GRIT GROWTH Podcast

Ladies 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. 

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IMPACT > 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. 

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Everyone 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. 

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ANYBODY 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 them on the right path. And for a lot of people, our guest Preston Wilson was that someone. 

He has used his experience as a collegiate track and field athlete performing at the highest levels to develop coaching programs and e-books that lay out the path before you. All you have to do is follow it and stay on it to start seeing the results you've been dreaming of, guaranteed. He specializes in athleticism, but he also illustrates how the same principles can be applied in all facets of life. 

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This 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. 

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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 interview today is no exception. 

John Eagle Jr. AKA "The Green Ranger" is an all-around complete package when it comes to movie-making. He is an award-winning writer, director, videographer, producer, editor, and agent for feature films, short films, and music videos. 

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What'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 amount of information and resources on the subject, thereby providing tremendous value before a transaction is ever made and even before a client relationship is established. Here are some of those value-adding resources: 

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After 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. 

When the interactions are less than ideal, do you take the time to review your actions and try to improve? What went wrong? For me, sometimes it can feel like a personal attack, or like I have something to prove, or maybe just the wrath of a bad day on an undeserving victim. Whatever the case may be, it takes great VIGILANCE to look for the root of these actions from within, check the ego, and make amends when necessary. 

Once you gain that self-awareness and understand where your emotions and actions are coming from, then you can lead by example. Not everyone has the VALOR to be vulnerable, but it can be learned with practice, and that vulnerability translates to being relatable, which maximizes positive impact. 

This is just one of the several thought-provoking topics we discuss with good friend and mentor Erik Anderson, Vice President and Visionary, of McLeod General Trades and Division 10 Distributors. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-anderson-13274344/

https://mcleodgeneraltrades.com/

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- No neutral encounters

- The meaning and impact of YOUR story

- One word resolutions 

- Company vs. personal core values

Do 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:  

Kathey is an entrepreneur, author, and diversity inclusion consultant with a passion for helping minority small business owners. 

www.porterbrownassociates.com 

50 Billion Dollar Boss

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017J5HBCI?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ts_NTNBYX97W02MAJHXX68H 

Supplier Diversity for Dummies

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZNWCR2Q?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ts_6FQ4C15WVRSSS37MSJQ8 

Implementing Supplier Diversity: Driver of Entrepreneurship 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FZYPXJ1?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ts_5HBS79XG2R5AMS2GXFWW