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The Grow Givers Project PodcastWhen the Checks Stop Coming: How to Rebuild Yourself Without the Crutch of Assistance.:đď¸ The Grow Givers ProjectEpisode Title: When the Checks Stop Coming: How to Rebuild Yourself Without the Crutch of AssistanceEpisode OverviewWhat happens when the safety net disappears?In this candid, unfiltered episode, JuJuan Buford and Adrienne Ponce dive deep into what it really takes to rebuild when the checks stop comingâand why waiting for âbetter timesâ or relying too heavily on government assistance can quietly trap you in survival mode.They share real stories of starting from scratch, surviving financial rock bottom, and rebuilding through creativity, grit, and an unbr...
2025-11-121h 03
The Grow Givers Project PodcastRaising the Floor, Not Just the Ceiling: Why Earning More Income Isnât Enough Anymore (And What To Build Instead)đď¸ The Grow Givers ProjectEpisode Title: Raising the Floor: Why Income Isnât Enough AnymoreEpisode Overview:What happens when your âbad monthâ today is better than your âbest monthâ a few years ago? In this candid conversation, JuJuan Buford and Adrienne Ponce unpack what it really means to build wealth and stability in an economy being reshaped by AI, inflation, and shifting opportunities.We dive into the difference between earning income and owning assets â and why your focus needs to shift from chasing paychecks to building ecosystems, leverage, and long-term power.Key Discussion Points:Rai...
2025-11-0359 min
The Grow Givers Project PodcastEvading Energy Vampires & Building Momentum: The PhD Test for Who Deserves Your Time.đď¸ The Grow Givers ProjectEpisode Title: Evading Energy Vampires & Building Momentum: The PhD Test for Who Deserves Your TimeEpisode Overview:Momentum isnât magicâitâs built. But most entrepreneurs lose it because theyâre surrounded by people who drain their focus, dodge accountability, and waste time.In this episode, we dive deep into how to identify âenergy vampiresââthe unresponsive, excuse-filled, and uncoachableâand replace them with the PhD players: those who are Poor (productively dissatisfied), Hungry, and Determined.JuJuan Buford and co-host Adrienne Ponce break down what separates talkers from builders and sha...
2025-10-0859 min
The Grow Givers Project PodcastAI Wonât Replace You... But Someone Using It Will.đď¸ The Grow Givers ProjectEpisode Title: AI Wonât Replace YouâSomeone Using It Will (But Human Connection Still Wins)Episode Overview:AI isnât a magic wandâand it isnât optional. In this conversation, JuJuan Buford and co-host Adrienne Ponce break down whatâs changing (fast), what to ignore, and how to adopt AI without losing the human touch that actually closes deals. We talk access gaps (hello, internet deserts), why âtool tourismâ stalls progress, industries likely to consolidate, and the real moat: relationships.Key Discussion Points:Speed & disruption: Past tech shifts took decades; AI cycl...
2025-09-0848 min
The Grow Givers Project PodcastIf Youâre Still Asking âWhere Are the Wealthy People?â Start Solving Wealthy People's Problems.đď¸ The Grow Givers ProjectEpisode Title: If Youâre Still Asking âWhere Are the Wealthy People?â Start Solving Wealthy Peopleâs ProblemsEpisode Overview:Finding high-net-worth people isnât about luckâitâs about strategy. In this episode, JuJuan Buford and Adrienne Ponce unpack how entrepreneurs can stop chasing âloud moneyâ and start building relationships with quiet wealth. From referrals to problem-solving, they reveal practical ways to connect with people who have disposable income and are ready to invest.Key Discussion Points:Wealth is quiet. Why the loudest spenders usually arenât the ones with real money.Re...
2025-08-1956 min
The Grow Givers Project PodcastEntrepreneurship & Relationships: The Partnership Conversation Most People Avoidđď¸ The Grow Givers ProjectEpisode Title: Love, Legacy & The Business of Partnership: What Most Entrepreneurs Wonât Say Out LoudEpisode Overview:Building a business is hard. Building a relationship is hard. Doing bothâwith the same person? Thatâs a different level of complexity most entrepreneurs aren't ready for.In this unfiltered, thought-provoking episode, we dive into the realities of being in a relationship while navigating the entrepreneurial journey. From the dynamics of power couples to the pitfalls of mismatched energy, JuJuan Buford and Adrienne Ponce unpack what it really takes to align love and le...
2025-06-131h 07
The Grow Givers Project PodcastHow to Come Back Stronger, If You Lost Everything.đď¸ The Grow Givers ProjectEpisode Title: How to Come Back Stronger, If You Lost EverythingEpisode Overview:What happens when youâve poured everything into a business, an idea, a dreamâand it falls apart? In this episode, JuJuan Buford and Adrienne Ponce pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to rebuild after youâve lost it all. From identity loss to financial strain, from the sting of comparison to the rebuilding of self-worth, we unpack how to not only recoverâbut return sharper, stronger, and more purpose-driven.This isnât just a comeback story. Itâs a r...
2025-04-101h 13