Buying Local Podcast · Episode 46 · October 7, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
The Importance of Growth Mindset | Buying Local S3E46
In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, we have a special episode crossover with Blue Collar StartUp. Host Mike Nelson sits down with Jason and Stacy Spector to explore how growth mindset, resilience, and mindset coaching can transform students, athletes, and blue-collar workers alike. Tune in as they share personal stories from wrestling and education, practical strategies for leadership in the trades, and how mindset shifts can help businesses overcome hiring and training challenges. Learn more about Jason and Stacy’s work with Catamount Consulting at catamountconsultingllc.com 00:00:00 Mike Nelson introduces podcast 00:00:20 Promotes Blue Collar Startup 00:00:42 Mentions previous Spector interview 00:00:52 Introduces Jason and Stacey 00:01:13 Recalls Novo Summit communication 00:01:32 Jason discusses Sweethearts and Heroes 00:02:18 Comments on Jason’s appearance 00:03:13 Jason shares bullying experience 00:04:30 Bullying’s lasting impact discussed 00:06:02 Jason’s current role overview 00:07:41 Mindset coaching role explained 00:09:58 Mindset coaching importance highlighted 00:11:56 Negative self-talk in athletes 00:13:18 Benefits of reset breaths 00:16:01 Mental health discussion shift 00:18:41 Wrestling and growth mindset 00:23:00 Three E’s for growth 00:30:14 Devin’s wrestling story begins 00:46:09 Reframing cold calls example 01:11:04 Closing and subscription call