Richard Maverick, veteran and author joins the show in this TWO part broadcast. We talk about his books "Our War" Volumes 1 & 2, survival, the research and thoughts behind his post-apocolyptic/current civil war fiction concept, and of course guns, bourbon, and cigars.Richard spent nearly his entire life in firearms sales, and considers himself very experienced. This experience shows in the detail of his books, and we discuss where the next books will take the main characters and what is next.Make sure you check out Part Two of this two part broadcast!This episode is proudly served up alongside a fresh cup of Whiskey Business from Red, White, and Badass Brews, the preferred brew of the Course of Action Podcast.Get your next cup of small-batch coffee at https://redwhiteandbadassbrew.com/Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

In this episode, writing duo Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson join the show to discuss their newest book, Dark Fall, as well as their connections to the military, hustling in the fiction world, and what it takes to be a full-time writer.Brian Andrews is a US Navy veteran, Park Leadership Fellow, and former submarine officer with a psychology degree from Vanderbilt and a masters in business from Cornell University. Brian also is a principal contributor at Career Authors, a site dedicated to advancing the careers of aspiring and published writers.Jeff Wilson has worked as an actor, firefighter, paramedic, jet pilot, and diving instructor, as well as a vascular and trauma surgeon. He served in the US Navy for fourteen years and made multiple deployments as a combat surgeon with an East Coast–based SEAL Team. He and his wife, Wendy, live in Southwest Florida with their four children.Find out more about this incredible duo at https://www.andrews-wilson.com/Follow them on IG: @andrewsandwilsonThis episode is proudly served up alongside a fresh cup of Whiskey Business from Red, White, and Badass Brews, the preferred brew of the Course of Action Podcast.Get your next cup of small-batch coffee at https://redwhiteandbadassbrew.com/Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

This week on the Course of Action Podcast Marty Strong, former Navy Seal, author, and CEO joins to discuss his latest book, his time in the Seal teams, and what military service taught him that has enabled him to be such a dynamic CEO.

Marty Strong has been a leader and business consultant for decades, first in uniform as a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, and then in commercial business. Marty is a thought-provoking writer, speaker, and guest expert with over 350 appearances on national cable TV and hundreds of radio and Podcast interviews to his credit. Marty is the author of Be Nimble – How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business.

Check out more about Marty at martystrongbenimble.com, and be sure to check out his fiction books as well. For every fiction book sold he donates back towards the special operations community.

Don't forget to check out Alpha Coffee at alpha.coffee and pick up some fresh beans. Alpha Coffee is fueling the warrior spirit!

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Check out this course of action....TR Matson joins the show to talk about his career as a naval aviator and how it molded his vision for writing a book about...aviation.After spending time in the E-2C Hawkeye and the F/A-18 Hornet, TR retired from the Navy and kept his aviation dream alive flying for the commercial sector. However, he dove into a new endeavor in his downtime: writing.TR's debut novel, Treason Flight, is a gripping story of naval aviation that you don't want to miss. With publishers clamoring for his story he opted to take full control, and he self-published. With over 300 reviews on Amazon, I'd say he made the right choice.TR is an awesome guy and a fantastic writer. Tune in as he breaks down his writing process, as well as what the sequel might entail and how he came up with the prologue to Treason Flight that might be a little too real...More on TR at trmatson.com Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

Ken Rusk, CEO of Rusk Industries and author of "Blue Collar Cash" joins the show to talk about how he went from digging ditches to running his own company and taking full control of his life.
Ken is a self-made entrepreneur who has taking the "blue collar" mentality and turned it into a profession. His book, "Blue Collar Cash" is not just about becoming a blue-collar financial success story, but about winning at life.

This is a don't miss episode! Ken weighs in on college, work ethic, his book, and what it really takes to be the ultimate blue-collar success story.

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Chef Drew Ward joins the show to talk his path in life that led him to pursuing cooking and the culinary arts after his stint in the US Army. From a young age Drew loved cooking, and cut his teeth working in multiple kitchens learning the ropes until he had his first chance at running a professional kitchen. A US Army Veteran, now, drew is the Executive Chef for Artisanal Brewing Ventures and is writing his own story with a growing company that consists of multiple breweries, locations, and kitchens. We are cooking up a great episode, and an even greater display of the "never quit" and "always forward" attitudes. Drew is a huge veteran supporter, loves to work out, and doesn't mind a  good rock band!He also left an awesome review for my book, "Hear These Truths", and knows the value of leadership as he runs an entire cooking operation for locations all across the eastern seaboard, including Southern Tier Brewing, Bold Rock Cider (a top 5 cider company in the US), Victory Brewing Company, and Six Point Beer. Let's go!More about Chef Drew Ward over on IG (Careful, his posts will make you hungry!) https://www.instagram.com/chefdrewward/Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

AM Adair, Naval Intel Officer, and author of the Elle Anderson series including Shadow Game, Deeper Shadow, and Shadow War, joins the show to talk counter-intelligence, the importance of transitioning from the military and knowing your plan, as well as what it's like to write a book and be accepted as a female in a male-dominated genre.Caution: This episode contains explanations of human intelligence, the war on terror, and human trafficking. While not explicit, the content may be unsuitable for some.Adair has over 20 years of experience in the intel community, and her books showcase not just that experience, but some of the passionate things she is involved in including stopping human trafficking and her work with Deliver Fund to use technology and innovation to finally put a stop to the madness of human trafficking.Come join, congratulate Adair on her retirement from the Navy, and catch the surprise appearance from one of my kids! You just can't get 5 minutes of quiet around here!More on AM Adair on her website: amadair.comFollow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

Scott Deluzio, Army veteran and author of Surviving Son, joins the show to talk about podcasting, military transition, his entrepreneurial ventures, and how he wrote such a heart-gripping book in a very dark time.Scott doesn't stray from sharing his struggles, and upon losing his brother while deployed, he admits to falling into a dark hole. However, with strength on his side, Scott rose above and started not just the Drive On Podcast, but wrote a book about his journey and what life was like losing a brother who also served.Follow Scott and the Drive on Podcast on IG, and learn more at his website: scottdeluzio.comFollow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

Jennifer Byrne returns to the show to discuss the importance of human performance and how performance therapy focuses on the entire body, from mental health to diet and nutrition.

Jennifer is the co-founder of Shields and Stripes, and the owner of 5x5 Performance Therapy. Together, her concept of performance therapy with the help of non-profit volunteers has changed the way veterans and first responders receive healthcare. Focusing on not just the physical, but the mental, emotional, and dietary sides of health, Shields and Stripes has completed 2 cohorts and is ready to do a 3rd.

Their intensive multi-week program focuses on the individual as an athlete, and then how they re-introduce themselves and their new habits into homelife, setting them up for maximum success.
Performance Therapy is the future, and Jenn is changing lives with the awesome team at Shields and Stripes.

To learn more, visit: shieldsandstripes.org or 5by5performancetherapy.com

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In this episode, Air Force Veteran, author, motivational listener, and podcast host D. Scott Smith joins to talk about writing, his time in the Air Force to include a crazy story about spying on North Korea, and his unique concept of motivational listening.Scott hosts live events with Amazon Live where he showcases new and existing authors, as well as a host of other shows on his own platforms. His 12-week course guides even the savviest writers into publishing, giving them the tools they need to find success in the publishing industry.To learn more, visit D.ScottSmith.co Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com