INspired INsider Podcast [One Question] How One Entrepreneur Tries To Be The Change with Tony Grebmeier Co-Founder of Ship Offers
We've all heard Gandhi's famous words, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Tony Grebmeier is a guy who has learned that when he focuses on that truth, amazing things happen. Tony is the co-founder Ship Offers, a fulfillment company that he built with 2 of his Childhood friends Doug Roberts and Gil Gerstein. Fifteen years later, Ship Offers is an eight-figure business that has been an INC 5000 Company for the past three years in a row. They ship out over 1 million orders per year.Tony also serves as the host of The Tony G Show, a podcast that brings together his love for business and self improvement.
Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:
- [0:24] Jeremy's introduction of this episode with Tony Grebmeier.
- [1:50] The things Tony attributes his success to.
- [4:05] Tony's vision to build his fulfillment operations company worldwide.
- [5:33] Outgrowing a new space in 3 months - and how it happened.
- [7:58] How the present moment helps Tony center his life and get more done.
- [8:29] The kinds of products Tony wants to ship (being selective about clients).
- [12:21] The kind of team it takes to run Ship Offers - and what Tony hires for.
- [17:17] How to connect with Tony and his company.
- [17:58] The framework Tony uses regarding what drains him and drives him.
If you want to be the change, you have to be mindful of it every day of your life. Tony Grebmeier is a guy who truly tries to practice that. Because of the things he's experienced, including a bought with alcoholism and almost taking his own life, Tony knows that while everything he sees wrong with the world is true, he can only begin making a change by being a better version of himself, every day.
On this episode of Inspired Insider, Tony Grebmeier shares how he and his childhood friends build Ship Offers, a product fulfillment company that ships an amazing amount of product every day - how the company grew 600% last year - what he looks for in employees - how he hires - and a great exercise that helps him get his mind right.
Why do you get out of bed every day? It's a question Tony Grebmeier asks his friends, family, and team members often. He doesn't ask just to be different, he asks because he really wants to know and also because he really wants THE OTHER PERSON to know. He believes that when we live with a sense of purpose, we add better things to the world.
Hiring is a very difficult process for any company. Wasting time with a selection process that's ineffective is one of the worst feelings. On this episode, Tony Grebmeier shares a new approach he's taken to hiring that he's really enjoying and the incredible results it's delivered. If you want to know how to hire for character and not only skill, Tony has a good place for you to start.
If you want to be the change you'd like to see in the world it begins in the present moment. Tony Grebmeier says that when he is able to focus on what he's doing in the moment without looking too far ahead, that's when he's able to add the most value and blessing to the lives of other people. You can hear a bit of Tony's story and catch a whiff of his enthusiasm, on this great episode of Inspired Insider.
Resources Mentioned on this episode
Our sponsor today is www.Rise25.com where entrepreneurs of 6,7, and 8 figure businesses come together live and in person every few months to solve their biggest business challenges through this high-level Mastermind group. Each member leaves each week with lifelong friendships and actionable steps to take their business to the next level. Check out Rise25.com - a group run by myself and cofounder John Corcoran. Rise 25 is application only.