Business Jiu-Jitsu: Lessons in Success and Grit with Jordan Edwards
Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast
Release Date: 04/22/2025
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In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with fellow BJJer Jordan Edwards, author of Business Jiu-Jitsu, CEO of Mixology (which operates 17 locations and employs 450 people), and a partner in the family investment company, Chart Organization.
Tune into the conversation and hear about:
Navigating Business Challenges: Jordan shares his strategies for navigating difficult situations.
Success in Business: We dive deep into Jordan's approach to achieving success and what it really takes to build and sustain a thriving business.
Business Lessons from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Jordan discusses how lessons from BJJ can be applied to business, including developing grit, enhancing problem-solving abilities, and staying resilient through tough times.
Leadership: As the CEO of Mixology, Jordan talks about what it takes to scale a business, manage a large team, and maintain success across multiple locations.
Even if you're not a BJJ practitioner, the principles Jordan discusses are universally applicable to anyone looking to grow in business and overcome obstacles.
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- Follow Jordan on Instagram: @businessjiujitsu
- Mixology: shopmixology.com
- Chart Organization: ChartOrg.com
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