Escaping the Doldrums

Ordinary people talking about work, life, and, entrepreneurship Prepare to be delighted...adult language and bad jokes present.

ETD Episode 68: A talk with Mr. Rodney Walker 01/13/2020

ETD Episode 68: A talk with Mr. Rodney Walker Rodney Walker is a recent graduate from Ball State. In this episode, we talk about how to live your dreams and what to do with a 4-year degree. /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/12709772

ETD Episode 67: They say passion doesn't pay the bills... 09/22/2019

ETD Episode 67: They say passion doesn't pay the bills... Take two on episode 67! After an intense incident with coffee, Nicolas and Ryan start the episode. Nicolas talks to Ryan about passion, hobbies, changing careers, the unique effects of food and diets, and a whole lot more, Thanks for joining us!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/11341151

ETD Episode 66: Two Week Notice-ish 07/21/2019

ETD Episode 66: Two Week Notice-ish In this episode, Nicolas is outside again and joined by a very special guest(who just happens not to do any talking!) Talk about jobs, rebranding, and a whole lot more! Thanks for joining us!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/10603928

ETD Episode 65: Podcasting in the Great Outdoors 07/08/2019

ETD Episode 65: Podcasting in the Great Outdoors In this episode, Nicolas Solocasts once again and talks about partners, books, digital minimalism, keto, and a whole lot more! Thanks For listening!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/10434569

ETD Episode 64: Don, DJ, and The Doldrums(UPDATED) 06/25/2019

ETD Episode 64: Don, DJ, and The Doldrums(UPDATED) Hello and welcome to Escaping The Doldrums! In this episode, Nicolas is joined in studio with Mrs. Tina Conrad from the DJ Breast Cancer Podcast and, on the phone, with her Father Don Wolschleger a long time and recently retired Entrepreneur. /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/10277429

ETD Episode 63: One Good week is all you need... 06/03/2019

ETD Episode 63: One Good week is all you need... Melatonin and recording a podcast...Nicolas improvises yet another episode for your listening pleasure. Geeking out, books, and so much more, Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/10019081

ETD Episode 62: Still Here! 05/26/2019

ETD Episode 62: Still Here! After Ghosting the ETD's podcast space for a while Nicolas returns to talk about the past few weeks and recommends a couple books along the way! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9928130

ETD Episode 61: How to Deal Hope with Derek Laliberte 05/03/2019

ETD Episode 61: How to Deal Hope with Derek Laliberte In this episode, Nicolas Talks to Derek Laliberte the Director of Brand Engagement for Aptera, an Enterprise Level app development company. /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9632822

ETD Episode 60: A conversation with my Brother, Kenton Ley! 04/22/2019

ETD Episode 60: A conversation with my Brother, Kenton Ley! Nicolas and Kenton talk about careers, entrepreneurship, and so much more! Catch Kenton on Instagram. /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9477386

ETD 59: Summer time blues? 04/15/2019

ETD 59: Summer time blues? Hello, everybody, thanks for joining us on another episode! Today Nicolas goes solo and talks about podcast producing, watered-down school curriculum, and the effect summer might have on his book a day challenge. Thanks! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9392405

ETD 58: Sunday Night Quarterbacking 04/01/2019

ETD 58: Sunday Night Quarterbacking After three podcasts back to back Nicolas and Josh sit down and talk about hosting/producing multiple podcasts. They also talk about school, mentors, and the lessons Josh's Grandma can teach us about diversity, smashing the status quo, and living your passion! Thanks for joining us on this latest episode of Escaping The Doldrums! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9231386

Episode 57: Sunday Night With the Collins 03/26/2019

Episode 57: Sunday Night With the Collins Nicolas and Josh talk about reconnecting to the dreams and interests we had as children and how to apply that to our current lives. We also take a call from a very special mystery guest...Thanks For Listening!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9141170

ETD Episode 56: Conversing with Aaron Robles 03/24/2019

ETD Episode 56: Conversing with Aaron Robles Episode 56: After both Aaron and Nicolas have uncharacteristically long nights, they talk about being comfortable with who you are, meeting new people, giving and paying-it-forward, preparing for a TED event, legacy, book recommendations, and so much more all while drinking coffee and whiskey!!! Check out Aaron on Facebook and Instagram under Founder's Spark! Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9123725

ETD 55: St. Patrick's Day Episode! 03/17/2019

ETD 55: St. Patrick's Day Episode! In this episode, Nicolas discusses a variety of topics ranging from celebrating St. Patty's day to needing a CPA and starting new companies to needing guests to share their varied experiences...thanks for listening!!! Also, check out Escaping the Doldrums on Instagram to see what books/ podcast Nicolas is currently listening to, Thanks! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9037340

What I'm Listening to...3/14/2019 03/14/2019

What I'm Listening to...3/14/2019 James Altucher, Steven Pressfield, Joe Rogan, and 'Don't Give Up, Don't Give In' By Louis Zamperini, Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/9010850

What I'm Listening to...13, March 2019 03/14/2019

What I'm Listening to...13, March 2019 In an attempt to test that pesky RODEcaster out Nicolas Talks about the last three books and a couple of podcasts he's listened to recently! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/8997131

ETD 54: Digital Bookworm 03/10/2019

ETD 54: Digital Bookworm Digital Bookworm...After an unscheduled hiatus, Nicolas goes solo and talks about everything from new equipment to listening to a book a day and the lessons from the past two weeks worth books! Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/8948510

ETD Episode 53: Surviving Breast Cancer with Tina Conrad 02/17/2019

ETD Episode 53: Surviving Breast Cancer with Tina Conrad In this very special episode of Escaping The Doldrums Podcast Nicolas talks with 5-year Breast Cancer survivor Tina Conrad a.k.a. Mrs. DJ Breast Cancer. Nicolas and Tina talk about everything from her parents' entrepreneurialism to her Breast Cancer diagnosis and from finding your purpose through tragedy to geeking out about podcasting!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/8678480

ETD Episode 52: Geeking out on productivity with Anthony Juliano 02/03/2019

ETD Episode 52: Geeking out on productivity with Anthony Juliano Episode 52: Geeking out on productivity with Anthony Juliano /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/8504606

ETD episode 51: The 30 minute podcast done in 50 minutes 01/28/2019

ETD episode 51: The 30 minute podcast done in 50 minutes Nicolas and Josh talk about streaming, and reviewed the past year, thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/8416664

ETD Episode 50: A short conversation with Josh 01/27/2019

ETD Episode 50: A short conversation with Josh Nicolas and Josh talk before recording the Finished Works Brand podcast. /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/8415608

Episode 49: The Art and Science of Conversational Intelligence with Rob Kee 01/13/2019

Episode 49: The Art and Science of Conversational Intelligence with Rob Kee Episode 49: The Art and Science of Conversational Intelligence with Rob Kee. Rob is an author, communication coach, motivational speaker, trainer, and professional life strategist. Nicolas and Rob talk about C-IQ (conversational Intelligence), leadership, and Rob's own entrepreneurial journey from blue-collar worker to Coach! You can find Rob on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and Instagram! Thanks For Listening!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/8241665

ETD EPISODE 48: POST CHRISTMAS EPISODE WITH JOSH AND X 12/30/2018

ETD EPISODE 48: POST CHRISTMAS EPISODE WITH JOSH AND X NICOLAS AND JOSH TALK WITH XAVIER ABOUT LEADERSHIP AT WORK, CHRISTMAS, AND, THOUGHTS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP. TANKS FOR LISTENING!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/8078483

ETD EPISODE 47: FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, AND LEADERSHIP 12/18/2018

ETD EPISODE 47: FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL ON MY MIC WAS A LITTLE HOT TONIGHT, SORRY EVERYONE! THANKS FOR LISTENING!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/7957301

ETD EPISODE 46: NICOLAS GOES SOLO 12/11/2018

ETD EPISODE 46: NICOLAS GOES SOLO AFTER BEING STOOD UP BY KERRY NICOLAS GOES SOLO AND TALKS ABOUT COFFEE, AMAZON AFFILIATE PROGRAM, AUDIBLE, THE DISCOMFORT OF SOLOCASTING, AND SO MUCH MORE!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/7872029

ETD EPISODE 45: TOO MUCH BEER, WHISKEY, AND OVERTIME! 12/04/2018

ETD EPISODE 45: TOO MUCH BEER, WHISKEY, AND OVERTIME! ETD EPISODE 45: TOO MUCH BEER, WHISKEY, AND OVERTIME...NICOLAS EATS TOO LITTLE AND DRINKS TOO MUCH AND TALKS TO KERRY ABOUT HR JOB OPPORTUNITIES, DISCUSSING NEGATIVE MINDSETS, DOG/HUMAN ANALOGIES, SPORTS ANALOGIES, AND SO MUCH MORE! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/7790045

ETD EPISODE 44: SELF LIMITING BELIEFS WITH JOSH 11/27/2018

ETD EPISODE 44: SELF LIMITING BELIEFS WITH JOSH NICOLAS AND JOSH TALK ABOUT SELF LIMITING BELIEFS, DISCUSS INSPIRATION FROM 'THE TAO OF POOH' AND PROVERBS, AND SO MUCH MORE!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/7697264

ETD EPISODE 43: FACING NEGATIVITY 11/20/2018

ETD EPISODE 43: FACING NEGATIVITY NICOLAS AND KERRY TALK ABOUT FACING VARIOUS STRUGGLES AND THEIR NEGATIVE FEELINGS. THANKS FOR LISTENING!!! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/7625312

ETD EPISODE 42: REMEMBERING STAN LEE WITH THE FINISHED WORKS BRAND 11/12/2018

ETD EPISODE 42: REMEMBERING STAN LEE WITH THE FINISHED WORKS BRAND NICOLAS, JOSH, AND COURTNEY TALK ABOUT FOOD, COFFEE, HUSTLING, MENTORS, ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS, AND TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER COMIC BOOK LEGEND STAN LEE! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/7535567

ETD EPISODE 41: APPLYING LESSONS IN MINDSET 11/06/2018

ETD EPISODE 41: APPLYING LESSONS IN MINDSET ANOTHER MANIC MONDAY SHOW! NICOLAS AND KERRY TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM CAR LOANS TO APPLYING WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED FROM THE LAST EPISODE...ENJOY! /episode/index/show/escapingthedoldrums/id/7449926

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