Episode Details
January 24, 2025
29 minutes
- Exploring curiosity as a tool for personal growth and stepping out of comfort zones.
- Jeremy’s perspective on being "curious to a fault" and how curiosity drives innovation at Fluent Conveyors.
- Doug and Jeremy’s approach to continuous improvement by embracing different perspectives and acknowledging blind spots.
- A nostalgic look at childhood wonder—how nature played a role in fostering curiosity for both hosts.
- The importance of maintaining curiosity in adulthood by seeking new and uncomfortable experiences.
- A reminder to prioritize experiences over financial security—living fully and embracing the present moment.
Featured Quotes
"Curiosity is what drives innovation. I always want to understand how things work and find Curiosity is what drives innovation. I always want to understand how things work and find ways to make a positive change." to make a positive change."
Jeremy Axel
"We don’t have all the answers, and that’s okay. The key is being open to new perspectives and always looking for ways to improve"
Doug Cox
Episode Transcript And Overview
Do you remember the wonder that you used to feel as a kid? In this episode of Never in Reverse, we’re tapping into that wonder and discussing curiosity. Curiosity is all about being open to new ideas and experiences, pushing you out of your comfort zone.
The culture at Fluent Conveyors is driven by curiosity, with leadership being open to ideas from their team and constantly looking for opportunities to brainstorm. This curiosity doesn’t have a 100% success rate, but it does allow Jeremy and Doug to stay ahead of the curve of innovation.
Timeline Notes
Today’s episode is about curiosity and remaining curious to foster personal growth.
Jeremy describes himself as curious to a fault – he is always looking to understand how things work and make positive change. Curiosity fosters an innovative culture at Fluent Conveyors.
oug explains that he and Jeremy are always brainstorming and trying to think of ways to improve. They are comfortable acknowledging their own blind spots and take perspectives from their entire team.
Jeremy and Doug discuss the wonder that they used to feel as children and where they experienced the most curiosity and freedom. They both felt a special connection to nature growing up.
In our adulthood, we can all benefit from finding new ways to experience curiosity. Jeremy and Doug both try to put themselves in situations outside of their comfort zones.
You can’t take the money to the grave. Life is about enjoying the time that you have – you can’t spend your life worried about security; you have to make time for new experiences to get the most out of it.
Notable Guests
Bill Fairman
Fund Manager, Private Lender
Bill Fairman
Fund Manager, Private Lender
A best-selling author, national speaker, and serial entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience in mortgage banking.
Over the years, Bill has worked closely with hundreds of high-net-worth individuals, helping them strategically grow wealth as a Fund Manager for more than 13 years.
He’s also a trusted voice in the industry, serving on the Government Relations Committee of the American Association of Private Lenders.
Nick Kiridzic
Founder and CEO
Nick Kiridzic
Founder and CEO
I'm the founder of StaffHero, where we help growing businesses scale without the chaos connecting them with skilled remote assistants and automation systems that save time and cut costs.Before this, I spent over ten years in healthcare and business development, constantly spotting the same problem: amazing teams burning out under the weight of busywork. That’s what pushed me to build StaffHero.
Now, I focus on helping business owners get their time back and build systems that let them grow with freedom and focus.
Paul Glover
The No B.S. Executive Coach
Paul Glover
The No B.S. Executive Coach
Paul Glover is No B.S. Executive Coach, whose mission is to Challenge the Best to Become Better.
He is also:
• An Ex- White-Collar Felon.
• A “Recovering” Federal Trial Lawyer.
• A Subject Mater Expert on failing and recovery.
• Who is a TEDx speaker, Vintage Speaker, Forbes contributor, and an author whose book, WorkQuake™, is endorsed by Marshall Goldsmith, a Top 10 Business Thinker.
• An Executive Coach With 30 years of experience who advises and coaches executives in organizations with up to $1 billion in annual revenue.
• A Starbucks addict, and
• A Chicago Bears fanatic.
Adi Klevit
Founder | CEO
Adi Klevit
Founder | CEO
Adi Klevit is the Founder of Business Success Consulting Group and the host of the Systems Simplified podcast. With nearly three decades of experience as an industrial engineer and process consultant, she has helped hundreds of growth-focused companies systematize their operations to scale successfully.
Known as “The Process Guru,” Adi specializes in designing and implementing turnkey systems that reduce dependence on the owner, empower teams, and increase profitability. Her clients range from fast-growing trades businesses to multi-location professional service firms, and she is a trusted advisor to CEOs across the U.S.
Joe Dillon
Divorce Mediator & Founder
Joe Dillon
Divorce Mediator & Founder
Joe is a pioneer in divorce mediation who has been helping couples navigate the end of their marriages with dignity and financial wisdom for over 17 years. As co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, Joe combines his MBA in Finance with specialized training from Harvard, MIT, and Northwestern University to guide couples toward agreements that protect both their emotional wellbeing and financial futures.
Joe pioneered virtual divorce mediation in 2011, nearly a decade before others adopted online practices during the pandemic. His results speak for themselves: Equitable Mediation Services maintains a 98% case resolution rate, significantly higher than the industry average of 70%.
