The What Would U Ask Podcast

Nick and Melissa discuss many aspects of an entrepreneurs journey, building a business , dealing with copy cats (listen to her flag t-shirt in Target), and eventually selling her business. Great insight and business lessons.

Nick and Caryn discuss what it takes to survive on Survivor. She was so proud to show her three kids that she can compete and succeed on Survivor. She discusses her struggles and her best moments. Listen to to her favorite and least favorite challenges. She finished in 5th place out of twenty castaways.

Nick and Tammy talk about how it was for her to go through the grueling Shark Tank audition process while being pregnant, ill and doing it by herself (with some family help). They discuss the epic pitch to Lori while Kevin and Daymond who already made an offer get pushed to the side. Finally, she tells us about her airing night and how the business has evolved since Shark Tank

Nick and Janet discuss the clothing industry, and how she built the idea as a way to swap/trade clothing from your barely used clothing while leveraging technology. Janet also talks about her journey to the Tank.

Nick and Maneesh speak about building the business, overcoming doubt about product effectiveness and how he handled himself inside the very active Shark Tank. He also explains why he didn't want a deal with Kevin O'Leary. Lessons about building a company from entrepreneurial ideas and not winning every time but learning.

Nick talks to Bowie about being part of a brand new show and having to figure it out without seasons previous to help guide. Bowie talks about what happened in the boardroom and the condo.

Nick and Desiree talk about things they have in common like Yale University. She went to Yale, Nick was born at Yale-New Haven Hospital. They discussed her passion for recognizing problems and building businesses that solve them. 

Nick and Erik talk about his Survivor participation: being very young, (21yrs old) from a small town in MI and never been on a plane. He participated in 2 Survivor seasons and had much different experiences on each. Find out if he would return for a 3rd time!

Nick and Julie discuss how and why she started the Original Runner Company, the challenges of handling hockey-stick business growth and eventually the bittersweet process of closing & selling the business. Kim K, Neil Diamond were only a couple of the high profile celebrity weddings who used the Original Runner Company's products and services. Plus, some behind the scenes moments in the Tank.

Nick and Carolann discuss how she wasn't exactly expecting what actually took place in the kitchen. Her thoughts on the competition, chef Ramsey and he competitors. Listen to what she's doing today.