#179- Tony Morfin

Tony Morfin, Partner and CEO of Gold West Fire and Safety, sits down with Mining Minds to share his personal journey of hard work and resilience. A third-generation miner and proud Nevadan, Tony grew up surrounded by the mining industry, offering a firsthand perspective on what it’s like to grow up in a mining town. From the age of 13, when he started his first job, Tony’s work ethic was shaped by a commitment to hard work.

As a young adult, Tony reflects on his early mining experiences, the challenges he faced, and his competitive nature. His career path took him from construction in Las Vegas to eventually becoming a father, but the pressures of overworking and overindulging led to a heart attack at just 37 years old. Tony opens up about his battle with alcohol dependency and the turning point that set him on a healthier, more focused path.

Now, with a renewed focus on life’s priorities, Tony has embraced both mental and physical well-being, and these achievements have translated into his professional life. Armed with the wisdom gained from overcoming adversity and coupled with his work ethic, he leverages the resources available to him and stays committed to his forward-focused journey as he grows Gold West Fire and Safety. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Tony Morfin to the Face!

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Chapters:

00:00 Proud Nevada

11:34 Working at 13 years old

23:27 Early Mining Experience

33:33 Construction in Las Vegas

50:14 Overworking & Overindulging

1:07:44 The Breaking Point

1:22:45 New Business, New Path

1:37:36 Self Focus and Business Development