This week we had the pleasure of speaking with award winning hotelier (yes, that's a real word), Green Beret, and veteran advocate, Larry Broughton. You might wonder how one becomes a hotelier, and Larry explains not only how he entered the industry but also how he's traversed life's obstacles to become a highly successful veteran entrepreneur. 

On this episode, we discuss why veterans make great entrepreneurs, how to utilize unique skills veterans have in civilian life, how to spin failures into successes, and how veterans can impact other veterans for the better.

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Memorial Day is the day we honor those who gave their lives in performance of their military duties. So shouldn’t we treat every day like its Memorial Day?

This Memorial Day we wanted to do something special because we know how crucial it is to honor our fallen warriors. 

I invited former air force TACP and one of the best examples of success after the military, Jarred Taylor. 

We asked JT what Memorial Day meant to him, and his answer humbled us. He pointed out memorabilia around his office and explained that Memorial Day was not a day that he holds near and dear to his heart. JT doesn’t go a single day without remembering his fallen brothers and how he wouldn’t be the man he is today without them. 

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
- How to deal with competition and rising to the top
- Ramping into your post military career
-JT has a new family addition to announce! 

We live in the days of instant gratification and highly manicured lives. The life portrayed by those we look up to, and aspire to be like, is viewed through a rose-colored lens. This leads to feelings of inadequacy, insignificance and insecurities. 

I was no different. I had insecurities that I brought into my marriage, my military career, and I eventually found myself at a fork in the road. Do I continue down the destructive path I was on? Or do I make some changes and reinvent my life? 

I found myself speeding towards an 18-wheeler on my Harley Davidson when I decided to make a change. I decided I didn't want my life to end like that, so I made some serious changes to every aspect of my life. This was my turning point.

This week were joined by Andrew Stofleth, former Marine Infantryman and current executive director of a major disaster relief firm. 

The transition from anxiety ridden infantryman wasn't an easy one. After years of excessive partying andy was met with a health diagnosis that completely changed his outlook on life. 

After deciding to change his life and to finish his degree, Andy stepped outside of his comfort zone, forcing himself to sit in the front of each class to overcome his anxiety of large crowds. 

"Transition is hard -- even with a rock solid tribe. I don't know how many veterans would admit to having a barrel in their mouth at some point or another in those first few months and years after getting out, but I'm sure it's more than you would expect. You don't have to force yourself to conform to fit in -- instead find something that gives your purpose and a sense of accomplishment and pursue that. "

On this weeks episode, Ryan Williams opens up about his personal struggles transforming form an employee to the leader of a thriving enterprise. Ryan identifies the three phases a business will go through and how the owner will need to evolve in order to keep the business in its upward trajectory.  An owner will go from Operator --> Managerial role --> Leadership. 

Listen to the whole interview now. 

Gary Brugman found him self on the wrong side of the court room being attacked by the US Government. Sentenced to two years in prison, for doing his job and performing exactly as trained, Gary finally found a small piece of peace when President Trump Pardoned him, 20 years after being convinced. 

Listen to the whole story for details!

I know what you're thinking. WTF are these guys talking about with Mustaches, Mullets and Man thighs. This weeks guest is the embodied baby Jesus of all three. This man is a former JTAC, current fire fighter and the owner of a badass mustache, a kickass mullet and of Thigh Huggers Brand- Which is the best Ranger Panties on the market. 

This weeks shit show was one for the books. Lance modeled his newest ThighHuggers, we talked about about the struggles that come with business startups, and Kyle took off his pants for some reason? You will need to watch this on our YouTube channel to see two of these (Link Blow). 

ALSO John Provided proof to his claim to no PT belt in the video version. You will have to listen to see what we're referring to. 

Being famous may or may not be something you aspire for, hell, it may not be something you ever want. But for those who happen to stumble upon fame, it may not be what they thought it would be like. 

For Richard 'AngryCops' Hy, this was the case. He began his comedy career as a cathartic release from the stresses of military life, but it hasn't been without its struggles. In fact, it has caused issues in his professional careers and has been a cause for being passed over for his dream job. 

Listen now to find out why and how that transpired. 

Trauma is something everyone has to face at one time or another.  Whether that trauma is early childhood trauma, mental trauma, sexual trauma or trauma caused by anything else life throws your way- you have to deal with it in order to move on with your life. 

Sean 'Buck' Rogers is no different than you and me. I mean, Seans a Green Beret and a complete badass, but he's had to overcome trauma as well. In this episode we didn't go over trauma sustained from combat, as you may think. Seans trauma started as a young man as his mother got addicted to pain meds after a car accident and drug Sean and his siblings through one toxic relationship to the next. 

Listen the full episode to hear the crazy stories discussed in his upcoming book 'Rising Above'- releasing February 23rd 2021

As men, we tend to grind hard and push everything else to the side to be able to attain our vision for success. We push aside friendships, hobbies and sometimes even our family. We push them to the side for the chance to attain what we see as being most important in life, success. 

This weeks guest, Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas, discussed his 'Oh Shit' moment when he realized that his kids didn't even know who he was. Rocco was putting his family on the back burner for his career and it hit him in the face like a baseball bat one day while driving with his kids. That day Rocco made a choice, a choice to be better. 

Since that day, Rocco spends his time being a kick-ass dad that arguably spends tons of time with his kids. He decided to put his family first, and thats what he's doing. 

We highlight 6 keys to being a better person, parent and veteran
- Seek counceling
- Foster good relationships
-Handle your finances
- Check your hormones
-Don't drink alcohol 

Check out the full episode now!