The Grind Podcast: An Entrepreneurs Journey
Welcome to The Grind—where faith meets business, and purpose fuels profit. Hosted by Dillon Smith and co-host Coach Martin, this is the show for Christian entrepreneurs, faith-driven business leaders, and anyone navigating the challenges of building something meaningful without compromising their values. Each week, we dive into real conversations about what it truly takes to grow a business while staying grounded in faith—because building a successful company is hard, but doing it with purpose is a calling. 🎙️ Expect transparent talks about: ✅ Entrepreneurship & leadership ✅ Kingdom-minded business strategies ✅ Real-life struggles & victories ✅ Faith, family, finances, and legacy ✅ What it means to be a Christian man in business today We’re not here for the highlight reel—we’re here for the real grind. Whether you’re starting from scratch or scaling toward your God-given vision, this podcast will challenge, encourage, and equip you to keep pushing forward. This is more than business—it’s about impact, identity, and obedience. Let’s grind with purpose. #TheGrindPodcast #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithAndBusiness #KingdomBusiness #MelahMarketing #CoachMartin #DillonSmith
Episodes
Have you ever wondered what simple changes could dramatically transform your life? In this concise but powerful solo episode, I'm cutting straight to the heart of what truly matters. While Martin was away at a wedding, I couldn't resist sharing three fundamental principles that have consistently elevated my personal and professional growth journey.
First, let's talk about who you're lettin...
The foundation of every successful business isn't just strategy or capital—it's leadership that sets the tone, creates vision, and empowers others to excel. In this enlightening conversation, we unpack the true essence of leadership from a Christian business owner's perspective.
Leadership isn't about position but about influence. As we explore the pivotal role of authentic leadership, we ...
The entrepreneurial journey often feels like a high-wire balancing act. You're juggling business demands, financial pressures, and family relationships – all while trying to maintain your sanity and spiritual health. But what happens when these priorities clash?
In this deeply authentic conversation, we tackle one of the most common struggles faced by business owners: finding harmony between family oblig...
The gap between what we say we want and what we actually do might be the single biggest obstacle to achieving our dreams. In this thought-provoking conversation, we tackle the paradox of desiring success while making choices that undermine it.
We begin by examining how many people (especially younger generations) express desires for greater success while simultaneously prioritizing activities that don't ...
Martin joins The Grind Podcast as the newest co-host, bringing profound insights that bridge faith, business, and personal growth. Dillon welcomes this dynamic addition, promising weekly conversations packed with value and perspective.
Their inaugural conversation dives deep into gratitude as the cornerstone of effective leadership. Through a fresh examination of the Prodigal Son parable, Martin reveals how b...
🔥 This episode is a powerful reminder that the path to purpose is rarely easy—but always worth it.
In this inspiring conversation, Coach Martin sits down with Dillon Smith to unpack a deeply personal and transformational journey of faith, failure, and finding purpose through entrepreneurship.
From launching a car wash business as a teen to facing homelessness with six children, Dillon’s story is nothing short of raw an...
🔥 This might be the most important reminder you hear all week... 🔥
As entrepreneurs and business owners, we’re constantly grinding—chasing goals, handling clients, building teams, and putting out fires. But in the middle of it all, it’s easy to forget what really matters most: our families, our relationships, and the moments we’ll never get back.
In today’s heartfelt episode of The Grind, I’m sharing what’s been weigh...
🚀 What if the key to growing your business was as simple as what you put on your plate? 🚀
Welcome back to The Grind! It’s Day 29 of my journey to scaling a $1M marketing agency, and this week, I had a major realization—your health directly impacts your success in business.
Like many entrepreneurs, I’ve been so focused on building my company that I forgot about taking care of myself. Fast food, long hours, and little t...
🔥 Every business owner faces struggles—but how you respond determines your success. 🔥
In this episode of The Grind, I’m opening up about some of the hardest challenges my wife and I have faced on our journey—from being homeless in 2020 to waking up one morning with our bank account drained to zero due to a financial mix-up. These moments could have broken us. Instead, they built us.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
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🚀 Day 21 of The Grind, and we’re hitting our stride! 🚀
This week has been non-stop—from landing new client meetings with a vitamin drip bar and a water company to diving into the practical steps of starting and growing a business. But here’s the real kicker: too many people are waiting for perfect instead of taking action—and that stops today.
In This Episode:
✅ Exciting Client News: Second meeting with a potential SEO...
🔥 Day 14 of My $1M Marketing Agency Journey!
Two weeks in, and things are already moving fast! In this episode, I’m sharing the latest updates on my journey to building a $1M/year marketing agency—the wins, challenges, and big plans ahead.
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
✅ New Client Potential: We had a promising meeting with a potential SEO client, with a follow-up scheduled for March 10th.
✅ Scaling with St...
🔥 One full week in, and we’re making moves! Welcome to Day 8 of my journey to building a $1M marketing agency. It’s been a packed week, and in this episode, I’m sharing some major updates, lessons, and next steps as I push forward in this journey.
In This Episode:
✅ Melah Marketing’s website is LIVE! 🎉 (melahmarketing.com)
✅ New referral program launched! – Earn 50% of the first month's payment for bringing i...
It’s 8:40 PM, and I just wrapped up a 12+ hour workday in Orange County. This episode is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a 7-figure business—the long hours, the tough client conversations, the constant problem-solving, and the relentless grind to keep pushing forward.
In This Episode:
✅ A full day in my life running a marketing agency – from client meetings to content creation
✅ Why st...
This is Day 1 of my journey to building a $1M/year marketing agency—and I’m bringing you along for the ride. Right now, I’m starting with 5 clients and making $7,297/month ($87,564/year), but the goal is to scale this business to seven figures.
In this episode, I dive into:
🔥 Why I started this journey and what inspired me
🔥 My backstory—how I went from being homeless to owning a successful salon
🔥 My cu...
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