Skateboarder Neen Williams discusses living and skating in Fort Worth Texas, opening a smashburger restaurant, his favorite heelflip, wearing a wig during a big heelflip, the Geometric Skateshop trip to Portugal, and his journey of sobriety. The podcast also touches on social media management, entrepreneurship, and receiving shoutouts from Joe Rogan.
Neen Williams moved to Fort Worth, Texas to start a family and continue skating and filming.
Neen emphasizes the importance of rest days in his skateboarding routine for recovery and longevity.
Neen Williams uses his social media platform to inspire and educate others on fitness and health.
Neen Williams and a professional chef started NADC Burger, which gained recognition and a shoutout from Joe Rogan.
Deep dives
Neen Williams discusses his move to Texas and starting a new chapter in his life
Neen Williams talks about his decision to move to Fort Worth, Texas with his wife to start a new chapter in their lives. He shares that they wanted to get married, buy a house, and start a family, and they accomplished all those things. Neen also mentions that while he is in a different location now, he continues to skate and film for a new video part.
Neen Williams talks about the importance of balance and rest in his skateboarding routine
Neen Williams emphasizes the significance of taking rest days in between skateboarding sessions to ensure proper recovery and avoid overexertion. He shares that he personally skates about four days a week, allowing himself time off to rest and also work on other aspects of his life and career. Neen believes that taking rest days in combination with his training routine helps him maintain his skateboarding performance and longevity.
Neen Williams discusses the positive impact of his social media presence in inspiring others
Neen Williams shares that his social media presence goes beyond skateboarding and focuses on inspiring and educating others on fitness, nutrition, and health-related topics. He mentions receiving messages from a variety of people, including skateboarders, former skateboarders, parents, and individuals seeking advice and guidance. Neen expresses his satisfaction in being able to share his passions and positively impact the lives of others through his social media platform.
The Birth of NADC Burger
Two friends, one a professional chef and the other a professional skateboarder, bonded over their love for cooking and skateboarding. They started making smash burgers and giving them away for free, eventually opening up their own burger joint in Austin, Texas. They now have multiple locations and have gained recognition, including a shoutout from Joe Rogan.
The Success of NADC Spice Company
After the owner of a Michelin star sushi restaurant tried the spice rubs from the professional skateboarder, the two decided to collaborate and create NADC Spice Company. The spices quickly gained popularity, with Joe Rogan even giving them a shoutout on his podcast. The overwhelming response led to an influx of orders and the company has continued to grow.
Expansion and Future Plans
NADC Burger has opened locations in Austin and Chicago, with plans for further expansion. The restaurants offer a unique smashing technique and attention to detail in their burgers, satisfying customers and receiving positive reviews. The owners are dedicated to providing the best dining experience and continue to explore new opportunities for growth.
The Ladder App and Team Resilient
Neen Williams discusses his involvement with the Ladder app and Team Resilient. He explains that the Ladder app offers a subscription-based program that focuses on building a balance of strength, power, conditioning, and endurance. Neen mentions that his Team Resilient program is designed for individuals interested in enhancing overall performance and longevity. He highlights that the app provides personalized coaching, instructional videos, and proven principles to drive progress. Neen also mentions that there are other teams in the app that cater to specific goals, such as bodybuilding.
Importance of Skating and Fitness
Neen emphasizes the importance of skating and fitness in his life. He describes how both activities provide a sense of therapy and serve as a way to stay grounded and focused. He explains that the challenges and humbling experiences in both skateboarding and fitness help him develop patience and resilience. Neen also notes that fitness training helps him perform better in skateboarding by enhancing his strength, endurance, and conditioning. He encourages others to find their passion and make time for it, even amidst busy schedules and responsibilities.
Neen Williams discusses living & skating in Fort Worth Texas, opening up a smashburger restaurant NADC Burger, his favorite heelflip of all time, not many people noticed he was wearing a wig when he did a huge heelflip, the Geometric Skateshop trip to Portugal, sobriety and much more!
Timestamps
00:00:00 Neen Williams
00:00:46 Living in fort worth Texas
00:10:44 The healthy workout lifestyle
00:28:12 Skateboarding in Texas
00:31:27 Neen's current state of skateboarding
00:33:13 How Neen manages his social media
00:44:10 Neen's favorite heelflip he's done
00:48:44 Neen's wig heel flip
01:07:09 The Geometric Skateshop trip to Portugal
01:12:12 Sobriety
01:26:08 Neen the entrepreneur
01:37:08 What's up with Smashburgers
01:44:27 When Joe Rogan shouts out your spice company
