Three failed Navy SEAL attempts and a federal conviction couldn’t stop Mike Brenner from flipping setbacks into success.

In this candid conversation, Mike walks us through how enduring grueling training, facing arrest, and embracing failure became the fuel for his real estate venture. 

Packed with hard-won lessons on resilience, mindset, and strategic pivots, this episode is your blueprint for turning life’s toughest moments into triumph.

 Timestamps + Highlights

[04:11] Rekindling his SEAL aspirations after college burnout

[12:47] What three BUD/S Classes really mean—and why most never make it that far

[25:42] Three years of service, SWCC training, and the pivot to real estate

[43:51] Signing up for his GC license and enrolling in two master’s programs

[65:30] How a federal conviction accelerated personal and professional growth

[1:40:47] “Don’t be afraid to fail”—Mike’s final word of wisdom for any entrepreneur

For anyone serious about turning failure into fuel, this episode is a must-hear.

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