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The Shift - The Moments That Make Us

The Shift - The Moments That Make Us

By: Luke Nesler
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THE SHIFT — the moments that make us.

Hosted by Luke Nesler, this video and audio podcast is recorded inside a van-turned-studio, creating a raw, intimate space for real conversations. No stage. No script. No filters. Just powerful stories and honest reflection.

Each episode breaks down the defining moments — the split seconds, decisions, and experiences that permanently shape who we are, how we think, and how we move through our careers and lives. The moment that challenges your comfort. The moment that forces growth. The moment that shifts your mindset and changes everything moving forward.

From entrepreneurs and athletes to creators and leaders, THE SHIFT explores what happens before success, during struggle, and after transformation. These are the stories behind the highlight reels. The lessons learned through pressure, adversity, failure, and perseverance.

Because real growth doesn’t happen in comfort — it happens in transition.

Inside this van, walls come down, perspectives change, and real conversations unfold. This is where stories are shared, truths are uncovered, and inspiration is sparked.

One moment can change the rest of your life.
One decision can redefine your future.

Welcome to THE SHIFT.

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Episodes
  • Building a Six-Figure Roofing Business | Tony Vincent
    Mar 31 2026

    In this episode of The Shift, Luke sits down with Tony Vincent, founder of Ultimate Roofing, to explore his journey from a construction upbringing and Navy service to building a multi-state, multi-business operation from scratch. Tony shares powerful insights on resilience, including how he climbed out of a $600,000 business deficit, navigated million-dollar setbacks, and built a thriving company by focusing on passion, customer experience, and relentless execution—not just profit.

    Equal parts motivational and practical, The Shift is for anyone striving to level up in business and life. Through candid storytelling and hard-earned lessons, listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of what it really takes to overcome obstacles, stay driven, and create lasting success.

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    46 mins
  • Turning Music and Fishing into a Career | Nat Frederick
    Mar 24 2026

    In this episode of The Shift, Luke sits down with longtime friend and musician Nat Frederick to talk about what it really takes to turn passion into a lifelong career. From middle school memories and college bar gigs to building a 20-year journey in music, Nat shares how he stayed the course when most people would’ve quit—and why proving others wrong started with simply saying, “watch me.”

    They dive into the highs and lows of the road, from charting on iTunes to nearly walking away from it all, and how songwriting became his way of processing life’s hardest moments. This is a raw conversation about authenticity, resilience, and choosing a path that aligns with who you truly are—even when it’s the harder road.

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    37 mins
  • How Ray Glymph Turned Rock Bottom Into Purpose | Ray Glymph
    Mar 17 2026

    From homelessness in Brooklyn to incredible success in real estate, Ray Glymph’s journey is built on determination and hard work. In this episode of The Shift, host Luke Nestler sits down with Ray to talk about the defining moments that shaped his path, from sleeping in shelters as a kid to building a real estate portfolio that created freedom for his family.

    Ray shares how early hustles, the nightlife business, and a $25,000 Craigslist property sparked his entry into real estate and ultimately transformed his life. Along the way, the conversation dives into resilience, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to keep pushing forward when things get hard.

    They also explore fatherhood, legacy, and Ray’s mission to give back through affordable housing for veterans, people with disabilities, and low-income families. It’s a powerful conversation about perseverance, purpose, and the moments that force us to make The Shift.

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    40 mins
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