Faith-fueled, grit-packed, and forged in the trenches.
Leadership isn’t born—it’s built in the fire. This is the podcast for gritty, faith-fueled leaders who keep showing up when it’s hard, who don’t want fluff, and who know deep down:
“WALK WITH THE DREAMERS, THE BELIEVERS, THE COURAGEOUS, THE CHEERFUL, THE PLANNERS, THE DOERS, THE SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE WITH THEIR HEADS IN THE CLOUDS AND THEIR FEET ON THE GROUND.”
-WILFRED PETERSON
Forged is for the leader in the trenches.
The one carrying the load, calling the shots, and staying late to mop up what others missed. It’s for the shop managers, crew leads, business owners, faith-filled warriors, and underdogs who don’t quit when it gets tough—they get forged.
Every episode delivers straight talk, gritty stories, and faith-filled leadership you can actually use.
No theory. No fluff. No B.S. Leadership isn’t born—it’s built.
Every episode is packed with raw, real-world wisdom for leaders who work with their hands, lead with their heart, and keep showing up when it’s hard.
Grit. Grease. Grace. Faith. Strategy. Fire.
This is leadership forged, not faked. If you’re building something that matters—this is your show.
Let’s be honest—leadership doesn’t shut down at 5 p.m. on Friday. The world keeps spinning, the team still needs you, and the pressure doesn’t take a vacation. That’s why Forged with Dan Greer delivers real leadership fuel—7 days a week.
Because leaders don’t stop when they’re tired. They lead anyway and REAL leadership doesn’t take a day off—so neither do we.
Just 5 minutes.
Enough to ignite your mindset, realign your purpose, and push you to lead with conviction. Whether you’re headed to work, walking into a hard conversation, or just trying to keep moving forward—these quick hits bring the fire you need.
They’re not soft. They’re not sweet.
They’re battle cries—built to remind you who you are, why you lead, and Who you serve. Because when you’re forged in the fire, even five minutes can change the way you walk into the rest of your day.
Light it up. Lead bold. Let’s roll.
This is where leaders get sharpened.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Dan dives headfirst into the stuff most people are afraid to touch— The failures, the fire, the faith it takes to lead when everything’s on the line.
You’ll hear real stories from the trenches.
Tough lessons. Unfiltered truth. And the kind of practical leadership strategy that actually works—because it’s been lived.
We’re talking about:
— Leading through chaos
— Building when it’s messy
— Owning your mistakes
— And trusting God when the lights go out
This isn’t coaching from a cushy office chair. This is leadership forged through fire. If you’re tired of surface-level soundbites and ready to go deep—welcome to your edge.
We’re not bringing in influencers—we’re bringing in impact players. Men and women who’ve built something real. Who’ve led teams through chaos, made payroll with five bucks in the bank, and kept their faith solid when the storm hit hardest.
These are the voices you don’t hear on the highlight reels. They’ve been bruised, battle-tested, and broken—and they showed back up anyway.
No fluff. No filters.
Just raw conversations with leaders who’ve been forged by fire and came out sharper.
Real stories. Real faith. Real grit. And if you’re thinking, “That sounds like me…”
But don’t get salty if you’re not picked—we get thousands of applications. Bring your A-game or come back when it’s ready.
If we haven’t met yet, here’s the short version:
I’ve been a laborer, a shop hand, a DOT compliance manager, a CDL trainer, a small business owner, and now—someone crazy enough to run multiple companies and nonprofits at the same time.
I’ve spoken to rooms of 2,000 people…
And I’ve run three-day intensives with five people in folding chairs who were ready to change their lives.
And I love both.
I’ve taught teams how to build safety programs, coached companies into massive growth, and helped leaders get their fire back after burnout.
But I’ve also blown it.
I’ve failed, crashed, burned, been humbled, and had to rebuild—stronger, grittier, and with a whole lot more grace.
I’ve crawled under trucks at 2 a.m. in the freezing cold to change fuel filters because someone forgot to add antigel.
I’ve prayed in cabs.
I’ve led crews who didn’t trust me yet, and I’ve carried weight most people never saw.
That’s what forged really means.
It’s not a brand. It’s a process.
You get shaped by fire, refined under pressure, and sharpened by every scar you earn the hard way.
I started this podcast because there’s a lot of leadership noise out there—but not enough truth.
Forged isn’t here to impress people.
It’s here to equip the ones who are still standing when the smoke clears.
So if you’re trying to lead your team, your business, your family, and yourself—and still keep your faith at the center of it all…
You’re my kind of people.
This show isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about showing up, every dang day, and getting stronger in the places you used to break.
What I Believe:
And if you’re still reading this, maybe that first step is hitting play.
I’d be honored to walk this road with you.
Let’s get to work.
You’ve led people when it was messy, painful, and personal.
You’re building something real—whether it’s a team, a business, a family, or all three.
You’ve failed, gotten up, and are still in the fight.
You believe faith isn’t just part of life—it fuels it.
You’ve been forged by hard work, honest feedback, and a God who doesn’t quit.
You don’t need smoke blown… you need truth, tools, and a little kick in the pants.
You’ve got twelve leadership quotes in your Instagram bio but never led anything but a group text.
You think “servant leadership” means everyone should serve you.
You’d rather look like a leader than actually be one.
You break into a sweat when someone says the word “accountability.”
You treat your team like a to-do list, not people with real lives.
You want everything polished, perfect, and pre-approved by HR.
You roll your eyes when someone says “faith-based” but can’t explain why your life still feels empty.
If you’re the kind of leader who’s still standing after the storm—this is for you.
Every week, we send out real-world leadership insights, pep talks that actually hit, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
You’ll also get:
First dibs on live events, trainings, and bootcamps
Private invites to Dan’s Inner Circle
Subscriber-only content that cuts through the noise
Leadership tools forged in real trenches—not boardroom theory
No spam. No fluff. Just straight talk and real value from a team that’s in the grind with you.
Subscribe now and stay fueled for the fight. Because leadership doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by decision.
Leadership isn’t something you have—it’s something you build.
And every episode of Forged with Dan Greer is crafted to challenge you, equip you, and call you higher. So whether you’re:
This is your space. Your fuel. Your forge.
It’s time to stop leading from the sidelines.
It’s time to FORGE
We promise not to bother you unless there is Major News or we have an unbeatable offer!
“Whatever you do, do it from the heart of the Lord and not for people.”
Colossians 3:23
