Brian Harbin Podcasts

An interview with Thrive Advisor & Mentor, Brandon Sampson.By davekt3

Josh Kennedy founded First Coast Home Pros, a comprehensive cleaning company in Northeast Florida, known for its exceptional service and customer satisfaction. The company, which started with window cleaning, has expanded to include a wide range of services, including exterior cleaning, maid services, and IICRC certified interior cleaning. Under Ke…

Charlie Jimerson is a powerhouse attorney known for taking on the toughest legal battles that businesses face. He's a seasoned lawyer who excels in high-stakes scenarios, with a track record of successful outcomes. Charlie's expertise spans various industries, and he leads teams of lawyers, handling everything from contract drafting to complex comm…

Rachel is the co-founder of Roots Marketing Agency in New York. She launched the agency alongside her longtime friend after they both graduated from Florida State. They have built their agency from the ground up and now have multiple full time staff, an office space, and clients pouring in regularly. In this episode we discuss Rachels leap into ent…

Steven Gold is a serial entrepreneur in the health care space. He has a track record of discipline and determination - starting in college. Steven was the captain of the Yale swim team and following his time at Yale he went on to earn degrees from Florida and Pennsylvania. In this episode we discuss his entrepreneurial journey and how his athletic …

The title here does not lie - out of a life time of conversations, Gary is the most interesting person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was raised in the United Kingdom, where as a young man he joined the Royal Navy. He soon after entered the SBS (Special Boat Service) where he died twice, went on hundreds of deployments, and travelled a…

In this episode we sit down with the team Grit Brokerage to discuss the latest events in the digital world. From the recent domain conference in London, to billionaires acquiring their last name domain - this episode is action packed with everything you need to know currently happening in the domain space. Be sure to share this episode with someone…

Part Two interview with Brian Harbin on how to develop grit over time. Making decisions around when to persevere and when to go a different direction. The value of making it a habit to intentionally do hard things.By davekt3

Hear directly from Thriver Brittany Brennan on getting off to a fast start in your real estate career - even though you're new to the area, don't have a network, and don't have a prior real estate background. She shares how to think and operate like a leader before you have the official title.By davekt3

Matt Greggo is a dedicated bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and influencer. In this episode Matt Greggo shares his experiences in the gym, battling mental health, going viral on social media, and much much more. Matt holds a IFBB Pro Card and recently qualified for the Mr.Olympia. While competing, he also runs his own coaching business working with other…

Laurie shares how to build and grow a top-performing real estate team/brokerage while still having high agent retention and longevity. Also hear her tips to add value, lead from the heart, and how to develop a leadership mindset.By davekt3

Elise Fallucco is a Jacksonville local leading the way in the battle against child mental health. She is a mom, doctor, podcaster and more. Holding degrees from Princeton and Vanderbilt, she is extremely well respected in her field and is here on the podcast to discuss everything from raising kids of her own, to how to spot a child in crisis, to wa…

Today, Tom welcomes nurse practitioner, Dr. Brandy Brown from Atlanta, Georgia via Microsoft Teams remote session. Tom and Dr. Brandy Brown discuss what it's like to take care of patients in her office and as a locum tenens provider. Listen to two U.S. Navy veterans talk about their service and Dr. Brandy's transition to a civilian medical position…

In this episode we sit down with our 2023 Grit University interns Kevin Butler and Christian Cosper. Grit University is a summer entrepreneurship internship designed to help college aged students implement time tested life and success principles and habits while running a business. The business they ran alongside us is Grit Camp, our summer sports …

Dana Gordon is a experienced Senior Account Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the public relations and communications industry. Skilled in Crisis Communications, Event Management, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, and Sports Marketing. Some of her experience includes managing media events for global leagues and organizati…

"It takes more courage to examine the dark corners of your own soul than it does for a soldier to fight on the battlefield." - Cornel West The two big themes for today are The Power of Curiosity and Turning Scars Into Superpowers. @nathanterborg on Instagramhttps://nathanterborg.com/Awareness by Anthony de MelloThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle…

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Vick Tipnes is the CEO and Founder of Blackstone Medical, a multi-faceted health company mainly focusing on sleep apnea testing. Vick grew from the smallest to largest testing company over the last decade. After finding success, he has continued to remain consistent on his business while expanding new ventures. His most recent feat was "RiseCon", t…

Rob Alkema chats with a small group from "Grit University" Grit.orgBy davekt3

Dave Ness & Rob Alkema discuss "culture" in any type of organization and how to identify what yours is and how to improve it. Click here to read more details on Tribal Leadership.By davekt3

Rob Alkema & Dave Ness interviews long-time Thrive Advisor David McKelfresh on his career and how he's built a better life with real estate investing.By davekt3

In this episode we sit down with Brian and his team at Grit Brokerage. They highlight some of their tactics and specialties in the domain industry that sets them apart. At Grit Brokerage, they pride themselves and their resilience and willingness to problem solve while putting the clients needs above all else. Enjoy this episode, share it with some…

In a post from the archive, Dave Mashburn reminds us that pursuing your passions (or telling others they should pursue their passions) is misguided. A great deal of the obsession around the concept of passion has to do with our desire for happiness. But the happiest people are not the ones who are actively pursuing happiness. They receive it as a b…

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The son of two hard working, blue-collar parents, Bob Warren grew up in a small suburban town about 40 minutes southwest of Chicago. He has spent his professional career building his tool box of skills from management to sales and even public speaking. After launching over 7 businesses, Bob started his most recent business, Warren & Company Realty …

Dave Ness & Rob Alkema tackle a question being asked as Thrive grows and becomes a larger company in the market.By davekt3

Dave Ness & Rob Alkema discuss reasons and attitudes on why real estate agents fail.By davekt3

Nathan Bourne comes from humble beginnings that he has used to his advantage over the last three decades. After barely knowing how to read and write by middle school, Nathan hustled his way to the top academically and athletically. By senior year, he had multiple ivy league scholarship offers and was one of the best wrestlers in the nation. After l…

Dave Ness and Rob Alkema explore the benefits of working with Strangers and Sphere.By davekt3

Dave Ness & Rob Alkema discuss the different challenges faced as an Advisor working with both strangers and your sphere.By davekt3

In this episode we interview Roberto Bolona. Roberto immigrated to the US in 2003 and has spent that 20 years in South Florida. He attended FIU and has gone on to work in various businesses. He has most recently been developing luxury real estate throughout South Florida - his homes start at $10M and are 10,000+ square feet! After talking about Rob…

Arrelious Benn was a natural athlete from a young age. Growing up in Washington D.C. Arrelious always saw football as his way to out grow his hometown. He went on to University of Illinois on a full ride football scholarship before being drafted in the 2010 NFL draft. After spending 8 seasons in the NFL with teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Phi…

In this episode, Colby Harris interviews Brian Harbin about Grit Brokerage - the domain brokerage firm he started that is the financial catalyst for what has helped fuel Grit.org since its inception. Grit Brokerage was recently awarded the 2022 Masters of Domains award for being one of the top 10 grossing brokerages in the world. We answer some of …

Jerry Rodriguez grew up playing sports with a passion for music. After playing many shows through college and beyond, Jerry decided to pivot into the business world. In this episode he highlights his experiences from starting a clothing brand, to launching a manufacturing facility, to now expanding a real estate business. Hear Jerry's full story of…

Dillon Basse is the lead singer of the emerging band FlipTurn. His passion for music started at just four years old. After forming the band in high school, their group has now gone on to make multiple albums and travel all across the U.S. playing shows. At the end of 2022, FlipTurn had reached over 30 million streams on Spotify and played hundreds …

Corey Howell grew up a stand out surfer on the East Coast. As he continued his surfing career, he found a passion for fitness and helping others. While winning a collegiate surfing national championship, Corey made his way towards becoming a Chiropractor. Once graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, he opened up his own practice in his homet…

Garrett Scantling was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. After starting track and field in middle school, Garrett pursued a collegiate career at the University of Georgia. From there he missed the 2016 Olympics by ONE spot, tried out for the Atlanta Falcons, and even became a financial planner. That was until he realized what he left out on …

Liam O'Regan is the definition of an athlete. He was a standout surfer, hockey player, and baseball player through high school. Liam went on to play D-1 baseball at Elon University before getting his masters at Lynn University. He then launched a fitness coaching program as well as a fitness apparel and supplements brand - FortySteps. Enjoy his ful…

Jason Watson runs Watson Martial Arts in Jacksonville, FL. Jason has coached over 100 national champions and has personally won 10 state championships, 10 national championships, and is a 2 time US cup champion. He joins in the studio to discuss all things martial arts, business, and the grit it requires to succeed. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Y…

Poe Pinson is a 17 year old professional skater. While balancing school and her skating career, Poe has managed to become a Bronze Medalist at the X-Games and finished 4th in the world at the Street League Grand Final in Rio. In this episode we highlight her upbringing, introduction to skating, and what vision she has for her future. Website: https…

Jason Babin joins us on Episode 11 of the Grit.org Podcast! From being a first round draft pick, to creating a full service real estate company, to raising his sons, Jason shares his story of sports, business, and grit. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQw6opYuNsm48euw Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

Adam Silva is a transformational leader with his blueprint to success coming down to three things: relationships, transcendent cause, and living by a code of conduct. On October 1st, 2022, hear Adam tell his story and elaborate on how you can be a better leader, employee, parent, or player! Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtub…

Kevin and Jack were our summer 2022 Grit University interns. In this episode they share their experience learning entrepreneurship skills while also developing themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQw6opYuNsm48euw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritdo…

We interview Conner Furu, a former D1 Football player that underwent 7 injuries over the course of his career. His story of grit and persistence in the face of adversity is incredibly inspirational. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQw6opYuNsm48euw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritdotorg/?igshi…

We interview Dr. Saman Soleymani to unpack his journey immigrating from Iran, being a college student at 15, becoming a doctor, and now running one of the largest medical clinics in Jacksonville. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQw6opYuNsm48euw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritdotorg/?igshid=N…

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Website Mentioned in the Podcast: Paint Gwinnett Pink About Jason (from LinkedIn): Graduate of the University of Tennessee and a native to Knoxville, Tennessee earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Psychology. Masters degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management from Indiana University in 1999. Charles Johnson Fellowship for work …

Missy is a entrepreneur local to Jacksonville, Florida. In this episode she shares how her passion for people and her dedication to making a difference has been the cornerstone of her success in real estate and beyond. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQw6opYuNsm48euw Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

Foar From Home is an Ocean Rowing Team that rowed the Atlantic in 51 days to raise awareness for veteran suicide. After years of preparation, over 3000 miles rowed, and nearly one million dollars raised to fight veteran suicide, Paul Lore and Hupp Huppman join us to share their story of courage and grit. Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: http…