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Episode 49: Tapped, Tested and Rebuilt: The Story Behind Nine Lives BJJ Apparel Founder and Black Belt Gabe Anderson
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This Episode CareerJitsu dives deep into the mindset of resilience, reinvention, and purpose with special guest Gabe Anderson — founder of Nine Lives BJJ and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
From setbacks on and off the mats to building a respected brand rooted in perseverance, Gabe shares the story behind Nine Lives and the philosophy that keeps people coming back stronger after every challenge.
Hosts Jason Patterson and Frank D’Amelio explore entrepreneurship, identity, discipline, and what it really means to rebuild yourself when life forces you to tap. Whether you’re a grappler, business owner, or someone chasing growth, this episode delivers powerful lessons on persistence, passion, and creating something bigger than yourself.
🔥 In this episode:
• The origin story of Nine Lives BJJ
• Building a brand with meaning and culture
• Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu that apply to business and life
• Overcoming setbacks and rebuilding stronger
• Why community matters in entrepreneurship and martial arts
🎧 Tapped. Tested. Rebuilt. This is the story behind Nine Lives
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https://ninelivesbjj.com/
You can also reach out to Gabe here for your branding and strategic marketing needs : https://ninthd.com/