Success isn't built by avoiding failure—it's built by getting back up every time life knocks you down.

John Humphrey has experienced more than his share of adversity. From overcoming childhood trauma and navigating failed businesses to surviving a devastating car accident and rebuilding after personal heartbreak, he's learned that resilience isn't about avoiding challenges—it's about refusing to stay down.

In this episode of The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen, John shares the lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, why mentors and relationships have been the greatest investment of his career, and how building a strong network can open doors you never imagined.

Today, John is the co-founder of Cove Point Data, helping organizations leverage data, analytics, and AI. But the real story isn't about technology—it's about perseverance, leadership, and the mindset required to keep moving forward when life gets hard.

In this episode:

• Why grit is about getting back in the game
• The power of mentors and your personal board of directors
• Lessons from building and scaling multiple companies
• How networking changed John's life and career
• Why failure is an event—not a person
• The importance of resilience in business and life
• Finding purpose through adversity

Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or navigating your own challenges, this conversation is full of practical wisdom that will stay with you long after the episode ends.

Rick Hopper's story is a powerful reminder that where you start doesn't determine where you finish.

He spent two and a half years addicted to meth, lost everything, and hit rock bottom. After getting sober, he rebuilt his life one step at a time—starting with a job at Home Depot.

That fresh start eventually led him to build and sell two companies, appear on Shark Tank, and dedicate his time to helping entrepreneurs through Biz Owners Ed, a free 10-week program for Dallas-area business owners.

One of the most impactful moments in this conversation isn't about success—it's about what happened after his first big breakthrough, when every customer wanted their money back. His response to that challenge became one of the defining moments of his entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode of The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen, Rick shares honest lessons about resilience, integrity, leadership, and the mindset required to overcome adversity.

Every entrepreneur has a moment when they wonder if they're going to make it.

For Brian Childers, it was staring at payroll on Wednesday... with no idea how he'd pay his employees on Friday.

He shares what got him through that moment, what he learned from building and selling his business, and why discipline—not motivation—is what keeps you moving forward.

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By the time Ashley Lowrance left for college, she'd lived in 11 houses.

Eleven new schools. Eleven rooms where everyone already knew each other. The daughter of an Air Force brigadier general and B-52 pilot, she learned to do one thing extremely well: walk in, observe, figure out what mattered to these people, and find her seat at the table.

Years later, with no sales experience and no network in Dallas, she asked a man for a shot in an industry she'd only ever been a client of. He turned her down — and warned her she was setting herself up for failure. He referred her to a founder named Gary Seaman, who believed in her on the spot.

Today she's president of that company.

In this episode of The Grit Mindset, Ashley shares why motivation can't be given to anyone, why she hires for passion over polish, and the mentorship advice she'd give that runs against everything you've heard: avoid the well-meaning critics.

They said his dog food was killing dogs. He ate it for 30 days to prove them wrong.

Mitch Felderhoff turned a competitor-backed smear into a 400% sales jump—and later, a moment with his kids that changed how he defines success.

His definition of grit: knowing it has to be done, and doing it anyway.

A conversation about conviction, family, and building something big on purpose.

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Failure doesn't define great leaders. How they respond does.

Kent Taggart lived through his family company's bankruptcy from the inside, launched a business five months before COVID shut the world down, and built Mender on a mission bigger than margins.

His definition of grit: the intersection of passion and persistence.

This conversation is loaded with lessons on leadership, resilience, and building a culture people actually want to be part of.

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Success isn't always about talent—it's about showing up, serving others, and refusing to be outworked.

In this re-released episode of The Grit Mindset, Matt Rosen sits down with Wes Keyes, CEO of Brother Bill's Helping Hand, to discuss the leadership lessons that shaped his career, the mindset that helped him build one of Dallas' most impactful nonprofits, and why hustle is a choice anyone can make.

From growing up in rural Mississippi to leading an organization serving thousands of families each year, Wes shares powerful insights on grit, servant leadership, empowering others, and building a culture where people can thrive.

Whether you're leading a business, a team, or simply looking to grow personally, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and inspiration.

What does it take to build a business, overcome personal tragedy, and keep moving forward when life changes overnight?

In this episode of The Grit Mindset, Matt Rosen sits down with entrepreneur and business advisor Dave Casey to discuss the defining moments that shaped his life and career. From growing up in a small rural town and working on farms as a child to building and selling a successful technology company, Dave shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and perseverance.

He opens up about losing his mother at a young age, the example set by his father, and the unexpected challenges that followed the sudden loss of his business partner. Along the way, Dave reveals why grit is a learned skill, how entrepreneurs can develop resilience, and what separates those who succeed from those who quit.