From Swimmers to Influencers: The Nelk Journey

This chapter explores the evolution of the Nelk brand through personal anecdotes and the challenges of transitioning from casual creators to successful entrepreneurs. It reflects on their unique humor, the origins of their content, and the pivotal moments that shaped their growth in the competitive landscape of digital media.

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Kyle Forgeard is an entrepreneur, and co-founder of the NELK Boys and Full Send podcast. He is also the co-founder of the Happy Dad brand, and was named to Forbes 30-under-30 list in 2022.

Kyle Forgeard joins Theo Von on This Past Weekend to talk about interviewing OJ Simpson, a long day with Elon Musk, and the opps he faced as a content creator building his empire.

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