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Meet Eric Oberembt
Business Owner, Bestselling Author & Podcast Host
Eric Oberembt is a third-generation entrepreneur who built a multi-million-dollar empire after hitting rock bottom. From facing a five-year prison sentence to celebrating over 15 years of sobriety, Eric knows real growth comes from confronting your darkest struggles.
Through his podcast, Be Authentic or GTFO, he shares no-BS, actionable advice to help people stop making excuses and start living with purpose. His message is clear: face your fears, get real, and rebuild on your own terms—because no matter how far you’ve fallen, you can come back stronger.
I’m On A Mission To Empower & Help Leaders Stop
Performing & Start Connecting—Because
Real Impact Starts When You Actually Listen
"Shut the F*ck Up and Listen (More)" isn’t your typical business book— it’s a raw, real take on authentic leadership & personal growth.
Eric Oberembt, a third-generation business owner and recovering addict, shares his journey from addiction to leading a multi-million-dollar roofing company.
With hard-earned wisdom and unfiltered stories, he introduces the TEAM method — Trust, Empathy, Authenticity, and Meaning — as the blueprint for building strong teams and real connection.
Whether you’re leading others or reinventing yourself, this book challenges you to break down walls, listen more, and lead with purpose.
Available in Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle
This book is the ultimate guide for leaders who are tired of the noise and ready for real connection. If you're feeling disconnected from your team, stuck in surface-level leadership, or unsure how to lead with impact—this no-BS roadmap will show you how to build trust, lead with strength and conviction, and drive real change that lasts. This isn’t about saying more—it’s about listening & leading with purpose.
Why Would I Share My Strategies With You?
There Are Three Main Reasons...
First, I want to help you build unshakable trust and real influence. Not with buzzwords or fake leadership tactics— but through real connection, empathy, and authenticity. When you lead with integrity, people don’t just listen— they follow.
Second, I want to empower you to stop running from adversity and start using it as your edge. I’ve been through hell — addiction, failure, rebuilding — and I know firsthand that the tough moments are what shape you. This book will show you how to turn those scars into strength and use your story as a weapon for growth, leadership, and connection.
Lastly, I want to show you how to create a culture that actually works— at home, at work, and in life. I’m giving you raw, real strategies to build a culture of accountability, loyalty, and high performance. When people feel seen, heard, and respected— they show up differently, and so do you.
Praise For "Shut the F*ck Up and
Listen (More)" & Eric Oberembt
"Eric's book is a raw, real, and unapologetic playbook for anyone who wants to build better relationships in life and business. Read it, apply it, and watch your culture transform."
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~ Hunter Ballew, Founder of RoofCon, #1 WSJ Bestselling Author of Make It Count, and Founder of Roofing.com
"Eric is one of the most genuine people you can meet. Through this book, he will inspire you with his sheer authenticity on how to show up more as YOU. He takes you on a journey that you can tell was not easy to share, but he does it because his heart is so big and he wants others to be able to find their purpose and live authentically as well!"
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~ Sam Taggart, Founder of The D2D Experts, Door-to-Door Sales Specialist, Speaker, and Author of Eat What You Kill: Becoming a Sales Carnivore
"When they said, 'Don't judge a book by its cover,' this is the one they were talking about. Eric Oberembt has managed to balance compassion, obsession, personal growth, painful experience, and above all, humility, humanity, humor, and hope. This creation is like a hotdog soufflé. The ingredients are familiarly simple, but the result is truly tasty, wonderfully original, and satisfying to digest.
If you were intrigued by the title, you will totally relate. If the title offended you in the slightest, you really need to read this book. Quite simply, the words crafted here will move you toward the progression of LISTEN-LEARN-LEAD. Is there a better destination than that one? I admire the man. I respect and support the message. Safe travels to all of you."
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~ Mark Lundholm, Comedian, Author, Actor, and Father
"This is your next read if you dare to level up! Don't waste fucking time... read it! You deserve to know that it's possible to struggle, learn, relearn, and impact lives. I felt as if Eric was speaking to me :) he's unapologetic fucking real! His life experiences are worth listening to + learning from! I related to his words (I only wish I could voice feelings like he does)! I love that he doesn't just think it but he says it!! ...and I listened. I'm reading and I am like F -yes, "just be on time, be present, be 100% invested, shut the fuck up & listen." It's a great reminder for everyone ...not just people in the business world ...not just roofers ...not just men! This book makes you realize why it's imporant to trust, empathize, be who you are & connect with others. Add to cart!!!"
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~ Candace Munson, Fitness Professional, Occupational Therapist, Aspiring Speaker
Leadership changes when you do. This is where that shift begins.
Available in Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle