience/clients
• SEO Strategies to help get you found in search engines
• Automation to help free up your time
• Outsourcing tedious tasks and where to find reliable help with this

As well as many other tips and strategies to help you get more out of your SEO efforts, and ultimately make you a better entrepreneur.

You can find the transcript and show notes, as well as any links mentioned in this episode, on my website: Episode 2 Show Notes.