#74: Success Through Adversity with Glenn Stearns

Today on the show Jayson is talking with entrepreneur, mentor, podcaster, and philanthropist, Glenn Stearns. Glenn is the founder of Stearns Lending, now founder and CEO at Kind Lending, star of the Discovery channels Undercover Billionaire, and founder of Underdog BBQ in Erie, Pennsylvania. From underdog in life to starring in Discovery Channel’s Undercover Billionaire. Glenn’s story is about adversity, attitude, and action from humble beginnings and the bumps along the way to achieving his wildest dreams. Glenn opens up to share his life, personally and professionally, to inspire others and to leave a legacy built on kindness. Many have compared his journey to the fictional character Forrest Gump. Glenn's adventures range from being in the courtroom the day of the OJ Simpson murder case closing arguments ("If it doesn't fit, you must acquit."); traveling with astronauts and Vice Presidents; competing and winning the reality TV show "Gilligan's Island"; to owning a Montana ranch with John Elway and a private Caribbean island with Sir Richard Branson.   Links:    Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com   Mentioned in the Episode:   Glenn’s Company: https://kindlending.com/ Glenn’s Website: https://www.glennstearns.com/ Glenn’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennstearns/ Glenn’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlennStearns Glenn’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC-3gGP3f-8D93UimKiaBoQ Glenn’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlennBStearns Glenn’s Podcast: https://www.glennstearns.com/grithappens   Timestamps:   1:35 - Early Days for Glenn Stearns 3:58 - Glenn’s Early Vision For Himself 6:17 - Glenn’s Parents Growing Up 10:46 - Dealing with Success and Family Members 12:42 - Putting Your People First 17:42 - Undercover Billionaire 22:33 - Being Ok with the Pressure 25:32 - Thinking of Cancer Like a Business 27:17 - Glenn’s Podcast, “Grit Happens” 29:24 - What Does “Don’t Be Held Hostage” Mean to Glenn? 32:11 - Finding Glenn Online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices