The Grit and Grow Podcast

Imagine transforming from a truck driver and school teacher into a standout real estate agent known for bold tattoos and even bolder marketing. That’s exactly what Justin Mercer, the "Tattooed Realtor" from Phoenix, Arizona achieved. Today’s episode unravels Justin's incredible journey, where he turned societal expectations on their head and used his unique appearance to build a powerful personal brand in the real es...

Welcome to a journey of transformation and timeless wisdom with the remarkable Don Clark. Although he began his career with Ford Motor Company, Clarke spent most of his career as an executive in retail companies. By the mid-1980s he was serving as chairman of May Department Store's Venture operation. He was chairman and CEO of Caldor Corporation from 1986 to 1998, both before and after it split from May Department Stores in 19...

When Todd Clark sat across from us, the air buzzed with a blend of Arizona heat and entrepreneurial fervor; the founder of Ensign Partners had tales to tell that would ignite the fire in any aspiring business owner's heart. His family's legacy of business success and entrepreneurship was the spark that lit his path, and his journey – from the captivating financial workshop in college to the founding of his own advisory fi...

From dry cleaning to frosty delights, Albert Suh's entrepreneurial path is as unique as the Bingsoo he crafts at Frostails Korean Dessert House. This episode takes you behind the scenes with the charismatic founder and CEO, where he shares his kaleidoscopic journey—encompassing his Korean heritage, the 2002 World Cup, and the challenges of changing industries—to create a dessert haven in Gilbert, Arizona. Experience the passio...

Ever feel like the universe is nudging you toward an unexpected path? Zeke Rempel, the visionary behind XYZ Media, joins us to unravel his own twist of fate, transforming from a tech enthusiast to a podcasting powerhouse. In a candid conversation, Zeke invites us into his world, detailing the delicate art of juggling the inception of a business with major life events such as tying the knot and stepping into fatherhood. His experien...

Ever wondered how sheer tenacity can turn balloons into a booming business or how an adrenaline junkie leverages his thrill-seeking spirit into entrepreneurial success? That's the story of Cory Hodnett, the dynamic founder of Green Machine Pest Control, who joins us on Grit and Grow to share his riveting journey from parade candy sales to pest control mogul. His anecdotes, from selling cars for fun to sealing homes against sco...

Why are Millennials and Gen Z'ers are buying homes at much lower rate compared to older generations, opting to rent more and more? To help us answer this important question, we have Luke Careccia and Robbie Holycross on the show. Luke and Robbie are Gen Z'ers, successful Real Estate Agents and investors, and co-hosts of the Young Money Mindset Podcast. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel on YouTube 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@myc...

What's comedy go to do with it?? Well, a bunch! In these turbulent times, you have to keep your sense of humor. David Specht, owner of Mic Drop MANIA and Spectacular Real Estate in Chandler, Arizona is at your service! Join Jay and Brian with David as they explore how David leveraged success in comedy into a productive real estate business...and why laughter is the best medicine. :) You know you're going to laugh with vet...

Are your dollars working for you or the other way around? In this episode of the Jay of Brian Show, Chris Kirkpatrick from Life180 joins us to give his take on how to invest wisely in this difficult real estate market and economy- to make those dollars work for you so that you can achieve the life you want and deserve!

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Was housing actually less affordable in the 80’s than it is now? Tina Tamboer of the Cromford Report joins Jay and Brian to explore the housing market from the perspective of thedifferent generations. Have millennials thrown in the towel on home ownership? Are baby boomers holding up the market? Tina helps us to answer these questions and much more. Whether you are first time home buyer or seasoned real estate investor, you don’t w...

July housing market update! Join Jay and Brian with special guest Fletcher Wilcox as we attempt to answer the question on everyone’s mind- is it a good time to buy a home? To try and answer this, we look at under analyzed data, including the % of transactions with seller concessions, migration trends, and more. 🔔SUBSCRIBE to the MyCityLenderTV channel on YouTube! 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@MyCityLenderTV?sub_confirmation=1

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First responders have pictures in their minds they don't wish for anyone else to see. Often, police officers, fire fighters, and other first responders struggle to cope and need help. Tony Rodarte, former police detective and founder of the Compassion Alliance joins us on The Jay and Brian Show to offer help and hope to first responders, their spouses, and their families.Tony tells his story of depression and redemption and wh...

Sam Kapur, Commercial Real Estate Agent from Arizona Elite Real Estate joins us to spill the secrets on how to get started and be successful as a commercial real estate agent. From finding the right mentor, to explaining the differences between residential and commercial real estate, to Sam's story of how he landed in commercial real estate and how's he's a disrupter in the business (offering to his clients what most...

Join us for an enlightening conversation on how rescue animals can become life saving for K-9 police officers and sexual assault victims. Kim is an amazing human and founder of Together Saving Paws. Kim shares heart warming stories about rescuing dogs and the positive impact these wonderful animals have in the lives of their own owners.

Together Saving Paws is a 501 (c) (3) whose mission is to provide assistance in 3 key areas where...

From celebrity homes in Hollywood to abandoned and trashed houses in the Phoenix area following the housing market collapse in 2009, George Eastonfrom True Footage shares stories from 20+ years in the field that you have to hear to believe!

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We've all been there- you 're excited to join a new gym only to quickly lose motivation and you end up paying for a membership you don't use! Taylor Sage, Head Trainer for F45 in Gilbert, AZ drops in to blow our minds with awesome tips, insights, and thoughts on how to live a healthy lifestyle! Taylor shares her personal training and fitness journey and explains how to find the right gym for you!

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It's every question you would ask an insurance agent if you could! Join us on Episode 25 as we sit down with Ryan Lorsch, insurance broker and entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience helping families protect what's most important, to ask tough questions about how the insurance industry works. Ryan gives us an insider perspective with great tips on how individuals and families can maximize the value of their ins...

From moving to the pacific northwest with his family to pursue his "dream" job only to move back (to Arizona) when it didn't turn out to be, to starting a podcast with his great friend (who is an atheist), to going viral on TikTok, to investing in real estate (vacation rentals), Jeremy's story is one you need to hear!  

Join us as we sit down with husband, dad, preacher, teacher, author, podcaster, real estate in...