In this episode of the Fuel Your Legacy show, host Sam Knickerbocker interviews Joshua Graves, a successful entrepreneur who owns a mortgage brokerage and a fitness supplement company. Joshua shares his journey from a challenging childhood with a single mother to becoming a successful businessman. He discusses the importance of adaptability, the skills he developed through various sales roles, and his transition into the mortgage industry. Joshua also reflects on his recent ventures, including starting Rockwell Mortgage and Bullfit, and emphasizes the significance of personal growth and continuous improvement. In this conversation, Sam Knickerbocker discusses the importance of identity and work ethic, drawing from personal experiences and family influences. He emphasizes the need for hard work and the impact of one's energy on relationships. The dialogue explores perceptions of laziness, motivation types, and the significance of self-expression in personal growth.
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00:00 Introduction to Joshua Graves
01:00 Early Life and Family Background
02:52 The Impact of Moving Frequently
06:08 Discovering Sales Skills
10:06 Transitioning into Sales and Mortgages
14:50 Starting Rockwell Mortgage and Bullfit
22:58 Reflections on Success and Identity
24:54 The Power of Identity and Work Ethic
29:13 Family Influence on Work Ethic
34:03 Perceptions of Laziness and Work Ethic
38:19 Motivation: Internal vs External
42:10 Energy and Influence in Relationships
47:52 Personal Growth and Self-Expression
Takeaways
Joshua emphasizes the importance of being humble despite success.
He learned valuable sales skills from moving frequently as a child.
Reading 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' shaped his approach to sales.
His early experiences in sales taught him resilience and goal-setting.
Transitioning from timeshare sales to mortgages was a strategic move for Joshua.
He believes in the power of adaptability in business.
Starting Rockwell Mortgage was a significant milestone in his career.
Joshua's journey reflects the importance of personal development.
He highlights the rapid growth of his fitness supplement brand, Bullfit.
Success is a journey that requires time and effort, not an overnight phenomenon. The identity of being the best drives success.
Hard work is essential for reputation and trust.
Family influences shape our work ethic and values.
Respect is lost when hard work is absent.
Laziness can create a vicious cycle in life.
Understanding different work ethics is crucial.
Energy in relationships can influence outcomes.
Intrinsic motivation leads to personal fulfillment.
Self-expression is important in professional life.
Helping others requires a respectful approach.
