NXC Podcast Network

NXC Podcast Network

by Greg Kirkham
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Season 1
Greg Kirkham Speaks with Steve Cyr of MainOne about Influencer Marketing and Strategies for Growth
MainOne Media is a premier influencer marketing and creator strategy agency based in Heber City, Utah, helping brands and creators amplify their influence through data-driven campaigns. With over $15 million in sponsorships secured, they specialize in matchmaking top-tier creators with aligned brands, managing everything from campaign strategy and briefing to contracts, content approvals, and performance tracking—delivering scalable, ROI-focused results for both sides.
S1 · E6
Jul 25, 2025
47:40
Greg Kirkham speaks with John Fontenont
In this episode, Greg Kirkham meets with John Fontenont, who is with Path2Product.io and discusses the struggles of getting a product that is a market fit in today. Path2Product.io is a platform dedicated to empowering aspiring product managers by bridging the experience gap. It offers hands-on training, portfolio-building projects, and a supportive community to help you gain the skills and confidence needed to land your first PM role. Perfect for career switchers and new grads, Path2Product provides practical insights and real-world experience to accelerate your path to product management success.
S1 · E5
Jul 24, 2025
10:53
Are You Happy? Discover Your Life Purpose Today with Toni Buchanon
Feeling lost or unfulfilled? We explore happiness, purpose, and potential with Life Coach Toni Buchanon sits down with our host Weston Childers
S1 · E3
Jul 8, 2025
26:56
This Lesson Took Him 39 Years to Understand | The NXC Podcast Network
From having almost a near-death experience, to taking a 50% pay-cut to save his company, Trevor talks about how it took him 39 years to finally have a truthful conversation about where he was at mentally & emotionally and how that directly changed the direction of his business, his personal, and future life. Trevor goes into how building that person-to-person connection is what ultimately let his company succeed and saved his life with host Thad Barnes on The NXC Podcast Network
S1 · E2
Jul 7, 2025
34:56
Breaking Into Product Management: John Fontenot’s Path2Product Revolution | Ready FireAim Podcast
Join host Thad Barnes on the Ready FireAim Podcast as he sits down with John Fontenot, co-founder and chief product officer of Path2Product.io. John shares his journey from struggling to break into product management to creating a platform that helps aspiring PMs gain hands-on experience and land their dream roles. Discover how Path2Product cuts through the noise with a practical curriculum, portfolio projects, and AI-driven tools to bridge the experience gap. Whether you’re pivoting careers or starting fresh, this episode is packed with insights to kickstart your product management journey! Connect with John on LinkedIn or at john@path2product.io. #ProductManagement #CareerChange #Path2Product This episode is proudly part of The NXC Podcast Network, bringing you authentic stories and inspiring conversations from creators worldwide. Check out more shows at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVySgc5F5ugEcFwaETrhdHg. Subscribe for more entrepreneurial insights and stay ready to fire and aim!
E15
Aug 11, 2025
31:38
The Real Reason Your Insurance Quote Looks Cheap | Mary Lake
Entrepreneurship, business advice, and real-world insurance education all collide in this conversation with Mary Lake. Most people shop insurance based on price alone. But cheaper premiums can leave massive gaps in coverage that cost thousands later. Mary Lake built a $2 million insurance book in just eight years as a solo agent by focusing on relationships, accessibility, and education over hard sales tactics. While most agencies close at 5 PM, Mary built her reputation by being available after hours, helping clients on weekends, and walking customers through coverage decisions line by line. Her consultative approach has helped clients avoid costly mistakes involving liability limits, uninsured motorist coverage, deductibles, and hidden policy gaps. Chuck Claypool and Mary break down how online insurance quotes often leave out critical coverages, why state minimum policies can actually increase long-term costs, and how automation tools and AI are changing the insurance business behind the scenes. Mary also shares how she balances growth, burnout, and relationship building while running her agency completely on her own. 0:00 - Why Mary Answers After Hours 2:10 - Cheap Insurance vs Proper Coverage 5:23 - The Truth About Lower Premiums 8:25 - Shopping Quotes Without Losing Coverage 11:34 - Real Claims That Changed Everything 15:26 - Building a $2 Million Book Solo Connect with Mary Lake: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmaryel/ Connect with Chuck Claypool: LinkedIn: Chuck Claypool LinkedIn About Brokers Hotseat Podcast: The Brokers Hotseat Podcast features real conversations with insurance professionals, agency owners, and industry leaders sharing business strategy, leadership skills, entrepreneur mindset lessons, and success stories from inside the insurance world. Powered by The NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #brokershotseatpodcast #insurance
Jul 6, 2026
21:40
Jeff Fell on Leaving Corporate Life to Build Fell Into Food LLC From Scratch
Most people stay stuck because the paycheck feels safer than the risk. But entrepreneurship starts getting real when you realize your earning potential, creativity, and freedom all have a ceiling inside corporate life. Jeff Fell shares what it actually looked like to leave a stable culinary career after nearly 20 years in food service leadership. And he does not sugarcoat it. Selling the family home, figuring out insurance, rebuilding income from scratch, and learning how to survive month to month. This conversation hits on entrepreneur mindset, business advice, leadership skills, and the reality of building something for yourself when there's no guaranteed paycheck coming every two weeks. Jeff Fell is the founder of Fell Into Food LLC, a culinary consulting and media company focused on kitchen operations, food innovation, podcasting, and hospitality strategy. After spending nearly two decades leading high-volume food service operations in universities and large-scale kitchens, he launched his own consultancy and podcast platform to help brands, operators, and food professionals think differently about the future of the industry. His podcast has featured conversations across hospitality, AI, supply chain, food manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Ralph Hall and Jeff talk about corporate burnout, startup advice, family pressure, scaling a business from zero, and why betting on yourself feels terrifying before it feels rewarding. They also get into AI tools, consulting, creative freedom, and the hidden mental shift that happens when you stop building someone else's company and start building your own. 0:00 - Why Jeff Left Corporate Food Service 1:57 - The Entrepreneur Bug Most People Ignore 5:11 - The Hard Truth About Corporate Income Caps 9:46 - Selling The House To Start Over 13:06 - Childhood Side Hustles That Built The Mindset 15:34 - The Final Advice For Future Entrepreneurs Connect with Jeff Fell: Website: https://www.fellintofood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fell_into_food/ Connect with Ralph Hall: LinkedIn: Ralph Hall LinkedIn NXC Hotseat Podcast features real conversations with founders, operators, creators, and business leaders sharing the lessons behind entrepreneurship, business strategy, leadership, growth, and success stories across multiple industries. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #nxchotseat #entrepreneurship
Jul 3, 2026
15:50
Alisa Gus Explains Why Healthcare Is the Biggest Blockchain Opportunity Right Now
Most people hear blockchain and think Bitcoin. But the real opportunity is happening inside healthcare, cybersecurity, AI, and patient data protection. This business podcast with Alisa Gus breaks down how distributed ledger technology is helping solve compliance, insurance, and healthcare security problems that cost companies millions every year. Ralph Hall sits down with Alisa Gus, CEO and co-founder of V, to talk about entrepreneurship, business strategy, AI adoption, and the future of healthcare technology. Alisa has spent nearly a decade building distributed ledger solutions focused on security, interoperability, and compliance. During the pandemic, her company worked with healthcare partners including Oracle on plasma tracking systems tied to Operation Warp Speed. She also shares how her team helps healthcare providers reduce denied insurance claims, improve coding accuracy, and protect sensitive patient data while staying compliant with HIPAA and other regulations. This conversation blends founder stories, startup advice, leadership skills, and real-world business advice for companies trying to adopt AI and emerging tech the right way. 0:00 - Why blockchain’s real value goes beyond crypto 1:25 - The healthcare security problem nobody solved 3:32 - How Alisa’s company helped during COVID 5:03 - Why educating clients is still the biggest challenge 7:11 - The danger of chasing AI and blockchain trends 8:18 - How AI helps reduce denied insurance claims Connect with Alisa Gus: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisagus/ Email: alisa@wishknish.com Connect with Ralph Hall: LinkedIn: Ralph Hall About NXC Hotseat Podcast: NXC Hotseat Podcast features raw conversations with founders, executives, innovators, and entrepreneurs sharing real lessons about business growth, leadership, technology, and scaling companies in today’s fast-changing world. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #nxchotseatpodcast #blockchain
Jun 30, 2026
11:05
Marianne Policastro on Why Most Business Owners Wait Too Long to Fix Risk
Entrepreneurship looks exciting from the outside. But behind every growing company is stress, late-night decisions, and risk most people never see. In this business podcast, Marianne Policastro breaks down what business owners miss when scaling a business too fast, why analysis paralysis kills momentum, and how smart leaders make better decisions before problems become expensive. Marianne Policastro-Wik is the Co-Owner and Partner of Insurance Associates of Central Connecticut, LLC with more than 30 years of insurance industry experience. She previously held senior leadership roles before helping grow a community-focused independent agency serving businesses and families across Connecticut. Her agency was recognized as a 2025 Big “I” Best Practices Agency and earned Ohio Mutual’s Million Dollar Agency recognition for 2024. Marianne is known for her consultative approach, helping business owners uncover hidden risks before they turn into costly mistakes. Her background in leadership, insurance strategy, and nonprofit work gives her a unique perspective on business advice, entrepreneur mindset, and long-term business strategy. 0:00 - Why business owners get stuck 0:42 - The reality of running an agency 2:41 - The hardest part of business ownership 4:14 - What keeps business owners up at night 7:15 - Why insurance is never cookie cutter 9:23 - The danger of analysis paralysis Connect with Marianne Policastro Email: mariannep@iaofcct.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-policastro-wik/ Connect with Chuck Claypool: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckclaypool/ About Brokers Hotseat Podcast: Brokers Hotseat Podcast brings real conversations with business leaders, insurance professionals, entrepreneurs, and agency owners sharing lessons from growth, leadership skills, business strategy, and real-world experience. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #brokershotseatpodcast #entrepreneurship
Jun 30, 2026
12:09
Paul Ranieri on the Biggest Insurance Mistakes People Make Before Filing a Claim
Entrepreneurship and business advice often come down to one thing. Protecting what you've built before a crisis happens. Most people buy insurance hoping they never have to use it, but when something actually goes wrong, that's when you find out whether your policy was built to protect you or just built to save a few dollars. Paul Ranieri from DC Ranieri Insurance Agency explains why insurance should never be treated like a commodity. He breaks down how coverage gaps, rushed online decisions, and poor service create major problems when claims happen. And he shares why the right insurance advisor matters more now than ever in today's market. This conversation touches leadership skills, business strategy, entrepreneur mindset, and the reality of building trust in a people-first industry. Paul D. Ranieri is part of the fourth-generation leadership team at DC Ranieri Insurance Agency, an independent insurance firm based in Yonkers, New York. The agency serves clients across 27 states and focuses on personalized insurance consultation, claims advocacy, and long-term client relationships. With decades of combined family experience in the insurance industry, the firm continues to grow through strategic service-driven expansion rather than transactional sales. Chuck Claypool and Paul talk about consultative selling, insurance claims, strategic growth, customer loyalty, scaling a business through service, and why strong communication still separates great agencies from average ones. They also discuss how experienced advisors help clients avoid costly mistakes before disaster strikes. 0:00 - Why All Insurance Agencies Are Different 1:22 - The Problem With Buying Cheap Coverage 2:12 - What Keeps Insurance Clients Up At Night 3:41 - Lessons Learned From Years In Insurance 5:00 - Why Service Still Matters More Than Sales 7:12 - Strategic Growth vs Chasing Revenue Connect with Paul Ranieri: Website: https://www.dcranieri.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-ranieri-23927a9 Connect with Chuck Claypool: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckclaypool Brokers Hotseat Podcast features real conversations with insurance professionals, founders, and industry leaders discussing entrepreneurship, business strategy, leadership, client relationships, and growth inside the modern insurance world. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #brokershotseat #insurance
Jun 29, 2026
8:38
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