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Grit.org Podcast

Colby Harris, Brian Harbin

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Welcome to the Grit.org podcast with Colby Harris and Brian Harbin. In these episodes they speak to top achievers in athletics and business in order to understand the habits and mindset they apply in order to build more grit.
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We speak with the founder of The Grit Institute and discuss our passion for the word grit! Shannon was one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army leading line units on 3 continents. She is a speaker, author of The Grit Factor and North of Hope, and CEO focusing on developing leaders through executive education. We also dis…
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We sit down with Nancy Hogshead and discuss her journey of becoming an Olympic Swimmer that won 3 gold medals and a silver in the '84 Olympics. Swimming 800 laps per day in training, elite coaching, and a supportive family helped her get the first swimming scholarship at Duke University. After obtaining her law degree and practicing law for many ye…
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In this episode, Fox News Anchor Will Cain shares his journey from growing up in Texas, competing on the water polo team at Pepperdine, law school, entrepreneurship and running a media company, working with CNN, ESPN, and Fox News. He shares incredible insight behind his determination and passion for broadcasting and what he has endured through the…
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We sit back down with Garrett a little more than 2 years since our first interview. We discuss his decision to train and prepare for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and why and how he has changed since he competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We also talk about his journey as a coach and trainer over the past two years and what he has learned about…
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Donovin Darius shares his incredible journey from growing up in Camden, New Jersey and using football as a path to lead, motivate, and inspire others. He holds the record for career tackles at Syracuse with 347 tackles, and he played 8 seasons with the Jaguars and is the only player to have 3 franchise tags during his NFL career. He is now a motiva…
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We get to sit down with the Head Coach of the Jacksonville Sharks. The Sharks are the arena football team here in Jacksonville, and Jason shares his journey from playing wide receiver in college and beyond, coaching high school football, and coaching arena football now for almost 20 years. It's an interesting and captivating conversation learning a…
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In this episode, Grit Brokerage discusses helping Alively acquire the domain Alively.com with co-Founder and CEO Andrew McConnell. He shares about the mission behind Alively, how they determined the name, the process to acquire it, and the profound impact having this domain has had on their business. Enjoy! Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: h…
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In this interview, we speak with Lester Crafton who is a pioneer in the solar space. From growing up in a small town to working and excelling in one of the hardest summer internships in the world, Lester is a master of connecting with people and building sales organizations. As a co-Founder in Ovanova.co with a decade of experience in the solar ind…
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We interview United States Navy, Master Chief R.J. Chapman discussing his journey from growing up in Lake Tahoe, Nevada to serving over 30 years in the Navy and serving on 5 submarines and 1 ship including the War in Iraq. He then spent 14 years teaching JRTOC in Camden County. He is President of the North Florida Toastmasters group, has a TEDx tal…
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Zach Peyton is a West Point Graduate that built a fencing business now boasting 100+ franchises doing nearly $300 million in annual sales. From growing up in Texas, serving the military, starting a fencing business while growing his family, we discuss the skill sets, disciplines, and systems that helped him grow a business from scratch. Bringing ne…
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We interview Matt Doherty who was a starter on the 1982 National Championship team with Michael Jordan and James Worthy under legendary coach Dean Smith. Matt then went on to coach for UNC Chapel Hill and Notre Dame. We discuss his journey from childhood growing up in New York and his passion for basketball spanning from playing in college to coach…
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In this episode of the Grit.org podcast, Michael and Brian speak with Mac Spiller on the why and how of helping Mac acquire the domain Maddox.com. Learn how Mac's team was able to offset their youth by using the name Maddox, the decision behind why it was important to shorten their domain, and the price they paid for it. Enjoy! Website: https://www…
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In this episode, Brian and Jen Harbin sit down with Jack O'Callahan, a Boston native that graduated from Boston Latin School and went on to play college hockey at Boston University. We discuss growing up in Boston and the principles and philosophies that helped shape him to become a collegiate, olympic, and professional hockey player. We also unpac…
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In this episode of the Grit.org podcast, Grit Brokerage interviews the Head of Digital at Omorpho, Brandon Burroughs, about the decision and process of upgrading from .fit to .com. We get into the Nitty Gritty of why and how they did it. Enjoy! Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQw6opYuNsm48euw Instagra…
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We get to sit down with Lee Humphrey and talk about his high school career, getting recruited by University of Florida and other top basketball schools, playing for back to back titles at UF, inside stories on Coach Billy Donovan and Al Horford, playing basketball in Europe and the G League, and his life know as a parent and coach of 3 boys and his…
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In this episode, we interview Josh Reason. Josh tells his story of growing up in a boarding school, playing collegiate tennis, meeting his wife, getting into domains, becoming an entrepreneur, and his schedule as a current professional pickleball player. Brian met Josh through the domain industry and they also discuss the recent domain deal they di…
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This episode of the quarterly podcast with Grit Brokerage includes special guests Stone Harbin and Tess Diaz! Grit discusses the most recent domain conference in Austin and being named top 5 Masters of Domains for Escrow.com. Tess talks about her experience attending domain conferences all over the world and her recent experience coming face to fac…
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Introducing John Thompson, a distinguished financial consultant from Jacksonville, Florida, dedicated to empowering highly successful individuals to pursue lives of purpose beyond work. With a focus on personalized strategies, John pioneers an innovative approach to wealth management, blending advanced planning techniques with comprehensive private…
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In this episode we sit down with Elly Liao. Elly is an eternal optimist and advocate for spreading love and kindness throughout our world. With a belief in the transformative power of love, balance, and purpose, she guides individuals towards happier, more fulfilled lives, both personally and professionally. Growing up as a 1st generation Taiwanese…
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In this episode we sit down again with the Grit Brokerage team to discuss teamwork and exciting projects for 2024. Teamwork is always helpful, but its required in the domain industry. Not just within your brokerage, but between buyer and seller representation and beyond. Thats where Grit Brokerage sets themselves apart, top tier teamwork to serve t…
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Eun Cho, an alumnus of Jacksonville University and Columbia University, spent 15-years in a finance job in New York City before realizing he wanted to do something that resonates with his life story, thus creating Haymaker Coffee. His ability to develop complex financial models and effectively communicate ideas propelled the growth of Haymaker. Cho…
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In this episode we interview former D-1 basketball player Wyatt Walker. Wyatt is from Jacksonville, Florida and standing at 6'9, he was always a ball player. He attended Providence high school where we played 3 years with NBA star Grayson Allen. After dominating the Florida high school scene, Wyatt went on to play at Ohio State University and Samfo…
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In this episode we sit back down with the Grit Brokerage team to discuss stories and strategies for closing deals, how to plan for a great 2024, and dive into the current state of the domain industry. Grit will be a requirement for success in 2024, therefor we hope you will continue to listen to our show and best prepare yourself for any adversity …
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Steel Lafferty, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, began wakeboarding at age 10 and quickly displayed exceptional talent. He turned professional in 2011 and has since made significant strides, becoming the first to land the Wake To Wake 1080, Toeside Backside 900, and Heel Side Backside 1080. Lafferty is celebrated for setting records and expand…
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Josh Kennedy founded First Coast Home Pros, a comprehensive cleaning company in Northeast Florida, known for its exceptional service and customer satisfaction. The company, which started with window cleaning, has expanded to include a wide range of services, including exterior cleaning, maid services, and IICRC certified interior cleaning. Under Ke…
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Charlie Jimerson is a powerhouse attorney known for taking on the toughest legal battles that businesses face. He's a seasoned lawyer who excels in high-stakes scenarios, with a track record of successful outcomes. Charlie's expertise spans various industries, and he leads teams of lawyers, handling everything from contract drafting to complex comm…
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Rachel is the co-founder of Roots Marketing Agency in New York. She launched the agency alongside her longtime friend after they both graduated from Florida State. They have built their agency from the ground up and now have multiple full time staff, an office space, and clients pouring in regularly. In this episode we discuss Rachels leap into ent…
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Steven Gold is a serial entrepreneur in the health care space. He has a track record of discipline and determination - starting in college. Steven was the captain of the Yale swim team and following his time at Yale he went on to earn degrees from Florida and Pennsylvania. In this episode we discuss his entrepreneurial journey and how his athletic …
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The title here does not lie - out of a life time of conversations, Gary is the most interesting person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was raised in the United Kingdom, where as a young man he joined the Royal Navy. He soon after entered the SBS (Special Boat Service) where he died twice, went on hundreds of deployments, and travelled a…
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In this episode we sit down with the team Grit Brokerage to discuss the latest events in the digital world. From the recent domain conference in London, to billionaires acquiring their last name domain - this episode is action packed with everything you need to know currently happening in the domain space. Be sure to share this episode with someone…
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Matt Greggo is a dedicated bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and influencer. In this episode Matt Greggo shares his experiences in the gym, battling mental health, going viral on social media, and much much more. Matt holds a IFBB Pro Card and recently qualified for the Mr.Olympia. While competing, he also runs his own coaching business working with other…
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Elise Fallucco is a Jacksonville local leading the way in the battle against child mental health. She is a mom, doctor, podcaster and more. Holding degrees from Princeton and Vanderbilt, she is extremely well respected in her field and is here on the podcast to discuss everything from raising kids of her own, to how to spot a child in crisis, to wa…
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In this episode we sit down with our 2023 Grit University interns Kevin Butler and Christian Cosper. Grit University is a summer entrepreneurship internship designed to help college aged students implement time tested life and success principles and habits while running a business. The business they ran alongside us is Grit Camp, our summer sports …
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Dana Gordon is a experienced Senior Account Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the public relations and communications industry. Skilled in Crisis Communications, Event Management, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, and Sports Marketing. Some of her experience includes managing media events for global leagues and organizati…
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Vick Tipnes is the CEO and Founder of Blackstone Medical, a multi-faceted health company mainly focusing on sleep apnea testing. Vick grew from the smallest to largest testing company over the last decade. After finding success, he has continued to remain consistent on his business while expanding new ventures. His most recent feat was "RiseCon", t…
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In this episode we sit down with Brian and his team at Grit Brokerage. They highlight some of their tactics and specialties in the domain industry that sets them apart. At Grit Brokerage, they pride themselves and their resilience and willingness to problem solve while putting the clients needs above all else. Enjoy this episode, share it with some…
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The son of two hard working, blue-collar parents, Bob Warren grew up in a small suburban town about 40 minutes southwest of Chicago. He has spent his professional career building his tool box of skills from management to sales and even public speaking. After launching over 7 businesses, Bob started his most recent business, Warren & Company Realty …
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Nathan Bourne comes from humble beginnings that he has used to his advantage over the last three decades. After barely knowing how to read and write by middle school, Nathan hustled his way to the top academically and athletically. By senior year, he had multiple ivy league scholarship offers and was one of the best wrestlers in the nation. After l…
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In this episode we interview Roberto Bolona. Roberto immigrated to the US in 2003 and has spent that 20 years in South Florida. He attended FIU and has gone on to work in various businesses. He has most recently been developing luxury real estate throughout South Florida - his homes start at $10M and are 10,000+ square feet! After talking about Rob…
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Arrelious Benn was a natural athlete from a young age. Growing up in Washington D.C. Arrelious always saw football as his way to out grow his hometown. He went on to University of Illinois on a full ride football scholarship before being drafted in the 2010 NFL draft. After spending 8 seasons in the NFL with teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Phi…
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In this episode, Colby Harris interviews Brian Harbin about Grit Brokerage - the domain brokerage firm he started that is the financial catalyst for what has helped fuel Grit.org since its inception. Grit Brokerage was recently awarded the 2022 Masters of Domains award for being one of the top 10 grossing brokerages in the world. We answer some of …
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Jerry Rodriguez grew up playing sports with a passion for music. After playing many shows through college and beyond, Jerry decided to pivot into the business world. In this episode he highlights his experiences from starting a clothing brand, to launching a manufacturing facility, to now expanding a real estate business. Hear Jerry's full story of…
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Dillon Basse is the lead singer of the emerging band FlipTurn. His passion for music started at just four years old. After forming the band in high school, their group has now gone on to make multiple albums and travel all across the U.S. playing shows. At the end of 2022, FlipTurn had reached over 30 million streams on Spotify and played hundreds …
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Corey Howell grew up a stand out surfer on the East Coast. As he continued his surfing career, he found a passion for fitness and helping others. While winning a collegiate surfing national championship, Corey made his way towards becoming a Chiropractor. Once graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, he opened up his own practice in his homet…
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Garrett Scantling was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. After starting track and field in middle school, Garrett pursued a collegiate career at the University of Georgia. From there he missed the 2016 Olympics by ONE spot, tried out for the Atlanta Falcons, and even became a financial planner. That was until he realized what he left out on …
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Liam O'Regan is the definition of an athlete. He was a standout surfer, hockey player, and baseball player through high school. Liam went on to play D-1 baseball at Elon University before getting his masters at Lynn University. He then launched a fitness coaching program as well as a fitness apparel and supplements brand - FortySteps. Enjoy his ful…
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Jason Watson runs Watson Martial Arts in Jacksonville, FL. Jason has coached over 100 national champions and has personally won 10 state championships, 10 national championships, and is a 2 time US cup champion. He joins in the studio to discuss all things martial arts, business, and the grit it requires to succeed. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Y…
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Poe Pinson is a 17 year old professional skater. While balancing school and her skating career, Poe has managed to become a Bronze Medalist at the X-Games and finished 4th in the world at the Street League Grand Final in Rio. In this episode we highlight her upbringing, introduction to skating, and what vision she has for her future. Website: https…
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Jason Babin joins us on Episode 11 of the Grit.org Podcast! From being a first round draft pick, to creating a full service real estate company, to raising his sons, Jason shares his story of sports, business, and grit. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQw6opYuNsm48euw Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
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