Author, Speaker, and Coach

Author - 'Limitless' & '6 Steps to Limitless Sales Success',  and 'Your Real Life'

Self-Employed - My Limitless Growth, LLC

Executive & Youth Coach

Keynote Speaker 

National Speakers Association Member (NSA)  Toastmaster (DTM)

Mastered Weight Loss (Over 120 Pounds)

Author, Speaker and Coach

Author - 'Limitless' & '6 Steps to Limitless Sales Success', 'Your Real Life'

Entrepreneur - My Limitless Growth, LLC

Youth Coach

Sales Consultant - Sales Coach

Professional Speaker - National Speakers Association Member & Toastmaster (DTM)

Mastered Weight Loss (Over 140 Pounds)


Derrick Grissom AKA 'The Limitless Leader', is an entrepreneur owning a professional speaking and leadership consulting firm called, My Limitless Growth, LLC. He enjoys motivating others to 'Connect with the Limitless Leader Within' to reach their limitless potential.



A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Derrick is the author of three books, the most popular of which is Limitless. He is very active in his local community and serves on eight boards throughout metro Atlanta.


In today's world, many people give in to the limitations they place on themselves and never pursue their full potential due to self-doubt and fear. When they connect with the Limitless Leader that is already within them, they are able to see the world from an optimistic perspective by courageously confronting challenges. Derrick motivates a variety of audiences through his stories of overcoming life's obstacles by growing up in a working-poor, single parent household as the oldest of three boys with their mother, being a high school dropout, dealing with the confusion of his sexuality at the time, losing over 120 pounds, returning to school to earn his GED and then multiple degrees, to include an MBA, and ultimately reaching heights unimaginable statistically.

Derrick Grissom AKA 'The Limitless Leader', is an entrepreneur owning a professional speaking and leadership consulting firm called, My Limitless Growth, LLC. He enjoys motivating others to 'Connect with the Limitless Leader Within' to reach their limitless potential.


A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Derrick is the author of three books, the most popular of which is Limitless. He is very active in his local community and serves on eight boards throughout metro Atlanta.


In today's world, many people give in to the limitations they place on themselves and never pursue their full potential due to self-doubt and fear. When they connect with the Limitless Leader that is already within them, they are able to see the world from an optimistic perspective by courageously confronting challenges. Derrick motivates a variety of audiences through his stories of overcoming life's obstacles by growing up in a working-poor, single parent household as the oldest of three boys with their mother, being a high school dropout, dealing with the confusion of his sexuality at the time, losing over 120 pounds, returning to school to earn his GED and then multiple degrees, to include an MBA, and ultimately reaching heights unimaginable statistically.


Keeping with the Limitless mindset, Derrick recently became an author by releasing his very first self-published book entitled, ‘Limitless’, on March 10, 2023.


He self-published his second book just three months later entitled ‘6 Steps to Limitless Sales Success’. Two days after the release of his first book, Derrick was contacted by an exhibitor of the L.A. Times and invited to their annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in April 2023, where he was featured as a new and aspiring self-published author. On June 30, 2023, Derrick was featured again during the Annual Essence Festival in New Orleans by Exxpose Magazine for being an up-and-coming author and influencer within the community. In addition to being a professional speaker and author, Derrick has his own podcast entitled ‘Limitless’ where he interviews guests who are influential in their families and communities and intentional in making a difference in the lives of others. The filmed podcasts can be watched on Derrick’s YouTube Channel under his full name, Derrick Grissom.


Derrick believes in using real stories of hope and determination when talking to his audience. His goal is for the audience to have a feeling of empowerment as he encourages them to pursue their own Limitless Potential!

Keeping with the Limitless mindset, Derrick recently became an author by releasing his very first self-published book entitled, ‘Limitless’, on March 10, 2023.


He self-published his second book just three months later entitled ‘6 Steps to Limitless Sales Success’. Two days after the release of his first book, Derrick was contacted by an exhibitor of the L.A. Times and invited to their annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in April 2023, where he was featured as a new and aspiring self-published author. On June 30, 2023, Derrick was featured again during the Annual Essence Festival in New Orleans by Exxpose Magazine for being an up-and-coming author and influencer within the community. In addition to being a professional speaker and author, Derrick has his own podcast entitled ‘Limitless’ where he interviews guests who are influential in their families and communities and intentional in making a difference in the lives of others. The filmed podcasts can be watched on Derrick’s YouTube Channel under his full name, Derrick Grissom.


Derrick believes in using real stories of hope and determination when talking to his audience. His goal is for the audience to have a feeling of empowerment as he encourages them to pursue their own Limitless Potential!

Derrick holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Oglethorpe University out of Atlanta, GA and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from South University out of Savannah, GA.


He also serves on several Chamber and Nonprofit Boards throughout the metro Atlanta area. In Addition, Derrick is a member of Toastmasters International, reaching the highest speaking level within the organization (Distinguished Toastmaster – DTM), and is also a proud member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) where he serves as the Director of Culture on their Georgia Chapter Board.

Derrick believes in using real stories of hope and determination when talking to his audience.


His goal is for the audience to have a feeling of empowerment as he encourages them to pursue their own Limitless Potential!

Growing up the oldest of 3 young men in a single parent household with their mother, and dropping out of high school at the age of 17 while still in a 9th grade homeroom, Derrick provides a unique message of hope for today's youth.


Ultimately returning to school to attain his GED and then going on to earn multiple degrees and certifications, to include his MBA degree, Derrick knows firsthand what it is like to persevere on this journey called life.

Derrick believes in using real stories of hope and determination when talking to his audience. His goal is for the audience to have a feeling of empowerment as he encourages them to pursue their own Limitless Potential!

Your Real Life is a practical guide specifically tailored for youth in their preteen and teenage years and offers a fresh perspective on life's possibilities.



In this empowering book, author Derrick Grissom encourages young readers to challenge their circumstances and transform their lives with a renewed sense of purpose.

6 Steps to Limitless Sales Success is meant to give you the confidence that you need to boost sales without becoming a sales expert.

It is practical, yet strategic and will help you develop the skills needed to close more business. It doesn't matter if you are selling a product, service, or an idea, following these 6 Steps consistently will give you the edge over the competition and ultimately, win you more business!

Limitless provides its reader with practical examples of how to overcome challenges of life through resilience and relentless efforts. In one of his many thoughts throughout the book Derrick states that,  “In life, we don't all have to take the exact same path on this journey we just need to advance our growth through means that best works for us".

Derrick shares some of the aspects of his life in Limitless as a guide to help you on your life's journey. Reading this book will help you unleash your full potential by inspiring you to set goals and standards that will help you achieve your own Limitless growth.

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