Purpose-Driven Progress
Purpose-Driven Progress
Podcast Description
Life can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to. On Purpose Driven Progress, Jacob Hicks—sales professional, coach, and speaker—shares honest stories, proven strategies, and practical systems that help you move forward when life feels stuck. Along with inspiring guests, Jacob helps you break through fear, thrive under pressure, and take bold steps toward building a meaningful, impactful life.
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The podcast focuses on various topics targeting personal growth and professional development. Themes include overcoming perfectionism, strategies for effective time management, and building a fulfilling life. Notable episodes include discussions on transitioning careers, fostering resilience, and embracing progress over perfection, which offer listeners actionable insights and relatable stories.
Life can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to. On Purpose Driven Progress, Jacob Hicks—sales professional, coach, and speaker—shares honest stories, proven strategies, and practical systems that help you move forward when life feels stuck. Along with inspiring guests, Jacob helps you break through fear, thrive under pressure, and take bold steps toward building a meaningful, impactful life.
What does it really take to turn a simple idea into a seven-figure product business?
In this episode of Purpose-Driven Progress, host Jacob Hicks sits down with Nick Barrett, founder of Cord Brick, a sleek, practical solution to cord chaos that’s now sold over $1 million in products. Nick shares his journey from failed jobs and self-doubt to successful entrepreneur—and why taking action is more powerful than endless research.
You’ll learn:
How Cord Brick was born from a personal frustration
Why prototyping is more important than perfection
The truth about manufacturing, patents, and design iteration
How to build lean using freelancers over employees
Why users don’t always know what they need—and how to lead them anyway
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💡 And keep an eye out for Nick’s next launch: Mug Brick, a desk-friendly drink holder built with the same design philosophy.
Whether you're building your first product or trying to scale smarter, this conversation is packed with real talk and sharp insight.
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