The Reconciliation of Pablo Escobar ft. Juan Pablo Escobar | EP. 11
Release Date: 12/22/2022
Father, Mentor & Best Friend: Lessons From the Best Salesman I Ever Met ft. Richard Bryson - Ep. 27
Grit Rising
This special Father’s Day edition of the Grit Rising podcast features Richard Bryson, whom Trent calls “the greatest salesman he has ever met.” Richard is the president and founder of Bryson Financial Group, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerages. A former All-American athlete at CSULB, he is also a dedicated community leader and philanthropist. His numerous honors include the Junior Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year and the National Boys and Girls Foundation Golden Boy Award. Bryson remains deeply connected to both his alma mater and the Long Beach community....
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Worth More Than Gold: Measuring Success Differently ft. Adam Nelson - Ep. 26
Grit Rising
Adam Nelson is a three-time Olympian and the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the shot put but that’s not how the story began. He originally left Athens with a silver medal, only to be named the true gold medalist eight years later after the winner was disqualified for doping. His long-awaited medal ceremony? It happened at the Atlanta airport, next to a Burger King. In this episode, Adam shares the remarkable journey behind that medal, how the silver shaped his drive for excellence, and what it meant to finally be recognized years after the moment had passed. Don’t miss this unforgettable...
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Private Equity Demystified ft. Jamie Elias - Ep. 25
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Jamie Elias has been a cornerstone of Trivest Partners for nearly 30 years, bringing deep expertise to every aspect of private equity. From sourcing investment opportunities and leading acquisitions to managing fundraising, portfolio oversight, and firm operations, Jamie has seen it all. As a member of the Investment Committee and a board member for numerous portfolio companies, his insights into business growth are invaluable. In this episode of Grit Rising, Jamie pulls back the curtain on the private equity world, sharing what firms look for in entrepreneurs, how they operate after...
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Turning Tragedy Into Triumph ft. Chris Waddell - Ep. 24
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In this episode of Grit Rising, host Trent Bryson sits down with Paralympic legend Chris Waddell to discuss resilience, overcoming obstacles, and pushing limits. From winning 13 Paralympic medals to becoming the first paraplegic to summit Mount Kilimanjaro unassisted, Chris shares his journey of grit, determination and redefining success.
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Unlocking Trillions in Economic Opportunity by Disrupting the Aviation Industry (LIVE) ft. Tom O'Leary - Ep. 23
Grit Rising
The first live recording of the Grit Rising podcast features Tom O'Leary and is proudly sponsored by Entrepreneur Magazine. Tom is the CEO and co-founder of Jet Zero, where he's leading the charge in revolutionizing aviation with a mission-driven mindset. Prior to this, Tom played a pivotal role at Tesla as an early senior executive, serving as Director of Sales and Marketing, and was instrumental in building the innovative market-facing infrastructure that helped the company become a trailblazer. With a career that spans multiple pioneering companies, including Autoweb.com, eBay...
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How Accountability and Urgency Can Build World Class Products ft. Tim Berry - Ep.22
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Tim Berry is the head of manufacturing and quality at Jet Zero. He previously worked at SpaceX on the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Dragon and Starship rocket programs as well as Starlink. After decades of working with rockets, he transitioned to commercial aviation and Jet Zero’s mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Leveraging Vulnerability and Authenticity in Relationships ft. Keith Ferrazzi | EP. 21
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Keith Ferrazzi is a #1 NYT bestselling author, who wrote Never Eat Alone, Who’s Got Your Back, Leading Without Authority, and his most recently published book Competing in the New World of Work. He’s an entrepreneur, Founder & Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and an executive team coach to some of the most prominent organizations in the world. He’s a thought leader and frequent contributor at publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company.
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Underdog to Olympic Champion ft. Henry Cejudo | EP. 20
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Henry Cejudo tell us about his inspirational story on his journey to becoming an Olympic gold medalist and transitioning to from wrestling to the UFC. He was known for being the youngest American Olympic gold medalist in wrestling history at the time, winning the 2008 Summer Olympics at age 21. After retiring from wrestling in 2012, he began fighting in MMA and made his UFC debut in December of 2014. He has gained over 15 wins throughout his MMA career including becoming a UFC Flyweight Champion and Bantamweight Champion.
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Navigating a Successful Family Business ft. Rachel Fine Wilson | EP. 19
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Rachel Fine Wilson has more than 10 years of experience in franchised business management with supplemental education companies. She has worked in television for a number of years as well, hosting multiple TV shows for Howard Stern and as a ghost hunter on The Travel Channel. Rachel directed the build-out of the flagship Gigglewaters and was its first General Manager. She built the brand and drove operational and marketing strategy from day one.
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From Social Worker to Entrepreneur ft. Shawn Meaike | Ep. 18
Grit Rising
Shawn Meaike talks about his entrepreneurial journey and how he works to help the people around him succeed.
info_outlineJuan Pablo Escobar, now known as Sebastián Marroquín, is the son of drug lord Pablo Escobar. He had different views and intentions on the future that he wanted for himself. After his father's death, he was strong enough to separate himself from the very wealthy but violent lifestyle that his father created and is now living as close to a normal life as possible as an architect in Argentina.