GenX Adulting Podcast- Episode 53-GenX Speaks Series: Greg Nordone - Co-Founder Greyson Technologies

Name: GenX Adulting Podcast- Episode 53-GenX Speaks Series: Greg Nordone - Co-Founder Greyson Technologies
Uploaded: 2025-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Duration: 4 h 7 min 13 s
Description: In Episode 53 of the GenX Speaks Series, Greg Nordone, co-founder of Greyson Technologies, shares his journey from growing up in Miami to navigating life as a GenX adult. He discusses his family background, experiences in high school, college life, and the challenges of becoming a father at a young age after the loss of his father.

Episode Summary

In Episode 53 of the GenX Speaks Series, Greg Nordone, co-founder of Greyson Technologies, shares his journey from growing up in Miami to navigating life as a GenX adult. He discusses his family background, experiences in high school, college life, and the challenges of becoming a father at a young age after the loss of his father.

Key Takeaways

Greg was born in 1976 and identifies as a GenXer.
He grew up in Miami, Florida, in a family with Italian roots.
Greg's parents met at Columbia University and had a long-distance relationship before marrying.
He experienced his parents' divorce at age eight, which impacted his childhood.
Greg was heavily involved in sports and theater during high school.
He graduated from college and faced the challenges of early fatherhood and career responsibilities.
Greg emphasizes the importance of relationships and getting out of one's comfort zone during college.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Greg Nordone's childhood like?

Greg Nordone grew up in Miami, Florida, in a family with Italian heritage. He experienced his parents' divorce at a young age, which shaped his upbringing.

How did Greg's parents meet?

Greg's parents met while attending Columbia University, where they were college sweethearts before eventually marrying.

What challenges did Greg face as a young father?

Greg became a father at 25, shortly after losing his own father. He struggled with the pressures of providing for his family while navigating the complexities of early fatherhood.

What advice does Greg give about college?

Greg advises students to invest in relationships and step outside their comfort zones during college to create opportunities and experiences that can shape their future.

What was Greg's involvement in sports during high school?

Greg was actively involved in sports, playing football, soccer, and baseball, and he also participated in theater, showcasing his diverse interests.

Part of these Topics: Divorce & Co-Parenting, Entrepreneurs & Founders, Grief & Loss

Featured guests: Greg Nordone

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Description

Greg shares about his upbringing in Miami Shores, and how the small town vibe within the city of Miami offered him a foundation of stability and consistency, especially after his parent’s divorce. Greg reflects on the role his numerous coaches played in his life during his athletic career through childhood, as well as the impact the theater program had on his life. We discuss the pros and cons of floating among different cliques in high school, as well as being a leader at times when it isn’t the most accepted. Greg’s college years at University of Florida brought him a multitude of experiences and friends, and we speculate on if the benefits of attending college still hold up. Greg’s journey as a salesman began right after college in Atlanta, then to Louisville, Kentucky and finally back to South Florida. Greg shares valuable insight into the aspects that go into being a successful salesman, and we encourage anyone with an interest in sales to listen to this episode. Greg covers such topics as customer empathy, the importance of relationship building, processing imposter syndrome, leadership and taking accountability as a business owner and growth mindset. We also discuss traditional learning vs AI in addition to Agentic AI’s emerging role in business. We learn about Greg’s first marriage and becoming a father while simultaneously suddenly losing his own father and the tumultuous journey that followed. Greg recounts his near death experience during the time he was a partner in his first business, and starting Greyson Technologies shortly after. We get to hear the hilarious story of how he and his wife started dating, as well as the chaotic and wonderful experience of having a blended family and then adding in another beautiful daughter later in life. Finally, Greg offers sage advice to the younger generation that will benefit them both personally and professionally. We loved our conversation with Greg and learned a lot from his story, and we are sure our listeners will enjoy it as much as we did!

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:56 Family Background

00:13:46 Parent's Divorce

00:23:28 Theater

00:28:24 Floating Among Different Cliques in High School