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Today, I sit down with Nick Barrett, founder of CordBrick and DeskBrick, to talk about one of the most powerful transformations a person can make—turning addiction into discipline, and discipline into innovation. Mr. Barrett shares how alcoholism shaped much of his early life, beginning with the constant desire to change the way he felt and use alcohol as a social and emotional crutch. As he moved into adulthood, drinking became a daily obsession, and the consequences caught up with him through three DUIs in five years, plus a ten-year license suspension that forced him to confront the reality of his addiction.
Mr. Barrett walks me through the early years of sobriety, when life was still difficult but slowly began to rebuild piece by piece. He started improving his physical health, then his diet, then his routines, and eventually his entire lifestyle. That growing discipline pushed him to consider whether he wanted to go back to working for other people or finally create something of his own. This is where the idea for CordBrick was born—originally a simple solution to the everyday annoyance of losing a charging cable off the nightstand. What started as a silicone brick with a steel core and cord channels turned into a patented, multi-use device that holds, organizes, wraps, and transports cords without adhesives or clutter.
We break down how CordBrick works, why its design is so unique, and how Mr. Barrett expanded the concept into DeskBrick, a larger, heavier version built for workstation setups. DeskBrick includes more channels, flex-pockets, a cord bridge, and the ability to hold multiple thicker cables at once—filling a major need for creators, gamers, podcasters, and anyone managing a messy desk setup. Customer reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, and both products are now patented and sold across major platforms including Amazon, Walmart, and CordBrick.com.
Our conversation also goes into mental health, redemption, and rebuilding trust. Mr. Barrett describes how he once viewed himself as undisciplined, unemployable, and uncertain of his future. Now, with nearly eight years of sobriety, he has developed extraordinary willpower—running half marathons, building a business from scratch, and proving to himself and his family that consistency and honesty can reshape a life. He talks about the power of role models in recovery, the importance of seeing someone who has walked through the same darkness, and how AA and similar communities helped him envision what life could look like beyond addiction.
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Today, I sit down with Nick Barrett, founder of CordBrick and DeskBrick, to talk about one of the most powerful transformations a person can make—turning addiction into discipline, and discipline into innovation. Mr. Barrett shares how alcoholism shaped much of his early life, beginning with the constant desire to change the way he felt and use alcohol as a social and emotional crutch. As he moved into adulthood, drinking became a daily obsession, and the consequences caught up with him through three DUIs in five years, plus a ten-year license suspension that forced him to confront the reality of his addiction.
Mr. Barrett walks me through the early years of sobriety, when life was still difficult but slowly began to rebuild piece by piece. He started improving his physical health, then his diet, then his routines, and eventually his entire lifestyle. That growing discipline pushed him to consider whether he wanted to go back to working for other people or finally create something of his own. This is where the idea for CordBrick was born—originally a simple solution to the everyday annoyance of losing a charging cable off the nightstand. What started as a silicone brick with a steel core and cord channels turned into a patented, multi-use device that holds, organizes, wraps, and transports cords without adhesives or clutter.
We break down how CordBrick works, why its design is so unique, and how Mr. Barrett expanded the concept into DeskBrick, a larger, heavier version built for workstation setups. DeskBrick includes more channels, flex-pockets, a cord bridge, and the ability to hold multiple thicker cables at once—filling a major need for creators, gamers, podcasters, and anyone managing a messy desk setup. Customer reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, and both products are now patented and sold across major platforms including Amazon, Walmart, and CordBrick.com.
Our conversation also goes into mental health, redemption, and rebuilding trust. Mr. Barrett describes how he once viewed himself as undisciplined, unemployable, and uncertain of his future. Now, with nearly eight years of sobriety, he has developed extraordinary willpower—running half marathons, building a business from scratch, and proving to himself and his family that consistency and honesty can reshape a life. He talks about the power of role models in recovery, the importance of seeing someone who has walked through the same darkness, and how AA and similar communities helped him envision what life could look like beyond addiction.
https://cordbrick.com/
Discount Code: brick20
Website: https://coupleonukes.com
Exodus, Honor Your Heart, & Nulu Knives: https://www.coupleonukes.com/affiliates/
Want to be a guest on Couple O' Nukes? Send me a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1726279485588093e83e0e007
Sign Up For A PodMatch Account: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/coupleonukes
*Couple O' Nukes LLC and Mr. Whiskey are not licensed medical entities, nor do they take responsibility for any advice or information put forth by guests. Take all advice at your own risk.