The Shift: Moments That Made Us

Hosted by Luke Nesler , this video and audio podcast is recorded inside a van-turned-studio, creating a raw, intimate space for real conversations. No stage. No script. No filters. Just powerful stories and honest reflection. Each episode breaks down the defining moments — the split seconds, decisions, and experiences that permanently shape who we are, how we think, and how we move through our careers and lives. The moment that challenges your comfort. The moment that forces growth. The moment that shifts your mindset and changes everything moving forward. From entrepreneurs and athletes to creators and leaders, THE SHIFT explores what happens before success, during struggle, and after transformation. These are the stories behind the highlight reels. The lessons learned through pressure, adversity, failure, and perseveran

The Shift: Moments That Made Us is a business podcast hosted by Luke Nesler, with 8 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.

Luke Nesler hosts The Shift: Moments That Made Us, a business show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Building a Six-Figure Roofing Business | Tony Vincent

  Mar 30, 202646 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Shift, Luke sits down with Tony Vincent, founder of Ultimate Roofing, to explore his journey from a construction upbringing and Navy service to building a multi-state, multi-business operation from scratch. Tony shares powerful insights on resilience, including how he climbed out of a $600,000 business deficit, navigated million-dollar setbacks, and built a thriving company by focusing on passion, customer experience, and relentless execution—not just profit.</p> <p>Equal parts motivational and practical, The Shift is for anyone striving to level up in business and life. Through candid storytelling and hard-earned lessons, listeners will walk aw...

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  Episode #7

  Turning Music and Fishing into a Career | Nat Frederick

  Mar 24, 202637 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Shift, Luke sits down with longtime friend and musician Nat Frederick to talk about what it really takes to turn passion into a lifelong career. From middle school memories and college bar gigs to building a 20-year journey in music, Nat shares how he stayed the course when most people would’ve quit—and why proving others wrong started with simply saying, “watch me.”</p> <p>They dive into the highs and lows of the road, from charting on iTunes to nearly walking away from it all, and how songwriting became his way of processi...

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  Episode #6

  How Ray Glymph Turned Rock Bottom Into Purpose | Ray Glymph

  Mar 16, 202640 minS0

  <p>From homelessness in Brooklyn to incredible success in real estate, Ray Glymph’s journey is built on determination and hard work. In this episode of The Shift, host Luke Nestler sits down with Ray to talk about the defining moments that shaped his path, from sleeping in shelters as a kid to building a real estate portfolio that created freedom for his family.</p> <p>Ray shares how early hustles, the nightlife business, and a $25,000 Craigslist property sparked his entry into real estate and ultimately transformed his life. Along the way, the conversation dives into resilience, entrepreneurship, and the mi...

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  Episode #5

  What It Really Takes to Run a Successful Restaurant | Cody Thrasher | The Shift podcast

  Mar 9, 202648 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Shift, host Luke Nesler sits down with Cody Thrasher, chef and owner of Cody's Restaurant in Bridgeport, WV, for a conversation about creativity, risk-taking, and the relentless work it takes to build something meaningful.</p> <p>Cody shares the unconventional path that led him into the culinary world, from early kitchen experiences and self-taught cooking to launching a food truck and eventually opening his own restaurant. He explains how curiosity and constant learning shaped his approach to food, including the global influences he discovered through travel and the discipline required to turn a passion i...

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  Episode #4

  From Final Four to Financial Freedom: Life After Basketball | John Flowers | The Shift podcast

  Mar 2, 202644 minS1

  <p>From Final Four to Financial Freedom: Life After Basketball | John Flowers | The Shift podcast</p> <p> </p> <p>On this episode of THE SHIFT, Luke Neslers sit down with John Flowers — former West Virginia University basketball standout, 2010 Final Four team member, 11-year professional athlete, and now financial advisor — to unpack the real transition from elite athletics to real-world success. John opens up about:</p> <p> </p> <p>- Playing for Bob Huggins and competing on the biggest stage in college basketball</p> <p>- The mental and emotional toll of professional basketball overseas across Japan, France, Germany, Venezuela, Mexico, and Ur...

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