233. ShipOffers CEO and Serial Entrepreneur Tony Grebmeier on How to Overcome Adversity and Hard Times

Executive Health and Life

In this episode, Julian Hayes II sits down with serial entrepreneur, mentor, and friend Tony Grebmeier to discuss how to overcome adversity and hard times in life. Tony, CEO at ShipOffers, opens up about his journey, from struggling with addiction and debt to transforming his life through personal development, mentorship, and building strong relationships.

Tony shares insights on navigating life's challenges, the importance of owning your change, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can lead to tremendous growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone looking for inspiration in overcoming life's obstacles, this episode is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and motivation to keep moving forward, no matter how hard things get.

What You'll Learn:

How to own your personal change and overcome life's hardest moments.

The role of pain in personal growth and why it’s a powerful motivator.

How to rebuild relationships and find healing in grief.

Insights on balancing business, family, and marriage for long-term success.

The importance of mentorship and how it accelerates personal development.

Lessons learned from transitioning to a more simplified life on a ranch.

Leadership advice for entrepreneurs: creating a strong team culture and scaling a business.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact)

0:00 – Welcome and introduction to Tony Grebmeier, a mentor and entrepreneur, and Julian’s gratitude for Tony’s support during a difficult time.

01:17 – Tony reflects on his personal experiences with grief, losing his father, and the importance of healing broken relationships.

04:36 – The turning point in Tony’s life: overcoming addiction, saving his marriage, and finding purpose after hitting rock bottom.

10:23 – Why pain is a necessary motivator for change and how it shaped Tony’s journey.

12:37 – Tony’s approach to helping others: the importance of asking for help and surrounding yourself with people who speak truth into your life.

20:05 – What holds people back from asking for help and making changes in their lives.

24:03 – How Tony stays present, processes his past, and uses his life experiences to build a better future.

27:17 – Marriage and business: Tony’s advice for maintaining a successful marriage while running a company.

30:18 – Transitioning to ranch life: the joys and challenges of leaving California for a 35-acre ranch.

39:12 – What Tony wishes he had known earlier in his entrepreneurial journey, including the power of personal development and mentorship.

46:45 – The driving force behind Tony’s continued growth and passion for life and business at 51.

48:42 – What Tony is most excited about for the rest of the year: expanding his business and staying true to his values.

51:28 – The top three things you can start doing now to be more fulfilled while building the life and business of your dreams.

— Connect with Tony Grebmeier —

Website: https://www.tonygrebmeier.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-g-6b1b68226/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tonygrebmeier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonygrebmeier

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