The Grit Blueprint
Step into "The GRIT Blueprint," where AI, Branding and Building Industry Business expert Stefanie Couch sits down with industry leaders and business professionals to explore what it takes to blaze new trails and find success in different industries and professions.
Stefanie will explore topics to help you better understand industries, personal and professional development, branding, marketing, entrepreneurship, and much more. From a Fortune 500 building material distribution company to owning her own business, Stefanie has experience using GRIT to make it to the top.
Join Stefanie as she brings insights from business leaders to help you gain the GRIT you need to succeed.
Episodes
30 episodes
Champions of Independents: Do it Best Group's Vision for Growth w/ CEO Dan Starr
Dan Starr, president and CEO of Do it Best Group, shares insights on strategic acquisitions, technology, and branding to help independent lumber yards and hardware stores thrive against big-box competition.• Discussing Do it Best's rece...
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31:12
How To Rise In Construction with Stefanie Couch (The Builder Upper Show Guest Episode)
Are you ready to explore the dynamic world of construction through the lens of women making waves in the industry? This episode of the Builder Upper Show features the inspiring voice of Stefanie Couch, founder of Grit Blueprint and a trailblaze...
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31:02
Do it Best Spring Market Preview with Stefanie Couch and Ryan Cooley
This is a special episode! Get ready for a deep dive into the disruptive changes in the lumber and building materials (LBM) market coming to Orlando March 18th through March 20th! This episode explores the monumental mer...
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17:56
Construction Industry AI and Brand Building with Stefanie Couch (guest episode on the Specified Growth Podcast)
This is an episode recorded on the Specified Growth Podcast, where Stefanie was a guest. Find out more here: https://tatstalks.com/specified-podcastOn this episode, Stefanie and host Tatsuya "Tats" Nakagawa, explore the journey of ...
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22:44
World Millwork Alliance Podcast with Paradigm's John Wheeler
This episode was filmed live at WMA 2024. Stefanie and John Wheeler from Paradigm delve into the significance of networking within the millwork industry and the rising role of AI in enhancing business practices. We discuss industry...
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Episode 25
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19:47
The Power of Consistency and Focused Goals for Success
In this episode of the Grit Blueprint podcast, Stefanie Couch emphasizes the importance of consistency in achieving personal and professional success. She discusses effective goal-setting strategies, particularly the concept of the 12 12-week y...
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Episode 24
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10:42
Marion Pulse
On this episode, Stefanie is joined by Marion Pulse. Marion is a nonprofit leader with a diverse background in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, currently serving as the Member Services and Engagement Manager at the Nationa...
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Episode 23
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53:33
Casey Ritter
Stefanie sits down with Casey Ritter. After 7 years in the firearms industry, Casey fell into construction by chance. She quickly felt right at home coming from a male dominated industry. Being the only female in the room wasn’t th...
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Episode 22
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47:06
Keeley Ehrenriech
Stefanie is joined by Keeley Ehrenreich.Keeley is an accomplished operations leader in the roofing industry, bringing a wealth of experience from her diverse professional background. Having also worked in the window and door industry an...
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Episode 21
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43:24
Amy Roosa
In this episode Stefanie is joined by Amy Roosa.Amy brings 2 decades of dedicated experience as a safety professional, with a rich background spanning various sectors of safety, from construction to general industry. Her journey has bee...
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Episode 20
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46:19
Judy Haney
Judy Haney is the Region Commodity Procurement Managerfor Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution division.Her current responsibilities include helping develop new productswith home center sales teams, supervising home cente...
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Episode 19
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52:54
How To Get What You "Want"- Goal Setting Tips for Success
SummaryIn this conversation, Stefanie Couch discusses the significance of goal setting and personal wants, emphasizing the need for individuals to define what they truly desire in life. She introduces the concept of a daily wants...
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Episode 18
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8:46
Hacia Atherton
This week Stefanie has Hacia Atherton on the show.Hacia is a dynamic and visionary leader dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the skilled trades industry. As the CEO and Founder of Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT), Hacia h...
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Episode 17
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37:36
Josh Luebker
This week Stefanie is joined by Josh Luebker.Josh is the Owner of Sulphur Prairie Management, a Construction Management and Construction Financial consulting firm specializing in Subcontractors. Since joining the industry in 2014, Josh ...
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Episode 16
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49:33
Cory Charles
This week Stefanie has Cory Charles on the podcast. In a world that thrives on the status quo, Cory Charles redefines what transformation means. He’s spent nearly two decades empowering leaders and teams to break free from conventi...
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Episode 16
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1:01:35
Stacy Ennis
Stacy is a best-selling author, book coach, and speaker on a mission to help leaders clarify their ideas and harness their unique story to make an impact. Her background includes impacting more than 100 books in her 14-plus years in publishing;...
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Episode 15
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46:52
Ross Brouse
Ross Brouse is the founder of Continuous Threat Check, a comprehensive and structured diagnostic tool designed to identify hidden gaps in your technology. Since its inception in 2018, Ross has engaged with hundreds of IT professionals, helping ...
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Episode 14
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45:28
Andrew Brown
Stefanie's guest this week is Andrew Brown.Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Toolfetch, an extensive online eCommerce platform specializing in tools, equipment, and safety supplies for the industrial and construction supply industries...
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Episode 13
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51:43
Laura Workman
This week's guest is Laura Workman.Laura is the CEO and founder of Thrive Leadership Coaching and the Hire & Thrive program, where she transforms leaders and organizations to reduce burnout and increase profitability. With over twen...
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Episode 12
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46:06
Katy Devlin
This week Stefanie has Katy Devlin on the show.Katy is content director for the National Glass Association, where she heads up the NGA’s magazine and digital publications, Glass Magazine and Window + Door, and leads conference programmi...
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Episode 11
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48:08
Megan Shapiro
This week Stefanie has Megan Shapiro on the show. Megan is a seasoned Construction Risk Strategist and attorney in California. She has extensive experience in mitigating risks in the construction industry, excelling in project mana...
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Episode 10
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36:08
Leah Hadley
This week Stefanie has Leah Hadley on the podcast. Leah is dedicated to providing compassionate financial guidance through life's transitions. Having navigated many challenging financial times herself—such as becoming a paren...
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Episode 9
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40:16
Tina Breen
This week Stefanie's guest is Tina Breen. Tina is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in the automotive and lumber/building materials industries. With over a decade of experience at Manufacturers Reserve Supply (...
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Episode 8
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