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Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlFather Francis Chunhttps://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nicholaspihl.com/Nicholaspihl.com/FatherChun.mp3 Father Francis Chun and Nicholas Pihl discuss spirituality and how to live more lovingly.2023-09-2744 minPodcast – Nicholas PihlFather Francis Chunhttps://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nicholaspihl.com/Nicholaspihl.com/FatherChun.mp3 Father Francis Chun and Nicholas Pihl discuss spirituality and how to live more lovingly.2023-09-2744 minPodcast – Nicholas PihlTalking about Jim Collins with Chris KieferIt’s been a while since I last published an episode. And while I appreciate your patience, I can’t necessarily promise […]2019-07-0443 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlTalking about Jim Collins with Chris KieferIt’s been a while since I last published an episode. And while I appreciate your patience, I can’t necessarily promise […]2019-07-0443 minPodcast – Nicholas PihlConversations Series with Chris Kiefer: Going Into the Woods to ReadTrying a new format this week. In addition to interviews, I’ll be periodically speaking with Chris Kiefer about books, quotes, […]2019-03-1937 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlConversations Series with Chris Kiefer: Going Into the Woods to ReadTrying a new format this week. In addition to interviews, I’ll be periodically speaking with Chris Kiefer about books, quotes, […]2019-03-1937 min
Only You Can Be YouTakeaways from Good Will HuntingWhat we can learn about ourselves and our journeys from the movie Good Will Hunting.2019-03-1210 minOnly You Can Be YouYin Yang LifestyleTwo phases, but you can only be in one at a time. Are you taking action, getting shit done? Or reflecting, realigning with who you are? There’s value in both. Be mindful of where you are2019-02-1309 minOnly You Can Be YouBeyond Money, Your Best LifeHow should you think about work and money once you have enough money to not need to work?2019-02-1205 minOnly You Can Be YouProductive BalanceSpend more time doing work of consequence, by balancing thinking and doing2019-02-0204 minOnly You Can Be YouGratitude reminderQuick reminder and exercise to take 2-3 minutes aside right now for gratitude.2019-01-3102 minOnly You Can Be YouPessimismWhen pessimism can help, and when it cant2019-01-2207 minOnly You Can Be YouWhat LastsWhat are the things you do that will be relevant across time?2019-01-2205 minOnly You Can Be YouHardware vs SoftwareChange the things you can, and don’t worry about the rest. Embrace those beliefs that let you be better2019-01-2203 minOnly You Can Be YouOnly You Can Be YouThe two key ideas that you need to incorporate if you want to move forward with your life2019-01-1303 minOnly You Can Be YouMeaning Matters More Than HappinessIf you want long term fulfillment, success, and really anything else that makes for a great life, even happiness, pursue meaning! Shout out to The Upside of Stress, which offers a life changing mindset shift on the (positive) impact of stress2018-12-3006 minOnly You Can Be YouAim THROUGH It, Not TO ItDon’t get stuck between where you are and where your goal is. Have something to look forward to and anticipate. A transcendent reason for your goal2018-11-2901 minOnly You Can Be YouPick your top 5 priorities, and kill off everything elseWhen you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.2018-11-1906 minPodcast – Nicholas PihlSimon Erickson – Motley Fool Explorer, Investing in Disruptive InnovationMy article on how different mindsets match different investing strategies https://medium.com/datadriveninvestor/suspending-disbelief-e72fb45b3bb6 I love talking to people who are excited about […]2018-11-0138 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlSimon Erickson – Motley Fool Explorer, Investing in Disruptive InnovationMy article on how different mindsets match different investing strategies https://medium.com/datadriveninvestor/suspending-disbelief-e72fb45b3bb6 I love talking to people who are excited about […]2018-11-0138 minOnly You Can Be YouWhat Feels Right, and How to Help Others in Their JourneysNavigating uncertainty by gut feel. Helping others, not by telling them what to do, but by helping them gain the tools and perspectives they need to reach that better way of living.2018-11-0107 minOnly You Can Be YouFear! Lighting a fire under your buttA lot of energy comes from being afraid of something. Light a fire under your butt.2018-07-3003 minOnly You Can Be YouThe Paradox of Suffering, and a book recommendationSuffering leads to lack of suffering. Lack of suffering leads to suffering. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck2018-07-2602 minPodcast – Nicholas PihlMac Prichard (Mac’s List, Founder)Mac Prichard started his company, Mac’s List as a way of serving his network and maintaining his relationships with them. […]2018-06-2223 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlMac Prichard (Mac’s List, Founder)Mac Prichard started his company, Mac’s List as a way of serving his network and maintaining his relationships with them. […]2018-06-2223 minOnly You Can Be YouFinding and Focusing on the Good Things (why wouldn’t you?)Listening to a guy at the dog park gripe about his life, I saw how his life is being made actively worse because of his worldview. And what you can do to make sure you’re enjoying the best life possible.2018-06-1906 minOnly You Can Be YouThe Power of Mission to Metrics Thinking2018-06-1210 minOnly You Can Be YouClarity Tool for Creating Your Own Best LifeWhat is your best life in 10 years? Why asking that question can unlock an entirely new, better future for yourself, and how to implement it so that your vision comes true2018-06-1204 minOnly You Can Be YouA Lesson From My BarberWhy you should be willing to push some customers away, and why clarity means knowing WHY you do what you do, as well as what you are and what you are NOT!2018-06-1212 minOnly You Can Be YouUnlocking Life’s Potential and update on Nicholas2018-06-1204 minPodcast – Nicholas PihlDeb Yannariello (503 Uncorked, Founder)503 Uncorked is a local wine bar in Sherwood, OR. One of Deb’s great strengths is her ability to cultivate […]2018-05-1821 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlDeb Yannariello (503 Uncorked, Founder)503 Uncorked is a local wine bar in Sherwood, OR. One of Deb’s great strengths is her ability to cultivate […]2018-05-1821 minOnly You Can Be YouCutting negative people out of your lifeNicholas Pihl talks about how to improve your life considerably by getting intentional about who you will and won’t have a relationship with2018-04-0407 minPodcast – Nicholas PihlJon Maroney – Creating opportunities for serendipityWhat led me to talk to Jon Maroney, and what I really liked from our conversation, is his commitment to […]2018-03-3034 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlJon Maroney – Creating opportunities for serendipityWhat led me to talk to Jon Maroney, and what I really liked from our conversation, is his commitment to […]2018-03-3034 minOnly You Can Be YouCreate Your Own “Reality Distortion Field”It’s not just for Steve Jobs, anyone else can do it too by creating a message and concept that they are personally bought into. And when you tap into that, you get really powerful results that RESONATE!2018-03-2609 minPodcast – Nicholas PihlJennifer Fox – OTRADI and OBI – Cultivating Bioscience Startups in OregonJennifer Fox is executive director of OTRADI, a non-profit dedicated to growing the bioscience, health and wellness startup sector in […]2018-03-2137 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlJennifer Fox – OTRADI and OBI – Cultivating Bioscience Startups in OregonJennifer Fox is executive director of OTRADI, a non-profit dedicated to growing the bioscience, health and wellness startup sector in […]2018-03-2137 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlCeleste Miranda – The Cannabis Marketing LabCeleste Miranda is founder of The Cannabis Marketing Lab, which serves companies specifically on the scientific and testing side of […]2018-03-2125 minOnly You Can Be YouWhat My Experience with Depression Taught Me About Life2018-03-0702 minOnly You Can Be YouWhat are truly limitless resources?2018-03-0504 minOnly You Can Be YouThe power of “want to” vs “should”Why you want to eliminate the word “should” from your vocabulary.2018-03-0401 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlLorelei Kennedy “You’re Only Ever Ten Breaths Away”Lorelei Kennedy is creator of Ten Breaths Away, a program designed to help people regain their calm and say what […]2018-03-0330 minOnly You Can Be YouPower of Attitude: Exerpt from Think and Grow RichYour thoughts shape your reality, they really do.2018-03-0103 minOnly You Can Be YouMy Imaginary Lunch with Patrick O’ShaughnessyStarted thinking about how I’d make that lunch valuable for Patrick so that we could be friends, and came away with an insight that applies to lots of other areas of business, your career, and your life.2018-02-2603 minOnly You Can Be YouWhat I learned from a hospital chaplain about career “fit”2018-02-2604 minOnly You Can Be YouThe two attitudes that will transform your lifeWritings and episodes featuring entrepreneurs available at nicholaspihl.com2018-02-2514 minOnly You Can Be YouHow entrepreneurs are different from typical managersArticle from HBR, talking about what sets entrepreneurs apart from other managers in the reasons behind their desire for control2018-02-2403 minOnly You Can Be YouWhat to do about your weaknessWhat to do about your weaknesses?2018-02-2204 minOnly You Can Be YouWhat you can learn from AppleWhat you can learn from Apple in creating your own brand. Be Unique, Not Best!2018-02-2204 minOnly You Can Be YouWhy you don’t want to competeWhy you don’t want to compete.2018-02-2202 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlJulianne Brands, What to Look for in Founders and Start-UpsMy guest this week is Julianne Brands, who heads up Research and Analysis at the Oregon Angel Fund. We discuss […]2018-02-1655 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlDan Whitaker, Angel InvestorDan Whitaker is an expert in the many ways that start-ups can raise money. Dan was first introduced to me […]2018-02-1338 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBrennan Agranoff, Hoopswagg (Founder)This is a remastered version of one of my first interviews. That said, I’m sure that you will get a lot […]2018-02-0952 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlAlex Wilson, Chocolate Potato Chip CookiesThis week I had a lot of fun talking with Alex Wilson, creator of The Hungry Hero. The Hungry Hero […]2018-01-3141 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlCraig Kulyk, A Good Morning Routine Improves Your Whole DayCraig Kulyk is creator of CreateGoodMornings.com, a website focused on helping people get the most out of their days by […]2018-01-2735 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlLinda Weston, Founder of Rapporto and former Exec. Director of Oregon Entrepreneurs NetworkLinda Weston is former executive director of Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, and currently has her own business Rapporto helping entrepreneurs build […]2018-01-1736 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBill O’Connor’s Talk at Autodesk UniversityThis episode, you AREN’T listening to Why Try, the podcast. This is the audio only version of Bill O’Connor’s presentation […]2018-01-0931 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBill O’Connor, Founder of The Innovation GenomeBill O’Connor is founder of the Innovation Genome Project within Autodesk. For quick overview, the Innovation Genome is designed to […]2018-01-0941 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlTom Brady, Plastic Technologies IncTom Brady is founder of Plastic Technologies Inc (or PTI), and has probably touched more people’s lives than any guest […]2018-01-031h 01Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlCassandra Farrington, Marijuana Business DailyCassandra Farrington is founder of Marijuana Business Daily, or MJBizdaily.com It’s often called the Wall St Journal of Weed. You […]2017-12-2938 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlChris Kiefer, “Riches in Niches”Chris Kiefer is founder of SkEye Media, a company specializing in Branding and Marketing specifically for Oral Surgery clinics. We […]2017-12-1759 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlJoshua Lisec “The Entrepreneur’s Wordsmith LLC”Joshua Lisec is the president and founder of The Entrepreneur’s Wordsmith LLC. Their main services include ghostwriting, copywriting, and content […]2017-12-0938 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBrett Eichenberger and Jill Remensnyder, Resonance ProductionsResonance Productions is a video production company, named for Brett and Jill’s ability to make films that resonate emotionally with […]2017-12-0744 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlReenst Lesemann, Columbia Power TechnologiesReenst Lesemann is CEO of Columbia Power Technologies, a company dedicated to harnessing the power of the ocean’s waves for […]2017-12-0537 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBrad Pendergraft- If You Want to Change Your Habits, Stop Beating Yourself UpBrad Pendergraft is both an expert on psychology, and entrepreneurship, so I am especially excited to share this conversation with […]2017-11-1953 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlKeith Jehnke (Co-Founder of AKS Engineering & Forestry) “If you’re providing a good path, and you’re making decisions that are mostly right, people will follow you.”My guest this week is Keith Jehnke, co-founder of AKS Engineering. Keith has a lot of interesting points about managing […]2017-11-1735 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlTodd Alsdorf, “The Best Trait of an Entrepreneur is the Ability to Recognize Value” (SSOE Group, formerly CEO of Evergreen Engineering)Todd has great thoughts on innovation, traits of successful entrepreneurs, and how to lead an engineering company through periods of […]2017-11-1349 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlRania Hoteit, Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur (Founder and CEO of ID4A Technologies)Rania is an inspiring serial entrepreneur and a fierce global business and social impact leader that I am excited to […]2017-11-0651 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlWhy You Should Have a Side Hustle, with Nick Loper (Founder of Side Hustle Nation and Host of The Side Hustle Show)Nick is the one of the key people who really got me hooked on entrepreneurship. He runs a blog and […]2017-11-0220 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlScott McMahon, How to Make Money With Films When Content is Basically Free (Film Trooper Podcast)Scott McMahon is founder of Film Trooper, whose mission is empowering filmmaking entrepreneurs. His entrepreneurial journey started after he left […]2017-10-301h 44Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlEhan Kamat (Solemender, Shark Tank Contestant)Ehan Kamat invented and designed his product, the Solemender, an improved way of treating plantar fasciitis. He recently pitched the […]2017-10-2628 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlNick Vago (Clash of Orbs)Nick Vago channeled his art background into creating an app called “Clash of Orbs.” It’s a game he describes as […]2017-10-2323 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlMaddie Kirby (Content Creator)Maddie Kirby built up a following of 10s of thousands on Vine, and then repeated the task on Flipagram. She […]2017-10-1930 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlPolly Campbell (Author of “How to Live an Awesome Life: How to Live Well, Do Good, Be Happy”)“Most people are already living their purpose” Author Polly Campbell (How to Live an Awesome Life: How to Live Well, […]2017-10-1640 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBeven Byrnes (Bridges Middle School)Beven Byrnes has created a sustainable nonprofit school for kids who have extra learning needs, and it is amazing to […]2017-10-1254 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlJake Pilkenton (Culture Media)Jake is another young entrepreneur, and I’ve gotta say I really like interviewing these young people. Jake and I talk […]2017-10-0900 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlJesse Kay (20 Under 20s Podcast) Building a network by giving valueJesse Kay started his podcast 20 Under 20s just six months ago and has already grown his audience into the […]2017-10-0528 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlMeb Faber (Cambria Investments)Meb is co-founder of Cambria Investments, author of several investing books, and host of his own podcast, The Meb Faber […]2017-10-0245 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlRandall Jahnson (Screenwriter)Randall Jahnson is a screenwriter known for writing Dudes, The Doors, The Mask of Zorro, Sunset Strip, and episodes from […]2017-09-281h 07Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBurl Mostul (Villa Catalana, Rare Plants Research)Burl modeled his winery, Villa Catalana after an old Spanish Monastery in Catalonia. Before that, he created Rare Plants Research, […]2017-09-2553 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlSandi Serling (Activating Happy)Two years ago Sandi Serling started an annual conference called “Activating Happy.” She brings in experts from many different perspectives […]2017-09-2155 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlKris Forzley (Family of Friends, Faithful Friends)I really got inspired by Kris, both because of her enthusiasm for helping kids, and the efficacy of her programs. […]2017-09-1847 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlSuzanne Jauchius (Psychic, Author of “You Know Your Way Home”)You’d think the most interesting thing about a psychic would be their ability to see what the rest of us cannot. […]2017-09-0744 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlGeof Beasley (Bella Madrona)You never know what your passion project might grow into. Geof created Bella Madrona 37 years ago, right after starting his […]2017-09-0428 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBailey Patterson (So Simple Shave Ice)One of my favorite things about doing this podcast is that I get to spend time with a group of […]2017-08-2835 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlAlina Blankenship (Falconer, Wings Over Wine, Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation, and Abatement)It’s a testament to the flexibility of falconry that this ancient art still has a valuable place in the modern […]2017-08-2443 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlSheila and Bill Blakeslee (Blakeslee Vineyard Estate)“I knew I could make it work, I just knew I could.” Wine-making is a tough business. Competition is abundant, […]2017-08-2252 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlSpencer Hill (The Portland Company)Entrepreneurship probably isn’t for everyone (as Spencer even points out in this interview). But it is definitely for people like […]2017-08-1859 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlJim Clarke (NW Restoration)Jim Clarke bought NW Restoration in 2008. NW Restoration handles repairs and refurbishment for homes that have suffered damage from […]2017-08-1033 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlTaylor Hill (Hill Tax & Consulting)Taylor Hill started his own accounting practice when he was two years out of college. In the few years since, […]2017-08-0748 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlCarl Powers (Comedian)Carl is exactly the kind of person I want to highlight with this podcast. Two years ago, he moved from […]2017-08-031h 15Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlDax Mason and Lawson Smith (Mason)Dax Mason and Lawson Smith, creators of Mason, a local restaurant in Sherwood specializing in Italian and French food with […]2017-08-0140 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlJared Rallison (Rallison Cellars)Jared Rallison, founder and wine-maker of Rallison Cellars, is practically an encyclopedia when it comes to the science of wine […]2017-07-271h 18Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlRachel Schoening (Fat Milo’s Family Kitchen)This episode, I got to hear from Rachel Shoening, who, together with her husband Miles created Fat Milo’s Family Kitchen. […]2017-07-201h 28Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlLaura Amiton (Healthy Pets NW-Alberta and The Filling Station)Laura’s businesses, “Healthy Pets NW-Alberta” and “The Filling Station” focus on high quality pet products like all natural dog food […]2017-07-051h 43Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlMatt Price (Cannabliss & Co)Today, the marijuana industry seems like a cash cow, but what you see are the survivors of a volatile 10-year […]2017-07-0555 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBen Dorothy, Cambrian Explosion, Drummer & SingerBen’s the drummer for Cambrian Explosion, a heavy-rock, psychadelic-type band from Portland, Oregon. He’s got a lot of good thoughts […]2017-04-291h 23Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlBrennan Agranoff, Founder of HoopswaggThis week I spoke with Brennan Agranoff, founder of Hoopswagg. Hoopswagg is a custom apparel printing company, focusing mainly in […]2017-04-2252 minWhy Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlKate Noreen (Mudpuddles Toys and Books)Kate Noreen is fearless. Ask anyone. Prior to buying Mudpuddles, Kate had many years of experience running a variety of retail […]2017-04-191h 15