The Startup Addict

By Nick Swinmurn

Business Investing Management & Marketing

What's The Startup Addict about?

Zappos.com founder Nick Swinmurn breaks down entrepreneurship like never before in his podcast brought to you from the Fated Brands studios in Burlingame California.

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The Startup Addict episodes:

03.20.2019
Episode 43: Episode 43 Fated Brands MX
The boys give us a Fated Brands Update. Travels in Mexico and going to College.
02.27.2019
Episode 42: Episode 42 - Bumpy Flights
This week the boys discuss Las Vegas and bumpy flights.
01.16.2019
Episode 41: Episode 41 - Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson spends time with the Startup Addict this week.
01.09.2019
Episode 40 - Stress Tests and Rainbows
Stress tests, rainbows, and the biggest Signing in Fated Brands history!
01.03.2019
Episode 39: Episode 39 - Minecraft and Business
The Startup Addict discusses a Minecraft approach to business.
12.26.2018
Episode 38 - Year in Review
Nick and Dennis review the past year and look ahead to 2019.
12.19.2018
Episode 37 - Dennis 2.0
Nick and Dennis discuss the new and improved Dennis or Dennis 2.0. Also advice from Mom. Remember you can subscribe to our podcasts where ever podcasts are found. (we like iTunes)
12.12.2018
Episode 36 - Doubting One's Self
This week on The Startup Addict Nick and Dennis discuss how the Apple Watch just might have saved Dennis's life. Also, self-doubt and the battle between your inner and outer self. Remember, new episodes each Wednesday.
12.05.2018
Episode 35: Episode 35 - Dozen or Dozen
In this episode Nick and Dennis discuss" Dozen Boxing Other project updates Personnel Challenges Dennis 2019 Two items of note, we have changed hosting providers and updated the site. Please send along feedback. Also, moving forward there will no longer be half episodes,...
11.11.2018
Episode 34: Episode 34 - The Return
After a short pause, Nick and the gents discuss the sale of Basecamp Fitness to Anytime Fitness, the start of Triple X Chicken and a new gym concept.
10.22.2018
Episode 33 - Setting Expectations
The Startup Addict hosts a special guest in the Fated Studio this week to discuss expectations. Join Nick, Dennis and Jim as they discuss the finer points of setting, understanding and achieving exceptions in business.
10.19.2018
Episode 32.5 - Fueled by rage
The Startup Addict is fired up to lead Fated Brands in a new direction, straight to the top
10.15.2018
Episode 32 - Julio quits
The Startup Addict questions Julio’s thought process in his quest for family and job security.
10.12.2018
Episode 31.5 - Conference best practices
After a stop in Seattle, The Startup Addict breaks down attending conferences
10.08.2018
Episode 31 - Lessons from UFC 229
It was complete chaos at UFC 229 and there are plenty of lessons to learn from following a crazy night of fights.
10.05.2018
Episode 30.5 - Be honest with yourself
What can you do when a process you've been following for so long fails? The Startup Addict explains why honesty is your best path forward.
10.01.2018
Episode 30 - Lessons learned the hard way
What lessons has The Startup Addict learned the hard way even though people may have tried to tell him in advance?
09.28.2018
Episode 29.5 - Loyalty
The Startup Addict explores the depths of sports loyalty and why every business should strive for it.
09.24.2018
Episode 29 - Decision-making
The decision-making process is never easy but The Startup Addict says there is one key thing you can focus on to simplify it.
09.21.2018
Episode 28.5 - Criticism and hate
The Startup Addict breaks down how to handle criticism and turn it into a positive tool.
09.17.2018
Episode 28 - Things you would change and lessons learned
Regrets do not necessarily have to be a bad thing -- The Startup Addict breaks down why that is.
09.14.2018
Episode 27.5 - Why are you here? Plus, Mayans episode 2 review
The Startup Addict is here to ask you the most important question of your day. Plus, we break down episode 2 of FX’s Mayans.
09.10.2018
Episode 27 - Legacy
The Startup Addict breaks down what legacy means and how personal legacy differs from what your business leaves behind.
09.07.2018
Episode 26.5 - Money and Mayans
How does The Startup Addict view money? Plus, we break down the series premiere of Mayans.
09.04.2018
Episode 26 - Focusing on your vision
Give your business its best possible chance at success by staying true to your vision.
08.31.2018
Episode 25.5 - The tifo
The Startup Addict was on a mission last week: to build the first ever Suifo. Find out what lessons we learned along the way.
08.27.2018
Episode 25 - Ken Martin
The co-founder and former Chief Creative of BLITZ agency, Ken Martin, drops by and talks The Startup Addict through his entrepreneurial journey.
08.24.2018
Episode 24.5 - Take control
When life throws you off your paddle board, remember that you’re in control.
08.20.2018
Episode 24 - Time to quit your job?
Are you thinking of taking the plunge into entrepreneurship? Then you do not want to miss this episode.
08.17.2018
Episode 23.5 - Party with Dennis
The Startup Addict breathes new life into an idea once thought dead. Sign up for Party with Dennis at PartyWithDennis.com
08.13.2018
Episode 23 - Idea breakdown: Damion's restaurant
The Startup Addict interviews budding entrepreneur Damion Stansberry about his restaurant concept.
08.10.2018
Episode 22.5 - Quality Control with Dennis
The Startup Addict runs a couple of new ideas by Dennis to see how they hold up to his quality control process.
08.06.2018
Episode 22 - Maurice Clarett
Maurice Clarett drops by and shares his motivating story of perseverance and triumph.
08.03.2018
Episode 21.5 - Q&A with Damien
The Startup Addict takes listener questions from someone trying to start their own restaurant concept.
07.30.2018
Episode 21 - Mindset
How you think is how you’ll do.
07.27.2018
Episode 20.5 - Regret's role
We all have regrets -- but they don't have to be a bad thing.
07.23.2018
Episode 20 - Business lessons from Hawaii
Hawaii isn't just beautiful beaches and palm trees. There is plenty to learn from the Aloha State.
07.20.2018
Episode 19.5 - Dealing with stress
Stress is inevitable -- The Startup Addict outlines six ways to fight through it.
07.16.2018
Episode 19 - The definition of success
The Startup Addict reveals his six levels of success.
07.13.2018
Episode 18.5 - When to take a vacation
It can be tough to know when to take a vacation -- The Startup Addicts breaks down the pros and cons.
07.09.2018
Episode 18 - 20 business lessons from UFC 226
Business lessons are everywhere, including the octagon.
07.06.2018
Episode 17.5 - How hard to sell
We examine the fine line between selling too hard and not hard enough today on The Startup Addict.
07.04.2018
Episode 17 - Licensing deals with the NBA and Conor McGregor
On this episode, The Startup Addict breaks down what it takes to land a licensing deal with some of sports biggest names.
06.29.2018
Episode 16.5 - Business lessons from the World Cup
The World Cup is in full swing. Are there lessons to be learned from the first round of games? The Startup Addict dives in on this episode.
06.25.2018
Episode 16 - Josh Koscheck interview
The Startup Addict talks with former UFC fighter Josh Koscheck about his transition from fighter to CEO.
06.22.2018
Episode 15.5 - Speedquarters update; passion argument
On this mini-episode, we have an update on SQ3, turtlenecks, and passion.
06.18.2018
Episode 15 - The Sticker Farmer
The Startup Addict welcomes The Sticker Farmer to the podcast and learns how he turned his lifestyle into a thriving business
06.15.2018
Episode 14.5 - The love stamp
This episode of The Startup Addict is dedicated to those who stay unequivocally authentic
06.11.2018
Episode 14 - Decision making in business
When your business faces a major decision, what process do you undergo to keep it all moving forward? The Startup Addict breaks all of that down in Episode 14.
06.08.2018
Episode 13.5 - Self-doubt
If you ever wake up in the middle of the night asking yourself "what the hell am I doing?!" then episode 13.5 of The Startup Addict is for you.

What's The Startup Addict about?

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The Startup Addict episodes:

Episode 43: Episode 43 Fated Brands MX

Episode 42: Episode 42 - Bumpy Flights

Episode 41: Episode 41 - Josh Thomson

Episode 40 - Stress Tests and Rainbows

Episode 39: Episode 39 - Minecraft and Business

Episode 38 - Year in Review

Episode 37 - Dennis 2.0

Episode 36 - Doubting One's Self

Episode 35: Episode 35 - Dozen or Dozen

Episode 34: Episode 34 - The Return

Episode 33 - Setting Expectations

Episode 32.5 - Fueled by rage

Episode 32 - Julio quits

Episode 31.5 - Conference best practices

Episode 31 - Lessons from UFC 229

Episode 30.5 - Be honest with yourself

Episode 30 - Lessons learned the hard way

Episode 29.5 - Loyalty

Episode 29 - Decision-making

Episode 28.5 - Criticism and hate

Episode 28 - Things you would change and lessons learned

Episode 27.5 - Why are you here? Plus, Mayans episode 2 review

Episode 27 - Legacy

Episode 26.5 - Money and Mayans

Episode 26 - Focusing on your vision

Episode 25.5 - The tifo

Episode 25 - Ken Martin

Episode 24.5 - Take control

Episode 24 - Time to quit your job?

Episode 23.5 - Party with Dennis

Episode 23 - Idea breakdown: Damion's restaurant

Episode 22.5 - Quality Control with Dennis

Episode 22 - Maurice Clarett

Episode 21.5 - Q&A with Damien

Episode 21 - Mindset

Episode 20.5 - Regret's role

Episode 20 - Business lessons from Hawaii

Episode 19.5 - Dealing with stress

Episode 19 - The definition of success

Episode 18.5 - When to take a vacation

Episode 18 - 20 business lessons from UFC 226

Episode 17.5 - How hard to sell

Episode 17 - Licensing deals with the NBA and Conor McGregor

Episode 16.5 - Business lessons from the World Cup

Episode 16 - Josh Koscheck interview

Episode 15.5 - Speedquarters update; passion argument

Episode 15 - The Sticker Farmer

Episode 14.5 - The love stamp

Episode 14 - Decision making in business

Episode 13.5 - Self-doubt