In this heart-filled and high-energy episode, Jeremiah Isley welcomes longtime friend and multi-business owner Kevin Nisly to In The Ellipsis. From falling off a roof to selling award-winning candy bars, Kevin's journey is full of divine twists and turns. He shares how an early injury, a powerful mentorship, and a leap of faith turned into a decades-long career in fundraising, real estate, coffee roasting, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. With candid honesty, Kevin breaks down the highs and lows of running multiple ventures—including Diamond Fundraising, J&K Distribution, and Rusty Creek Coffee—while raising a family and navigating major life transitions.

Kevin talks about the painful failure and wild reinvention his team faced during COVID, and the community-centered wisdom that helped them pivot from zero revenue to thriving again. From homemade coffee roasters to eBay auctions to shipping subscriptions across the country, his story is a testament to faith, hustle, humility, and heart. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn small beginnings into something beautiful (and caffeinated), this episode delivers.

☕ Rusty Creek Coffee – https://rustycreekcoffee.com
🎯 Fundraising Programs – https://diamondfundraising.com
📱 Follow on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rustycreekcoffee
📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rustycreekcoffee

🎙 Host – https://crookedpathmedia.com
Jeremiah on Instagram – https://instagram.com/jeremiahisley

Host: Jeremiah Isley
Guest: Kevin Nisly
Produced by: Jeremiah Isley
In Association with: Crooked Path Productions
Copyright © 2025 Crooked Path Productions

Left Hand Turns with Ed Pizza

In this sharp, funny, and wisdom-packed episode, host Jeremiah Isley welcomes longtime friend, restaurateur, and serial podcaster Ed Pizza (aka Edward Pizzarello). From nearly flunking high school to co-owning every Five Guys restaurant in Nevada, Ed walks us through a series of literal and figurative left turns that defined his career. He shares candid insights on entrepreneurial pivots, learning to fail fast, and the value of knowing when a hobby is just a hobby — and when it's something more.

Ed reflects on major wins and spectacular missteps, including a 10-year venture into eco-friendly dry cleaning and investing in startups through a Shark Tank-style lens. The conversation covers everything from the behind-the-scenes struggles of podcasting to the emotional rollercoaster of writing $25k checks into early-stage companies. It's a heartfelt look at the risks, rewards, and real talk of building a portfolio life with purpose.

🎧 Ed’s Podcasts:
Miles to Go – milestogo.boardingarea.com
Results Junkies – https://resultsjunkies.com

🌍 Travel + Advice + Blog:
https://pizzainmotion.com

📱 Social Media:
Instagram & Twitter – @pizzainmotion

🎙 Host – https://crookedpathmedia.com
Jeremiah on Instagram – https://instagram.com/jeremiahisley

Host: Jeremiah Isley
Guest: Ed Pizza (Edward Pizzarello)
Produced by: Jeremiah Isley
In Association with: Crooked Path Productions
Copyright © 2025 Crooked Path Productions

In this insightful and inspiring episode, host Jeremiah Isley welcomes longtime friend and digital strategist Jason Keppe, founder of SurePath Digital. Jason walks us through his unconventional journey from quitting an engineering degree, to learning HTML from a book, to stumbling his way into entrepreneurship through a mix of persistence, loss, and ultimately clarity. He opens up about his early freelance days, how faith and family shaped his decisions, and the devastating betrayal he experienced from a former business partner — a setback that almost ruined him financially, but ultimately forged the values and experience that guide him today.

Jason shares lessons learned from building a business, getting burned, and rebuilding again with more purpose and integrity. Now running a successful marketing and coaching firm, Jason talks about finding the right clients, navigating the fast-changing world of digital marketing, and staying grounded while leveraging new AI tools. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can bounce back from professional heartbreak or start over with more wisdom, this episode is a must-listen.

🌐 SurePath Digital – https://surepathdigital.com
🎧 Podcast Host – https://crookedpathmedia.com
📱 Jeremiah on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahisley

Host: Jeremiah Isley
Guest: Jason Keppe
Produced by: Jeremiah Isley
In Association with: Crooked Path Productions
Copyright © 2025 Crooked Path Productions