DFW Grit - The Podcast

Dr. James Taylor

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 but strength succeeds.

  1. 3D AGO

    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.” Through a simple giveaway exercise, he uncovers how many people already know their struggles, but continue to tolerate them, and challenges listeners to take ownership and replace bad patterns with intentional action. Each solo episode features a field manual. Practical tools to turn each episode into decisions, not motivation: https://dfwgrit.com/field-manuals 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 but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it. Check out the Journaling Prompt GPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Follow Us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit https://dfwgrit.com/

    22 min
  2. APR 2

    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 like a costly plumbing shutdown and construction challenges. He emphasizes staying authentic to Louisiana culture, listening to customers, and adapting through adversity to grow a successful Cajun food business rooted in quality and experience. "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 but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it. Follow Cocodrie's Bayou Kitchen https://www.instagram.com/cocodries https://www.facebook.com/cocodries https://cocodries.square.site/ Follow Us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit YT :https://www.youtube.com/@dfwgrit https://dfwgrit.com/

    31 min
  3. MAR 26

    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 motivation but rather honesty with themselves. He breaks down common patterns like avoidance, broken self-trust, and misalignment between intentions and actions, emphasizing that real progress starts with brutally honest self-audits and consistent follow-through Each solo episode features a field manual. Practical tools to turn each episode into decisions, not motivation: https://dfwgrit.com/field-manuals 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 but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it. Check out the Journaling Prompt GPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Follow Us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit https://dfwgrit.com/

    20 min
  4. MAR 19

    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 launching Dads Do Story Hour. What starts as a conversation about reading to kids turns into something bigger: fatherhood, education, connection, and the idea that building strong readers starts with dads showing up, opening a book, and making it normal. "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 but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it. Follow Dads Do Story Hour https://www.instagram.com/dadsdostoryhour/ Follow Us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit YT :https://www.youtube.com/@dfwgrit https://dfwgrit.com/

    32 min
  5. MAR 12

    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; you must also be ready to handle the responsibility that comes with it. Dr. Taylor explains that growth requires participation, discipline, and daily effort, not just desire or motivation. Using the recent change in personnel in his office, he emphasizes that real expansion happens through consistent actions, higher standards, and the willingness to reset when things aren’t working. Each solo episode features a field manual. Practical tools to turn each episode into decisions, not motivation: https://dfwgrit.com/field-manualsDFW 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 but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it. Check out the Journaling Prompt GPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Follow Us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit https://dfwgrit.com/

    17 min
  6. FEB 26

    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 to CEO and founder of the Rethink Everything book series. They dive into servant leadership, giving with guardrails, staying present in your current season, and why being “all in” where you are is often the gateway to what’s next. The conversation blends faith, business, mindset, and personal growth, highlighting that success comes less from having it all figured out and more from humility, action, and intentional focus. "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 but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it. Follow Kyle: https://www.kyledraper.com https://www.facebook.com/kyle.r.draper.3 https://www.instagram.com/coachkyledraper https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkyledraper/ https://www.youtube.com/@CoachKyleDraper/ Follow Us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit YT :https://www.youtube.com/@dfwgrit https://dfwgrit.com/

    35 min
  7. FEB 19

    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 spiral into isolation and paralysis. Speaking from personal experience, he shares a practical response plan and five immediate actions to interrupt the spiral, move your body, disrupt isolation, and face the storm head-on. The message is clear: you’re not weak, you’re not alone, and darkness is a season not a sentence. 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 but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it. Check out the Journaling Prompt GPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠: Follow Us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcastLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit https://dfwgrit.com/

    26 min
  8. FEB 12

    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 top-producing agent, all driven by a commitment to being a present father. Jeremy shares how focused discipline, coachability, and embracing failure fast helped him build a thriving business with his daughter while continuing to stack new challenges from flipping homes to community leadership. It’s a conversation about identity, momentum, and the power of choosing growth over comfort. "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 but strength succeeds. Strength also intimidates others and when others are intimidated, they certainly don’t build you up, they try to keep you at their level as their own form of security. "F that." Here, DFW Grit will inspire entrepreneurs to win, become wildly successful, and prove naysayers wrong. We will show you who to bring with you and who is deadweight. these stories of success in the face of adversity are worth sharing. They provide guidance and inspiration to entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dreams. Especially those entrepreneurs surrounded by people who are telling them they can't do it. Follow Jeremy: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_smith_exp/ https://www.facebook.com/JeremySmithTeam/ https://www.youtube.com/@FortWorthWithJeremyAndLeilani Follow Us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/dfwgrit/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dfwgrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dfwgrit X: https://twitter.com/dfwgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dfwgrit YT :https://www.youtube.com/@dfwgrit https://dfwgrit.com/

    32 min
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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 but strength succeeds.