In this episode of The Grit Mindset, Matt Rosen sits down with Grant Miller, CEO of Grant Miller Photography. Grant’s journey didn't start in a boardroom—it started with a passion for the lens that landed him a life-changing internship at the White House under President George W. Bush.

But the real story is what happened after the West Wing. Grant discusses how observing leadership at the highest level provided the blueprint for founding and scaling a premier national photo and video agency.

We dive deep into:

- The High-Stakes Classroom: What working with a U.S. President teaches you about composure and professional excellence.

- From Solopreneur to CEO: The gritty transition from being behind the camera to leading a national team.

- The Psychology of Adversity: How to handle personal and business "dark moments" without losing your momentum.

- Mentorship & Movement: Finding the right voices to help you build resilience and a "never-quit" culture.

Whether you are a creative professional looking to scale or an entrepreneur navigating a high-pressure season, Grant’s unfiltered insights offer a masterclass in building a business—and a life—with absolute grit.

What happens when you mix the analytical rigor of a nuclear physicist with the creative intuition of an artist? You get the leadership style of Andrew Brock.

In this episode, Matt Rosen sits down with the Global CIO of Associa and CEO of HOAM Ventures to deconstruct a career path that defies the standard corporate trajectory. From his early days in East Tennessee to high-stakes finance roles at Kraft Foods and PepsiCo, Andrew reveals how he successfully navigated the leap into technology leadership.

In this episode, we dive into:

- The Hybrid Mindset: How a dual upbringing in science and art built a foundation for innovative problem-solving.

- The Finance-to-Tech Leap: Navigating career pivots and overcoming the "imposter syndrome" that often follows.

- Leading Through Friction: Andrew’s strategies for building resilient teams and driving digital transformation in established industries.

- Grit in Action: Why "trusting your gut" is a measurable leadership skill, not just a cliché.

Whether you are an aspiring executive or an entrepreneur looking for the mental toughness to scale, Andrew’s journey offers a masterclass in perseverance and tactical authenticity.

Everyone talks about "grit" until they’re cold, wet, and failing. Real resilience isn’t a feeling—it’s a tactical decision made when your body is begging you to stop. Nate Wisan didn’t just survive the transition from Marine Corps Infantry to the Green Berets; he mastered the psychological discipline required to lead where most people quit.

The Intel: In this episode, we strip away the Hollywood version of Special Operations. As the Chief of Staff at the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA), Nate is now at the forefront of a different kind of mission: advocating for the elite operators who live in the shadows.

What’s Inside:

- The Crucible: Why the "Q-Course" and Marine Corps Infantry are designed to find your breaking point—and what happens when you hit it.

- Rural Discipline: How a childhood in Northern California built the foundation for a life of service.

- The Advocacy Mission: The high-stakes work of the SOAA and why the "Quiet Professional" needs a loud voice in Washington.

- Failure as Data: Why Nate views his biggest setbacks as the most valuable intelligence for his next move.

- The Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a "rah-rah" motivational speech, this isn't it. This is a masterclass in the mental cost of elite performance and the reality of staying effective when the stakes are at their highest.