The Grizzly Life Podcast

Episode 143 is about friendship, business, and the reality of building something together. Colton shares stories from the early days of Grizzly and Priority, what it was like working with his best friends from the start, and why doing business with people you love can be both one of the hardest and most rewarding things you’ll ever do. This episode is about trust, conflict, communication, and lear...

Episode 142 is about emotional control, perspective, and learning how to recover faster when life throws something at you. Colton talks about why so many people let one bad moment ruin the rest of their day, how asking what “future you” would think can help you zoom out, and why holding onto stress only makes it heavier. He also shares a simple reminder that if life keeps teaching you the same les...

Episode 141 is about focus, discipline, and what your free time says about the life you really want. Colton talks more about using AI as a tool to think better, analyze deeper, and make smarter decisions, but the real message of this episode is bigger than technology. It’s about how many people say they want more, but never actually use their free time to work toward it. If you want a different li...

Episode 140 is about urgency, focus, and realizing that your dreams do have a deadline. Colton shares takeaways from a recent event in Scottsdale, including lessons on purpose, managing focus instead of just time, and why too many people keep pushing important things off like they have forever. He also talks about being careful who you ask for advice, why not every opinion deserves equal weight, a...

Episode 139 is about leading by example, letting go of comparison, and realizing you can’t force people to change before they’re ready. Colton talks about what it means to be the positive influence in your circle, why some people will not make a change until they have their own wake-up moment, and how freeing it is to stop obsessing over what everyone else is doing. He also shares how this lesson...

Episode 138 is a real conversation about purpose and what gives your work meaning. Colton opens up about why developing people, building culture, and helping his team become better versions of themselves has become one of the biggest driving forces in his life. This episode is a reminder to figure out your why, find something that feels bigger than just a paycheck, and make sure the life you’re bu...

Episode 137 is a reminder that one off day, one off weekend, or one bad stretch doesn’t mean you’re starting over. Colton breaks down why consistency matters more than perfection, how having a plan creates better days, and why the ideas in your head need to be written down before they turn into stress, distraction, or lost opportunities.

Episode 136 is about emotional control, listening better, and learning how to handle life without making the situation worse. Colton talks about why truly listening is a skill, why carrying your bad attitude into every room hurts more than just you, and why taking a lap before reacting can save you a lot of time, damage, and regret. He also shares a strong reminder that no matter what cards you’ve...

Episode 135 is a real update on health, experimentation, and using better tools to improve your life. Colton breaks down his experience with the carnivore diet, why he’s currently testing clean carbs again, and what he’s noticing in his body with energy, fullness, recovery, and inflammation. He also goes deeper on AI, how he’s actually using it in day-to-day life, and why it can become a powerful...

Episode 134 is a behind-the-scenes look at how Colton is using AI to build better systems, make faster decisions, and create more structure across the business. He talks through how AI is helping with team communication, role clarity, culture documents, planning, and problem-solving—while also breaking down the wrong way to use it. This episode is all about using AI as a real tool, not a shortcut,...

Episode 133 is a real conversation about leadership and the weight that comes with it. Colton shares what he’s learning about developing leaders, building better communication across a growing team, and why making the right decision doesn’t always mean making everyone happy. This episode is about leading with example, listening with intention, and understanding the pressure that comes with being t...

Episode 132 is about mindset, self-discipline, and the standards you hold yourself to. Colton talks about why doing what you say you’re going to do matters so much, how easy it is to let your mind become weak when you keep making excuses, and why real growth starts when you stop getting in your own way. He also dives into using pain, setbacks, and weaknesses as fuel instead of letting them become...

Episode 131 is a personal reflection on turning 28, looking back on the last decade, and thinking bigger about what really matters. Colton talks about how his mindset, health, discipline, and leadership have changed over time, and why he feels stronger, more aware, and more focused now than he did in his early twenties. He also opens up about business growth, the people you keep around you, and wh...

Episode 130 is about identity, self-awareness, and the stories you keep telling yourself. Colton talks about how the labels people wear—“I’m bad with money,” “I’m always late,” “I’m not good at this”—quietly shape the way they live, the choices they make, and the results they keep getting. He breaks down why real change starts by paying attention to the things you say about yourself, the people yo...

Episode 129 is a real conversation about business growth, leadership, and what it looks like to scale in the real world. Colton sits down with Rusty to talk through his journey from working at Two Oaks as a kid to eventually owning multiple golf courses, building a larger team, and learning how to manage growth as opportunities kept showing up. They get into deals, delegation, staffing, communicat...

Episode 128 is about the power of finding something that’s yours. Colton talks about watching someone close to him completely shift their energy, attitude, and confidence just by getting into the gym, building a routine, and finding something outside of work that brings real purpose and enjoyment. It’s a reminder that when you have something to look forward to, something to improve at, and somethi...

Episode 127 is about how to handle the unexpected without letting it ruin your day. Colton talks about the curveballs life throws at all of us, why “it could always be worse” is such a powerful mindset, and how learning to let go faster can help you deal with stress in a healthier way. He also shares why focusing on small daily wins can completely shift your attitude and help you move through hard...

Episode 126 is a reminder that without your health, you have nothing. Colton talks about why so many people delay taking care of themselves, hide behind the excuse of “no time,” and lose sight of what they actually want out of life. He breaks down the importance of defining your why, making your health a real priority, and building habits now that will carry you into the future.

Episode 125 is a real-time fitness update on peptides, recovery, and what it looks like to actually track your results. Colton shares what he’s currently taking, why he’s testing certain peptides and GLP-1s on himself first, and what his latest InBody scan revealed about body fat, muscle loss, and where adjustments need to be made. He also talks about why quality matters, why this stuff should be...

Episode 124 is a real conversation about perspective, ambition, and the habits that keep you moving forward. Colton talks about the “must be nice” mindset and why it’s so easy to judge someone else’s life from the outside without understanding the work, sacrifice, and pressure behind it. He challenges listeners to stop comparing, stop assuming, and start thinking deeper about what success actually...

Episode 123 is a reminder to not let summer throw you off track. Colton talks about how easy it is to let nice weather, travel, and busy schedules become excuses to stop training, and why staying consistent matters if you care about your long-term health, strength, and progress. He also shares why even a maintenance routine is better than intentionally falling backwards.

Episode 122 is about getting back on track, keeping the right people close, and making decisions for yourself. Colton talks about getting back into running, tightening up his routine, and why real friendships matter more than having a long list of fake connections. He also shares why you need to stop worrying about outside opinions, do what’s best for you, and build a life around the people and va...

Episode 121 is a full behind-the-scenes update on everything happening across the gyms, Priority Fitness, and Grizzy’s Diner & Tavern. Colton breaks down new projects, better systems, warehouse progress, upgrades at the gyms, and the next steps for the restaurant as everything continues to grow. He also shares a simple reminder: action always beats inaction when you’re trying to build somethin...

Episode 120 is about self-reflection, better leadership, and learning how to communicate more clearly as things grow. Colton opens up about the importance of being open to criticism, having honest conversations early, and recognizing where things can get missed when you’re leading multiple teams and moving fast. He also shares why taking care of yourself first is necessary if you want to show up b...

Episode 119 is a real behind-the-scenes look at what business ownership actually feels like when growth gets messy. Colton talks through the first day of moving into the new Priority Fitness warehouse, the unexpected problems that come with expansion, and the reality of running a business when there is always another issue to solve. He also opens up about what people don’t see from the outside—the...