Do It Fuh Grantley is a life and finance podcast produced by Fortress Fund Managers, where we speak with women and men in Barbados about their Grantleys and other money matters.
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Here, we uncover the proven strategies, insights, and inspiring stories of today’s greatest leaders in the worlds of business, real estate, entrepreneurship, and investing. Each episode’s mission is to help you to level up your entrepreneurial game by hearing directly from the men and women in the arena. Chris is able to uniquely uncover things not commonly discussed because he is an entrepreneur himself. We not only cover business, but we also cover the personal side of entrepreneurship. Th ...
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#388 - Mark Toro - CVO @ Toro Development Co. - Developing Generational Mixed Use "Fortresses"
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Today’s guest is Mark Toro, Chief Vision Officer @ Toro Development Co, based in Atlanta, GA. Mark unpacks the philosophy, economics, and human-centered detail behind some of the most successful mixed-use developments in the country. We talk through his journey from building suburban power centers to pioneering immersive experiences like Avalon, Co…
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Our CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender, and Fortress’ Associate Portfolio Manager, Rashada Lopez, join us for the season 7 finale of Do It Fuh Grantley to discuss the state of financial markets and why we're confident to hold steady amidst the noise. The key lesson? Very good returns often come after times of market distress. Do It Fuh G…
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Ep. 42: The Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation's $20 Challenge
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Inspired by her little sister, 15 year old Barbadian student Rayna Howell turned a $20 investment into a visionary hair care brand. The finalist in the 2025 Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation's $20 Challenge shares her captivating story and reminds us all that it's never too early to develop financial literacy. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by F…
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#387 - Ken Hersh - Co-Founder NGP Energy Capital Management - The Godfather of Energy Private Equity
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Since 2016, Ken Hersh has served as President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center which houses the George W. Bush Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute. In 1988, he co-founded NGP Energy Capital Management, one of the nation’s largest natural resources private equity firms which pioneered private capital investing in the…
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We explore the inspiring and enchanting entrepreneurial journey of Barbadian business owner Tamara Gibson. As the owner of the luxury scent brand, Native Caribbean, Gibson continues to thoughtfully evolve both personally and professionally. From what we've heard, the smell of success couldn't be sweeter. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fortress F…
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Ask any entrepreneur and they'll tell you that growing your business is challenging but ultimately rewarding. One of the major keys to a business' success is diversification; a strategy that allows owners to reduce risk, increase revenue and enhance resilience. Matthew Wilson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nation…
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#386 - Trent & Tyler Leon - Co-Founders @ Tilden Capital
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Trent and Tyler Leon are the Co-Founders of Tilden Capital. Today, their business, Tilden Capital, has deployed billions of dollars into oil & gas minerals, royalties, and non-operated positions across the Permian and other domestic basins. We talk about growing up in a golf-obsessed family, attending IMG Academy, and competing at the highest level…
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The taxman cometh, but what exactly is he after? Barbadian accounting professional and entrepreneur, David Simpson, assures us all that there's nothing to fear. From fostering economic growth to reducing poverty, we discuss how Barbadians taxpayers are actively shaping a healthier society. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fortress Fund Managers an…
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Planning for the future should include what comes next for your loved ones even after you’re gone. Thankfully, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Barbadian attorney, Annette Linton, joins us for our Season 7 premiere - an informative and instructional conversation on the importance of Will & Estate Planning. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fort…
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Rub-a-dub-dub, Seven guests on a pod, And who do you think they be? The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker?, Guess you’ll have to tune in and see! The new season of Do It Fuh Grantley begins May 8th on a podcast player near you! Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions. Want to get in touch? DM @fort…
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#385 - Andrew Yaffe - CEO @ Dude Perfect - The Business of the World’s Most Trusted Entertainment Brand
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Andrew Yaffe is the CEO of Dude Perfect. Prior to joining Dude Perfect, he served as Executive Vice President, Head of Social, Digital and Original Content at the NBA, leading the department responsible for all video, editorial, and documentary content produced and distributed by the NBA. We dive into the evolution of content strategy, how vertical…
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#384 - Jason Karp - Founder of HumanCo - Hedge Fund Mogul Trades Wall Street for Wellness
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In this episode, Jason and I discuss one of the biggest challenges facing America today: the health crisis fueled by our food system. Jason, a former hedge fund manager turned health entrepreneur, shares how his personal journey through professional burnout, depression, and physical illness opened his eyes to the systemic problems in the way Americ…
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#383 - Hunter Pond - Founder @ Vandelay Hospitality Group - The Hottest Restaurateur in America
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Hunter Pond is the founder of Vandelay Hospitality Group, one of the most recognizable restaurant portfolios in Texas. From dropping out of law school mid-exam to launching East Hampton Sandwich Co. with no industry experience, Hunter shares how a love for restaurants kickstarted a hospitality empire. We dive into the creation and evolution of VHG.…
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#382 - Hiten Samtani - Founder @ ten31 Media - CRE is the Ultimate Business Bloodsport
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Hiten Samtani is the founder and editorial director of ten31, a new media company focused on market-moving insider coverage of the most important and least understood industries. He is the author of The Promote, a newsletter that readers have likened to commercial real estate's answer to Matt Levine's "Money Stuff," and a publication that has built…
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#381 - Chris Powers & Jason Baxter - Launching Fostr AI - The Right Way to Use AI at Work
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Today’s episode is with Co-Founder, Jason Baxter, to introduce our latest venture, FOSTR AI—a company built to solve one of the most pressing challenges facing businesses today: how to implement AI in your business in a meaningful, aligned, and scalable way. We unpack the fragmented state of AI adoption across small to mid-sized businesses and expl…
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#380 - Paul Hedrick - Founder @ Tecovas - How Tecovas Became A Western Wear Empire
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Paul Hedrick is the Founder of Tecovas, the leading high-quality western footwear, apparel, and accessories brand. In today’s episode, we discuss: - the origins of Tecovas and early founding stories, - what it takes to build an incredible brand - Tecovas’ retail “moat” - radical hospitality - how they managed through COVID - and more As Executive C…
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#379 - Steve Cockram - Founder of 5Voices - Know Yourself, Influence, & Building Stronger Relationships
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Steve Cockram is an inspirational communicator, serial entrepreneur, and confidante to elite leaders worldwide. He is a best-selling author, creator of the 5 Voices communication system, and co-founder of GiANT, a global leadership consultancy working in 143 countries. His latest venture is called the “Relationship Revolution.” We discuss: - Why su…
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#378 - Kyle Bass - Founder/CIO @ Hayman Capital Management, L.P. - Invest In America
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Kyle Bass is the Founder/CIO of Hayman Capital Management, L.P., an investment manager of private funds focused on global event-driven opportunities, and the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Equity Management, an impact and natural capital private equity firm. Kyle is also the Co-Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed Roc…
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#377 - Morgan Housel - The Psychology of Money, Incentives, Investing, & Human Misjudgement
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Morgan’s books have sold over seven million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and winner of the New York Times Sidney Award. MarketWatch named him one of the 50 most influential people in markets. He's a partner…
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#376 - Kevin Lavelle - Building Mizzen+Main, Influencer Partnerships, His New Startup Harbor
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Kevin Lavelle is the CEO & Cofounder of Harbor. He’s also the Founder and Chairman of the Board at Mizzen+Main, where he invented the world’s first performance fabric dress shirt, ultimately driving it to hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. He successfully raised a growth round from L Catterton and established partnerships with athletes like …
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#375 - Jesse Tinsley - CEO @ Employer.com - Rescuing Bench, TikTok Purchase?, Battle Tested Acquisition Playbook
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Jesse is a founder who bootstrapped and scaled Employer.com, Recruiter.com, Before You Apply, and BountyJobs.com into a $500M+ HR Tech powerhouse. He built these brands by solving global problems in EOR, payroll, hiring, and workforce management for companies of all sizes. Most recently, Jesse has gone viral for his public bid to acquire TikTok, al…
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#374 - Krish Menon - Founder @ Angry Gods - How The World’s Most Iconic Brands Are Built
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Krish is the Founder and CEO of Angry Gods, a strategy and creative consultancy. He has been involved in some of the most iconic brand stories of the past two decades, including the launch of the iMac, the resurrection of Adidas Originals, the explosion of Vitaminwater, American Express, and the rebrand of Virgin Galactic. As a partner at Culture, …
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#373 - Fernando De Leon - Founder & CEO @ Leon Capital Group
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Fernando is the Founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group, a diversified holding company that operates assets in the real estate, financial services, healthcare, and technology industries. Leon takes the lead in conceiving, developing, owning, and operating businesses through a family-holding structure that oversees $10 billion of its own private asset…
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#372 - Pete Ochs - Founder @ Enterprise Stewardship - Stewardship Vs Ownership in Business
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Pete is the founder and chairman of Capital III, an impact investment company with investments in the US and Central America. Enterprise Stewardship is an initiative of Capital III that equips marketplace leaders with resources to transform their personal LIFE and business enterprises. During his four decades in business, he has invested in and ope…
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#371 - Jack Fraker - President, Global Head of Industrial & Logistics @ Newmark - Macro Overview of Industrial Real Estate
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Jack Fraker is President and Global Head of Industrial & Logistics Capital Markets for Newmark. He is responsible for driving Newmark’s industrial & logistics business, primarily capital markets but also leasing. Jack has personally completed over 1,800 industrial & logistics capital markets transactions totaling 1.5 billion square feet | $85 billi…
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#370 - Paul Renner - Speaker, Florida House of Representatives - Make America Courageous Again
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Paul Renner is a former Commander in the U.S. Navy, and was deployed in Operation Desert Storm as well as Afghanistan. We discuss: Reclaiming American Institutions The state of the U.S. Military China, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and the Military Industrial Complex Immigration The Future of America We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so…
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#369 - Craig Hall - Founder & Chairman @ Hall Group
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Craig Hall is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, vintner, and philanthropist who founded HALL Group in 1968 at age 18 with $4,000 saved from small ventures that began at age ten. HALL Group comprises diverse entities in real estate, lending, winemaking, and startup investments. We discuss: Surviving the 80’s financial crisis Building Frisco, TX B…
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#368 - Roe Patterson - Co-Founder @ Marauder Capital / Frmr CEO @ Basic Energy Services - Building & Investing in Oilfield Service Companies
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Roe Patterson is a 29-year Energy Industry veteran. He has worked in, owned, and operated multiple businesses across the energy spectrum. He owns and invests in numerous companies inside and outside the energy space, playing varying roles in each venture’s governance including CEO, Chairman of the Board, Board Member, and Board Adviser. His latest …
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#367 - Robert Allen - CEO @ Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership - Fort Worth, TX Is About to Explode With Growth
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Robert Allen is the President and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (FWEDP). A husband, father, and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Greg Abbott, Allen most recently served as President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC). His organization’s efforts have helped catapult Texas to a record-breaki…
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