Before I launched my own business, I was like so many others—stuck in the 9-5 grind. I had a stable career as an IT Leader in corporate America, thinking this was my path until retirement. But deep down, I knew I was building someone else’s dream instead of my own.
I started to envision a different kind of life - one where I had the freedom to be present for the moments that truly mattered.
So, I took the leap into entrepreneurship. But I had no vision. No roadmap. I just winged it… for 2 years.
And then, in 2014, everything changed.
I lost my daughter, Zoi to suicide.
That loss forced me to question everything. It made me realize that life is too short to keep putting off what matters and to enjoy the moments in life you can't get back.
I didn’t just want to build a business—I needed to do something meaningful. I needed to help others navigate their own setbacks, just like I was navigating mine.
That’s when I launched Resilience Leaders in 2016...
Starting a business while still working a full-time job? Yep, it was terrifying... I didn’t have a roadmap, and fear nearly kept me stuck.
I chased shiny objects, compared myself to others, and struggled to stay focused.
I knew something had to change.
Then, in 2019, one of my mentors offered me an opportunity to work with him as a coach.
It was a chance to grow, so I took it. A few months later, he brought me on full-time - with the condition that I keep working on my own mission, too.
For a while, I tried to balance both. But the truth was, I was pouring everything into his business instead of mine. And then, in late 2022, the business shifted direction, and I was let go.
That moment could have broken me.
Instead, I made a decision.
On the drive home, I declared out loud: “I will only ever build my dream from here on out.”
That was the moment The Grit Guy was born.
I chose to say yes to ME. And that decision changed everything.
Now, I help others do the same.
For the aspiring entrepreneur stuck in the 9-5, I help you create a clear vision and roadmap so you can finally build the business—and life—you actually want.
For business owners struggling to attract clients, I help you establish a powerful online presence through funnels, marketing systems, and Skool community-building.
For leaders facing setbacks, I coach you through the toughest moments, helping you develop the resilience and grit to get back up stronger than ever.
I know what it’s like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure of your next move. But I also know what happens when you choose to commit to YOU.
Let's Walk Together...
I was the very first success story for the popular workout program, P90X in 2004.
I like a lot of alone time to "sharpen the saw" as they say and so I like to travel.
The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield.
I enjoy the ocean, Maine's many hiking trails and watching Formula 1 racing.
I'm not really a binge-watcher of any series... although I do like LOTR, Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows.
Yes, in 2017 I self-published A Sherpa Named Zoi - How to walk through grief and live with intention.
Seafood!
"Fall down seven times, get up eight."