It Must Be Nice

It Must Be Nice is a podcast of real conversations about the work, pressure, sacrifice, and chaos behind what people call “must be nice."

It Must Be Nice is a business podcast hosted by Brandon, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brandon hosts It Must Be Nice, a business show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Ep. #13 with Tom Nash: Survival, Agency, and Building a Life After the Unthinkable

  Aug 17, 20261h 22mS1

  Brandon and Marshall, IMBN Production Lead, sit down with Tom Nash to talk about surviving the unimaginable, rebuilding life after losing both arms and legs, and how a near-death experience completely changed the way he looks at time, purpose, and opportunity.Tom shares the story of contracting meningococcal disease at 19, being placed in a coma for two and a half weeks, spending 18 months in hospitals and rehab, and the moment he was forced to choose between life and death.The conversation dives into pain, recovery, prosthetics, phantom limbs, dark humor, and why regaining a sense of agency became one of the most important parts of his survival.They also get into Tom’s life after the hospital, from learning how to play guitar with hooks to launching one of the longest-running weekly club nights in Sydney history, becoming a DJ, writing a book, giving a TED Talk, and building his show Last Meal with Tom Nash.Along the way, they talk about Australian barbecue, cooking, travel, people-watching, public curiosity, adapting to the world around you, and why Tom prefers to keep the future open-ended instead of locking himself into a five-year plan.Stay tuned with Tom here:https://www.instagram.com/djhookiehttps://www.tomnash.com/https://www.youtube.com/@UCEvIDC-LmGKlYeh2TkyN8iw

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  Episode #12

  Ep. #12 with Sacred Thomas: Content, Authenticity, and Building a Life You Actually Want

  Jun 22, 20261h 14mS1

  Brandon and Drew sit down with creator, videographer, and entrepreneur Sacred Thomas to talk about the unconventional path that led him from running a party bus company to building an audience of millions across social media. Sacred shares how picking up a camera changed the trajectory of his life, why he sold his business to pursue content creation full-time, and how learning to speak on camera became the catalyst for explosive growth online. The conversation dives into the realities of social media monetization, the challenges of launching a supplement company to an audience that knows you for something completely different, and why followers don't always translate into revenue. They also swap stories from their time filming with Doc Antle after Tiger King, discuss how reality television can shape public perception, and break down the opportunities and risks that AI is creating for creators, businesses, and the future of media. Along the way, they explore relationships, personal growth, authenticity, podcasting, travel, and the importance of building a life that aligns with who you actually want to become. Stay tuned with Sacred here: https://www.instagram.com/sacredthomas/ https://takethishealth.com/ https://sacredbysacred.com/

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  Episode #11

  Ep. #11 with Bill Thompson: Building Spartan Forge, Hunting Smarter, and Life After the Military

  Jun 8, 20261h 10mS1

  Brandon and Drew sit down with Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge, former Special Operations intelligence analyst, and one of the most respected voices in hunting technology. Bill shares the story behind building Spartan Forge from the ground up, how a rejected contract from a competitor ultimately pushed him to create his own platform, and why what looked like an overnight success was actually the result of years of work behind the scenes. The conversation dives into hunting, mapping technology, AI, cybersecurity, and Bill's recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, including what it was really like navigating one of the biggest podcasts in the world. They also discuss whitetail hunting, traditional archery, fasting, resilience, family, and the balance between technology and the outdoors. Along the way, Brandon and Drew share stories from their own adventures while Bill offers his perspective on preparedness, personal growth, and the lessons learned from decades spent solving difficult problems. From entrepreneurship and hunting strategy to AI, privacy, and modern life, this episode covers a wide range of topics with one of the most fascinating guests to join the show. Stay tuned with Bill here: https://www.instagram.com/billthompsonsft/ https://spartanforge.ai/ https://www.instagram.com/spartan.forge/

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  Episode #10

  Ep. 10 with Cru Mahoney: Discipline, Identity, and Becoming the Person You Respect

  May 25, 202648 minS1

  <p>Brandon and Drew sit down with Cru Mahoney to talk about discipline, identity, self-respect, and the mindset behind becoming the person you say you want to be.</p><p>From waking up at 5 a.m. every day, running daily for nearly eight years straight, and taking ice baths for over 1,200 days in a row, Cru breaks down why discipline isn’t about punishment, it’s about building trust with yourself. The conversation dives into confidence, anxiety, self-talk, consistency, and why most people are constantly battling their own mind instead of working with it.</p><p>They also discuss loneliness grow...

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  Episode #9

  Ep. #9 with Brandon Rhyder: Texas Music, Family, and Building a Life on the Road

  May 11, 20261h 55mS1

  <p>Brandon and Drew sit down with Texas country artist Brandon Rhyder to talk about the reality of chasing a music career, the sacrifices that come with life on the road, and what it takes to build something that lasts.</p><p>Brandon shares stories from moving to Austin in 1999 to pursue music, the early years of grinding through songwriter nights and small venues, and the moment a friend first pushed him to seriously chase music as a career. The conversation also dives into the making of his album “Conviction,” recording in Nashville with Walt Wilkins, and how songs often beco...

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