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Service Over Scale: The Unconventional Way Dr. Grace Sturdivant Built Her Business

What does it actually look like to build a business without losing who you are? In Part 2 with Grace Sturdivant (OtoPro Technologies), we go beyond the origin story and into the real decisions that shape a business—scaling vs. staying lean, product vs. service, and growth vs. identity. Grace shares how she turned a single relationship into a major opportunity with MeatEater, why she refuses to sign exclusivity deals, and how she's built a profitable company with zero debt—all while prioritizing people over products. We also talk about the hidden challenges of growth and scaling, building a relationship-driven brand, competing without compromising your values, entrepreneurship as a mother, and practical advice for women forging their own path. This episode is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone trying to build something that lasts.

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Ground Up Growth Episode 35 with OtoPro Founder Dr. Grace Sturdivant

In this episode of Ground Up Growth, we sit down with Grace from OtoPro Technologies, a Mississippi-based hearing protection company redefining how people think about hearing health. Grace shares her journey from growing up in Grenada, Mississippi, to becoming a Doctor of Audiology and building an unexpected business from the ground up. What started as a simple desire to help friends and family protect their hearing turned into a nationwide service model—connecting clients with a network of hundreds of clinics across the U.S. and beyond. We dive into the powerful connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline, the gaps in traditional healthcare systems, and how Grace identified a real-world problem and built a business around solving it. She also opens up about balancing motherhood and career, taking risks without a clear roadmap, and building a lean, service-first company that thrives on relationships and word-of-mouth. This episode is a conversation about following conviction, creating opportunity where others see obstacles, and building something meaningful—one relationship at a time.

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MEATEATER Ep. 602 Are Suppressors Good or Bad for Hunters and Hunting?

Are you familiar with the 3dB rule? Watch or listen in to the latest MeatEater podcast where Dr. Grace Sturdivant sits down with the MeatEater and Silencer Central crew to discuss all things hunting & hearing!

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