If You Sh*t Your Pants, Don’t Sit in It

If You Sh*t Your Pants, Don’t Sit in It

Author: Will Grimes and Eli Schmidt May 21, 2025 Duration: 32:17

In this episode, Will and Eli open up about what it’s really like to navigate major transitions — in business, in life, and within yourself. They dig into what it means to stay grounded when things feel chaotic, and why emotional awareness isn’t just a buzzword — it’s survival.

From lessons learned in the Marine Corps to real conversations about leadership, friendship, and family, this one’s packed with perspective. The guys get honest about carrying stress, leaning on your circle, and communicating through the messy parts of growth. There's humor (yes, including a surprisingly deep analogy about shitting your pants), but also a lot of wisdom about how to show up better — for yourself and for others.

If you’ve been feeling stretched, distracted, or just trying to keep it together — this episode hits home.


⏱️ Episode Chapters

  1. [00:00] Opening Banter & Catching Up

  2. [04:00] Navigating Life Transitions with Grace

  3. [08:00] Emotional Check-ins and Leadership Growth

  4. [13:00] Brotherhood, Loyalty & the Power of Conversations

  5. [17:00] The Role of Self-Awareness in Decision Making

  6. [22:00] From the Marine Corps to Mindfulness

  7. [28:00] Communicating Expectations in Business & Marriage

  8. [31:00] Self-Regulation and Building a Healthy Circle

  9. [35:00] Humor, Healing & Dirty Pants Metaphors

  10. [38:00] Final Thoughts: Redefining What Matters


In a crowded field of get-rich-quick schemes and superficial advice, Real Estate Re-Defined offers a different path. Co-hosts Will Grimes and Eli Schmidt built their own successful practices from the ground up, and they understand the daily grind and strategic decisions that separate a fleeting side hustle from a lasting enterprise. Will, a Marine Corps veteran, applies a disciplined, no-nonsense leadership philosophy to the business, while Eli provides the operational savvy. Together, they move past the industry clichés. You won't find rehashed cold calling scripts or cheerleading for outdated tactics here. Instead, each episode is a deep dive into the practical systems, the necessary mindset shifts, and the adaptable strategies that actually work in the current market. They discuss building a genuine brand, creating efficient workflows that free up your time, and developing the resilience to handle inevitable setbacks. This podcast is for the agent or investor who is tired of the noise and ready to do the real work of constructing a business that thrives long-term, not just survives the next transaction. Listen to Will and Eli for candid conversations, hard-won lessons, and a redefined perspective on what sustainable success in real estate truly requires.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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