While a corporate world and entrepreneurial world may seem different, attorney Phil Truax has juggled both in his career. After deciding to change his law specialty a week before the pandemic began, Truax learned how to adjust to change and never give up. Listen to how Truax continues to follow his passion.

Owner and CEO of Jarrett Companies, Mike Jarrett, has focused on getting better everyday since 1998. The founder of one of the fastest growing companies in the United States shares his experience with turmoil and success. Listen to hear why he loves what he does.

Growing up on a small family farm, Dennis Neate learned the importance of grit and determination at a young age. He is now an acting Vice President for Oswald Companies. Listen to what led him to become the businessman he is today.

With over 20 years of experience in psychiatry, overcoming personal obstacles of loss and recovery, and starting up his own coaching business, Dr. Manuel Astruc has captured the true definition of grit. Listen to how he turned his life around and committed to enjoying the ride no matter what.

Entrepreneur and visionary, Jason Stevenson, dabbles in various areas from working in insurance to owning over 100 hair salons. He has found success in his career but it does not come without struggle and high mental energy. Listen to how he prioritizes his time and has become comfortable with delegating important tasks.

As a women entrepreneur, Lynn Child, has shown grit over the many years she has poured into CentraComm. As the Principal Founder and President, she has overcome both personal and business challenges along the way. Listen to how she perseveres.

Ron Kaminski believes in help first. At Culture Shoc he instills that in not only his team but the companies he guides. Through the recession of 2008 and the 2020 pandemic, Ron has learned valuable lessons that will carry into future tough situations. Listen in to see how he approaches storms head-on.

Being a part of a fourth-generation family business can be tough. Brian Kimmel shares how his family has come together to pivot in an ever-changing industry. Listen in to his story.

Erin Halper saw a need and jumped in after it. Pursing the solution has led her to being the CEO of The Upside, an award-winning accelerator and community for consultants. Listen in to hear more about her journey.

As Vice President of Sales at the Akron Rubber Ducks, one of the challenges Dave Burke has faced throughout his career happened in 2020 due to COVID-19. Listen to how he and the team pivoted to keep momentum during a bleak season.

Once Billy Keels learned that his calendar is the driver of his time, and that time is what leads to profitability and satisfaction, he began prioritizing. As an account executive at an enterprise software company and a business owner himself, listen to his story.

Chris Winkelmann, owner of Chris Winkelmann Insurance Agency, found that if stepped outside his business he could solve internal roadblocks. Find out how he learned to take a step out to take a step forward.

As one of the founders of Buckeye Distributing, Jim Gilbride shares the roller coaster ride of an entrepreneurship venture he has had over the years. He has seen ebbs and flows but to this day believes success is the lessons learned. Now an Area President at Focus CFO, he guides other businesses with his experience.

From nearly losing the business he worked so hard to build up, to now being the president of Legacy Business Advisors, Mark Dorman is a walking definition of grit. He continues to share his story and advise other business owners with his perseverance through tough times.

Like most entrepreneurs, Sande Golgart started his grit story with frustration about the industry he was in. He identified the solution, pivoted and is now the President of Zonez modular construction. Listen in for more about his story.

When something outside of your control negatively impacts your business, how do you proceed? Jerome Myers, the founder of Myers Methods, shares his story with multi-revenue streams.

Tim Marshall, Director of Vocational Services at the Colorado Coalition of the Homeless, shares how each person has an opportunity for success, and grit is what gets them there, even through trauma.

A previous vice president in the corporate world, Jan Southern, made the jump to entrepreneurship with not one, but three companies. She made this transition successfully by maintaining a mindset of grit.

International best selling author, Justin Breen, shares the 4 basic aspects that make up an entrepreneur and how he built a global company in three years using his determination to never quit. This is a grit that is contagious.

Gavin Tice, a Sandler trainer at The Ruby Group, shares how his experiences in the marines have molded his endurance and grit throughout the years. From deployments to lack of sleep to job loss, he is a prime example of perseverance.

A sergeant in the Marine Corps and the owner of both Smart Digital and Sentry Pods, Brent Canfield has a sense of grit driven by helping others. That’s why he started both the businesses he owns today.

Building a business from the ground up requires grit. Brett Ruiz, president at Medina Exteriors, shares how hiring the right people for the right seat in his business has made all the difference.

How do you overcome to obstacles of being a family and woman-owned business in a big industry? Listen to Christine Rossi’s story of being in manufacturing for 25 years. 

Chris Edmonds, the author of No Surrender: A Father, a Son, and an Extraordinary Act of Heroism That Continues to Live on Today, did not intend to write a book.

From climbing the ladder in the corporate world to making a major career shift so she could start her own coaching business, Jennifer Wilson shares her story.

Shelley Pippin shares how her journey with grit allowed her and her husband to turn what they thought was only a hobby into a full-time bakery and brewery. Listen in to hear how she kept fans engaged throughout the process.

Market President at iHeart Mansfield, Margie Tasseff, shares her experience and the grit needed to merge multiple teams of people while enabling them to work together. Listen in to her story.

Mark Boyer, General Manager and Founder of Shine FM, shares how he and his team have stepped out in faith and let God produce the results.

A founder and pioneer in an arena that people around the world and in our very own communities depend on. Chris Chengelis shares his experience being one of the founding figures at WIL research.

Don’t we all have dreams we wish to accomplish but aren’t sure we can? With a little coaching and grit, our guest Jonathan Reitz explains how you can accomplish what you set your mind to.