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The Grizzly Life Podcast
The Grizzly Life Podcast is where fitness, business, and personal growth collide. Hosted by Colton Burt and the team behind Grizzly Fitness, the show features real conversations about building a stronger body, mindset, and life. Episodes cover fitness, health habits, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the realities of building businesses in small communities. Through solo episodes and guest interviews, listeners gain practical insights and lessons from people striving to improve every day. New…
Episodes
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97. Colton: From Izzy’s to Grizzy's, Customer-First Thinking, and New Perspective
Episode 97 is a behind-the-scenes update from Colton recorded inside the newly rebranded Grizzy's Diner & Tavern (formerly Izzy’s). He breaks down how the deal…
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96. Colton: New Ventures, Better Systems, and Thinking Like a Customer
Episode 96 is a solo update from Colton covering major behind-the-scenes moves at Grizzly. He shares progress on the new headquarters and podcast studio…
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95. Colton & Special Guest, Sandra Frye: Service, Sacrifice, and Finding Your Path
In Episode 95 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits down with special guest Sandra Frye, an Appleton-area paramedic and Army National Guard combat medic…
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94. Colton & Special Guest, Jacob Colburn: Risk, Rejection, and Relentless Drive — O-Town Iron Story
In Episode 94 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits down with Jacob Colburn — founder of O Town Iron and Colton’s business partner — to unpack the real…
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93. Colton & Special Guest, Kaylie Wilcox: Chiropractic Reimagined, Strength Over Short-Term Relief
Episode 93 features special guest Kaylie Wilcox — Colton’s high school classmate turned chiropractor (and managing partner) at Strive to Move in New Jersey —…
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92. Colton & Special Guest, Taylor Hutchinson: Beating Gym Fear and Building Real-Life Strength
Episode 92 brings on special guest Taylor Hutchinson, a small-town gym owner from Michigan, to talk straight about what it actually takes to get started in the…
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91. Colton: Progress Over Perfection, Growth Through Discomfort, Playing the Long Game
Episode 91 kicks off with an update on the new "Grizzly HQ" office space—electric is in, next up is paint and floors, and we’re building it out in phases…
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90. Colton: Discipline Over Motivation, Doing Hard Things, and Living With Intention
In Episode 90 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton continues the New Year momentum by digging into what it actually takes to follow through — not just set goals…
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89. Colton: Stop Resetting, Start Building for the Long Term
In Episode 89 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton kicks off 2026 with a hard truth: most people set goals every year—and most people quit on them just as…
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88. Colton: Leadership, 75 Hard, and Becoming More Productive
Happy Holidays — hope you got some real rest, time with family, or even just some quiet time to reset.In Episode 88, Colton shares a few personal holiday…
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87. Colton & Holden Smith #5: 36-Hour Fast, 6 Books, and the March Toward 300
Holden Smith is back for his 5th monthly check-in, and this one’s the perfect end-of-year reality check. We talk about what it’s actually like to rebuild your…
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86. Colton: Enjoying the Climb, Learning From Failure, and Getting Better Daily
In Episode 86 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton shares a series of real-life reflections pulled straight from recent travel, work, and day-to-day…
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85. Colton: Denver Trip, Business Updates, and Finding Fulfillment
Colton’s back from Denver after the Broncos vs. Packers matchup, and he’s breaking down the trip—flight delays, mountain views in Estes Park, and the game-day…
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84. Colton: Finishing 2025 Strong, Setting Real Goals, and Owning Your Routine
In Episode 84 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton looks ahead to the end of 2025 and breaks down what really matters before the year closes out. Fresh off an…
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83. Colton: Net Positive Days, Hard Tasks First, and Emotion vs. Logic
In Episode 83, Colton opens up about the last two weeks behind the scenes — the wins, the stressors, and the real-life business curveballs that hit right…
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82. Colton: Routines, Goals, and Leveling Up Before the New Year
In Episode 82, Colton sits down before a packed travel week to talk goals, habits, and the mindset shifts that actually move your life forward. Fresh off…
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81. Colton: New Running Goals, Smarter Workdays & Stronger Conversations
In Episode 81 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton is back with a solo breakdown of Thanksgiving week — from surviving the cold five-mile Turkey Trot to…
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80. Colton: Winning Your Day, Long-Term Thinking, & Leveling Up Your Life
In Episode 80 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton dives into a powerful solo session packed with mindset, discipline, and real-life momentum. Fresh off…
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79. Colton & Holden Smith #4: 121 Pounds Down and Still Pushing Forward
In Episode 79 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits down with fan-favorite Holden Smith for his fourth check-in — and the results speak for themselves…
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78. Colton & Special Guest, Kimber Heiling: Strength Training, Confidence, and Women’s Health
Kimber shares her journey from working in schools to finding her true calling in fitness — a path that started with a pair of five-pound dumbbells, YouTube…
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77. Colton: Marketplace Wins, PF Growth, and a 30,000-Pound Install Day
In Episode 77 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton jumps on the mic for a solo update packed with stories, lessons, and takeaways. He kicks things off with a…
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76. Colton: Intermittent Fasting, Autophagy, and What He’s Learned So Far
In Episode 76 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton breaks down what he’s been learning about intermittent fasting — from the science behind it to the real-life…
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75. Colton: Practice Makes Perfect
In Episode 75 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton dives into the idea that “practice makes perfect” — and why consistent self-reflection might just be the real…
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74. Colton: 10x Thinking, Fasting Wins, and Big Moves for Grizzly’s Future
In Episode 74 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton reflects on how the “10x is Easier Than 2x” mindset has completely reshaped both his personal growth and the…
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73. Colton: 24-Hour Fast, Taking Ownership, & Giving People a Second Chance
In this solo episode, Colton dives into his latest personal experiments and mindset shifts. He breaks down his first intentional 24-hour fast, training for a…
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72. Colton & Special Guest, Jim Carriveau: Investing Early, Planning Ahead, and Avoiding Mistakes
In Episode 72 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits down with financial advisor and former teacher Jim Carriveau to break down the basics of money.Jim…
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71. Colton: Flow State, Vegas Lessons, & Denver — A Week That Delivered
Colton goes solo to unpack a packed week: flying into Vegas for a mastermind, maintaining his 5:30 a.m. routine in a new time zone, logging miles before…
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70. Colton & Holden Smith #3: New Milestones, Discipline, and Progress
In Episode 70 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits back down with Holden Smith for his third check-in — and this one hits hard. In just a couple of months…
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69. Colton & Special Guest, Ellie Apland: The Early Days, The Chaos, and The Grizzly Journey
In Episode 69 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits down with Ellie Apland — one of the very first people to help bring Grizzly Fitness to life. From day…
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68. Colton: Vegas, Routine Check, Leadership Lessons, and Owning Mistakes
In Episode 68 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton records just before flying out to Las Vegas for a mastermind weekend with other gym owners — complete with…
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67. Colton: Beat the Winter Slump, Think Like a Customer, Spend Like a Pro
In this solo update, Colton lays out what’s coming next for the show—three guests already booked, more interviews on deck, and a simple “apply to be on”…
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66. Colton: Risk, Reflection, and Doing What You Love
In Episode 66 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton checks in before heading to Vegas for a weekend with other gym owners (and a session with marketing legend…
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65. Colton: Vivid Vision, Team Buy-In, and Leading with Purpose
In Episode 65 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton shares what he’s been working on behind the scenes at Grizzly Fitness and Priority Fitness — and why having a…
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64. Colton: Consistency, New Challenges, and Q4 Growth
In Episode 64 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton reflects on finishing the year strong and why you shouldn’t wait until January to set new goals. He talks…
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63. Colton & Special Guest, Mason Adams: From 385 Pounds to Taking Control
In Episode 63 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits down with longtime friend and former Grizzly member Mason Adams to talk about his journey of turning…
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62. Colton: Perspective vs. Perception, Discipline, and Moving Forward
In Episode 62 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton dives deep into the habits, mindset shifts, and daily practices that are helping him stay locked in — and how…
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61. Colton: Habits That Create Momentum and Lasting Change
In Episode 61 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton shares the personal changes he’s been making in his own life — and how you can use the same tools to level up…
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60. Colton & Holden Smith #2: Progress, and the Next Phase of the Journey
In Episode 60 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton welcomes back returning guest Holden Smith for his second check-in. Back in Episode 54, Holden shared his…
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59. Colton: Vision, Strategy, and Lessons from Nashville & Orlando Summits
In this episode, Colton shares the biggest takeaways from his recent trips to Nashville and Orlando. At the Nashville gym summit, he dives into conversations…
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58. Colton & Kyle: Slow Seasons at Priority Fitness, Industry Trends, Rare Equipment, and the Shoshin Mentality
In Episode 58 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton is joined by Kyle for a deep dive into the state of the fitness industry and the mindset needed to thrive in…
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57. Colton: Why 10x is Easier Than 2x, Upcoming Events, and Updates on Holden
In Episode 57 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton checks in with a mix of exciting updates and one key learning takeaway for you to apply right now. He starts…
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56. Colton: Real Estate Lessons, High-Yield Savings, and Smarter Money Moves
Episode 56 of The Grizzly Life Podcast dives into two big topics: real estate and personal finance. Colton shares his personal experiences with renting versus…
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55. Colton: Business Updates, Fitness Tracking, and How to Stay Younger Than Your Biological Age
In this episode, Colton takes you through a mix of personal updates, business insights, and health strategies. He kicks things off by revisiting the purpose of…
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54. Colton & Special Guest, Holden Smith: From Start to Results — The 130 Pound Goal by May
In this episode, Colton sits down with special guest Holden Smith, who’s in the middle of a major life change. Holden recently recommitted to his health by…
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53. Colton: Who This Podcast Is For, Self-Reflection, Never Stop Learning, and What’s Coming Next
In Episode 53, Colton takes a step back to talk about who The Grizzly Life Podcast is really for — and why it exists in the first place. He breaks down the…
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52. Colton & Special Guest, Brandon Peters: Losing 100+ Pounds, Quitting Alcohol, Cutting “Friends”, and Taking Control of Life
In this episode, Colton is joined by special guest Brandon Peters to share his powerful story of transformation. Brandon opens up about his journey—starting at…
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51. Colton: A Ridiculous Driving Story, Why We Fall Off Our Goals, and The Power of Reading
In this episode, Colton kicks things off with a wild story from the road, breaking down the ridiculous chain of events.From there, Colton shifts into the…
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50. Colton: Jealousy Kills Joy, A New Role at Grizzly, and Weekend Reflections
Colton is back behind the mic for a solo episode, kicking things off with a quick weekend recap before diving into some exciting news about a brand-new…
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49. Colton Q&A: Energy Without Coffee, Carnivore Myths, One Test That Changes Everything, and More
In this solo Q&A episode, Colton tackles questions on everything from daily habits to diet myths. He shares the one small change that’s helped him get 1%…
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48. Colton: The Power of Your Inner Circle, Updates on Grizzly & Priority Fitness
In this solo episode, Colton shares some big news and exciting updates from both Grizzly Fitness and Priority Fitness — new Inbody machines, what Priority…
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47. Colton & Gavino: Figuring Life Out in Your 20s and 30s
In this episode, Colton sits down with Gavino for an honest conversation about the struggles many young people face in their 20s and early 30s. From not…
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46. Colton & Special Guest, Scott Carpenter: Credit Cards, Savings Strategies, and Debt Recovery
In this episode, Colton sits down with special guest Scott Carpenter to talk all things finance. They cover credit cards, savings strategies, how to make…
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45. Colton: How to Push Forward When You Lose Top Performers
In this solo episode, Colton opens up about one of the toughest parts of leadership—losing top talent. Whether it’s a surprise departure or a slow drift, these…
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44. Colton & Chase: A Farewell to Chase — Reflections, Gratitude, and What’s Ahead
In this episode, Colton and Chase come together for a real, heartfelt conversation about a big change — and a mutual decision. Both felt it was time for Chase…
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43. Colton Q&A: Discipline, Lessons & Mindset
In this solo Q&A episode, Colton sits down to answer some real and relevant questions. From staying disciplined while running multiple ventures, to daily…
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42. Colton & Nolan: Grizzly Culture, Core Values, and Living the Ethos
In this episode, Nolan flips the script and takes the lead as the interviewer, diving deep into the heart of what makes Grizzly Fitness… Grizzly. After a quick…
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41. Colton & Special Guest, Nolan: His Journey, Day One Stories, and Growth
In this episode, Colton sits down with special guest Nolan for another deep dive into the early days of Grizzly Fitness and Priority Fitness—this time from…
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40. Colton & Gavino: Brewers Game, Q3 Personal & Business Goals
In Episode 40 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton and Gavino are back on the mic—starting things off with a funny story from a Brewers game Gavino went to last…
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39. Colton: Podcast Plans, Studio Updates, Planet Fitness, and Owning the Present
In Episode 39, Colton hops on the mic solo to share what’s ahead for The Grizzly Life Podcast. From upcoming special guests to a new categorized format, get a…
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38. Colton & Special Guest, Kyle: How It Started, Early Struggles, Big Sacrifices, & The Journey
In this episode, Colton is joined by special guest Kyle—one of the original day ones of Priority Fitness and Grizzly Fitness.They dive into the early days from…