In this episode, Coach Kimber takes over the podcast to sit down with three inspiring members of the Grizzly community—Heidi, Patti, and Linda—also known as the “Golden Grizzlies.” Together they share their journey through Grizzly’s personal training program and how consistency, friendship, and determination have helped them complete over 200 workouts.

They talk about their decades-long friendship, overcoming injuries, building strength in their 70s, and how training together keeps them accountable and motivated. From struggling with basic movements to lifting impressive weights and gaining confidence in everyday life, their story highlights the power of strength training at any age.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to start, and that community, support, and consistency can lead to life-changing results.

In this episode, Colton shares a walk-and-talk about leadership, balance, and managing multiple businesses at once. As the gyms, Priority Fitness, and the new bar and restaurant continue to grow, he explains how trusting your team, developing leaders, and delegating responsibility are key to keeping everything moving forward.

He also talks about making decisions with logic instead of emotion, thinking through best- and worst-case outcomes, and the realities of working closely with friends and family in business. Colton shares lessons from his own experience and why communication, trust, and a shared vision are essential when building something long term.

Colton shares updates from behind the scenes of life, business, and personal growth as he settles back into a routine after several intense weeks building the restaurant. He talks about getting back into workouts, prioritizing reading again, and preparing for an upcoming public speaking workshop in Rhode Island. Inspired by Dale Carnegie’s The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking, Colton reflects on the importance of storytelling, communication, and stepping outside your comfort zone to develop new skills.

He also dives into a practical conversation about money habits—how boredom and constant scrolling can lead to unnecessary spending, and why staying busy with meaningful activities can help improve financial discipline. Colton breaks down the importance of saving, building an emergency fund, and being intentional with how you spend and invest your money while still enjoying life.

The episode closes with encouragement to stay productive, keep improving your habits, and continue building the skills that will help you grow long term.

Episode 106 is a behind-the-scenes catch-up on where Colton’s head is at after a hectic month of seven-day weeks and nonstop restaurant weekends. He shares what’s coming next for the podcast—including a new interview-style episode led by Coach Kimber featuring the “Golden Grizzlies,” Berlin training clients who’ve stacked 200+ sessions and completely changed their quality of life. Colton also gives real updates across the businesses: Priority Fitness is working toward a long-term warehouse “forever home,” Grizzly Fitness is running strong thanks to leaders like Gino and Ellie, and Grizzlies continues to build momentum while the team tightens systems. He closes by resetting his personal focus—back to consistent training, steps, and reading—while continuing to upgrade the restaurant through the small details that shape a great customer experience.

Episode 105 is a mindset-driven solo episode from Colton focused on getting out of your own way and stopping the habit of caring what everyone else thinks. He reflects on how a full year of podcasting, consistent posting, and showing up imperfectly has built confidence, clarity, and momentum in his life and businesses. Colton challenges listeners to start the thing they’ve been putting off—whether it’s a new project, sharing their voice online, changing their habits, or simply being more authentic—without waiting for approval. He talks about losing people along the way, why that’s part of growth, and how confidence compounds when you choose discomfort over staying stuck. The core message is simple: be yourself, take the leap, and focus on becoming 1% better each day.

Episode 104 marks one full year of The Grizzly Life Podcast—two episodes a week for 52 weeks. Colton shares a quick anniversary update and recaps key takeaways from his Orlando mastermind trip, including powerful lessons on customer experience, employee retention, and building a team-first culture. He breaks down insights from Joey Coleman on creating an onboarding experience that prevents “new job remorse,” and from Jeff Hoffman on why hiring rockstars, protecting team energy, and defining one clear brand “talent” can change everything. Colton also shares a real-time win from Grizzy's: while he was away, the team ran a strong fish fry and proved how far they’ve come in just a few weeks. He closes by teasing Episode 105, where he’ll re-tell the full story from the beginning—how everything started and how it led to this point.

In Episode 103 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton shifts back into the fitness basics and talks through a topic that’s often overlooked: how to warm up, cool down, and stretch the right way. He breaks down dynamic vs. static stretching, when each actually matters, and why taking a few extra minutes before and after your workout can make a big difference long term—especially as you get older.

Colton also shares personal updates on getting back into the gym, balancing fitness with running the restaurant, and preparing for a mastermind trip to Orlando. The episode blends practical training advice with real-life context, reinforcing the importance of consistency, recovery, and building habits now that pay off later.

In Episode 102 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton reflects on nearly a full year of releasing two episodes a week and what the process has taught him about growth, discomfort, and learning through action. He talks about why doing something new and challenging—like starting a podcast—forces personal development, sharper communication, and better leadership. Colton shares honest updates on balancing Grizzy's, the gyms, Priority Fitness, travel, and health, including navigating sickness, falling slightly out of routine, and refocusing on fitness and habits. He dives into the idea of building a “toolbox” through life experiences, learning a little about many things, and why curiosity and adaptability matter. The episode closes with reminders about phases of life, seeing goals instead of obstacles, and committing to becoming 1% better each day.

Episode 101 is a short, audio-only check-in from Colton as he pushes through being sick while staying committed to releasing two episodes a week.

He talks honestly about being in a different phase right now—fully invested in building Grizzlies while some of his usual routines like consistent workouts, reading goals, steps, and sleep have taken a temporary hit. Instead of pretending everything is perfectly “dialed,” he explains how life comes in seasons. There are times to push hard in one area, and times to recalibrate. The key isn’t perfection—it’s returning to center and not letting a phase turn into a permanent excuse.

Colton also shares a powerful mindset reminder: there are two types of people—those who see the vision, and those who only see the obstacle. Which one are you becoming?

Episode 100 is a milestone moment and a thank-you from Colton to everyone who’s supported The Grizzly Life Podcast from day one. He reflects on the journey from episode one to now, why the podcast is still about growth and practice, and how even one listener being impacted makes it all worth it. Colton shares a powerful mindset reminder about reconnecting with curiosity, imagination, and the willingness to learn—like we had as kids—and challenges listeners to think bigger about what they really want out of life. He closes with a brief update on Grizzlies, sharing wins from recent events, progress in the kitchen, and how the team continues to improve week by week with customer feedback and support.