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Nic Chats with AWOL (All Walks of Life) and digs into their lives, past to future. Who, how, from where, when and all of that. The guest roster is an array individuals from career professionals and creators to entrepreneurs, sitting down to bare all. Listen, Laugh and Learn.
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Beyond Business Episode 112 | Tonya Kowa Morelli – Purpose, Pressure & Pushing Forward
Episode 112 is LIVE.Tonya Kowa Morelli sits down with me for a real conversation about life, pressure, perseverance, business, and the moments that shape who we become.No scripted answers. No surface-level talk. Just honest conversation, pe
Beyond Business Ep. 118 | Mark Tonelli – The Musical Genius Behind Brasiliana
🎙️ BEYOND BUSINESS EPISODE 118 | MARK TONELLI🎸 From a lifetime of mastering the guitar to creating an internationally celebrated album and documentary, Brasiliana, Mark Tonelli has spent decades proving that music is more than entertainme
Episode 117 | Dr. Kimberly Sheppard: Leadership, Mental Health, and Building Stronger Communities
In Episode 117 of Beyond Business, I sit down with Dr. Kimberly Shepherd for a powerful conversation about leadership, personal growth, mental health, resilience, and the importance of building stronger communities.Whether you’re a business
Why Most Businesses Stay Stuck | Gary Mitchell (OnTrac Coach) || Ep116
What does it actually take to grow a business without chaos?In this episode of Beyond Business, Nic “FRENO” sits down with Gary Mitchell of OnTrac Coach—one of the pioneers in the lawyer coaching industry—to break down what really separates
Episode 113 | Colton Lane Comedy | Comedy, Chaos & Keeping It Real | Beyond Business Podcast
Episode 113 of Beyond Business is one of those conversations that just flows.Nic “FRENO” Hancock sits down with rising local comedian Colton Lane @C@Colton_Lane_Comedy (https://www.youtube.com/@Colton_Lane_Comedy)or a hilarious, honest, a
From Olympic Athlete to Finding Her Worth | Cherita O’Dell | Beyond Business Ep. 114
What happens when the competition ends… and the identity you built around it disappears?In Episode 114 of Beyond Business, I sit down with @Cherita O’Dell — former Olympic-level athlete turned entrepreneur, speaker, and leader — to talk abo
Sarah Edwards | Real on Life, Growth & What It Takes to Keep Going || Ep.110
Sarah Edward is officially live on Beyond Business Ep. 110.This one is real, honest, and full of the kind of conversation that hits deeper than surface talk. We got into her journey, her mindset, what she’s learned through life, and what ke
EP 111 | Dr. Anthony Cherry | From Criminal Justice to Ministry, Entrepreneurship & Purpose
Episode 111 of Beyond Business is officially out now.I sat down with Dr. Anthony Cherry — local minister, entrepreneur, fellow podcaster, and just an all-around good soul. This was one of those conversations that flows naturally and reminds
From Military Discipline to Entrepreneurial Dominance | Jeremy Yost on Beyond Business || Ep107
What happens when military discipline meets real-world entrepreneurship?In this episode of Beyond Business, I sit down with Jeremy Yost — a military veteran turned entrepreneur — to break down the mindset, structure, and grit it takes to tr
Move Your Body, Change Your Life | Kyle May (Fleet Feet Decatur) | Beyond Business Ep. 108
Most people think movement means running miles or grinding in the gym… but that’s not the message.Kyle May, owner of Fleet Feet Decatur, breaks it down in a way that hits different—this isn’t about being a runner, a cyclist, or some elite a
Dan Caulkins EXPOSES Illinois Politics, Leadership, and What Most Won’t Say | Episode 106
Episode 106 is live.I sat down with former Illinois State Representative and career military man Dan Caulkins — a guy who’s seen leadership from the battlefield to the State Capitol.We talked about:• What leadership actually looks like when
Episode 105 | Isabella Carver — Young, Driven, and Building a Future in Real Estate
n Episode 105 of the Beyond Business Podcast, Nic “FRENO” Hancock sits down with Isabella Carver, a young real estate professional who is already proving that age has nothing to do with ambition.Driven, focused, and determined to make her m
Beyond Business Podcast | Darren Bailey & Aaron DelMar – Campaigning Across Illinois || Ep101
Illinois Governor and Lt Gov Candidates Darren Bailey and Aaron DelMar came through the Studio in Central IL to hang out for a bit. They make it make sense, but VOTERS ARE REQUIRED! This was a good 1!
Check On Your People | Jayjuan Boatman - Beyond Business || Ep 102
Episode 102 steps straight into the pulse of Decatur with Jayjuan Boatman, the voice behind the widely followed “Check On Your People” Facebook posts. Known for spotlighting real-time police activity and community incidents, Jayjuan has bui
What 99 Guests Taught Me About Success, Failure & Excuses | Ep 100
99 conversations.99 different humans, stories, mindsets, victories, failures, patterns, and perspectives.Episode 100 isn’t a celebration episode — it’s a reflection on what sitting across from 99 people reveals about success, stagnation, di
Zach Stroud -Brass Horn| Loyalty, Work Ethic, and What It Takes to Build Something That Lasts |Ep 96
Today’s episode hits different.Zach Stroud from the Brass Horn isn’t just an employee — he’s a cornerstone. We talk loyalty, pride in your work, earning trust, and why showing up every day still matters in a world chasing shortcuts.No fluff
Chris Ellis - Bre Law | Beating Life’s Battles, Building Success, and Inspiring || Ep 98
In Episode 98 of Beyond Business, I sit down with Chris Ellis, one of the owners of Bre Law right here in Decatur.Chris is a walking example of resilience. Over the past decade, he’s faced serious health challenges that would’ve taken most
Beyond Business Podcast | Darren Bailey & Aaron DelMar – Campaigning Across Illinois || Ep101
Beyond Business Podcast | Darren Bailey & Aaron DelMar – Campaigning Across Illinois || Ep101
EPISODE 99 | Chris Papst: “Failure Factory” || Following the Money in Public Schools
What happens when investigative journalism turns into a national conversation?In Episode 99 of the Beyond Business Podcast, I sit down with @c@chrispapst8799 (https://www.youtube.com/@chrispapst8799) Emmy-winning investigative journalist
Tim Evans on Grit, Growth & Building Something Real | Elite Paving | Ep 97
Some people are born into opportunity.Others build it with their hands.Tim Evans didn’t get a blueprint—he earned one. From hard knocks to owning Elite Paving, his journey is about grit, discipline, and showing up when quitting would’ve bee
Episode 94 | 25 Years of Grit, Growth & Landscaping Excellence || Taylor Deetz
In this episode of Beyond Business, Nic “FRENO” Hancock sits down with local entrepreneur Taylor Deetz, owner of Taylor Made Landscape and Family Home & Patio, as he celebrates 25 years in business.Taylor’s journey is a real-world example o
Kendall Dolly on Health, Business & Building a Life with Intention | Beyond Business Podcast || Ep95
Entrepreneur Kendall Dolly, owner of Physicians Choice Wellness, joins me for a real conversation that cuts through the noise.We dig into health, education, entrepreneurship, discipline, and what it actually takes to build a business and a
From Corporate Finance to Building a Luxury Brand | Alisa Sparks – Beyond Business Podcast || EP 93
What happens when you leave the safe, traditional path and bet on yourself?In this episode of Beyond Business, I sit down with Alisa Sparks, Founder and CEO of Linden Creek, to talk about the real journey behind building a luxury home stagi
From Author to Next Level: How Marcy Bialeschki Is Preparing for a Bigger 2026 || Episode 92
Author, entrepreneur, and friend of the show Marcy B returns to the studio for another real, unfiltered sit-down on Beyond Business. @MarcyB (https://www.youtube.com/@MarcyB) In this episode, we talk about: • What “leveling up” actually l
Episode 91 | Jackson Castro — Entrepreneurship, Setbacks, and Owning the Lessons
Episode 92 of Beyond Business features Jackson Castro, an entrepreneur with a story that doesn’t get sugar-coated.In this episode, Jackson sits down with Nic “FRENO” Hancock to talk honestly about entrepreneurship — the ambition, the grind,
Building a Business that Gives Back | Colby Geiser -Clean Cut Painting & Handyman || Ep 90
n this episode of Beyond Business, I sit down with Colby Geiser, owner of Clean Cut Painting and Handyman—a business built not just on quality work, but on community, relationships, and giving back.Colby is a true example of what it looks l
Back in the Hot Seat: 2026 Sheriff Candidate Speaks Unfiltered | Shane Beck || Episode 88
He’s BACK — and this time, he came to set the record straight.The 2026 Macon County Sheriff candidate returns to Beyond Business to address the rumors, clear the air, and give YOU a real look at his campaign, his vision, and his truth.This
“The Regular Guy Who Never Quit” | Scott ‘Riz’ Risley || EP. 85
Scott “Riz” Risley may call himself a regular guy, but his story is anything but ordinary. In Episode 85 of the Beyond Business Podcast, Nic “Freno” Hancock sits down with a true blue-collar workhorse — a career tradesman, devoted husband,
Episode 87 — Heather Saffer || From Hospitality to Authorhood
In episode 87 of Beyond Business, Nic “FRENO” Hancock sits down with author and Argenta, Illinois native Heather Saffer — a woman who rebuilt, reinvented, and redefined her life on her own terms.Heather shares her journey from working at th
Young, Hungry & Building Decatur | Brandon Dulick of Bobbie Lane’s BBQ || Ep 86
In Episode 86 of Beyond Business, Nic “Freno” Hancock sits down with one of Decatur’s youngest and brightest entrepreneurs — Brandon Dulick, owner of Bobbie Lane’s BBQ.Brandon has quickly become a name in the community, not just for his inc
