On The Edge Podcast with Scott Groves

On The Edge Podcast with Scott Groves

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  • E138: Motivating Today's Youth with James Dixon!

    We’re pumped to have JAMES DIXON joining us today to talk about the explosive growth of his YouTube channel and how his motivational videos are affecting his community. With father figures becoming less and less prominent in minority communities, the wrong influences have filled those shoes. Now days, kids look up to YouTube channels, musicians, and actors. Join us today as we learn why a positive influence for todays kids is SO important.

    absolutemotivation.tv
    In his own words: James Dixon, aka Supermanis4real, is a motivational speaker, author, and minister known for his high-energy speaking engagements. He is the KeynoteSpeaker on Absolute Motivation YouTube channel, and has worked with both Fortune 500 companies and professional sports organizations. 1.3 million subscribers have viewed his channel more than 110,000,000 times!
    TIMESTAMPS ON AUDIO (+2:25 on video)
    0:00 - Start
    7:30 - What changed at age 45?
    9:24 - What was physical activity like growing up?
    13:00 - Mom had the right intentions
    15:45 - What would your mom be most proud of today?
    18:27 - What is your message to the world?
    22:15 - Where did you find your ‘tribe?’
    28:15 - The giveback
    39:00 - Iverson has no money
    42:22 - Scott’s Housing example
    50:12 - Growth of your YouTube channel
    55:50 - Who did you look up to pre-YouTube?
    1:01:00 - What are the next steps?
    1:09:30 - Closing Questions
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
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    Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:
    On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/
    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
    On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves
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    www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com
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    Don't care for YouTube and prefer listening instead? We got you covered wherever podcasts are found:
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    1 hr 17 min
  • E137: The Most Remote Work Life Imaginable with Zach Hanson

    Zach Hanson, a Machine Learning expert living far, far in the wilderness joins us at On The Edge Podcast today. With a background in AI, Zach has made his living advancing one of the most hot-topic technologies affecting our lives right now. He now lives deep in the Idaho wilderness with his family, living a well balanced life of nature and technology. Today we’ll discuss his knowledge of AI, as well as some super interesting stories about living in the middle of nowhere. From hunting a bear with a bow and arrow in his underwear to having an emergency that required an air-lift, to Jiu-Jitsu, this podcast hits all of our favorite topics!

    https://www.zacharyhanson.me/
    In Zach’s words: Zach Hanson is a Machine Learning product management expert with experience delivering high-value products at several large enterprises. As an entrepreneur, he has co-founded three startups. More importantly, Zach is a remote work enthusiast and has been a remote employee for his entire professional career.
    Zach and his wife Olesya, along with their two children Ellis and Wyatt, live in the remote city of Atlanta in rural Idaho at the base of the Sawtooth mountains. Their day-to-day life consists of wood chopping, cooking, tending to animals, and figuring out ways to live a healthy and sustainable life.
    0:00 - Start
    6:15 - What was your role in AI?
    11:00 - Explain machine learning & large language model
    20:30 - Career patch in AI
    28:40 - How did you get into outdoor culture & moving to tiny town?
    35:30 - What’s it like living in Atlanta Idaho
    45:40 - Tell us about the book
    57:10 - Bear encounter
    1:13:00 - What do you do in an emergency?
    1:24:30 - Biggest ‘aha’ moment of living rural
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
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    www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com
    Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?
    Questions, inquiries, booking a show?
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    Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well!
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    1 hr 35 min
  • Slap Fighters Kortney & Francesca...The Abridged Podcast!

    Joining us in the studio today are Francesca & Kourtney, who among other things, rose to fame by appearing on a slap fighting championship. They also wrestle, bodybuilder, do jiu jitsu, and in general, live extremely healthy lives. The conversation dives into relationships, working in the fetish community, and living a female-forward life.

    We have a longer version of this podcast available here on the channel if you enjoyed what you heard!
    Sheenawrestler.com
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
    -------------
    Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:
    On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/
    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
    On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves
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    www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com
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    Don't care for YouTube and prefer listening instead? We got you covered wherever podcasts are found:
    Apple Podcasts: www.bit.ly/oteapple
    Google Podcasts: www.bit.ly/otegoogle
    Spotify: www.bit.ly/otespotify
    Breaker: www.bit.ly/otebreaker
    Radio Public: www.bit.ly/oteradio
    Pocket Casts: www.bit.ly/otepocket
    Anchor: www.bit.ly/oteanchor
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    Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?
    Questions, inquiries, booking a show?
    Any topics or people you'd like us to cover?
    Send us an email:
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    Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well!
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    30 min
  • E136: Slap Fighting, Wrestling, and Entertainment with Kortney & Francesca

    Joining us in the studio today are Francesca & Kourtney, who among other things, rose to fame by appearing on a slap fighting championship. They also wrestle, bodybuilder, do jiu jitsu, and in general, live extremely healthy lives. The conversation dives into relationships, working in the fetish community, and living a female-forward life.

    Sheenawrestler.com
    0:00 - Start
    3:21 - What is slap fighting
    13:00 - What is your sports background
    30:00 - Relationships
    37:34 - How do you find clients?
    43:30 - Helping kids
    49:00 - Relationships
    52:57 - Is abuse the reason you are who you are?
    1:00:00 - Steroids?
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
    -------------
    Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:
    On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/
    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
    On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves
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    www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com
    ------------
    Don't care for YouTube and prefer listening instead? We got you covered wherever podcasts are found:
    Apple Podcasts: www.bit.ly/oteapple
    Google Podcasts: www.bit.ly/otegoogle
    Spotify: www.bit.ly/otespotify
    Breaker: www.bit.ly/otebreaker
    Radio Public: www.bit.ly/oteradio
    Pocket Casts: www.bit.ly/otepocket
    Anchor: www.bit.ly/oteanchor
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    Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?
    Questions, inquiries, booking a show?
    Any topics or people you'd like us to cover?
    Send us an email:
    -----------
    Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well!
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    1 hr 11 min
  • Transforming Problems Into Possibilities with Greg Smith (The Abridged Podcast)

    This is an abbreviated version of the full podcast, already available here!

    Greg Smith an author who is part of the Front Row Dads group that I’m proud to be a part of, joins us today at On The Edge Podcast! We’re here to talk about his history as a business leader, as he’s been running companies since age 31. I think he’s the ‘pinnacle of a business man,’ and we’re going to dig deep into that. He has a book called ‘No Locked Doors!’ that will have just been released when this podcast comes out, and you’ll want to check that out!
    https://amzn.to/3XOZOpP
    Bio: A true jack-of-all-trades, Gregory Smith is a financial advisor who has managed the business interests of ultra-high-net-worth clients across several industries. He’s led dozens of business mergers and acquisitions and has been at the forefront of multiple bank acquisitions while leading challenging transactions in the aviation, chemical, automobile, finance, real estate, and insurance industries. Greg has worked with regulatory agencies of all types, including the Treasury Department, the DOT, and the FAA.
    Greg specializes in offering a nuanced perspective that considers all elements of a transaction, both human and financial. He draws on a vast array of experiences to enable the best outcomes for all affected constituencies.
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
    -------------
    Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:
    On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/
    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
    On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves
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    www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com
    Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?
    Questions, inquiries, booking a show?
    Any topics or people you'd like us to cover?
    Send us an email:
    -----------
    Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well!
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    21 min
  • E135: Transforming Problems Into Possibilities with Greg Smith

    Greg Smith an author who is part of the Front Row Dads group that I’m proud to be a part of, joins us today at On The Edge Podcast! We’re here to talk about his history as a business leader, as he’s been running companies since age 31. I think he’s the ‘pinnacle of a business man,’ and we’re going to dig deep into that. He has a book called ‘No Locked Doors!’ that will have just been released when this podcast comes out, and you’ll want to check that out!

    https://amzn.to/3XOZOpP
    Bio: A true jack-of-all-trades, Gregory Smith is a financial advisor who has managed the business interests of ultra-high-net-worth clients across several industries. He’s led dozens of business mergers and acquisitions and has been at the forefront of multiple bank acquisitions while leading challenging transactions in the aviation, chemical, automobile, finance, real estate, and insurance industries. Greg has worked with regulatory agencies of all types, including the Treasury Department, the DOT, and the FAA.
    Greg specializes in offering a nuanced perspective that considers all elements of a transaction, both human and financial. He draws on a vast array of experiences to enable the best outcomes for all affected constituencies.
    3:30 - Start
    1:30 - Background
    5:00 - What does it mean when you’re a high net worth family?
    15:00 - How do you get hired to run a company at age 31?
    19:30 - Were you business minded at age 20 or was it luck
    24:30 - Who do you want reading your book?* (good clips)
    28:30 - Lessons for person who feels that the deck is stacked against them
    35:10 - How do you go about finding a mentor?
    41:00 - What are good questions when evaluating a business?47:35 - Have there been any ‘epic failures?’
    50:30 - How did you hone in on your B2B skills?
    58:00 - What do you see on the economic horizon?
    1:06:10 - Is the fed ignorant or nefarious?
    1:20:30 - Speak to the 21 year olds
    1:28:30 - Closing questions
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
    -------------
    Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:
    On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/
    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
    On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves
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    www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com
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    1 hr 34 min
  • Joseph Benavidez of UFC Fame Joins Us -- The Abridged Podcast

    Joe Benavidez of UFC fame joins us today with Scott Groves at On The Edge Podcast! Scott and Joe go in depth into the career of Benavidez, from the very beginning in a New Mexico bar to his current role in society as a Real Estate Agent catering to retired public figures. We discuss movies, families, marriage, tons of martial arts, and everything in between. This is such a great chat with an absolute legend!

    This is a condensed version of the full 2 1/2 hour podcast. You can also catch that here!
    Here is a gratuitous copy/paste from Wikipedia about him: Benavidez was born on July 31, 1984, in San Antonio, Texas, and is of Mexican descent. Benavidez grew up with his single mother and two brothers.[7] He attended Las Cruces High School, where he began training boxing. At the age of 16, he also began wrestling, discipline in which he became a New Mexico State champion. He continued to wrestle for one semester at William Penn University before dropping out. From college onwards Benavidez struggled with alcohol and drug abuse before becoming sober, subsequently turning his interest into mixed martial arts.[7]
    After fighting in smaller shows while working as a screen printer in Las Cruces, New Mexico, he joined up with Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male in 2007. Benavidez has since fought in Dream, WEC and most recently the UFC. His fighting style has drawn comparisons to training partner and former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber. On April 27, 2010, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Las Cruces proclaimed April 27 as Joseph Benavidez Day in Las Cruces.[8]
    0:00 - Start
    2:30 - Fighting in New Mexico
    5:00 - Growing up
    8:00 - Being sober
    15:00 - Ultimate Fighter TV Show vs UFC
    24:00 - Team Alpha Male
    28:40 - What are the sacrifices you made for the sport
    40:10 - Beginning of Joe Jitsu
    47:10 - How much of fighting is mental vs physical
    56:05 - Why did you stop?
    1:04:00 - The bug is gone (the need to fight)
    1:0900 - Did it just not work out for some ppl training?
    1:15:00 - Retirement and his wife
    1:27:30 - The decision to purchase in Nevada
    1:39:30 - Closing questions
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
    -------------
    Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:
    On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/
    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
    On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves
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    www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com

    29 min
  • E134: UFC Flyweight Fighter Joseph Benavidez

    Joe Benavidez of UFC fame joins us today with Scott Groves at On The Edge Podcast! Scott and Joe go in depth into the career of Benavidez, from the very beginning in a New Mexico bar to his current role in society as a Real Estate Agent catering to retired public figures. We discuss movies, families, marriage, tons of martial arts, and everything in between. This is such a great chat with an absolute legend!

    Here is a gratuitous copy/paste from Wikipedia about him: Benavidez was born on July 31, 1984, in San Antonio, Texas, and is of Mexican descent. Benavidez grew up with his single mother and two brothers.[7] He attended Las Cruces High School, where he began training boxing. At the age of 16, he also began wrestling, discipline in which he became a New Mexico State champion. He continued to wrestle for one semester at William Penn University before dropping out. From college onwards Benavidez struggled with alcohol and drug abuse before becoming sober, subsequently turning his interest into mixed martial arts.[7]
    After fighting in smaller shows while working as a screen printer in Las Cruces, New Mexico, he joined up with Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male in 2007. Benavidez has since fought in Dream, WEC and most recently the UFC. His fighting style has drawn comparisons to training partner and former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber. On April 27, 2010, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Las Cruces proclaimed April 27 as Joseph Benavidez Day in Las Cruces.[8]
    0:00 - Start
    2:30 - Fighting in New Mexico
    5:00 - Growing up
    8:00 - Being sober
    15:00 - Ultimate Fighter TV Show vs UFC
    24:00 - Team Alpha Male
    28:40 - What are the sacrifices you made for the sport
    40:10 - Beginning of Joe Jitsu
    47:10 - How much of fighting is mental vs physical
    56:05 - Why did you stop?
    1:04:00 - The bug is gone (the need to fight)
    1:09:00 - Did it just not work out for some ppl training?
    1:15:00 - Retirement and his wife
    1:27:30 - The decision to purchase in Nevada
    1:39:30 - Closing questions
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
    -------------
    Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:
    On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/
    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
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    2 hr 22 min
  • E133: Part Two With Las Vegas Nightlife Host Brandon Hann!

    This is the second part of our deep dive interview with Wynn Nightlife Host Brandon Hann!

    Continuing on with our Las Vegas themed content, joining us tonight is Brandon Hand, who is a Host with Wynn Nightlife. If you want to have an epic day or night in Las Vegas, Brandon is the man to get in contact with. We’re also going to dive into some high end watch talk, but mostly we’ll be talking about the nightlife in Las Vegas. While many people have gone out and had a good time, have you ever gotten a $150,000 table at XS Nightclub? These are the kinds of people that Brandon deals with. Grab a drink, grab a cigar, kick back and enjoy the chat!
    00:00 - What watch would you buy?
    15:46 - Does watch knowledge help you sell tables?
    19:10 - Do you have relationships with other nightclubs?
    23:42 - What would you do differently at the Wynn?
    26:00 - How long do hosts last?
    30:58 - El Tesoro - Wynn House Tequila
    34:23 - Closing questions
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
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    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
    On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves
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    51 min
  • E132: Wynn Nightlife Host Brandon Hann Talks Vegas and Watches!

    Continuing on with our Las Vegas themed content, joining us tonight is Brandon Hand, who is a Host with Wynn Nightlife. If you want to have an epic day or night in Las Vegas, Brandon is the man to get in contact with. We’re also going to dive into some high end watch talk, but mostly we’ll be talking about the nightlife in Las Vegas. While many people have gone out and had a good time, have you ever gotten a $150,000 table at XS Nightclub? These are the kinds of people that Brandon deals with. Grab a drink, grab a cigar, kick back and enjoy the chat!

    00:00 - Start
    5:30 - Why join nightlife?
    10:00 - Scott loves the Wynn
    13:35 - What is the ‘client journey’ in regards to nightlife?
    22:00 - What do DJ’s make?
    31:30 - The economics of club hosts
    36:00 - How do you maintain repeat business?
    39:35 - Watches
    54:58 - Diamond watches
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    Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)
    You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)
    Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.
    I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at [email protected] or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves
    I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!
    New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
    -------------
    Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:
    On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/
    On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves
    On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves
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    www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com
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    Don't care for YouTube and prefer listening instead? We got you covered wherever podcasts are found:
    Apple Podcasts: www.bit.ly/oteapple
    Google Podcasts: www.bit.ly/otegoogle
    Spotify: www.bit.ly/otespotify
    Breaker: www.bit.ly/otebreaker
    Radio Public: www.bit.ly/oteradio
    Pocket Casts: www.bit.ly/otepocket
    Anchor: www.bit.ly/oteanchor
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    Questions, inquiries, booking a show?
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On The Edge Podcast. A weekly, edgy conversation at the intersection of business, politics, and economics. With an occasional drag queen.