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DFW Grit - The Podcast
DFW Grit - The Podcast is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space. DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology. DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy…
Episodes
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EP167: From Chaos to Clarity: How to Set Boundaries and Take Back Control with Cass Cooper
On this episode of DFW Grit, Cass Cooper, the “Chaos Whisperer,” joins Dr. James Taylor to share how she helps people turn chaos into clarity by setting…
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EP166: Nobody Wants Me
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor shares a personal experience with his children that reveals how easily past experiences and emotions can shape…
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EP165: Reinventing Yourself: Marcus Lee Stephenson on Growth, Purpose & Legacy
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with author, entrepreneur, and creative Marcus Lee Stephenson to talk about his journey from proving others…
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EP164: Fu*k It Here's the Data
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores the difference between what we willingly give, what we begrudgingly give, and what gets taken from us. He…
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EP163: Spiteful Parenting Revisited
In this back-to-school episode of DFW Grit, Frankie and Calvin return to the podcast to look back at their younger selves and share how they’ve grown in…
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EP162: Grand Gesture Excuse
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor explores how big trips, gifts, and grand gestures can sometimes become a substitute for showing up in the small…
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EP161: How Servant Leadership Helped Build From Across The Pond in DFW - Part I
🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to. This summer, we're…
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EP160: Make It A Rule
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores how creating simple rules can eliminate overthinking, reduce decision fatigue, and free up valuable time and…
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EP159: Storytelling in Video Marketing Insights From an Expert with Joel Davis
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EP158: You Belong Before You Prove It
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor shares why he created Mid-City Dads after realizing that large online communities don't always translate into real…
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EP157: Betting on Yourself in Dallas: Erica Glassey’s Entrepreneurial Leap
🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to.This summer, we're…
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EP156: Quiet Revenege
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor explores the difference between building a mission out of purpose versus building one out of pain. Through a…
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EP155: Penny Hart shares his NFL Lessons, Business Mindset, and Why Every Player Must Know Their Worth
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EP154: Halftime Adjustments: Stop Doing Your Best
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor challenges listeners to stop measuring success by "doing their best" and start asking what the situation actually…
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EP153: Inside Local News How Community Impact Covers DFW Differently with Arlin Gold
🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to.This summer, we're…
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EP152: The Streak Was Never The Score
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor shares a powerful lesson learned after breaking a long-standing workout routine: success isn’t measured by how long a…
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EP151: How Servant Leadership Helped Build From Across The Pond in DFW - Part 2
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with John & Jack Humphreys, the owners of From Across The Pond to talk about entrepreneurship, military…
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EP150: Happy, Mad, Sad That Was My Only Range
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores how many men operate with a limited emotional vocabulary, living only in “happy, mad, or sad” and how that…
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EP149: How Servant Leadership Helped Build From Across The Pond in DFW - Part I
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with John & Jack Humphreys, the owners of From Across The Pond to talk about entrepreneurship, military…
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EP148: People'd Out
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor opens up about what it feels like to become “peopled out” and how emotional overload can quietly build throughout the…
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EP147: Building a Food Business from Scratch: Joshua Motte's Entrepreneur Journey
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Joshua Motte, founder of Motte’s Kitchen, to share how a side hustle cooking for coworkers turned into a…
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EP146: This Works Every Time and Why I Still Don't Do It
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor breaks down a simple truth: we already know what works, we just don’t consistently do it. He emphasizes that real…
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EP145: From Albania to America: Elda Rata’s Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Success
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Elda Rata, who shares her powerful journey from Albania to the U.S., rebuilding her life as a single mom…
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EP144: What You're Not Changing, You're Choosing
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor shares a powerful lesson on personal accountability, emphasizing that “what you’re not changing, you’re choosing.”…
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EP143: Building a Restaurant From Scratch: The Cocodrie's Bayou Kitchen Business Journey
In this episode of DFW Grit, Jesse Gibson shares his journey from selling shrimp out of a truck to building Cocodrie's Bayou Kitchen, overcoming major setbacks…
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EP142: If You're Lying To Yourself, Stop It
In this reflective episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores how self-deception, especially among men, keeps people stuck, arguing that most don’t lack…
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EP141: Why Dads Need to Read to Their Kids: The Story Behind Dads Do Story Hour
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Matt Bealer to talk about why dads need to be part of the literacy conversation, and how that led to…
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EP140: To Whom Much Is Given
In this reflective episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores the idea that if you’re asking for more in life; more success, influence, peace, or opportunity…
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EP139: Rethink Everything: Kyle Draper on Faith, Business, and Building a Purpose-Driven Brand
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and author Kyle Draper to unpack his unconventional journey from pastor to roofer…
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EP138: The Shit Your Dad Never Told You About Depression
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor tackles the pressure men silently carry provider, protector, husband, father and how that pressure can quietly…
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EP137: Becoming the Man Your Family Needs: Jeremy Smith’s Shift from Railroad to Real Estate
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with real estate entrepreneur and coach Jeremy Smith to discuss the journey from railroad management to…
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EP136: Regaining Momentum in 2026
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor breaks down why most New Year’s resolutions quietly stall out and how to restart without shame. He shares three…
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EP135: Betting on Yourself in Dallas: Erica Glassey’s Entrepreneurial Leap
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Erica Glassey, licensed massage therapist, business owner, and lead therapist for the Dallas Wings. From…
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EP134: I'm Adding Nothing to Change Everything
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor speaks to those entering January quietly—clearer, wiser, and less naïve after a heavy 2025. He reflects on hard lessons…
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EP133: From Burnout to Boundaries: Scott Rammage on Taking Back Your Time
In this episode of DFW Grit, Scott Rammage joins Dr. Taylor for a raw conversation on identity, fatherhood, burnout, and the real cost of chasing success. From…
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EP132: For Those Quietly Entering January
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor speaks to those entering January quietly—clearer, wiser, and less naïve after a heavy 2025. He reflects on hard lessons…
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EP131: Inside Local News: How Community Impact Covers DFW Differently with Arlin Gold
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Arlin Gold of Community Impact to unpack the power of local journalism and how her unexpected…
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EP130: The Failure Inventory
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor challenges you. If you’ve ever felt like journaling isn’t “manly,” think again. This episode introduces a simple…
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EP129: What Jiu-Jitsu Taught Sam Snow About Fatherhood, Focus, and Finding Peace
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Sam Snow. From Ecuador to Keller, Sam Snow’s journey is anything but typical. After a post-grad…
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EP128: 2025, WTF Was That?
In this episode of DFW Grit, 2025 didn’t pull punches—and for many, it left more scars than celebrations. In this year-end reflection, Dr. Taylor owns the…
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EP127: Buried by Life, Saved by Grit: Michelle Hill’s Journey Out of the Darkness - All Junked Up
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Michelle Hill, founder of All Junked Up, whose journey from truck driver to business owner is…
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EP126: Boundaries and Mental Health
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor reflects on men’s mental health, personal boundaries, and the quiet weight many men carry without saying a word. From…
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EP125: Comfort Is a Lie: Why Playing It Safe Won’t Save You with Tori Whitaker
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with identity coach and founder of Better After Baby, Tori Whitaker, to unpack her journey from…
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EP124: Radical Responsibility
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor dives into the concept of radical responsibility—the empowering but heavy mindset of owning your outcomes, your…
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EP123: Risking It All for the Dream: The Journey of 2Girls1Brush Beauty
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Amber and Tess, the powerhouse duo behind 2Girls1Brush Beauty, to share their journey from solo side…
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EP122: I (Don't) Want To Be Popular
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor dives deep into the kind of growth nobody talks about — the kind built on consistency, loyalty, and doing right by the…
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EP121: The Whiskey Castle: How Matt Zitrick Educates Through Whiskey
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor visits Matt Zitrick, founder of The Whiskey Castle and one of the minds behind Whiskey Crusaders. They dive into Matt’s…
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EP120: The Joy and Frustration of Service
In this special episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor is celebrating his 10th Anniversary of Patient Appreciation Day at Aspire Chiropractic. He reflects on the…
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EP119: Pop Rock, Parenthood & Purpose: Kyle Lester’s Reinvention Journey - Part II
In this candid episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor reconnects with long-time friend Kyle Lester to talk about transformation, fatherhood, and rediscovering purpose…
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EP118: July 83rd
In this brutally honest solo episode, Dr. Taylor reflects on a chaotic and challenging summer filled with personal and professional setbacks—from firing a…
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EP117: Pop Rock, Parenthood & Purpose: Kyle Lester’s Reinvention Journey - Part I
In this candid episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor reconnects with long-time friend Kyle Lester to talk about transformation, fatherhood, and rediscovering purpose…
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EP116: You Don't Need More Advice
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor delivers a powerful wake-up call about the difference between consuming advice and taking action. He reflects on his…
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EP115: Bridging the Gap in Speech Therapy: The ChandlerSpeaks Mission with Bryce Moen
In this episode of, DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor is joined by Bryce Moen, the founder and President of ChandlerSpeaks. ChandlerSpeaks was started in honor of his…
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EP114: Starting Fresh Not Starting Over
In this episode of DFW Grit, after letting go of a longtime team member, Dr. Taylor unpacks how shaking up the familiar can spark something better. This…
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EP113: From Paramedic to Entrepreneur: A Story of Burnout & Reinvention with Aaron Guerrero
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Aaron Guerrero, a former paramedic who left behind the grind of 100-hour weeks and high-stress…
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EP112: Being Coachable
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor comes to terms with something he’s long resisted: he’s a coach. Through real talk about leadership, growth, and the…
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EP111: How Grandma’s Recipes Built Cole’s Custom Cheesecakes with Cole Jones
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Cole Jones of Cole’s Custom Cheesecakes to talk hustle, reinvention, and betting on yourself. From…
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EP110: Does Anyone Know What They're Doing?
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor reflects on the quiet truth of adulthood: everyone is just figuring it out. From childhood assumptions about…
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EP109: Redefining Fatherhood: Strength Through Vulnerability with the Lonestar Dads - Part II
On this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Joe and Ladrell, leaders of the Fort Worth chapter of Lonestar Dads, for a deeply honest…
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EP108: Halftime Adjustments
On this energizing midyear episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor challenges listeners to make bold “halftime adjustments” for the rest of 2025. He urges…