Podcasts and Interviews

Podcasts

I host 4 podcasts: Founded in FoCo, Fort Collins Comic Con, Dear Fort Collins, and WTF Marketing: The Podcast!

Founded in FoCo Podcast
The Founded in FoCo Podcast features short interviews with business owners, creatives, and artists in and around Fort Collins. Get to know your favorite Fort Collins business owners behind the scenes!

Latest episode:

Kris Monkou – Founded in FoCo Podcast Founded in FoCo Podcast

In this episode, Kris Monkou (https://thewholebeingcoach.com) shares insights on preventing burnout, building capacity, and establishing boundaries for sustainable success. Discover practical strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to manage energy, say no effectively, and create systems that support well-being.Takeaways- Rest increases productivity and flow, like professional athletes.- Boundaries are a muscle that can be developed with practice.- Self-awareness is key to recognizing burnout early.- Creating personalized rhythms helps sustain energy.- Saying no is essential for capacity management.Learn more about Kris at: https://thewholebeingcoach.comThe Founded in FoCo Podcast is hosted by Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Founded in FoCo and Geek-in-Chief of WTF Marketing (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wtfmarketing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Hear more great interviews with founders in and around Fort Collins at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundedinfoco.com⁠
Dear Fort Collins Podcast
Dear Fort Collins is a podcast all about how things happen in Fort Collins and the movers and shakers who make them happen.

Latest episode:

Colorado Connector (CoCo) – Front Range Public Rail – Dear Fort Collins Dear Fort Collins

Have you ever wondered what it would take to get a passenger train running from Fort Collins to Denver? On this episode of Dear Fort Collins, Nick Armstrong is joined by James Flattum, Associate Director of Communications and Strategic Directives for the Front Range Passenger Rail District, and Tricia Canonico, FRPRD board member and former Fort Collins City Councilmember, to talk about Coco — the Colorado Connector — a 190-mile intercity passenger rail system running from Fort Collins through Boulder and Denver down to Colorado Springs and Pueblo.We get into how the first phase came in at $332 million instead of the billion-dollar estimate by partnering directly with BNSF, why the station is going at College and Drake instead of Old Town, what $82.5 million in "local return" dollars over 25 years could mean for that corridor, how the train stacks up against Bustang on comfort and ADA accessibility, and what three trains a day in 2029 grows into. Since we recorded, the district's board voted to send a 0.333% sales tax question to voters this November — so this conversation is a good primer before you fill out your ballot.Learn more and read the delivery plan at ColoradoConnector.com/plan.If you're curious about how something in Fort Collins works, ask! Send an email to: Nick@DearFortCollins.com and we may feature your show idea in an upcoming episode!
WTF Marketing: The Podcast
The WTF Marketing podcast features short, fast-paced, action-oriented jaunts through the world of small business marketing with a focus on bringing good ideas into your community in the best way possible.

Latest episode:

Website Woes – WTF Marketing Podcast WTF Marketing

The #1 money-and-time-costing issue for most small business owners is: website woes! One of the most common issues I help new clients solve is figuring out where all their website stuff even is, and the amalgamation of years and years of small decision chaos becomes all at once frustrating, time-consuming, and expensive when something breaks. In less than 10 minutes, learn how to save yourself time, money, and frustration by organizing your website information all in one place.
Fort Collins Comic Con Podcast
The Fort Collins Comic Con podcast features interviews with local artists, authors, and creatives, diving deep into their latest work with the hope of inspiring the next generation of creators!

Latest episode:

Rachel Rener – FoCo Comic Con Podcast Fort Collins Comic Con Podcast

Rachel Rener is an author of urban fantasy books that blur the line between science and magic. She has published 13 books in less than five years and has a dedicated fan base. Rachel's writing is known for its humor and unique blend of genres. Rachel joins the Fort Collins Comic Con podcast to discuss her work and writing process. She shares how she got started in writing, her love for fantasy and superheroes, and her experience at various conventions. Rachel also talks about her upcoming projects and the importance of writing what you love. Rachel also talks about her audiobooks and the joy of hearing her characters come to life. Rachel Rener's books blur the line between science and magic in the urban fantasy genre. She wrote her first book in just seven weeks, fueled by her passion and hyperfocus. Rachel's books have a wide range of readers, from young adults to older fans. She enjoys attending conventions and interacting with readers and fans. Rachel's next project is a companion book to her standalone novel, "The Girl Who Talks to Ashes." You can find more from Rachel at: https://www.rachelrener.com/https://www.rachelrener.com/ Check out more amazing local creators at fococomiccon.com! 🚀 The FoCo Comic Con podcast is hosted by Nick Armstrong (find more from Nick at https://wtfmarketing.com).

Interviews

Your Own Best Company Podcast – 2/16/2023

The LoCo Experience Podcast – Nick Armstrong – 2/6/2023

NoCo Style Magazine: Being Neighborly by Dan England – 12/23/2022

The Coloradoan: Nick Armstrong: After walking District 1, I’m ready to get to work on issues – 4/3/2021

The Coloradoan: Nick Armstrong: I’ll advocate for and empower Fort Collins residents – 3/20/2021

The Coloradoan: 20 questions with Nick Armstrong, District 1 candidate – 3/4/2021

The Coloradoan: Nick Armstrong: Let’s do better than status quo for all our neighbors in Fort Collins – 2/14/2021

LoCo ThinkTank Experience Podcast – Shorts Episode 10 – 2/11/2021

Getting to the Point with Cindy Skalicky – 10/30/2020

The Power Of Community in Times of Crisis – The Small Business Storytellers with Seth Silvers – 9/15/2020

Connect With Your Community – The Real Brian Show – 4/6/2020

Impostor Dumb Vs. Impostor Syndrome with Nick Armstrong: Level Up Financial Planning Podcast – 5/31/2019