In this episode, Rory Copinger-Symes CBE owner and founder of Commando Spirit takes on a Journey from distinguished career in the Royal Marines to blending Whisky. This is a story where passion, charity and leadership combine together to create an amazing brand, and a Whisky that has credibility on its own feet.

Born in Wales, trained in Leeds and ‘made in the Royal Navy.’ Mike’s passion is leadership, having witnessed first hand the power of good leaders in life and death situations. Gaining the Royal Marines coveted commando green beret and serving on the front line in Afghanistan as a dentist has given Mike a grounding in what is required to help teams work under stressful situations.

Following the acquisition of The Exeter Dental Centre Ltd in 2012 for £280,000 and selling for £3.2m five years later, Mike focuses solely on new dental practice acquisition & business consulting, driving forward with his passion for business leadership, business growth and sharing his knowledge to help other practice owners thrive.

Mike is a veteran, a healthcare professional and an entrepreneur who knows and understands how to grow and scale business.

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In this episode we meet Tom Newey, founder of the globally recognised Challenge Coins UK. Tom was on the verge of starting the job he had always dreamed of as an Army pilot before it was snatched away from him at the last minute. He went on to create a business which has delivered over 750,000 units with out ever having to issue a refund !!! Quality, Credibility, Communication and customer service at its best. Enjoy the episode.

This episode is with British Army Veteran Tom Collins who has made a huge impact in the coaching space and is getting huge results with his clients. His vision statement and the reason he keeps fit hits hard and is relatable to so many people. Enjoy.

This episode is with Royal Navy Veteran Shelley Bradley-Scholey, a Mental Health nurse who is making a huge impact in the Trauma Therapy space.

This episode is about the journey from Combat Medical Technician, to Paramedic to a business that provides Clinical care across the Globe. We learn how the transferable skills and military experiences help shape the way for this incredible business.

This was an incredible conversation with RAF Regiment Veteran Jack Wiles. He is the epitome of an entrepreneur and his story is an example of taking an idea and making it a reality. We loved every second of this, we hope you do to.