John Salter is a Bellator middleweight fighter based in Wilmington, NC. John started wrestling at 12 years old in Alabama, wrestled through high school, and then into college. It was in college where he was first introduced to MMA fighting. In this episode, he and Robert discuss what goes into training and how to prepare for fights mentally, physically, and spiritually. John explains how each time you fight, it's big. It is going to impact your life one way or the other, and that takes a mental ...
Aug 11, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Roel and Pierre both grew up in the Netherlands, not far from one another, but never actually met until years later while they were both on business trips in America. They remained in contact over the years and eventually decided to go into business together. Together, they built Symcon Group, which is a global supplier of consumables, raw materials, and high-quality parts, servicing industries using vacuum deposition, thin-film, surfacing, injection molding, and coating technologies. (Simply pu...
Aug 04, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, Barb tells her heroic story of surviving cancer and how her faith, family, and support of great friends helped her battle through the darkest of days. She is truly inspirational in every aspect of her life. In addition to her personal life, she is a powerhouse business mogul. She has built a phenomenally successful Instagram fashion blog in only a few short years and now co-hosts the Mommyhood 2 Menopause Podcast - available on all listening platforms. Barb's joyful spirit and b...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode, Robert and John discuss the path that led John to launch Direct CBD Online. At age 26, John and his wife were happily married with a baby on the way. With his new family to feed and his whole life ahead of him, he knew wanted more. Wiesehan and his business partners bought and built an electronic cigarette brand that ended up in 70,000 retail locations across the country. You never just “land” in 70k stores, you work to get there. Launching a brand is not easy, it requires a lot...
Jul 21, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Nate Poole is a husband, father of 3 girls, and all-around amazing guy. He also happens to be athletically gifted. His hard work combined with exceptional talent landed him at Marshall University, which then led to a career in the NFL. Nate details what it was like growing up as the 3rd of 5 siblings living in a one-bedroom house and how his family structure contributed to his character development. Regardless of what he was asked to do as a child, he did it without complaining. His dad often po...
Jul 14, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
*** TRIGGER WARNING *** For anyone who may be negatively affected by hearing the graphic details associated with IV heroin use, please be advised - *** You may want to skip at minute marker 29:00 - 30:00. *** For 10 years, Brad Jensen was caught up in a gnarly drug addiction that left him hopeless, homeless, and desperate. He experienced a defining rock-bottom moment while in the car with his mother, on the way to his grandfather’s funeral, that would impact him so greatly that he would find his...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 17
2019 TEDx Cary Women Speaker #1 Team in the state of NC and SC for eXp Realty. $103 Million in Sales 2019 Triangle Business Journal Top Team Real Estate Award 2017, 2019 Top 5 Team out of 9,000 Realtors in the Triangle Area of Raleigh/Durham NC Featured on HGTV Top 1 % of Realtors in the Country Platinum Club 2011 Platinum Club 2012 Chairman’s Club 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 Circle of Legends Award 2017 #1 Keller Williams Cary Real Estate Team 2018, 2019 Luxury Real Estate Advisor Expe...
Jun 30, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this new #Bonus episode of Beyond Grit with Robert Young, we get to peek behind the curtain of the life of our very own, Robert Young. In his first solo episode, Robert discusses many aspects of parenting and how being a father has impacted his life in such a powerful way. We just heard Rob’s interview with his own dad, Dale, on Sunday for the Father’s Day Special (If you missed it, go check it out now). So today, we get to hear Robert’s story of his experiences with being a stay-at-home dad ...
Jun 23, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this special Father’s Day Episode of Beyond Grit with Robert Young, Rob has a conversation with his own father, Mr. Dale Young. Dale Young has been in the window cleaning business for 50 years and knows everything there is to know about the ups and downs of the business world. Window cleaning is a generational trade for this family of Young men, and the quality of their work is obvious by the amount of time they have remained in business. You do not usually remain successful in anything for 5...
Jun 20, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Jeremy Brown is a three-time Ironman finisher, marathon runner, kayak shark fisher, mountain climber – climbing the highest peak in the lower 48, the Mount Whitney Summit in California (14,505 feet); Most importantly he is a father, husband, coach, and friend who, in his own words, “lives life loud.” In this episode, Rob and Jeremy discuss self-development, self-reflection, the power of vulnerability, and how focusing on yourself, instead of worrying about others, will set you free. Jeremy discu...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
2020 Charlottean of the Year. 2021 BOB award for best chef - Co-chef of the Year shared with Paul Verica – The Stanley. Appeared on The Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay and did just that – beat Bobby Flay! Launched Your Farms, Your Table in response to the global shutdown. Personal Chef to Carolina Panther’s star, Christian McCaffrey Co-Leader of the Charlotte chapter of Ben’s Friends - addiction recovery support for those in the food and beverage industry. Cooking is an art form for this week’s g...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It has been said that life is a marathon, not a sprint, and the one who wins is the one who endures to the end. But for this week’s guest, marathons truly are life. In this episode, Rob sits down with leading triathlete and top ironman competitor, Tanya Houghton, to discuss the mental strength and determination required to become a world champion in one of the most challenging sports of our time. As a newcomer on the scene in 2008, Houghton made a lasting first impression, placing in the top ten...
Jun 02, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Melissa was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. She received her Bachelor's degree in Furnishings and Interiors from the University of Georgia. She was introduced to the new home construction world early on in her career. She has since had the opportunity to work with many of the area's top builders. Being a woman in a male-dominated field had its challenges, but she never let that stop her from becoming an expert in her field. It was her confidence and a willingness to learn about the constructio...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Kent is not only an artist from Charlotte, NC; he's a pretty good guy. He has built a successful business around being true to himself, giving things away, and just being kind. His stories are heartfelt, and his purpose is genuine. It was a great conversation with lots of laughs throughout the interview. He has collaborated with Nobull Project, Lululemon, cb2, Lulu and Georgia, Magnolia Market, to name a few. You can find him on: IG @kentyoungstrom www.kentyoungstrom.com Facebook @kentyoungstrom...
May 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 8
@moestronger Michele currently holds: 17 NC State Records in all powerlifting lifts Ranks 10 in the country-overall She holds the American Record in the deadlift for her age She competed in her first National powerlifting meet in November Michele was a runner, then CrossFitter, and now a powerlifter. While watching her daughters compete, she met a woman slightly older than her, competing and wearing a CrossFit shirt. From that moment, everything changed for her. That's the moment she started her...
May 12, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Scoot fell in love with music listening to his mom play gospel music around the house. He grew up in Kings Mountain, NC, surrounded by music and musicians. Scoot started touring while still in high school. He still plays over 300 gigs a year and has been for over 30 years. He tells a great story of growing up and his journey through life as a musician. Scoots had some great memories and some not-so-great memories along the way. You can still hear him playing all around town. You can find him at:...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Cory Worf has had an accomplished career and life, coaching, running multiple businesses, a charity bike ride across the country, and running a successful CrossFit gym here in Weddington, NC. You can find him on: Instagram: @crossfitweddington www.crossfitweddington.com Facebook: @crossfitweddintonnc...
Apr 28, 2021•27 min•Ep. 5
@Olin_lester_writer proudly served in the US Army for four years. After the military, he decided to become a police officer. After driving around the southeast searching for a department to join, he landed in Charlotte, NC, where he has served for nearly twenty years. He has worn many hats within the department, from sniper to K9 and many in between. Olin is also a published author of horror/thriller stories. The Missing and The Message. He is currently working on the sequel to The Missing. Link...
Apr 21, 2021•49 min•Ep. 4
@ pamelagagnon is a gymnastics master. She has tirelessly honed her skills over the years. Those skills afforded her lifelong opportunities, which include: Competing at Rutgers University-1992-96 Masters University of Pennsylvania - 1999 CrossFit Games Athlete - 2014,15,17 Started Performance Plus 2016 - @performanceplusprogram CrossFit gymnastic Staff 2013-present She is also a mom to two great kids 17&19 She shows how hard work, both mentally and physically, has helped her succeed. Help us gro...
Apr 14, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Chuck grew up in the Detroit area of Michigan. He joined the Army out of high school, which led him to North Carolina. After the military, Chuck knew that sitting behind a desk was not his path. Since that time, he has owned multiple car audio stores, a Furniture store, a successful building/contractor career, and now the Fayetteville Marksmen Hockey Team owner. He's a true entrepreneur.
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2
This episode gives you a little background about me and my reasons for starting this podcast. I want to know the good, bad, and ugly of someone's road to success. People with grit and determination inspire and intrigue me. I love their stories, and these people deserve recognition.
Mar 06, 2021•4 min•Ep. 1
