Bob Zimmerschied - Built the Hard Way: Work Ethic, Faith: Making an Entrepreneur

In this episode of From the Ground Up Show, Erick sits down with serial entrepreneur Bob Zimmercheid for a powerful, down-to-earth conversation about grit, faith, integrity, and building a life that lasts.From growing up on a ranch—breaking horses, running farm equipment as a kid, and learning responsibility early—to owning restaurants, hardware stores, and real estate holdings, Bob shares the lessons that shaped him into a resilient business leader and family man.This isn’t just a business story. It’s a story about character.Bob opens up about:What ranch life teaches you about work ethic and leadershipThe mindset required to move from labor to ownershipHard-earned lessons from starting and running multiple businessesWhy integrity is still your greatest asset in businessBalancing entrepreneurship, marriage, fatherhood, and faithWhat “retirement” really looks like for builders at heartIf you care about entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, rural values, or building something meaningful from nothing, this episode will both challenge and encourage you.Bob’s story is proof that success isn’t built in boardrooms—it’s built in the quiet seasons of discipline, risk, and showing up every day with the right attitude.If this episode resonates with you:Follow the show so you don’t miss upcoming conversationsShare it with someone building their dreamLeave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more than you knowBuilding a life you love starts from the ground up.#Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Leadership #RanchLife #FaithAndBusiness#LegacyBuilding #BusinessPodcast #AmericanDreamTHE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAILChoose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode.Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/WATCH & LISTENWatch this full episode: https://youtu.be/O_AzJC_dRRwSubscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9pListen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140SHORTER EDITIONSFrom The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tAPodcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6oPodcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOWReal stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale.Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.comHave a question for Erick or an upcoming guest?https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/Have a story built through hearts, hands, and hustle? Apply to be a guest and tell your story:https://fromthegroundupshow.com/be-a-guest/