Reid Tileston sits down with Stanford professor and real estate powerhouse Bruce Bean to uncover the human element behind commercial property deals.

In a digital world obsessed with platforms and algorithms, Bean reveals why 75-80% of his business comes through relationships and how he built million-dollar success on a foundation of trust.

A masterclass in relationship-driven business that applies far beyond real estate.

In this episode, Reid sits down with Tony Lillios, a serial entrepreneur who sold companies to Samsonite, made the Inc. 500 list multiple times (reaching as high as #41), and became the first person to swim across Crater Lake without support.

Tony shares the raw moment he saw "two commas" in his bank account for the first time, how he navigated a catastrophic $15 million inventory crisis, and why autonomous decision-making drives both his business ventures and extreme endurance challenges.

From creating life-changing wealth for his employees to swimming five and a half miles in 50°F water without a wetsuit, Tony embodies the grit-it-done mindset. 

Whether you're seeking business insights or contemplating your next impossible challenge, this conversation delivers practical wisdom wrapped in unforgettable stories.

The quest for autonomy can take you to unexpected places—sometimes even to the edge of death.

In this episode, Reid Tileston sits down with Scot Lowry, Professor at Case Western and ETA veteran, who shares his harrowing near-death experience kite surfing and how it reshaped his definition of freedom and entrepreneurship.

They dive deep into what autonomy really means for business owners, why different entrepreneurs define it differently, and how this understanding shapes successful acquisition strategies.

It’s a must-listen conversation about the true rewards of business ownership beyond just financial returns.

Host Reid Tileston sits down with Jimmy Rex, Founder of We Are The They and host of "The Jimmy Rex Show", to talk about his unconventional journey from selling steak and chicken door-to-door to building a real estate empire—and ultimately walking away from it all.

Learn how Jimmy went from dissolving $125K in debt at just 23 years old to becoming the personification of a version of healthy masculinity that Reid says, "21st century America needs right now."

A raw conversation about choosing the road less traveled in business ownership.

On this episode of Grit It Done, Reid Tileston sits down with Chase Murdock, CEO of Decada Group, who shares his journey from venture-backed startups to building enduring Main Street businesses.

After burning out on the constant fundraising treadmill, Chase discovered a more intentional approach to entrepreneurship focused on craftsmanship, community, and long-term thinking.

Learn how he builds companies for durability rather than exits, manages through crisis moments while staying cool under pressure, and finds fulfillment in the day-to-day journey of business ownership.

Chase also discusses the power of peer groups for entrepreneurial growth and how he balances business achievements with outdoor adventures like summiting Kilimanjaro.

Show notes:

https://locallegends.beehiiv.com/

https://x.com/chasemurdock

Join Reid Tileston as he sits down with Founder of RISE Wealth Management & Planning, Taylor Bottom.

Taylor shares with us the power of knocking on doors from his early sales career, the time he went broke and when his boss went bankrupt on him, and the moments in his life that have defined his career.

In this episode, Reid and Taylor talk about what it takes to be financially independent and how hard maintaining a positive attitude can be when the odds are stacked against you.

Show notes:

• Taylor on Instagram, @taybottom
• www.risewmp.com
• Follow Reid on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidtileston/