Shows
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0025 - A Guide to AII'm sure you've been hearing tons of buzz about A.I., and if you're anything like me it might seem a little scary... It sounds an awful lot like Skynet is coming for us... However, irrational fears aside, it is a HUGE technological breakthrough and is becoming increasingly accessible to the general public every day. My prediction is that in just a few short years it will be an integral part of doing business just like email on your smartphone. So why not start learning while it's still in its infancy? Here is a quick and oversimplified step-by-step guide...2023-08-0703 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0024 - Creating Real Success | Robert BarlowThis one will really hit home for some of you! I know it does for me. This episode is all about addressing a problem that plagued me for years, that I struggled to figure out myself, and that I still struggle with today!
Robert is the founder and owner of Perpetual Aim, a consulting firm that specializes in helping executives in construction 3-4x their focus & organization (within 12 weeks) by mastering a non-stressful task management system without adding more to their plate.
He introduces us to his time management framework which consists...2023-07-2213 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0023 - Fully Alive | Andy FarinaOur first-ever repeat guest, Andy Farina, returns to the show (although this one was recorded earlier than the one that already aired) to discuss the IMMENSE struggle he has overcome. You are not going to want to miss this one!
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GRIT GROWTH Podcast022 - The Heart of Hunting | Robbie KrogerOur Story begins with one thing. Heart.
Blood Origins represents the HEART of many. They tell authentic stories focusing on the symbiotic relationship between hunters and nature. A platform that isn't about “self”, but about ensuring future generations enjoy the same beauty, adventure, and wonderment of our wild.
BLOOD ORIGINS IS A GLOBAL NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO CONVEY THE TRUTH ABOUT HUNTING AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION EFFORTS. WE DO THIS BY CREATING CONTENT AND SHARING STORIES THAT CONVEY THE IMPACT THAT HUNTING HAS ON PEOPLE, WILDLIFE, AND COMMUNITIES.
Hunting (legally) requires GRIT. It is also an excel...2023-06-2630 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0021 - What is GRIT GROWTH | Carsen & MattWhat is this movement that's taking the podcast platforms by storm? And more importantly, what can it do for you?
This week we are taking a short break from our interviews to provide an updated explanation of GRIT GROWTH, the origins of the movement, and the research behind it.
Show Highlights:
Connotations around GRIT
Connotations around the Millennial Workforce
The 4 Virtues of GRIT (in-depth explanation)
Why GRIT matters
Where GRIT comes from
The PURPOSE process
The Dunning-Kruger Effect (human psychology natural phenomenon) and how it relates to building...2023-06-1026 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0020 - Corporate World to Returning Home | Greg BradleyHave you ever dreamed of packing up and leaving your home to pursue a new life? What's held you back from pursuing your dreams?
Or maybe you've packed up and left but are now homesick, curious about returning, but unsure what to do. Where can you be happier? Do you trust your gut or your head? Your emotions or your thoughts?
Our guest today is no stranger to this turmoil, and you can glean from his experience as he lived it, TWICE! Please welcome Greg Bradley, President of the...2023-05-2729 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0019 - People Problems | Eric AndertonEric Anderton has over two decades of career and entrepreneurial business experience, alongside 25 years of public speaking, small group facilitation, and one-on-one mentoring.
He is a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor, and expert meeting facilitator for construction companies ranging in revenue from $10 million to $1 billion.
Since 2004 he has helped his clients increase profitability by clarifying their business purpose, building strategic plans, developing their best people, systematically innovating through obstacles, and executing their most important priorities.
Show Highlights:
People problems and how to handle them
Developing people...2023-05-1342 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0018 - Money + Mission = ProgressNobody has it all figured out, especially when starting something new or scary. So what makes some people take the leap of faith while others are left wondering what could have been?... Mission? Vision? Passion? Purpose? Piss & vinegar? All these play a different role in every remarkable journey because no 2 journeys are the same. The best thing to do is to glean tactics from other people's journeys to apply to your own, and luckily for you, we have another remarkable journey to share with you today.
Chad Paris is the Co-founder & CEO of Parisleaf...2023-04-301h 00
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0017 - Transform & Grow w/ Confidence | Joseph HughesGreetings GRITTY people, thanks for joining us on another episode, and we have a great one for you today. Introducing Joe Hughes of Contractor Dynamics. He was a speaker at the 2022 ContractorCon event and I got tons of value from his presentation, but I had to pay for that ticket... You are getting it for FREE! Contractor Dynamics is a consulting firm that helps contractors create/build their own marketing efforts. Joe shares his own personal entrepreneurial journey as well as some powerful tactics that Contractor Dynamics teaches contractors all over the country.
Show highlights:
disobeying...2023-04-151h 01
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0016 - Be Beyond Your Best | Andy FarinaYou are capable of SO MUCH MORE than you think.
Our special guest this week is someone I have personally benefited from knowing, I sincerely admire, and a true paradigm of GRIT. Please welcome Andy Farina of Fearless Health. The former engineer turned personal trainer and life coach knows a thing or two about personal transformation. He showcases MASSIVE GRIT every day with what he has overcome and how he continues to charge ahead. In this episode, we focus on Andy's entrepreneurial history. Still, he has even more to offer and we can't wait to have him...2023-04-0153 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0015 - Dad, Can We Talk? | Anthony RayLadies and Gents, please welcome our next guest, Anthony Ray, of the Dad, Can We Talk? Podcast. He shares his insights from hundreds of conversations with fathers, mentors, and leaders on his quest to rewrite the narrative around modern-day fatherhood.
Show highlights include:
standing up for what you believe in
connotations associated with modern fathers
cliches of African American fathers
the natural role of fathers in the home and in the community
The GRIT of fatherhood
some of my inspiration for starting the Grit Growth podcast and movement
how fathers can get involved with Anthony's movement
Find...2023-03-191h 09
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0014 - Design Builds People | Joe WalkerIMPACT > INCOME
We are proud to introduce our next podcast guest, Joe Walker of Walker Architects. Joe and his team have designed countless buildings and landmarks in Gainesville and around Alachua County. Please join us as he humbly describes his journey and graciously shares the lessons learned along the way.
Show highlights:
personal growth during the passion, purpose, and enlightenment phases
starting a company from NOTHING and sacrificing to keep it going
impact on people is the root of what drives the team
company culture
client experience
and much more!
Contact Joe / Walker Arch...2023-03-0455 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0013 - The Price You Pay | Eric GodetEveryone wants to succeed and achieve great things, but why do some make it while others fail, and others never even start?
We are honored to introduce our guest and friend, President/CEO of the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, Eric Godet.
Show highlights include:
The non-linear career path that led him to where he is
Capitalizing on opportunities
The price that must be paid for success
Starting and selling companies
Introducing our friends at Mirror Image Academy and the incredible impact they are making
The secret success formula that's not so secret
And much m...2023-02-1852 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0012 - Anybody Can Do Anything | Preston WilsonANYBODY CAN DO ANYTHING.
What do you think when you read that?
"How can that be? Easy for you to say. It's too good to be true. But what about "hurdle A" or "obstacle B"? I don't know how to get started on the right path."
But what if you could see the proof? What if there were countless examples of people who couldn't believe it either, but ultimately overcame hurdle A and obstacle B? How did they do it, you might ask, and how did they get started? Something or someone set the...2023-02-0446 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0011 - Walk-On Mentality | James SmithThis week's show is packed full of tenacity tactics! I'm honored to introduce James Smith, two-time BCS National Champion, former Cincinnati Bengals player, husband & father, and now insurance aficionado. He was kind enough to take us through his journey, share his successes, and impart some of the lessons he learned along the way.
Show highlights:
Student-athlete "walk-on" mentality
The positive impact of youth sports
Turning nothing into something
Finding your uniqueness
Trial & error
Calling an audible - going to plan B (or sometimes plan C and beyond)
The virtue of being vulnerable
Find out more or con...2023-01-2152 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0010 - Movies, Music, & Money | John "Green Ranger" Eagle Jr.What is the life that you dream of? Can you envision it? Or, who do you admire and wish you could do what they are doing? Paint that picture in your mind. Lastly, what is holding you back from achieving your dreams? I mean actually make a list. Chances are it will surprise you. You won't need much paper and you may be able to count your list of obstacles on one hand. Many people "make it" even when they start from humble beginnings, as long as they are pursuing their true PURPOSE, which keeps them driving forward. Our...2023-01-0847 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0009 - Learning to Dominate | Beau BeeryWhat's the difference between "good" and "GREAT"? Why do some just exist while others DOMINATE? Well I'll tell you, spoiler alert, GRIT is a huge factor. But if you really want to know how it factors in and what other components also contribute to greatness, then you are in luck because our special guest gets into that and more in this action-packed interview.
In this episode we welcome Beau Beery to the show. Beau is a commercial realtor, realty advisor, author, keynote speaker, and EXPERT in Multi-Family assets. He provides clients and the public with an unrivaled a...2022-12-2444 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0008 - No Neutral Encounters | Erik AndersonAfter any interaction do you ever stop and think to yourself "Did I make the most out of that situation"? Or when given a difficult choice, do you choose to filter and control your emotions to make a positive impact, or do you let your emotions take charge?
If you're like me, you know you could do better. Whether its at work, at home, or a random encounter with a stranger, every encounter is potentially meaningful. And to say that the cumulative effect of the countless encounters throughout your life is profound, would be an understatement.
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GRIT GROWTH Podcast0007 - Cautious Confidence | Kathey PorterDo you consider yourself cautious or confident? Have you considered whether these are a dichotomy or can they actually coexist harmoniously in your headspace? How much caution is too much, therefore holding you back? Where is the line between confidence and ego, and how can you keep yours in check? Kathey Porter offers us insights into how these factors attributed to her dynamic career. Show highlights:
non-linear career path
transferable skills
self-doubt to self-confidence.
Kathey is an entrepreneur, author, and diversity inclusion consultant with a passion for helping minority small business owners.
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GRIT GROWTH Podcast0006 - Fear as a Tailwind | Nick BanksWhat is holding you back? What are you afraid of? What great thing would you go out and accomplish if you could harness that fear and turn it into fuel to drive you and your mission forward? We discuss exactly that with a man who is no stranger to risk... or reward.
Fear is just an emotion, and all emotions are just our brain's indicators that action is required. The trick is training yourself to remove the emotion and hone in on the action. Nick Banks offers insight into how he harnessed his fear at pivotal turning points to jumpstart h...2022-11-1249 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0005 - DWYSYWD | Rick StaabWhat if I told you success was just a few small daily habit changes away?
Rick opens up about his trials and successes in the medical devices industry and reveals the critical elements required of him to triumph. Business or entrepreneurial success can seem complex and out of reach, but as you will hear, it is often the simplest of principles, when duplicated daily, that makes all the difference. Take Rick's advice and you are guaranteed to Build Yourself Better. How you do anything is how you do everything.
CEO of The InterMed Group: https://int...2022-10-2955 min
GRIT GROWTH Podcast0004 - Small Town Politics | Jordan MarloweI am excited to introduce another paradigm of GRIT, Jordan Marlowe. He is a farmer and high school teacher, and as if those 2 aren't GRITTY enough, he is also the Mayor of our "small town, USA". But more than any of those, he is a community leader. He is not afraid to approach touchy subjects, tackle them head-on, and find a way to do it that ultimately unites people instead of dividing them. He embodies GRIT and accountability, and I can't wait to share the conversation with you. Now gather your GRIT and let's Get After It!
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GRIT GROWTH Podcast0003 - Gainesville GRITTY EntrepreneursIn this episode, Matt and I introduce our approach to the podcast's first season. We touch on the powerful lineup of guests we have been interviewing and offer a few teasers of the stories, insights, and strategies we are so excited to share. There may be a slight delay here before episode 4 is unveiled due to the delay in going live on Apple Podcasts, but then we will be off to the races with a new episode every week. Thanks for joining us. Now gather your GRIT, and let's GET AFTER IT.
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GRIT GROWTH Podcast0001 - Restoring American GRITDuring this pilot episode, Matt interviews me as we dive deep into the origin of the GRIT GROWTH Podcast and the movement. I explain the 4 Virtues of GRIT and the 4 Conquer Quadrants of life. We discuss everything from childhood, marriage, careers, fitness, and my vision which have all culminated into this effort you see before you. I sincerely hope you will join us on this journey to Build GRIT in People and Restore American GRIT to its Former Glory. Now gather your GRIT and let's GET AFTER IT.
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GRIT GROWTH Podcast0002 - Introducing Co-Host Matt WebsterAs a long-time mentor and friend, I’m honored to have Matt co-host the show with me. Being a paradigm of Grit himself, coupled with his extensive construction executive and leadership experience, makes him a plethora of knowledge and an asset on the show. In this episode we discuss the origin of Matt’s grit, and some of life’s challenges that it’s helped him overcome. His story is emotional, inspirational, and full of tactics applicable to your own life. Thanks for joining us. Now gather your grit and go get after it!
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GRIT GROWTH PodcastIntroWelcome to the Grit Growth podcast.
Our mission is simple: Build GRIT in people.
Here you will find inspirational interviews of strife, spirit, ultra-accountability, and ultimate triumph, all in the form of casual conversations.
My name is Carsen Stefanelli, I’m the host of the Podcast and founder of the Grit Growth movement: to build an unprecedented force of conquerors, both in business and in life.
Thanks for joining us. Now, gather your grit and let’s get after it.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gritgrowth/support2021-12-2300 min