Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen

Veronica Schnitzius grew up in Medellín, Colombia, during a time when violence and uncertainty were part of everyday life.Years later, she arrived in Dallas with $500, determined to build something different.Her path took her from industrial engineer to president of American Leather—but that journey was filled with moments that tested her confidence, resilience, and ability to lead.In this episode of The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen, Veronica shares how she learned to stand her ground as a young woman in manufacturing, why great mentors helped change the trajectory of her career, and how she worked her way through the company by taking on one challenge after another.Her story is a powerful example of what can happen when you refuse to let your circumstances define where you're going.Watch the full episode of The Grit Mindset with guest Veronica Schnitzius on YouTube.

Shane Spillers learned about entrepreneurship long before he became an entrepreneur himself.He watched his parents build a business—and later watched that business collapse. Years later, after leaving the corporate world to join his family's restaurant business, Shane experienced another lesson: early success doesn't guarantee that you're ready to scale.Two restaurants were home runs. The third exposed the cracks.In this episode of The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen, Shane talks about the failures and challenges that shaped the way he approaches business today, from getting the right people in the right seats to creating clarity, accountability, and discipline within a team.His definition of grit says a lot about his journey: keep showing up and executing even when the results haven't caught up yet.Today, he's using those lessons to help other entrepreneurs build stronger businesses.Watch the full episode of The Grit Mindset with guest Shane Spillers on YouTube.

Matt McGaughey had already built a successful career when life forced him to reconsider what mattered most.When he and his wife faced a difficult season trying to grow their family, Matt made the decision to step away and focus on home. That choice eventually helped lead him down a new path—entrepreneurship.Today, Spinakr Solutions has grown from Matt simply raising his hand and asking, “How can I help?” into a global organization serving clients around the world.In this episode of The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen, McGaughey talks about building a business, learning to let go as a founder, surrounding yourself with people you trust, and creating a culture that puts people first.He also shares his perspective on navigating AI and rapid change, why leaders need to listen before they act, and the importance of knowing when to stay the course—and when to adjust it.Because grit doesn't always mean stubbornly following the original plan. Sometimes it means listening to the wind, changing direction, and continuing forward.

Gabe Moreno thought he was ready to lead the school that had already been such a big part of his life.They told him he wasn't.Instead of letting that rejection define him, Gabe left, gained new experience, developed as a leader, and kept moving forward.Years later, Bishop Dunne called him back—this time to become president.In this episode of The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen, Gabe talks about what those years taught him about failure, perseverance, leadership, and why being told "not yet" doesn't mean "never."He also shares why today's world of convenience may be making it harder for the next generation to tolerate frustration—and why learning to fail might be one of the most valuable skills we can teach.Watch the full conversation on The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen's YouTube channel.

At 18, Ted Clouser arrived in Arkansas with $400 in his pocket and faxed his résumé to every computer company he could find.One hired him.Twenty years later, he owned it.But becoming the owner exposed a problem Ted never saw coming: he had spent two decades building a company around himself. Every question led to the same answer—“Ask Ted.”When he tried to step into a different role, the business struggled to function without him, beginning one of the most difficult seasons of his life.In this episode of The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen, Ted talks about rebuilding the business, rebuilding himself, and the advice from his wife that helped change his perspective:Stop trying to solve the next 18 months. Win today.It’s a conversation about leadership, resilience, family, and learning that being indispensable isn't always the same thing as building something sustainable.Watch the full episode of The Grit Mindset with Matt Rosen.