Beyond Grit with Robert Young

Mar 23 2022 1
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Beyond Grit digs deep into what makes people successful as well as the cost of success. You will hear behind-the-scenes stories about the peaks and valleys involved in relentlessly pursuing a dream. Nothing comes for free, there is always a cost and smarts alone don’t guarantee success. It’s a person’s drive and determination, discipline and grit - that is the difference maker. If you’ve lived the journey or in the midst of it, you can’t help but appreciate these extraordinary tales of success.log

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Monica Smith | Raven’s . Nest Gourmet | CEO

Mar 23 2022 45 mins  
Raven’s Nest Gourmet was launched over 30 years ago in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in the basement of the Dennis family home. What started as a small operation has survived the test of time by delivering quality products to family gatherings for decades. Throughout the years, Raven’s Nest products have served “mom-and-pop shops” nationwide and can now be found in over 1800 store

Brennon Lang | Run the Change, Founder

Mar 16 2022 41 mins  
Brennon Lang is an outdoor enthusiast who loves a challenge. He is into Ultra-marathons, backpacking, rock climbing, endurance (mental, emotional, physical), and pushes the boundary between badass and dumbass, as he says. In this episode, Robert and Brennon discuss their love for the outdoors and what goes into training for an ultra-marathon, as well as the way to cope when things

Chuck Norris | CEO Fayetteville Marksmen Hockey | CEO Norris Construction, Inc.

Mar 09 2022 60 mins  
Beyond Grit is officially one year old! In honor of this milestone event, we are throwing back to Robert's very first guest, Chuck Norris. Chuck's episode is one of our fan favorites so if you haven't heard it yet, you are in for a treat. If you have heard it, enjoy it again or leave a review. Chuck grew up in the Detroit area of Michigan. He joined the Army out of high school, whi

Julie Carter | Julie Cartler Law

Mar 02 2022 44 mins  
Julie Carter is an attorney, advocate, and consultant who works mostly with education rights and disability law. She has always worked hard and had a desire to learn. Combine that with the fact that she comes from a family of attorneys, and it is no surprise that she followed a similar path. In this episode, Julie and Rob discuss her family life, personal choices, and the path that

Mike Dascal - CLT Foundation, Executive Director and Founder

Feb 23 2022 22 mins  
Mike Dascal is a North Carolina native who has always had a heart for serving others. He enjoys gathering with friends and family within the community, and he enjoys a doing CrossFit. A few years ago, he combined those passions with an event he hosted at his home. The idea was simple – they would workout then hang out, eat food, and drink beer. They had a massive turnout. The fol

Ken Newbill | FNP | HTMA-P | Coach | Newbill of Health

Feb 16 2022 62 mins  
Beyond Grit with Robert Young: Ep. 49 – Ken Newbill, FNP, HTMA-P, Coach | Newbill of Health Ken Newbill was an average American man, living on a common North American diet. He explains how he was clinically obese and never cared much about his health. Then, in his late thirties, he started having health problems. What started as kidney stones eventually turned into a heart attack

Noah Gully | Owner | Barber | Gully & Co. Barbering and Aesthetics.

Feb 09 2022 41 mins  
Noah Gully is a young entrepreneur that has worked hard his whole life. At 24 years old, he became the owner of his first barber shop, located in Charlotte , NC. Gully has done many different things over the years to make money, but he has remained focused on the goal. He has always worked hard to fund his dream of becoming a barber and owning his own businesses. It was not easy. T

Tiffany McGinty | O.R. Nurse | Real Estate Investor | AirBnB Super Host | Athlete

Feb 02 2022 44 mins  
Tiffany McGinty was born in a small town near Birmingham, Alabama. Her parents were young entrepreneurs who had a booming Cotton Candy business, and they were a happy little family. When Tiffany was 9 years old, her mother gave birth to a new baby brother, and almost immediately was diagnosed with colon cancer. The doctors gave her three months to live; she made it one year. It was

Johnny Lester – Retired Police Officer | Plexus Team Member | Wife | Mom | Athlete.

Jan 26 2022 42 mins  
Johnny grew up just outside of Detroit, Michigan. She was an athletic kid with a love for softball and basketball. She was on a travel sponsored team at an early age and played all the way up through college. She landed a scholarship to, but faced some trouble once she got there. Ultimately, she was forced to make some tough decisions. In this episode, Johnny talks about how she wa

Robert Young as Guest | Hosted by Jimmy Kantor

Jan 19 2022 50 mins  
Robert Young is a husband, father, part-time CrossFit™ coach, and Realtor® residing in Charlotte, North Carolina. He grew up in Michigan until he and his family moved to North Carolina 10 years ago. Rob has two children, who are now in college, so he and his wife are officially “empty-nesters.” In Michigan, he was a firefighter, but when he and his family moved to NC for his