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The Grit to Growth Podcast is for South Dakota’s hardworking business owners and professionals who believe in rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done.
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The Marathon Mindset for Success in Commercial Real Estate | Heather Ewing (opens the original)
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Commercial real estate leader and marathon runner Heather Ewing shares how discipline, resilience, relationships, and continuous improvement shape long-term success. Success in commercial real estate rarely happens overnight. Deals can take months or even years, unexpected obstacles can derail progress, and there are no guarantees that all the work you put in will result in a closing. For Heather Ewing, founder and CEO of Abstract Commercial Real Estate, that process has a lot in common with run
Building Wealth Through Real Estate and Passive Investing | Lane Kawaoka (opens the original)
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Lane Kawaoka shares how he went from civil engineer to real estate investor and why building wealth starts with consistently buying income-producing assets. Building wealth doesn't have to be complicated, but it does require moving beyond simply earning a paycheck and saving money. In this episode, Levi sits down with Lane Kawaoka, a former civil engineer who has helped acquire more than $2 billion in real estate and built a large community around passive investing. Lane shares how renting out h
Overcoming Burnout Through Creativity and Better Thinking | Dr. Andre Walton (opens the original)
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Social psychologist Dr. Andre Walton explains why creativity is one of the most powerful tools for overcoming burnout and becoming a better leader. Burnout isn't simply feeling tired after a busy week. According to Dr. Andre Walton, it's a serious condition that can fundamentally change how we think, lead, and perform. The good news? Recovery may begin by changing the way we use our minds. In this episode, Levi sits down with Dr. Andre Walton, TEDx speaker, social psychologist, bestselling autho
From MIT to Startups: Stever Robbins on Leadership, Innovation, and Building Businesses That Last (opens the original)
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MIT graduate, Harvard MBA, and startup veteran Stever Robbins shares what it really takes to build successful companies, think creatively, and lead with purpose. What does it take to build companies from the ground up and become the person others rely on for leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking? In this episode of the Grit to Growth Podcast, Levi Te Slaa sits down with Stever Robbins, an MIT computer science graduate, Harvard MBA, executive coach, entrepreneur, and business strategist
Leading with Purpose Through Business, Philanthropy, and Community | Lucy Kovalova-Woods (opens the original)
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Lucy Kovalova-Woods shares how intentional leadership, strategic philanthropy, and community partnerships can create lasting impact. Building a successful business is one thing. Using that success to strengthen communities and create opportunities for others is something entirely different. In this episode, Levi sits down with Lucy Kovalova-Woods, entrepreneur, business strategist, and founder of WKG Strategy and the WKG Foundation, to discuss how purpose-driven leadership can transform both org
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