{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chief Endurance Officer","title":"Setbacks Into Motivation - Stan Freemon - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #175","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c4bc27a1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1773,"description":"How can an endurance mindset help you overcome brutal setbacks in both sports and executive leadership? Today’s guest is an unstoppable serial entrepreneur and Ironman ambassador. Introducing Stan Freemon, President and CEO at Hunter Freeman Group. Stan partners with host Gregory McDonough to share how he pushed through a catastrophic 35-minute transition delay during an Ironman to finish strong and how he applies that same relentless drive to executive recruiting. He also delves into why true leadership requires emotional resilience, deep relationship-building, and keeping life’s challenges in perspective.\nTakeaways:\nTurning Setbacks into Motivation: When unexpected obstacles throw your plans off course, like losing a transition bag in a race, mental toughness is what keeps you moving forward.\nRelentless Persistence in Business: Executive recruiting and deal-making require an unwavering commitment to seeing things through without giving up.\nRelationship-First Leadership: True business success comes from establishing trust directly with company leaders rather than relying on transactional processes.\nGaining Life Perspective: Pushing through grueling physical challenges, like pushing a chariot for a young athlete with special needs, reminds leaders that everyday workplace problems are easily manageable.\nThe Endurance Network: Engaging in extreme sports naturally connects high-performing CEOs and entrepreneurs who share the same discipline and drive.\nQuote of the Show:\n\n\"I do not give up, period. You can ask everybody that works for me. I mean, when I smell blood in the water, it's a done deal.\" - Stan Freemon\nLinks:\nStand Freemon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-freemon-421a19145/\nStan’s Email: stan.freemon@hunterfreemon.com\n\nWays to Tune In:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp \nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4\nGoogle Podcasts:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/msdBQi-XEr6oVOpgBNQi0qI4-m0WKwwn8K6ym8-T0YE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xODdm/MWQxMDNiNDlhZTkz/N2Q5ODM5YmZkN2E0/ODMxNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}