DFW Grit - The Podcast

DFW Grit - The Podcast

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DFW Grit - The Podcast episodes

  • EP165: Reinventing Yourself: Marcus Lee Stephenson on Growth, Purpose & Legacy

    In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with author, entrepreneur, and creative Marcus Lee Stephenson to talk about his journey from proving others wrong to learning to believe in himself. Marcus shares how family, fatherhood, personal loss, and difficult experiences shaped his approach to writing, reinvention, and creating a legacy for the generations that follow.


    DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology.


    DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that."

    Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.


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    36 min
  • EP164: Fu*k It Here's the Data

    In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores the difference between what we willingly give, what we begrudgingly give, and what gets taken from us. He reflects on how the systems, schedules, and expectations we create can eventually start draining us, and why those moments of feeling tapped out are not necessarily failure, but valuable data telling us it may be time to adjust.

    Each solo episode features a field manual. Practical tools to turn each episode into decisions, not motivation:

    https://dfwgrit.com/field-manuals


    DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology.


    DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that."


    Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing.


    They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.

    Follow Us!

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit

    X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit

    https://dfwgrit.com/





    16 min
  • EP163: Spiteful Parenting Revisited

    In this back-to-school episode of DFW Grit, Frankie and Calvin return to the podcast to look back at their younger selves and share how they’ve grown in reading, writing, math, friendships, and life. With plenty of laughs along the way, they talk about heading into fourth and second grade, the importance of practicing and trying again, and leave listeners with one simple message: never stop learning.


    DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology.


    DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that."


    Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.

    Follow Us!

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit

    X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcastLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit

    https://dfwgrit.com/

    20 min
  • EP162: Grand Gesture Excuse

    In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor explores how big trips, gifts, and grand gestures can sometimes become a substitute for showing up in the small, everyday moments that matter most. He challenges listeners to examine the intention behind their giving and focus on consistent acts of love, gratitude, and presence because the big gesture cannot erase hundreds of small absences

    Each solo episode features a field manual. Practical tools to turn each episode into decisions, not motivation:

    https://dfwgrit.com/field-manuals


    DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology.


    DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that."


    Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing.


    They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.

    Follow Us!

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit

    X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit

    https://dfwgrit.com/



    14 min
  • EP161: How Servant Leadership Helped Build From Across The Pond in DFW - Part I

    🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to.

    This summer, we're reopening the DFW Grit vault and bringing back some of our most impactful episodes on leadership, resilience, business, fatherhood, and personal growth. Whether you're hearing them for the first time or giving them another listen, these are the conversations that helped define DFW Grit


    Welcome to the DFW Grit Summer Rewind. Episode 149In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with John & Jack Humphreys, the owners of From Across The Pond to talk about entrepreneurship, military service, and building a purpose-driven business. From Navy stories and career pivots to creating one of the Metroplex’s top gluten-free restaurants, the conversation highlights servant leadership, resilience, and the impact a simple meal can have on someone’s life."DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology. DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.Follow Across The Pondhttps://www.instagram.com/fatpcolleyville/https://www.facebook.com/PondcrossersFollow Us!IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgritTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgritX: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcastLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgritYT :https://www.youtube.com/@DFWGrithttps://dfwgrit.com/

    22 min
  • EP160: Make It A Rule

    In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores how creating simple rules can eliminate overthinking, reduce decision fatigue, and free up valuable time and mental energy. From simplifying everyday choices to avoiding new distractions, he explains why sometimes you don’t need more discipline, you just need fewer decisions.


    Each solo episode features a field manual. Practical tools to turn each episode into decisions, not motivation:

    https://dfwgrit.com/field-manuals


    DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology.


    DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that."


    Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing.


    They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.

    Follow Us!

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit

    X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit

    https://dfwgrit.com/



    14 min
  • EP159: Storytelling in Video Marketing Insights From an Expert with Joel Davis

    🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to.


    This summer, we're reopening the DFW Grit vault and bringing back some of our most impactful episodes on leadership, resilience, business, fatherhood, and personal growth. Whether you're hearing them for the first time or giving them another listen, these are the conversations that helped define DFW Grit.


    Welcome to the DFW Grit Summer Rewind. Episode 82


    In this episode of DFW Grit, host Dr. James Taylor interviews video producer Joel Davis, owner of Greattlight Creative, who shares insights about his journey from ministry to producing impactful video content for small businesses and nonprofits. Joel discusses the importance of storytelling in video production and highlights how he effectively engages clients to elevate their brand presence through compelling visual narratives.


    "DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology. DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough.


    Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that."


    Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.


    Follow Joel:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/greatlightcreative/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/greatlightcreative

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatlightcreative

    https://www.greatlightcreative.com/


    Follow Us!

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit

    X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit

    https://dfwgrit.com/

    28 min
  • EP158: You Belong Before You Prove It

    In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor shares why he created Mid-City Dads after realizing that large online communities don't always translate into real support. This episode explores the difference between membership and belonging, why presence matters more than online engagement, and how showing up consistently creates the trust and friendships every father needs.

    Each solo episode features a field manual. Practical tools to turn each episode into decisions, not motivation:

    https://dfwgrit.com/field-manuals


    DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology.


    DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that."


    Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing.


    They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.

    Follow Us!

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit

    X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit

    https://dfwgrit.com/

    22 min
  • EP157: Betting on Yourself in Dallas: Erica Glassey’s Entrepreneurial Leap

    🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to.This summer, we're reopening the DFW Grit vault and bringing back some of our most impactful episodes on leadership, resilience, business, fatherhood, and personal growth. Whether you're hearing them for the first time or giving them another listen, these are the conversations that helped define DFW Grit.Welcome to the DFW Grit Summer Rewind. Episode 135In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Erica Glassey, licensed massage therapist, business owner, and lead therapist for the Dallas Wings. From launching her business after a breakup to accidentally meeting a team exec in the grocery store, Erica shares how betting on herself turned into a dream job working with elite athletes. It’s a gritty, inspiring reminder that sometimes you don’t need a plan, you just need to start."DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology. DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.Follow Erika:https://www.instagram.com/remedylmthttps://www.facebook.com/RemedyWellness222Follow Us!IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgritTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgritX: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcastLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgritYT :https://www.youtube.com/@DFWGrithttps://dfwgrit.com/

    33 min
  • EP156: Quiet Revenege

    In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor explores the difference between building a mission out of purpose versus building one out of pain. Through a personal story of betrayal, he shares why true growth comes from serving the people you're called to help, not from proving someone else wrong, and how letting go of quiet revenge creates space for lasting success.


    Each solo episode features a field manual. Practical tools to turn each episode into decisions, not motivation:

    https://dfwgrit.com/field-manuals



    DFW Grit - The Podcast" is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology.


    DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that."


    Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing.


    They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it.

    Follow Us!

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit

    X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit

    https://dfwgrit.com/

    14 min

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DFW Grit - The Podcast is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space.