The Nomad CEO Podcast

35 years. From broke beginnings to building global teams, Todd Falcone has seen it all. In this conversation we cut through the noise to uncover the skills that actually matter, the mindset shifts that turn struggle into strength, and why excuses kill faster than failure.

Join with me and Todd Falcone (@toddfalcone) to learn what it really takes to lead, sell, and last.

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A lawyer told him one word—run. Days before the Parler takedown, Remso walked away, disappeared off-grid, and rebuilt from scratch. In 2024 he was fired over Zoom, insurance running out, and launched an agency the very next morning.

This episode is about turning setbacks into a system: values-only clients, moving upmarket, war-room execution weeks, and a decision ritual that kills spirals before they start. If you’ve ever faced stigma, failure, or pressure to quit, this playbook shows how to rebuild stronger.

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Fix your gut, fix your life.

At 18, Bryan Hardy nearly lost everything to a ruptured appendix. Surgery saved him, but years of brain fog, low energy, and wrecked digestion followed. Instead of staying stuck, he built a protocol to heal his gut, restore his hormones, and rebuild his life from the inside out.

In this episode, Bryan shares the exact steps that helped him reclaim his energy and how you can start applying them today.

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Fifteen years ago, John Drummond left the United States searching for meaning, not money.

He lived in India, Thailand, and Taiwan, learned Mandarin, and built a life overseas—until a breakup brought him to Bali. There, a chance meeting on a paddle court sparked a partnership and a vision to transform aged care for Australians, backed by hundreds of millions in potential investment.

In this episode, John reveals:

• How to turn unexpected life detours into career-defining opportunities

• The power of showing up in the right place at the right time to create life-changing connections

• Why trust is the most valuable currency in high-stakes deals

• The leadership principles that keep him grounded under pressure

• Why patience is the hidden skill every entrepreneur must master

John also collaborates with Oxford’s Centre for the Governance of AI, connecting with top policymakers and investors worldwide. His journey is a blueprint for creating long-term impact while living life on your terms.

🎯 Stay tuned until the end for his key advice to founders, freelancers, and anyone rebuilding after a setback.

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Alan Lazaros: From a totaled Honda to a life built on purpose 

• The ICU revelation that exposed the gap between status and legacy

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In this episode we unpack:

• Why Eric quit a safe job to serve “everyday” clients

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00:00 Intro and pivotal moment

When a lawsuit threatened to destroy everything he built, Ethan King didn’t panic—he pivoted. With no team left and no budget for help, he taught himself automation and stacked AI on top of every system—from marketing to fulfillment.

The result? He doubled revenue with half the team and turned his automation-first strategy into an international bestseller.

If you’re a founder stretched thin and drowning in operations, Ethan’s story is your roadmap to scaling smarter, not harder.

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When everything fell apart—marriage, finances, fatherhood—Mike didn’t just survive. He rebuilt.

From driving UPS routes in despair to becoming a leader for men seeking purpose after pain, MindsetMasterMike’s story is one of brutal truth and powerful transformation. In this episode, we explore the harsh realities most men face after divorce, why they stay stuck, and how to rise again stronger. A must-listen for any founder or man facing rock bottom.

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He lost everything deep in the Amazon—his health, his partner, and his savings.

But rock bottom became the catalyst. In this raw conversation, Belgian landscape architect and regenerative consultant Matthieu Mehuys shares how illness, heartbreak, and failure led to a global business built on healing the land and himself.

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He had it all until he didn’t.

James Davis was living the dream: running wellness retreats in Ibiza with his wife, coaching clients, and building a life of purpose.

Then his marriage ended. The pandemic hit. And everything collapsed.

Alone, broke, and stuck in a London flat, James faced the silent storm so many men do in midlife—loss of identity, hormonal decline, and emotional burnout.

In this powerful episode, James shares how he turned that collapse into The Midlife Male Handbook, and why midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a call to evolve.

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