Grant Ellis: What The Bachelor Taught Me About Life, Love, and Success | E155

Grant Ellis is a reality TV star, entrepreneur, and former professional basketball player whose journey from the courts to prime-time television has captivated millions. Best known as the lead of The Bachelor, Grant's rise to fame began unexpectedly when his mother submitted his application for The Bachelorette, launching him into the national spotlight. However, his story goes far beyond dating on TV—Grant grew up navigating family struggles, a deep love for basketball, and the harsh realities of professional sports before pivoting into the world of finance and trading. From competing in the Dominican Republic’s professional basketball leagues to mastering financial markets, Grant has built a unique career through resilience, risk-taking, and self-belief. In this episode, he opens up about the lessons he’s learned from sports, reality TV, and business, sharing insights on relationships, financial literacy, personal growth, and the power of taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 09:45 – Growing Up in Sports 23:30 – Losing Everything in Day Trading 38:10 – How Grant Became ‘The Bachelor’ 58:20 – The Reality of Fame 1:17:00 – Fill in the Blank to Excellence Resources Grant's Instagram:   / grantellis__   The Bachelor on ABC: https://abc.com/show/294366f4-0130-4c... In Search of Excellence Podcast - with Randall Kaplan Listen to this episode on the go! 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... For more information about this episode, visit https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randy! Instagram:   / randallkaplan   TikTok:   / randall_kaplan   Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplan LinkedIn:   / randallkaplan   Website: https://www.randallkaplan.com/ 1-on-1 Coaching: https://intro.co/randallkaplan Get More Excellence! In Search of Excellence Clips:    / @iseclips