Grit Rising
Grit Rising is a podcast hosted by Trent Bryson that explores the concept of grit—defined as passion and perseverance. Through conversations with guests who embody this mentality, the show highlights stories of rising above obstacles regardless of circumstances. Bryson, CEO of the insurance brokerage and retirement firm Bryson, also lectures in Human Resources at Long Beach State. The podcast aims to inspire listeners by showcasing real examples of perseverance and determination.
Episodes
Episode 32 - What Successful CEOs Have in Common
Ryan Peddycord is the CEO and Founder of Tide Rock, an evergreen holding company built on an unlevered approach to private equity: permanent capital, no bank debt, and a focus on economically resilient B2B businesses. Before Tide Rock, he built his reputation as an operator, leading Business.com as CEO and Chairman and growing a string of B2B companies to double-digit growth year over year. He hol
All In: Avoid Failure at All Costs ft. Jake Babian - Ep. 31
He's the Lights Out XF Welterweight Champion. And on May 16th, he'll be fighting in front of the world as part of a Netflix MMA fighting main event. Jake Babian is the real deal and he's one of our own. Grit Rising host Trent Bryson sits down with the Bryson sponsored fighter to dig into the mindset, sacrifice, and relentless grit it takes to rise to the top of MMA. Because the same discipline tha
Run Your Race: Thoughts on Grit ft. Alexa Bryson - Ep. 30
This special episode of the Grit Rising podcast features host Trent Bryson in conversation with his daughter, Alexa Bryson. A current student at UC Santa Barbara and a standout runner on the cross country and track teams, Alexa brings curiosity and a fresh perspective as she interviews her father about the path that shaped his career. Trent reflects on starting his career at Merrill Lynch before r
Ignore the Noise and Listen to the Customer ft. Thomas Flohr - Ep. 29
Thomas Flohr is a Swiss entrepreneur and visionary in private aviation, best known as the founder and chairman of VistaJet. After building a successful career in asset finance, he launched VistaJet in 2004 to redefine business aviation with a global fleet and a pioneering subscription model. Today, VistaJet serves leaders, innovators, and changemakers in over 180 countries, offering seamless trave
Optimize relentlessly: give first, follow through, win consistently ft. Ron Earley - Ep. 28
Ron Earley is a distinguished entrepreneur and sales expert celebrated for building multiple million-dollar companies and generating over $1.4 billion in revenue through ventures like Greywolfe Investing. Known as the "Salesgod," he has closed more than $40 million in high-ticket sales and distilled his winning sales strategies into the best-selling book Closer, a trusted guide for sales professio
Father, Mentor & Best Friend: Lessons From the Best Salesman I Ever Met ft. Richard Bryson - Ep. 27
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 th
Worth More Than Gold: Measuring Success Differently ft. Adam Nelson - Ep. 26
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
Private Equity Demystified ft. Jamie Elias - Ep. 25
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
Turning Tragedy Into Triumph ft. Chris Waddell - Ep. 24
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.
Unlocking Trillions in Economic Opportunity by Disrupting the Aviation Industry (LIVE) ft. Tom O'Leary - Ep. 23
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
How Accountability and Urgency Can Build World Class Products ft. Tim Berry - Ep.22
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.
Leveraging Vulnerability and Authenticity in Relationships ft. Keith Ferrazzi | EP. 21
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 publi
Underdog to Olympic Champion ft. Henry Cejudo | EP. 20
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 20
Navigating a Successful Family Business ft. Rachel Fine Wilson | EP. 19
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
From Social Worker to Entrepreneur ft. Shawn Meaike | Ep. 18
Shawn Meaike talks about his entrepreneurial journey and how he works to help the people around him succeed.
Sales, Setbacks, and Billion-Dollar Achievements ft. Jonathan Cronstedt | EP. 17
Welcome to Episode 17 of Grit Rising! In this captivating installment, join us for an extraordinary conversation with Jonathan Cronstedt, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and executive leader. Get ready to embark on a journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship as Jonathan shares his remarkable story of resilience, growth, and billion-dollar achievements. Jonathan's journey begins wit
Balancing Health, Fitness, and Diets ft. Bre Thomas | EP. 16
Welcome to Episode 16 of Grit Rising! Join us for an enlightening conversation with Bre Thomas, the visionary owner of Nutrivenience, where nutrition seamlessly meets convenience through plant-based meals delivered throughout Orange County, California. In this episode, Trent and Bre delve into the realms of health, fitness, and diets, discussing the transformative impact of making conscious dietar
Exploring AI, Entrepreneurship, and Business Leadership ft. Rajeev Kapur | EP. 15
Welcome to Episode 15 of Grit Rising! Join us for a dynamic conversation with Rajeev Kapur, a Global Business and Technology Leader, and CEO known for propelling growth and profits through innovative go-to-market strategies and leadership. In this episode, we dive deep into the realms of entrepreneurship, business leadership, and the transformative power of AI. Rajeev shares his wealth of experien
Inspiring Marketing and Entrepreneurship Stories ft. Erik Huberman | EP. 14
Welcome to Episode 14 of Grit Rising! Join us for an authentic and inspiring conversation with Erik Huberman, the Founder of an outsourced CMO company called Hawke Media. We dive into the fascinating world of marketing and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we'll hear about Erik's remarkable journey and how he achieved success in the ever-changing marketing landscape. Learn from his experiences an
The Future and Exponential Technologies ft. Nancy Giordano | EP. 13
Join Trent Bryson as he sits down with Nancy Giordano, an Exponential Strategist with an impressive career history at some of the most influential ad agencies in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. For over a decade, Nancy has been the Founder and CEO of Play Big Inc., a strategic inspiration company. Her expertise ranges from A.I. to reinventing the internet, and all of her projects have a key co
The Mind and Body Connection ft. Kelly Noonan Gores | EP. 12
Kelly Noonan Gores, a Los Angeles native, started Elevative Entertainment in 2012 with the intention of creating conscious media that informs, inspires, and empowers. Kelly is the writer, director, and producer of HEAL, a documentary about the mind-body connection and the body's innate ability to heal.
The Reconciliation of Pablo Escobar ft. Juan Pablo Escobar | EP. 11
Juan 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.
Turning Nothing Into Something ft. Juan Huizar | EP. 10
Long Beach Real Estate Broker, Juan Huizar, shares the inspirational story of his journey from Mexico to the U.S. and how hard work and determination played a vital role in overcoming the challenges he and his family faced.
From Ultimate Highs to Extreme Lows ft. Lauren Abraham | EP. 9
TV host, fitness model, and professional athlete, Lauren Abraham, shares her insane story of battling with drugs, abusive relationships, violence and injuries during her career.
Feel Sexually Empowered, Experience Greater Sexual Awareness, & Improve Your Sex Life Ft. Liz Dubé | Ep. 8
Liz Dube', a Certified Sex Therapist, Coach and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, loves working with people who want to better understand themselves sexually and feel sexually empowered. She has a private practice in Long Beach, CA as well as an on-line coaching program for women who want to reignite their sexual desire or feeling sexually empowered. She's helped thousands of men, women, and c
Succeeding When The Odds are Against Him and Publishing a Children's Book Ft. Miles Davis| Ep. 7
Miles Davis is from Long Beach, California and worked for the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach in 2017 where he got to coach basketball for the first time. Even when the odds seemed to be against him he always found a way to remain positive and inspire himself to chase his dreams. He is now the author of the brand new children's book called, "A Basketball Story" which is based on a true story of
The Journey to Becoming a Professional Golfer and The Mental Toll of Competing at The Highest Level Ft. John Mallinger | Ep. 6
John Mallinger is a professional golfer who competed on the PGA Tour from 2007 to 2014. Listen to John talk about his work ethic and his mental toughness that allowed him to succeed on and off the golf course.
Running a Global Beauty Company with Innate Adaptability and Die-Hard Work Ethic Ft. Alex Dastmalchi | Ep. 5
Born and raised amid a war-torn Iran, Alex Dastmalchi grew up seeing a lot of heartache in his country — although he'll be the first to tell you that he was one of the "lucky" ones. Alex is now the beauty entrepreneur behind VanityPlanet, a global company offering a robust portfolio of innovative lifestyle, beauty tech. Alex taps his innate adaptability and die-hard work ethic to provide these inn
Incubating and Launching Global Beauty Brands for Celebrities Ft. Tracy Holland | Ep. 4
Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, Executive Chairman, and entrepreneur who is an authority on beauty and wellness with a global track record of incubating and launching brands. Tracy has dedicated her career to creating new brands and success stories by spotlighting innovation, amplifying authentic and celebrity voices in beauty and personal care, and nurturing promising talent--especially oth
From Leaving West Africa to Starting a Beverage Company with $1000 Ft. The Diallo Brothers | Ep. 3
Mohammed and Rahim Diallo are true definitions of Grit Rising. They left Guinea, West Africa at a young age and now run a beverage company/cafe that they started years ago. In 2015, after years of research and development, the brothers created Ginjan, a cold-pressed beverage made from pure and organic ginger named after their lunchtime beverage as children. Ginjan can be consumed hot, cold, or mix
Becoming a Professional Athlete at the Highest Level with Jim Edmonds | Ep. 2
Jim Edmonds is an American former professional baseball center fielder and a broadcaster for Bally Sports Midwest. He played for the California/Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, of Major League Baseball. Listen to Jim chat with Trent on what it takes to compete at the highest level in a sport and in business, raising kids, and the fight to make it that no one sees.
Inspiring Others to Seek the Positive with Daniel Kasidi | Ep. 1
Daniel Kasidi has a natural attunement for vision & leadership with the business acumen to execute branding, partnerships, international distribution, eCommerce, and retail distribution to name a few. He is the founder of Rastaclat, which has been recognized by Inc5000 for the past 4 years as one of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Businesses in America (ranked 166 in California and 1,397 in Ame
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