Build Your Empire Podcast

Build Your Empire Podcast

What sets *Build Your Empire Podcast* apart is the focus on practical wisdom. Every episode begins with a “Weekly Stoic Quote” to set the mindset for the journey ahead, and guests share actionable advice both in their field of expertise and for life in general. Whether you’re listening to a well known sports figure or another empire builder, we share strategies for overcoming challenges, discussions on the importance of mental and physical health, and the lessons learned here are meant to resonate with anyone striving to build something meaningful. At its core, this podcast is about empowering you to embrace your challenges, find your purpose, and create your own legacy. Because whether you’re an athlete, an entrepreneur, a CEO, a teacher, or an artist—behind every empire, there’s a story. **What are you building? Build Your Empire.**

Episodes

July 7, 2025 83 mins

Build Your Empire Podcast Episode 5:

🎙️ Build Your Empire Podcast – Episode Title: Building Cyber Resilience at Scale with Hardik Mehta, JPMorgan Chase

In this episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, host Nick Zellem sits down with Hardik Mehta, a global cybersecurity leader and current executive at JPMorgan Chase. Formerly at Uber, Microsoft, EY, and ADP, Hardik shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in Mumbai ...

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In this powerhouse episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, ethical hacker and cybersecurity trailblazer Terry Cutler joins host Nicholas Zellem to reveal what every entrepreneur, executive, and digital citizen must know in today’s cyber-threat landscape.

Terry is the CEO of Cyology Labs, founder of Internet Safety University, and author of Insider Secrets to Internet Safety. With over 40,000 students and m...

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In this powerhouse episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, ethical hacker and cybersecurity trailblazer Terry Cutler joins host Nicholas Zellem to reveal what every entrepreneur, executive, and digital citizen must know in today’s cyber-threat landscape.

Terry is the CEO of Cyology Labs, founder of Internet Safety University, and author of Insider Secrets to Internet Safety. With over 40,000 students and m...

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Episode 3: The Winning Mindset – Tom Hulsey’s Journey of Resilience and Triumph

What does it take to overcome life’s greatest challenges and emerge stronger than ever?

In this episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, host Nick Zellem sits down with Tom Hulsey, a man who defied the odds and redefined what it means to have a winning mindset. After battling cancer and surviving a heart attack, Tom transformed his life, proving that r...

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Episode 3: The Winning Mindset – Tom Hulsey’s Journey of Resilience and Triumph

What does it take to overcome life’s greatest challenges and emerge stronger than ever?

In this episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, host Nick Zellem sits down with Tom Hulsey, a man who defied the odds and redefined what it means to have a winning mindset. After battling cancer and surviving a heart attack, Tom transformed his life, proving that r...

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Elevating Cybersecurity – Knowledge, Networking, and Growth with Casey Yarbrough

Tune in now! —- https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-hcvy8-1808320

How do top IT and cybersecurity professionals stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape? 

They connect, collaborate, and elevate—and that’s exactly what Casey Yarbrough, President of Elevate Events, has mastered.

In this episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, we explore: The power of strate...

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Build Your Empire Podcast Episode 2:  Elevating Cybersecurity – Knowledge, Networking, and Growth with Casey Yarbrough

In this episode of the Build Your Empire Podcast, we’re diving into the world of IT and cybersecurity networking with Casey Yarbrough, the President of Elevate Events—the mastermind behind the ElevateIT Technology Summitsacross the U.S. and Mexico. From industry-defining conferences in Phoenix, Kansas City, Dallas,...

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🔥 Episode 1: Build Your Empire Podcast 🔥 Join us as we sit down with MMA and UFC veteran James 'The Hammer' McSweeney, a legendary fighter, coach, and empire builder. From his beginnings as a professional kickboxer to stepping into the UFC octagon, James shares the highs, the struggles, and the lessons he's learned inside and outside the cage. 💪

In this episode, you'll hear: ✅ How mental discipline drives success in MMA and life...

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🔥 Episode 1: Build Your Empire Podcast 🔥 Join us as we sit down with MMA and UFC veteran James 'The Hammer' McSweeney, a legendary fighter, coach, and empire builder. From his beginnings as a professional kickboxer to stepping into the UFC octagon, James shares the highs, the struggles, and the lessons he's learned inside and outside the cage. 💪

In this episode, you'll hear: ✅ How mental discipline drives success in MMA and life...

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Welcome to the *Build Your Empire Podcast*, a show where ambition meets resilience, and where stories of success, struggle, and personal growth come to life. Hosted by Nick Zellem, an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in sales and the founder of Zellem Enterprises, Inc which comprises Czar Clothing, Groovy Sound Productions, NickZellemVO, and other entities. This podcast is dedicated to exploring the journeys of those w...

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