Summary

Welcome to The Workmatters Podcast! In this episode, hosts Brandon Swoboda and Keisha Fowler sit down with Nick Morgan, a dynamic leader, entrepreneur, and combat veteran whose journey is marked by resilience, faith, and a deep commitment to serving others. From humble beginnings and financial struggles in his childhood to serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Nick shares how early life challenges sparked his heart for compassion and advocacy.

Listeners will be inspired by Nick’s transition from military life to the corporate world, and then into business ownership as the operator of multiple Jersey Mike’s Subs locations. Discover how he integrates his faith in practical, tangible ways—mentoring employees, offering innovative benefits like paid maternity leave, and even helping a former military translator and his family find a new life in America. Throughout the conversation, Nick highlights the power of community, risk-taking, and the transformative impact of leading with generosity and vision.

Whether you’re seeking encouragement to live out your faith at work or looking for real-life examples of redemptive business practices, this episode is full of practical wisdom, uplifting stories, and reminders that every role, no matter the industry, has the potential to make a difference. Join us as we explore how work can become a place of purpose, dignity, and hope!

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction

03:32 Childhood Struggles and Practicing Gratefulness

11:45 Nick’s Military Experience Overseas

17:58 How Risk-Taking Shaped Nick’s Path

24:10 Perseverance Amid Rejection

27:54 Encouraging Paid Maternity Policies

30:43 Developing Leaders Through Organizational Initiatives

35:53 Empowering Through Redemptive Work

37:39 Closing Thoughts

Links

He Risked Everything and Won—A Journey of Faith, Service, and Redemption with Nick Morgan