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Founder / Former CIO / Giver of Damns / Struggling Gardener

Nick Richtsmeier is the founder of CultureCraft®, a growth strategy consultancy, and creator of Trust-Made GrowthTM, a system for helping leaders break free from antiquated growth models that take more than they give and instead build ventures rooted in value and connection. He’s advised companies from startup to $100M+ to eschew marketing fads, and focus on humanistic essentials to build networks of partners, customers, and prospects they love. His 84-Point Trust Inspection surfaces the invisible incentives that erode culture, clarity, and opportunity. From his quiet Iowa acreage, Nick helps leaders build what actually lasts— outside the noise, beyond the playbook, and in defiance of the rigged game.

Jan. 25, 2026

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The internet was supposed to empower brands to build relationships based on authenticity and shared values. But has it instead become a surveillance capitalism machine - exploiting and manipulating our attention until we stopped trusting brands, marketing, and the platforms behind them entirely? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We're joi...