TYE NICHOLS | From Fairway Dreams to Mainstreet Reality

Aug 26, 2025

Tye Nichols, owner-operator of Fairway Fields and a full-time employee at Jocko Fuel, shares his ambitious vision of reviving an abandoned golf course in Maine. He discusses overcoming self-doubt and the importance of building trust within the community. Tye emphasizes transforming dreams into reality through perseverance and humility while balancing family life and financial challenges. Listeners will be inspired by his journey of self-discovery and commitment to creating a unique golfing destination.

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ANECDOTE

Buying An Abandoned Golf Course

Tye bought an abandoned 44-acre golf course with his parents after seeing a for-sale sign and calling the owner.
They split the purchase 50/50 and decided to figure out the plan after closing.

INSIGHT

Trust Is Built By Repeated Right Choices

Tye attributes trust from mentors and his parents to consistent, value-building choices over time.
Showing repeated good decisions earned others' willingness to invest with him.

ADVICE

Say Yes To Be Valued

Say yes to tasks others avoid and make yourself indispensable by offering more responsibility.
Treat those experiences like a real education and learn directly from high-performing people.

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You ever seen an old house and think, “Man, I’d love to fix that up.”? Or, an old truck, and imagine the day where you and your children would drive around in that thing? Or, maybe an old project you’ve been meaning to finish but never got around to it? My guest today, Tye Nichols, feels the same way. In fact, he’s invested thousands of his own money to put into an abandoned golf course he’s had visions of reviving. Today, we talk about his dream of reviving his golf course, Fairway Fields. We talk about finally believing in yourself, casting vision so other people will believe in you, overcoming doubters on your path, what to do when times get tough, and whether or not to “sell out” when it comes to chasing a dream.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Catching Up After Years 01:00 – Family Life and Moving Back to Maine 02:50 – Why Buy an Abandoned Golf Course? 05:55 – Building Trust and Taking Advice from the Right People 07:15 – Ordinary vs. Extraordinary 09:20 – Lessons from Jocko and Realizing People Are Just People 13:10 – Humility, Work Ethic, and Earning Opportunities 16:50 – Big Dreams for Fairway Fields 19:30 – Reimagining a Rural Golf Course 24:30 – Taming Nature and Learning the Hard Way 26:45 – Local Support and Community Excitement 28:30 – Making Ends Meet While Building a Dream 32:40 – Long-Term Vision and Scaling Up 34:40 – Overcoming Doubts and Finding True Commitment 37:10 – Support from His Wife and Family 39:25 – Turning Away from a Rough Past 41:00 – Rock Bottom and Deciding to Change 42:30 – Why Strangers Believe in His Vision 45:55 – People Want to Support, Not Tear You Down 47:30 – Advice for Men with Big Dreams 49:30 – Where to Connect with Tye

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