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Bob Zimmerschied - Built the Hard Way: Work Ethic, Faith, and the Making of an Entrepreneur

March 17 · 1 hr 57 min · Episode 23 · 56.3 MB
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In this episode of From the Ground Up Show, Erick sits down with serial entrepreneur Bob Zimmercheid for a powerful, down-to-earth conversation about grit, faith, integrity, and building a life that lasts.

From growing up on a ranch—breaking horses, running farm equipment as a kid, and learning responsibility early—to owning restaurants, hardware stores, and real estate holdings, Bob shares the lessons that shaped him into a resilient business leader and family man.

This isn’t just a business story. It’s a story about character.

Bob opens up about:

  • What ranch life teaches you about work ethic and leadership
  • The mindset required to move from labor to ownership
  • Hard-earned lessons from starting and running multiple businesses
  • Why integrity is still your greatest asset in business
  • Balancing entrepreneurship, marriage, fatherhood, and faith
  • What “retirement” really looks like for builders at heart

If you care about entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, rural values, or building something meaningful from nothing, this episode will both challenge and encourage you.

Bob’s story is proof that success isn’t built in boardrooms—it’s built in the quiet seasons of discipline, risk, and showing up every day with the right attitude.

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