The Nichols and Dimez Show
"The Nichols and Dimez Show" is your go-to resource for navigating life's pivotal transitions. Hosted by Chris Nichols, this podcast features honest conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, military veterans, and other high performers who have faced major turning points — and reinvented themselves. Whether you’re shifting from sports to business, corporate to entrepreneurship, or searching for your next chapter, this show delivers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help you move forward with purpose.
The Nichols and Dimez Show
Anthony Trucks | From NFL to Entrepreneur - Mastering Public Speaking
Anthony Trucks is a motivational speaker, author, and transformational identity shift coach. He has a public speaking coaching program called, “Speak to Freedom” and personal development brand called, “Dark Work”. In this conversation, we discuss how to get over the fear of and improve at public speaking, how to connect with your audience and find your message, and entrepreneurial strategies around brand building. We also talk about Anthony’s life growing up as a foster kid, football career into the NFL, and the challenges he overcame while embarking on his entrepreneurial journey.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro, Public Speaking Strategies & Connecting with your Audience
17:18 - Anthony's Life Growing Up & Football Career
32:13 - Football to Entrepreneurship
50:00 - Creating a Speaking Coaching Business & "Dark Work"
54:20 - Finding your Message as a Speaker
1:09:04 - Next Big Goal & Entrepreneurial Life Hack
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Website: https://www.anthonytrucks.com/
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