We take ideas from people who are in recovery or anyone in the addict community and help make those ideas come to life,” says Nick.

During this episode, we talk about how Nick got the idea for Broken Helm and why he felt compelled to help those suffering from addiction.

The original idea was basically from rehab. I was with a lot of people who would say ‘I wanna do [X] but I don’t have [Y]’ like equipment or a place to do it or somebody to believe in them. And so basically I’m saying ‘Ok now here it is, now do it or shut up.

In the process of building that studio, I figured out that I was just two steps away from music. Then from there, video production was only two steps away from there. And why leave out the people who paint? From there it’s snowballed into what it is today.”

Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Episode

  • How and why Nick decided to start Broken Helm
  • Nick’s favorite types of meditation
  • The process Nick uses for setting simple goals in his business and daily life
  • Useful tips and tricks for podcasters

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Show Notes

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Broken Helm is a multi-media production company and support system for people who suffer from addiction and want to create. Visit brokenhelm.com to learn more.

Rooster Teeth is an Austin based production company that Nick gets a lot of inspiration from.

Jackbox Games is an online game platform. They produce fun, virtual games (sometimes with an irreverent twist) that are great for playing in large groups or parties. During this episode, Nick shares his love of Jackbox Games and how he plans to incorporate this in some of his future podcast episodes.

The Honest Guys is a YouTube meditation channel. Since 2009, The Honest Guys have written and created high-quality, free guided meditation videos on YouTube. Nick uses these videos to help in his meditation practice.

Curb Your Enthusiasm is a popular TV show where`Seinfeld’ co-creator Larry David plays a version of himself on the improvised series.

Entrepreneurs on Fire is an award-winning podcast that interviews inspiring entrepreneurs.

Asheville Screen Printing is a local apparel and printing company. Nick works a lot with them to produce Broken Helm’s merchandise.

Amy Winehouse Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to prevent the effects of drug and alcohol misuse on young people through education and support.

Music by Commonwealth Choir


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