Stay Shining Stay Grinding
A podcast where like-minded individuals help each other grow.Carlos Castro and Jose Gallegos present the "Stay Shining, Stay Grinding" podcast. Both are growing Entrepreneurs and Creatives. Jose, is the owner and founder of Vivid Landscape Inc. A landscape company that has continued to grow and take over Southern California since 2016. Carlos is the owner and founder of Anchored Mind Projects. A media company that helps businesses succeed with media such as photography, film, and marketing. We cover our experience as business owners, family men, & creatives in southern California and the challenges we face to reach our long-term goals in success.Follow us on our journey to success, and let us help you achieve those goals you have been working towards!
Episodes
22 episodes
From Employee to Entrepreneur
Making the jump from employee to business owner sounds exciting, but the road is anything but easy. In this episode, we dive into the real challenges of leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck, navigating uncertainty, and learning to wear ever...
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Episode 22
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Finding Peace in the Storm
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about the wins—it’s about navigating the chaos, too. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of running a business while maintaining peace of mind. From high-pressure decisions to unexpected setbacks, we share r...
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Episode 21
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WERE BACK! The Road to Revival & Business Growth
After a break, we’re back on the mic! In this episode, we open up about why we had to hit pause on the podcast and the lessons learned along the way. We also dive into where our businesses stand today—what’s changed, what’s thriving, and what’s...
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Episode 20
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Navigating the Pros and Cons of Business Expansion
In this episode, we talk about experiences of growing a small business and the challenges that arise along the way. Sometimes, expanding will not be the solution until the proper systems are figured out. Follow us on our journey to...
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Episode 19
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Balancing Health And Running A Business!
In this episode, we discuss how physical health is for your body and will impact how you manage yourself and your business. Follow us on our journey to success, and let us help you achieve those goals you have been working towa...
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Episode 18
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Embracing the Journey: Finding Joy Along the Way!
In this episode, we answer a question from a listen and remind ourselves of the journey that has led us to this point in our entrepreneur lives. We look back on the minor setbacks, the significant achievements, and the reality that nothing is e...
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Episode 17
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Learning When To Delegate Your Work
In this episode, we discuss learning when to delegate your work and allowing your team members to take on positions and jobs. The pushback of assigning new roles to your team members and the opportunities that arise for you as the business owne...
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Episode 16
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Embracing Failure: The Path to Success
Welcome back to another episode of Stay Shining Stay Grinding Podcast; in this episode, we talk about the importance of "failure" in business, life, and mental health. We talk about accepting failure, allowing your minds to cope with it, and ho...
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Episode 15
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We Are Back! Sorry For The Wait!
We are BACK! We truly apologize for our absence; we needed to make some changes that took much longer than expected. Fortunately, we are back and ready to continue to grow! In this episode, we provide updates on how we and our businesses are do...
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Episode 14
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Why Starting A Business Will Effect Your Heath!?
Starting a business can take up a lot of our time earlier in our career, and these habits of repetitive workflow can lead to a lack of physical exercise and unhealthy eating habits. Staying active as a business owner will help our minds and our...
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Episode 13
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Why We Think It's Time To Quit Our Careers!
Quitting is on everyone's minds all the time; when starting a business, quitting permanently seems like the best option when things are challenging to deal with. Follow us on our journey to success, and let us help you achieve th...
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Episode 12
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Do Not Get Discouraged By The Hype!
In This episode, we discuss how discouragement can lead us toward not putting all our effort into doing more for our business. Everyone goes through the cycle of discouragement when running a business. What do you do to keep it from happing aga...
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Episode 11
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How To Determine Your Worth When Starting A Business!
In this episode, we discuss knowing the value of your business and figuring out how to charge for your services, whether you are just starting or have been doing it for years. You are determining the value of your services and time!
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Episode 10
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Knowing When Its Time To Let Go!
WE'RE BACK! In this episode, we discuss when to let go and step back as business owners—knowing when it's the right time to allow someone to take on a specific task and creating more time to scale your business overall!Foll...
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Episode 9
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Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket. Find Your Balance!
In this episode, we focus on understanding "balance" and where we place our "attention" towards. These two factors can help you determine whether you are on the right path or a rocky start. Decide where you place your attention and discover the...
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Episode 8
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What An EGO Can Do For Your Business!
In this episode, we highlight the horrible truth of the ego and machismo mentally and how these two knuckleheads can cause damage to our business, our health, and our lives. But, we also talk about when it may be proper to approach situations w...
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Episode 7
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How to Avoid Failure When Starting a Business!
In this episode, we discuss why failure will be a part of your journey in starting a business. How overcoming failure will help you understand failure in all areas of your life and how there is no success without failure. Follo...
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Episode 6
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How Inconsistency Will Destroy Your Business!
In this episode, we talk about how a healthy growth pattern will help elevate your business in all areas of success, beginning with staying consistent. Follow us on our journey to success, and let us help you achieve those goals yo...
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Episode 5
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Why Your Start-Up Business Will Fail!
This episode discusses the significant factors you will learn to face when starting a business. Will you be able to overcome these challenges to pursue your passion, or will you find an easy way out? Follow us on our journey to suc...
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Episode 4
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Why Anchored Mind Projects Can Help Your Business Grow!
In this episode, we cover how our co-host Carlos started his business, Anchored Mind Projects; we talk about the journey that led him to how a simple side hustle as a Photographer & Videographer became a full-time job, how working for yours...
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Episode 3
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How Vivid Landscape INC Became A 7 Figure Business!
In this episode, we cover how our co-host Jose started his 7-figure company in 6 years! We discuss the challenges in building his company and the leaps and bounds that led him to become a 30+ employee company in Southern California.
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Episode 2
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Welcome To "Stay Shining Stay Grinding Podcast"
Carlos Castro and Jose Gallegos present the "Stay Shining, Stay Grinding" podcast. Both are growing Entrepreneurs and Creatives. Jose, is the owner and founder of Vivid Landscape Inc. A landscape company that has continued to grow and take over...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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