How I Built 3 Eight-Figure Brands After Rock Bottom | Nick Koumalatsos DSH #913

From rock bottom to building three 8-figure brands - former Special Operations Marine Nick Koumalatsos shares his raw, unfiltered story of transformation. 🚀 After battling severe mental health challenges and hormone imbalances following his military service, Nick discovered the power of optimization and personal growth that changed everything. In this powerful conversation, Nick opens up about his journey from contemplating suicide to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader. Learn how addressing his testosterone levels (which had dropped to a shocking 91) became the catalyst for both his personal and professional transformation. Discover the truth about American manufacturing through Johnny Slicks, Nick's organic men's care brand that's challenging industry norms and creating quality jobs. Plus, get insider insights on hormone optimization, the real impact of TRT, and why focusing on your health could be the missing piece in your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale, a veteran navigating civilian life, or someone interested in optimizing their health, this episode delivers game-changing insights on building successful businesses while maintaining your values. 💪 #Entrepreneurship #Veterans #AmericanManufacturing #MensHealth #BusinessGrowth #Success #Optimization #testosteronereplacementtherapy #testosterone #trt #lowtestosteronetreatment #lowtestosterone CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Starting Johnny Slicks 05:02 - USDA’s 10% Rule 08:00 - Replicating Success 10:24 - Mental Health in Military 13:36 - Overcoming Dark Times 14:57 - Core Medical Group 17:30 - Low Testosterone Epidemic 20:00 - Chicken or Egg Dilemma 22:10 - Testosterone and Aging 23:45 - Understanding Testosterone Scores 25:49 - TRT vs. Steroids 27:53 - Women's Estrogen Issues 30:40 - TRT Frequency 35:17 - Military for Kids 36:50 - Public School System Insights 39:30 - Asking Questions 39:56 - The Classical Academy 40:50 - Finding Johnny Slicks and Nick APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: Nick Koumalatsos https://www.instagram.com/nickkoumalatsos/ https://nickkoumalatsos.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@AlwaysForwardPodcast LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .