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Built For Legacy (previously The Nichols and Dimez Show) is the podcast for high performers navigating major transitions and building work that lasts. Hosted by Chris Nichols , this show features candid conversations with athletes, veterans, and entrepreneurs who have boldly shifted from peak careers into purpose-driven ventures built to leave lasting impact. Whether stepping off the field, leaving the military, or walking away from a corporate ladder, our guests share how they embraced their next chapter to grow, lead, and build with intention. Each episode dives into the mindset shifts, strategies, and lessons they used to move beyond their first chapter — from launching a business to scaling a personal brand. Built For Legacy offers actionable insights, inspiring stories of reinvention, and a playbook for those determined to make their next move the most meaningful yet.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBuilt For Legacy (previously The Nichols and Dimez Show) is the podcast for high performers navigating major transitions and building work that lasts. Hosted by Chris Nichols, this show features candid conversations with athletes, veterans, and entrepreneurs who have boldly shifted from peak careers into purpose-driven ventures built to leave lasting impact.
Built For Legacy is hosted by Chris Nichols. The show has published 99 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Dr. Grant Elliott | Building the World's Biggest Online Back Pain Program: Fixing Pain Without Surgery" (12 June 2026, 66 minutes), "Jake Ryan | NFL Linebacker to Founder: Huega House, Aaron Rodgers & the Power of Your Network" (6 May 2026, 56 minutes), and "Bryce Smith | Losing Both Parents, Pro Basketball in Sweden, CrossFit Games & Forging AllSmith w/Chris Nichols #97" (9 April 2026, 85 minutes).
Built For Legacy publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 99 episodes.
Booking probability for Built For Legacy is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Built For Legacy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Built For Legacy's contact route on record: verified email.
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Chris Nichols hosts Built For Legacy, a business podcast with 99 episodes published.
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Episode #99
Dr. Grant Elliott is a chiropractor and the founder of RehabFix, home to the biggest online back pain program in the world. After his own competitive cycling career was derailed by low back pain and failed by outdated...
Episode #98
Jake Ryan is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Green Bay Packers alongside Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, and Julius Peppers. Drafted in 2016 out of Michigan, Jake spent six years in the league across the...
Episode #97
Bryce Smith is a former professional basketball player (San Diego State, Cal State Northridge, Sweden), CrossFit Games athlete, and the founder of AllSmith — a San Diego-based coaching, apparel, and lifestyle brand...
Episode #96
This episode is a personal reflection on 2025 and Q2--Q4 guest highlight recap. I talk about some personal and general challenges from the year and share 10 lessons I took away from the experience. Chapters: 00:00 - My...
Episode #95
In this episode, I sit down with Will Stull and Cole Mueller, two of the six runners from The California Traverse documentary — a 640-mile nonstop relay from San Diego to San Francisco that pushed a global team of...
Episode #94
Noah Oliver is a former Navy EOD specialist turned entrepreneur and founder of Flowhold , a San Diego–based MMA and BJJ training apparel brand built around the idea of “flow state.” After six years in the military and...
Episode #93
Sloan Clymer is a pro MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and no-gi specialist at Legion American Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego (founded by Keenan Cornelius). He earned his black belt from Cornelius—being the coach’s...
Episode #92
Kendall Reusing is an 8-time world champion black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, founder of Jiu Jitsu Accelerator (JJA), and host of the Get a Grip Podcast. She’s also one of the most respected commentators and...
Episode #91
In this special highlight episode, we revisit 5 of the most impactful pro athletes featured on the show — each of whom successfully transitioned from elite sports to entrepreneurship. You’ll hear from: Shawne Merriman...
Episode #90
After 90+ episodes of The Nichols and Dimez Show , it’s time to evolve. In this special rebrand announcement episode, I break down why the podcast is now called “Built for Legacy with Chris Nichols — and what that...
Episode #89
Brandon Turner is a professional skateboarder, longtime member of the legendary Sk8Mafia crew, and protégé of Chad Muska. He’s also the Founder of West Side Recovery, a San Diego-based rehab center helping people...
Episode #88
Jason Stewart is Founder of Epic Fighting (SoCal based MMA promotion), Stewart Estates (real estate group), and Epic Exoctics (exotic car rentals). In this conversation, we discuss how Jason stays calm under pressure...
Episode #87
This episode is an audio exclusive highlight reel recap of the first three months of 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:51 - Ryan Williams - Full episode 06:22 - The 4-Hour Workweek Review (solo episode) - Full episode...
Episode #86
Mitch Aguiar is a former Navy SEAL, professional MMA fighter, and the Founder of MASF (Mitch Aguiar Smashin’ Frog) Supplements, Violent Hippie (a BJJ academy & merch brand), and Adopt-a-Cop BJJ (a non-profit that helps...
Episode #85
Tony Azevedo is a five-time Olympian (2000-2016), Olympic silver medalist, and widely regarded as one of the greatest water polo players of all time. Since retiring in 2017, he has been on a mission to grow and evolve...
Episode #84
In this solo episode, I share my review and top takeaways from Tim Ferriss's book, "The 4-Hour Workweek" (2007). Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster. I credit Tim as being one of my earliest...
Episode #83
Ryan Williams is Founder of Industry Threadworks and Archive 3PL, an apparel manufacturing company, and a warehousing fulfillment service, respectively. He is a former Navy SEAL who pursued the path of entrepreneurship...
Episode #82
This episode is an audio exclusive personal reflection on 2024 and Q4 guest highlight recap (October through December). Chapters: 00:00 - My Reflection on 2024 08:34 - Shawne Merriman - Full episode 09:57 - David...
Episode #81
Juan Leija is the owner of iconic Onnit Gym in Austin, TX and a Fitness & Strength Coach. He is one of the first team members of supplement and fitness brand, Onnit, alongside Aubrey Marcus and Joe Rogan. In this...
Episode #80
Taylor Cavanaugh is a former Navy SEAL and French Foreign Legionnaire (the only one with this distinction), turned entrepreneur, who currently runs a coaching business supporting people towards their fitness and mindset...
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Doctorate in Chiropractic and Master’s in Sports Science and Rehabilitation, Elliott's Landscape Supplies
Soccer Manager, USSF B License Coach, FIFA Licensed Agent, U.S. Grassroots Coach Educator, Kinston Police Department
Head of Product at Beehive, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Illinois Springfield
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