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C’mon get happy! Glenn and Mindy Stearns started their new company with a mission to spread kindness throughout the mortgage industry. Curious how company culture affects the bottom line? Tune in to today’s Grit Happens to find out. From increasing employee retention to better service for customers, focusing on creating a positive workplace is a must for entrepreneurs and business owners. Check out GlennStearns.com/UndercoverBillionaire For more information from Glenn Stearns, head to GlennStearns.com.

A year of grit, a year of quips. Join us for the 1-year anniversary of Grit Happens with hosts Glenn and Mindy Stearns. We’ll recapping our first year of conversations with friends, entrepreneurs, and overcomers. Hear from everyone from Super Bowl winner John Elway to HGTV’s Flip or Flop star Tarek El Moussa. We’ve heard from astronauts like Charlie Duke to CEOs like Steve Bilt and Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, plus celebrities like Jane Seymour. Hear their stories of grit and the hilarious banter between Glenn and Mindy. It’s been a year of inspiration and laughter. Thank you for tuning in!

How do you flip your situation when you’re at rock bottom? On today’s Grit Happens, Glenn Stearns and HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” Star Tarek El Moussa share their parallel challenges with the 2008 real estate crash, cancer diagnoses, and relationship struggles. The options for these two entrepreneurs appeared like it was “Flop or Flop.” Hear the flip side of how these booming entrepreneurs used grit and a no-excuses philosophy to build wildly successful businesses and happy lives. Tarek’s inspiring story shares what’s possible when you just decide to do it.

One of the most respected producers in the music industry, Peter Asher joins today’s Grit Happens podcast with Glenn and Mindy Stearns to share his chart-topping life. From childhood actor to a best friend of the Beatles, Peter Asher went on to win 3- Grammys and played a significant role in the careers and personal lives of everyone from The Beatles, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Ed Sheeran, and even Austin Powers. Undeniably talented, Peter Asher remains humble about his extraordinary impact in the music industry.

How do you make the impossible happen? You ask today’s Grit Happens guest, Steve Sims. The owner of the concierge service Bluefish has mastered the art of making things happen for the rich, famous, and adventurous. He joins hosts Glenn and Mindy Stearns to recount the over-the-top experiences he’s arranged (like dining at the feet of the Michelangelo’s David with Andrea Bocceli serenading). They’re also sharing tips for how to get the “Yes” in business and in life.

Reducing waste and taking names. Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks is the CEO of ECOS, the international plant-based cleaning product company that has been innovating and leading in the industry for over 50 years. On today’s Grit Happens, Glenn and Mindy Stearns chat with Kelly about her father’s legacy, the importance of connecting with other leaders, and how the company has flourished under her direction. Meet the champion for change who’s not only good for the planet, but her expanding family business as well.

Today more than ever, grit is a necessary attribute for success. In today’s Grit Happens, Glenn and Mindy Stearns are joined by Susan Sly, CEO, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, tech investor, and overcomer. From homeless to Co-CEO and Founder of Radius AI, she shares her journey and how she’s paying it forward through mentorship. Today’s episode digs into adapting to pandemic changes in business and how to connect with likeminded entrepreneurs with networking on Clubhouse and beyond.

Let’s Taco ‘Bout the Pivot. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Wahoo’s Fish Taco co-founder Wing Lam had to decide to retreat or pivot. Hear how he transformed the restaurant chain’s struggles into a community-based movement, California Love Drop, to applaud frontline heroes and help community members in need. The ultimate Wingman, the entrepreneur digs into the value of networking and leading a company with his employees’ best interests at heart in this episode of Grit Happens with Glenn and Mindy Stearns.

Glenn and Mindy are building a company that feels like family. Together, they are digging into mastering a blended family in this episode of Grit Happens. From examining the emotions behind your decisions to the art of negotiation, navigating a business is a lot like maintaining a family. It’s all about the relationships. Get to know more about their big, blended family and Kind Lending business.

Is there a formula to a person’s success hidden in their personalities? Find out from serial entrepreneur Glenn Stearns which traits make all the difference. Today, co-hosts Glenn and Mindy Stearns dig into the Personality of Success in today’s Grit Happens.

What’s the hidden currency held by successful businesses? Find out in today’s episode of Grit Happens. Glenn and Mindy Stearns are challenging entrepreneurs to consider the purpose and culture of their businesses. It’s the difference between what makes a company good versus GREAT! Glenn jumps into lessons learned in hindsight from the sale of his previous company to sharing his vision for his new business, Kind Lending.

Today on Grit Happens we're bringing on two of the stars of Undercover Billionaire Season 2, Monique Mosley and Elaine Culotti. Get to know these empowering entrepreneurs and hear more of their experience on the show. Follow them on Instagram at @MoniqueIdlett and @LipstickFarmer for even more. Want even more Undercover Billionaire? Check out GlennStearns.com/UndercoverBillionaire

Tune in for not one, but TWO Undercover Billionaires. On today’s Grit Happens, Glenn and Mindy Stearns are joined by CEO, motivational speaker, author, and founder of the 10X movement, Grant Cardone. He called Glenn “crazy,” but then Grant signed up himself to go undercover and build a $1 million company in just 90 days in Season 2 of Undercover Billionaire on the Discovery Channel. Hear about Grant’s experience before the series premiere January 6, 2021.

Glenn and Mindy Stearns go LIVE for this week’s Grit Happens to share what they have been up to the past few months. The hilarious hosts cover everything from a “Return to Erie” with the Discovery Chanel’s Undercover Billionaire crew to joining Grant Cardone as a guest speaker in the 10X Challenge. Tune in for business mentorship and practical tips for thinking differently when faced with adversity. Whether you’re starting a new business or looking to level up an existing one, you won’t want to miss this practical business advice.

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You’re enrolled in Business 101 with Glenn and Mindy Stearns. Seasoned entrepreneur Glenn Stearns answers listener questions about starting a business. From taxes to scaling up, Glenn offers the basics of how to start your own company.

Today on grit happens legendary Football Hall of Famer and two time Super Bowl winner John Elway of the Denver Broncos! We talk to John about grit, getting back up when life (or a defensive of line) knocks you down, and the deep friendship between Glenn and John.

Tune in for hilarious quips and business tips from Glenn and Mindy Stearns. “Glenndy” go off the rails in the Q & A session where they cover everything from Glenn falling off his high horse (literally) to how to turn your rivals into revenue. They discuss embracing naysayers and how they handle criticism. You won’t want to miss Glenn’s discussion on how competition makes businesses stronger.

“I got you, babe!” Tune in as Glenn and Mindy channel their inner Sonny and Cher while they discuss life-changing events and answer your frequently asked questions. It’s a hilarious behind-the-scenes chat with “Glenndy,” covering everything from Undercover Billionaire to the Glenn’s 3 most important life lessons.

For 8 years, Anaheim’s Mayor Tom Tait campaigned on a platform of kindness. Glenn & Mindy Stearns discuss Tait’s Million Acts of Kindness initiative, inspiration from the Dalai Lama, and the power we have to be the change that we want to see in the world.