Build Your Empire Podcast

Welcome to the *Build Your Empire Podcast*, a show where ambition meets resilience, and where stories of success, struggle, and personal growth come to life. Hosted by Nick Zellem, an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in sales and the founder of Zellem Enterprises, Inc which comprises Czar Clothing, Groovy Sound Productions, NickZellemVO, and other entities. This podcast is dedicated to exploring the journeys of those who’ve faced challenges and emerged stronger.Each episode features remarkable individuals from all walks of life: entrepreneurs, sports figures, executives, wellness experts, DJs and record label owners, and even those leading charitable efforts. Through engaging conversations, Nick invites his guests to share their stories of triumph and transformation, offering insights that motivate and inspire. At its core, this podcast is about empowering you to embrace your challenges, find your purpose, and create your own legacy. Because whether you’re an athlete, a

Build Your Empire Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Nicholas Zellem, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nicholas Zellem hosts Build Your Empire Podcast, a society show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Episode 8 — The Entrepreneurship Mindset: Coach Bert Robinson’s Blueprint for Building Successful Founders

  Jan 27, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>In this episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, I sit down with Coach Bert Robinson — Principal Owner of the Entrepreneur Competency Center (ECC) and founder of Coaches C.L.A.S.S. (Communication, Leadership, Action, Success, Service). Bert has spent decades shaping leaders and founders across Dallas–Fort Worth, bringing real-world experience from corporate leadership (including Xerox and more) into the startup world through entrepreneurship education, financial literacy, and community building. </p> <p>We dig into what separates real entrepreneurs from “corporate thinkers,” why mindset and perseverance are the difference-makers, and why so many early-stage companies stall out. Bert also...

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  Episode #7

  Locked Up with Zach Lewis: Real Lessons from a LockBit Ransomware Attack

  Nov 12, 20251 hourS1

  Episode 7: Locked Up — Zach Lewis on Real-World Lessons from the LockBit Ransomware Attack. When ransomware strikes, panic is the easy reaction — but true leadership is revealed in how you respond. In this powerful episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, host Nick Zellem sits down with Zach Lewis, CIO & CISO of the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, and author of Locked Up: Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation Lessons from a Real-World LockBit Ransomware Response (Wiley, 2026). Zach takes us inside a real LockBit ransomware attack — from the first ominous alerts to the moment he discovered the ransom note. He reveal...

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  Episode #7

  “Locked Up with Zach Lewis: Real Lessons from a LockBit Ransomware Attack”

  Nov 12, 20251 hourS1

  Episode 7: Locked Up — Zach Lewis on Real-World Lessons from the LockBit Ransomware Attack When ransomware strikes, panic is the easy reaction — but true leadership is revealed in how you respond. In this powerful episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, host Nick Zellem sits down with Zach Lewis, CIO & CISO of the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, and author of Locked Up: Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation Lessons from a Real-World LockBit Ransomware Response (Wiley, 2026). Zach takes us inside a real LockBit ransomware attack — from the first ominous alerts to the moment he discovered the ransom note. He reveal...

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  Episode #6

  Data Security in the Age of AI: A CISO’s Perspective with Anand Singh

  Nov 11, 20251h 3mS1

  In this episode of Build Your Empire, Dr. Anand Singh shares his journey as a cybersecurity leader, Chief Strategy officer, and author of Data Security in the Age of AI. He reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping the threat landscape, why collaboration is essential for modern CISOs, and the leadership lessons he’s learned from decades in the industry. Tune in for insights on data protection, team building, and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. <p>Website:</p> <p>https://anandsingh.a</p> <p>Linkedin</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsinghmn/</p> <p>#BuildYourEmpirePodcast #Leadership #CyberSecurity #AI #In...

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  Episode #8

  Data Security in the Age of AI: A CISO’s Perspective with Dr. Anand Singh

  Nov 4, 20251h 3mS0

  🎙 Episode 6 – “Data Security in the Age of AI: A CISO’s Perspective with Dr. Anand Singh” In this episode, host Nick Zellem sits down with Dr. Anand Singh, Chief Security and Strategy Officer at Symmetry Systems and author of Data Security in the Age of AI.<br> Dr. Singh shares his remarkable journey—from a small town in India to leading cybersecurity for Fortune 500 companies—and explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global threat landscape. Together they explore what every organization needs to know about AI adoption, data governance, team building, and the leadership mindset required to stay ahead of modern threa...

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