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Nerdpreneur
by Nerdpreneur
Fun conversations with nerds making money with their nerdy passion. We find the strategies and tactics that work but also keep it real real nerdy
Episodes
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Sustainable Wargaming: Inside Bear Cavalry Paints with Dan Zehner - Interview 37
In this interview with Dan Zehner, the visionary behind Bear Cavalry Paints, we discuss how Dan is revolutionizing the miniature wargaming industry with eco-friendly paints that don't compromise on quality. Dan is passionate about sustainability and works on finding that balance between a day job...
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From Graphic Design to Imps and Monsters: Justin Hillgrove's Artistic Journey - Interview 36
In this episode of Nerdpreneur, we dive into the creative world of Justin Hillgrove, a full-time artist known for his whimsical and imaginative art under the brand Imps and Monsters. With over 20 years of experience, Justin shares: His journey from graphic design to becoming a successful artist,...
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Crowdfunding & Creativity with TTRPG Mogul Rick Heinz - Interview 35
In this episode of Nerdpreneur, hosts Chris Saunders and Frank chat with Rick Heinz, co-founder of Storytellers Forge, a long-time writer and game designer, about turning a nerdy passion into a thriving business. Rick shares his unique approach to game design, heavily influenced by metal music…
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We Were Almost Canceled - Part 2
Back in March of 2024, hundreds of angry nerds came after our growing podcast because of someone we interviewed and we were nearly canceled. In part 2, we take a closer look at the macro level events around these events. Rick Heinz graciously reached out during these events and brought context…
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From Garage to Convention, with Ryan at Hexwood Forge - Interview 34
In this interview we spoke with Ryan, co-owner of Hexwood Forge. He runs the business with his wife Kess, who started the operation years before it came to be known as Hexwood Forge. Hexwood Forge is a small business that makes tabletop accessories. It's run by just the two of them out of their...
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We Were Almost Canceled - Part 1
Back in March of 2024, hundreds of angry nerds came after our growing podcast because of someone we interviewed and we were nearly canceled. In this two-part exploration, we explore the micro and macro level events that contributed to making these people so mad. - Did we deserve it? - Are we what...
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Making Board Games with Chris from TinkerHouse Games - Interview 33
In this conversation, Chris Marshall, co-owner of Tinker House Games, shares his journey from a childhood passion for building and creating to establishing a successful business in the tabletop gaming industry. He discusses the unique aspects of their pre-printed flat-pack terrain for RPGs…
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Tiny Products and Big Lessons with Patrick from Lethal Shadows - Interview 32
Our guest, Patrick Rami from Lethal Shadows Premium Miniatures, talks about his journey in the miniature gaming industry. Patrick shares his passion for creating high-quality miniatures, the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how he turned his hobby into a successful business.…
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Level Up Your Communication Skills - Part 1 - Talking Nerdy 36
In this Talking Nerdy discussion, we explore the nuances of communication skills, emphasizing the importance of active listening, engagement techniques, and the art of storytelling. We discuss how communication has evolved in the digital age, the significance of asking the right questions, and...
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The Art of Independent Comic Book Publishing with Unshaven Comics - Interview 31
In this engaging conversation, Marc Alan Fishman from Un-Shaven Comics shares insights into the world of independent comic book publishing. He discusses the importance of collaboration among partners, the challenges of starting a comic book company, and the strategies that have led to their…
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Dale Carnegie for Nerdy Entrepreneurs - Talking Nerdy 35
In this conversation, Chris and Frank discuss the essential principles of communication that every business owner should understand, drawing insights from Dale Carnegie's classic book, 'How to Win Friends and Influence People.' They explore the significance of avoiding criticism, the power of...
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Nerdy Oil Painter Jenny Johnson Art - Interview 30
In this episode of Nerdpreneur, host Chris Saunders and co-host Frank welcome artist Jenny Johnson (@jennyjohnsonart), who shares her journey from food service to becoming a full-time artist with a passion for Star Trek. Jenny discusses the impact of conventions on her art business, the…
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The Business of Scientific Art with Sienna Art Studios - Interview 29
In this episode, we speak with Sienna, a scientific artist, who shares her unique art form called numberism, where she uses data and equations to create intricate, meaningful pieces She discusses how her journey through challenges in math and science, combined with her love for learning, shaped…
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Is PAX West Great for Nerdy Businesses? - Talking Nerdy 34
Chris and Frank reflect on their time at PAX West, if it's great for nerdy businesses, and discuss what they learned speaking with Nerdy Entrepreneurs. This episode has a collection of wisdoms pooled from the different nerdpreneurs we met and the businesses they created. As well as tips for...
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How Three Friends Created Pocket Bard, a Game Changing RPG Audio App - Interview 28
In this episode of Nerdpreneur. We sit down with the co-founders of Pocket Bard, an innovative app that's transforming the way tabletop RPG players experience music and sound during their sessions. We chat with Alex Berner, Chase Harris, and Jason Kowalski as they take us through their journey…
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Comic Con & Enterprising Nerdy Street Wear: Tony from Hero Within Clothing - Interview 27
Tony landed a 6 figure deal before walking off the stage at Comic Con. And he hadn't even made one piece of clothing yet. In this episode of Nerdpreneur, Chris and Frank sit down with Tony B. Kim, the founder of Hero Within, a company that designs and sells sophisticated nerd wear. From his deep...
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"The CEO Mindset" Reflections on BlackNES guy - Talking Nerdy 33
Chris and Frank reflect on their interview with Emeka Ossai, his success in Kindle Direct Publishing, and his ability to think with the CEO Mindset. Emeka is known as the BlackNES guy in the world of Kindle Direct Publishing and My Self Publishing Blueprint on YouTube. Listen to the original...
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From Film to VR Games: JJ from Mythical City Games - Interview 26
In this episode of Nerdpreneur, hosts Chris Saunders and Frank sit down with JJ, the founder and CEO of Mythical City Games, an indie video game studio that's made half a dozen VR games. JJ shares his journey from working in the film industry to founding a video game development studio in...
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Monetize like Critical Role: the Beacon TV strategy - Talking Nerdy 32
Episode Summary: In this Nerdpreneur episode, hosts Frank and Chris talk nerdy about the latest news from Critical Role, deconstructing their new membership service, Beacon TV. We break down the offer strategy behind Critical Role's announcement and how other Nerdpreneurs could do it for their…
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Emerald City Comic Con: Is it worth it? - Talking Nerdy 31
Episode Summary: In this episode of "Nerdpreneur," Frank and Chris dive deep into their experience at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle. They explore a range of topics, from the effectiveness of different sales tactics to the overall atmosphere of the convention and how awesome Dune 2 was.…
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Multi-Platinum Producer, Wyshmaster - Interview 25
In this episode, hosts Chris and Frank dive into a riveting conversation with the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum record producer Wyshmaster, known as "Wysh." This episode explores Wysh's journey from the early days of online beat selling to achieving mainstream success and navigating the...
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Living the Dream (Create a list of 100+ dreams!) - Talking Nerdy 30
In this inspiring episode, Chris Saunders and Frank embark on a profound exploration of dreams and aspirations. They delve into the significance of not just dreaming, but actively pursuing those dreams with clarity and intention. Highlighting the transformative power of dreams, the conversation...
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Satine Phoenix, The Reinvention of a Nerdpreneur - Interview 24 (Part 2)
In Part 2 hosts Chris and Frank continue their conversation with Satine Phoenix! They dive into her reinvention as a transformational life coach after her cancellation from the D&D community. This conversation explores the power of coaching and Satine shares her insights on personal…
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Satine Phoenix Controversy, Cancel Culture, and Starting Over - Interview 24 (Part 1)
Episode Overview: In Part 1 of this 2-part interview, Satine Phoenix breaks her silence for the first time since her public cancellation from the D&D community. Hosts Chris and Frank guide us through an inspiring exploration of Satine's story, from turning her nerdy D&D passions into a fulfilling...
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Shakespeare, Performance, and Mastering the Art of Focus - Talking Nerdy 29
Shakespeare, Performance, and Mastering the Art of Focus" In this captivating segment, Chris Saunders and Frank dive deep into their experiences with Shakespeare, reflecting on how these experiences shaped their understanding of theater and performance. They further explore the importance of…
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Slaying Your Dragon - Talking Nerdy 28
In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Chris Saunders and Frank dive deep into the philosophical and practical implications of Joseph Campbell's seminal work, *The Hero with a Thousand Faces*, and how its concept of the hero's journey applies not just to storytelling but to personal growth,...
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Starting a Pottery Studio and Building a Community During the Pandemic - Interview 23
Meet Nerdpreneur Andres from Mudlab. in Vancouver BC. He started a pottery studio and built a community during the pandemic. His bold move turned into a success and is offering classes, workshops and memberships for pottery enthusiasts, experts and people who are brand new to the hobby. #getmuddy...
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Dune Part 2, Tee Makes Fairy Wings, & Snoop Dogg Marketing Stunt Backfires - Talking Nerdy 27
Chris and Frank make predictions on the release of Dune Part 2, revisit what Tee Makes Fairy Wings is up to and reflect on a Snoop Dogg Marketing Stunt that Backfired. Tee's Fairywing business @Teepimentel Snoop Dogg marketing stunt For the FULL VERSION of all Nerdpreneur interviews and Talking...
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Taylor Swift & other Universal Music artists pulled from TikTok - Talking Nerdy 26
Chris and Frank Talk Nerdy about the implications of Universal Music Group pulling all their artists from TikTok For the FULL VERSION of all Nerdpreneur interviews and Talking Nerdys join the "Awesome Nerdpreneur Board!" *epic thunderclap* on Patreon! Join the monthly Nerdpreneur Loot Bag...
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Time Management Part 2 - Talking Nerdy 25
Chris and Frank share breakdown the ins and out of being productive and utilizing time in an effective way for Nerdpreneurs. We reference the following books/articles. For Time Management Part 1: Spotify Apple 8x8x8 Article Off Balance by Matthew Kelly Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes The…
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Time Management Part 1 - Talking Nerdy 24
Chris and Frank share breakdown the ins and out of being productive and utilizing time in an effective way for Nerdpreneurs. We reference the following books/articles. 8x8x8 Article Off Balance by Matthew Kelly Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan For…
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The Nerdies 2023 - Talking Nerdy 23
Who were the winners and losers in Nerdiness and Business in 2023? Listen to Chris and Frank break it down in the first ever Annual Nerdies! For the FULL VERSION of all Nerdpreneur interviews and Talking Nerdys join the "Awesome Nerdpreneur Board!" *epic thunderclap* on Patreon! Join the monthly...
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Hasbro Lays off 1100 People before Christmas - Talking Nerdy 22
Frank and Chris share their thoughts on recent Hasbro corporate layoffs and why it shouldn't bring you down. Watch interviews with Nerdpreneurs on YouTube For the FULL VERSION of all Nerdpreneur interviews and Talking Nerdys join the "Awesome Nerdpreneur Board!" *epic thunderclap* on Patreon!…
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Ethical Capitalism as a Nerdpreneur with MADE Outdoor Clothing - Interview 22
Meet Cheryl the Outerwear nerd. In our interview we dig in on the story of MADE Outdoor Clothing and the rise of ethical capitalism. You can get your own custom outdoor wear from www.madeoutdoor.com. You can follow them on insta @madeoutdoor To hear an extra 30 mins with Cheryl (and other…
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Reflections on our interview with Monkey DM - Talking Nerdy 21
Frank and Chris share reflections from their Interview with Monkey DM. To listen to the original interview with Monkey DM it is Interview #10 and can be listened to on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube For the FULL VERSION of all Nerdpreneur interviews and Talking Nerdys join the "Awesome Nerdpreneur...
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Bonus Episode #2: Chris gets interviewed on "26 mins with..."
Chris went on the "26 mins with..." podcast with host David Cohen. You can hear more 26 mins with... and David's many engaging and awesome guests on YouTube @davidcohen3298 To support the podcast and for FULL VERSIONS of all our episodes, plus lots of other bonuses, click here to join the…
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Starting a Nerdy Community + Patreon Tips for Creators with Discourse - Interview 21
Meet Discourse the full time YouTuber whose channels "Discourse Minis" and "Dungeons and Discourse" puts out weekly Warhammer 40K or Dungeons and Dragons videos. However, her unique message focuses more on the big business side of these nerdy hobbies and less on the actual games themselves. Her...
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Goals & Intentions for the show - Talking Nerdy 20
Frank and Chris talk about some goals and intentions for the podcast. Try using their outlook on your own business. Join the monthly Nerdpreneur Loot Bag (newsletter) you'll get... Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool! Episode updates (including upcoming guests) Access to our…
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How to Dare Greatly: Frank's Summary Series on Brené Brown's Daring Greatly
This is episode 1 of How to Dare Greatly, Frank Bailey's Summary Series on Brené Brown's book Daring Greatly. In this episode, Frank scratches the surface of the book and talks about Vulnerability, which is a popular theme in Daring Greatly. Vulnerability, what is the dictionary definition and…
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The Content Creator's Playbook: YouTube Shorts, Reels & TikToks - Talking Nerdy 19
How to make Daily Video Content a habit that you actually succeed at. To support OnlyCrits Kick starter Guillman's Guide to Speed go HERE To shop for dice using promo code "Nerd" go to https://www.onlycrits.com/ For the FULL VERSION of all Talking Nerdy's and the Nerdpreneur interviews with plus...
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Run a Nerdy Business by Yourself with Justin Macmahan Sports Betting Pro - Interview 20
Running a business is tough, but learning how to do it by yourself is where many like to start. Justin Macmahan, Sports Betting Professional, has run a business with dozens of employees but now prefers to do everything with a team of 1. @justinmacmahan on Twitter won 100K at 19 on fantasy sports...
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Level up your Online Dating Profile (For Dudes since we're dudes) - Talking Nerdy #18
Chris and Frank share their best tips and strategies to optimize your male online dating profile. If you're are struggling to get matches, engaging conversations and good dates we might be your unexpected gurus. We aren't pick up artists but the techniques work and will give you (if you're a man...
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Create a Nerdy Niche with Aether Objects - Interview 19
Meet Nerdpreneur Anthony from Aether Objects! He created a nerdy niche of his own by hand crafting artisinal dice! They're spectacular looking dice from unique materials like resin, wood, carbon fiber, and even abalone! He's created a space in the market serving dice collectors and the more...
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Nerdpreneur Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the Nerdpreneur Podcast! Here you're going to find all kinds of nerdy business advice along with some random fun facts and pop culture news! Have you wondered if AI is good for dating advice? Ever wanted to hear how a Tarantula Breeder makes a full-time career? Maybe you've pondered…
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Hungry for Success - Talking Nerdy 17
Chris and Frank are hungry for success. Here they have a real and raw conversation about wanting more from the podcast itself and their lives. For the FULL VERSION of all Talking Nerdy's and the full interviews with amazing Nerdpreneurs plus lots of other bonuses, Click here to join the "Awesome...
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Reflections on our Interview with Tee who makes Fairy Wings - Talking Nerdy 16
Chris and Frank reflect on their interview with Tee from Creatures Who Craft or @teepimental on Instagram. The original interview with Tee is Interview #8: Tee who makes fairy wings. You can listen to the original interview with Tee here: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube For the FULL VERSION of…
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Follow Your Nerdy Passion to the Final Frontier with Computer Resume Podcast - Interview 18
Meet Nerdpreneur Todd A. Davis who's followed his nerdy passion to the final frontier as a full-time comedian, podcaster, and Star Trek fan. We dive into the ups and downs of running your own nerdy business and the business side of show business. You can find Todd as the host of the Computer…
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(Non-5E) TTRPGs with Devon from Startplaying.games - Talking Nerdy 15
Click here for Nerdpreneur's Ultimate List of Tabletop RPGs. Check out startplaying.games to find a professional game master ready to play any of the game systems we talked about. For the FULL VERSION of all Talking Nerdy's and the full interviews with amazing Nerdpreneurs plus lots of other...
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Reflections on our Interview with Melegie the Harpist - Talking Nerdy 14
Chris and Frank share thoughts and reflections from Interview #7 with Melegie the Harpist Listen to original Nerdpreneur Interview #7 with Melegie on Spotify HERE or Apple HERE For the FULL VERSION of all Talking Nerdy's and the full interviews with amazing Nerdpreneurs plus lots of other…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Fun conversations with nerds making money with their nerdy passion. We find the strategies and tactics that work but also keep it real real nerdy
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How many episodes does Nerdpreneur have?
Nerdpreneur currently has 80 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Fun conversations with nerds making money with their nerdy passion. We find the strategies and tactics that work but also keep it real real nerdy
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