Unbeatable
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsThe Unbeatable podcast is all about helping you keep going when you want to give up. Get inspiration and encouragement from people who have been there, and avoid getting stuck in defeat and worry. We say, “When life becomes unmerciful...be unbeatable!”
Jeff Struecker is a member of the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. He served most of his military career with the Army Rangers and won the Best Ranger Competition as a Sergeant. In almost 23 years in the Army, Jeff served 17 combat deployments in 5 different US wars including Black Hawk Down. He holds a PhD, as well as many other earned and honorary degrees. He has taught leadership at every level from undergraduate to PhD. He is an award-winning author with six books in print. His military thrillers and life story are in constant demand.
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Ep. 136: Anthony Lee- The Boston Marathon’s Legacy and Life Lessons
April 19, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBAnthony Lee is a marathon runner and founder of Zapp Mortgage. Today we discuss his vast experience running marathons, his military career as an Air Force PJ, and his journey as an entrepreneur. Anthony shares his mindset of perseverance and determination that give him the ability to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. He also emphasizes the importance of always giving back. We talk about our recent experiences running the Boston Marathon and the challenges we faced due to the heat, as wel...
Ep. 135: Walt Zajkowski- What It Takes to Win the Best Ranger Competition
April 12, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBCommand Sergeant Major Walt Zajkowski and I are two of the world’s biggest fans of the Best Ranger Competition. And since the 2024 competition is this weekend, we sat down to talk about what makes this endurance race so great and so unique. We are both past winners, but Walt is one of the very few who has won it more than once, and he has competed an incredible 8 times! Aside from the competition, Walt has had a highly distinguished military career, where he has served the US Army since 199...
Ep. 134: Norman Shabel: True Crimes meets Court TV
April 05, 2024 01:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWith more than 55 years in the courtroom, Norman Shabel has heard heartbreaking stories and seen the worst evil people can do to one another. Growing up on the streets of Brooklyn and Brownsville, NY, prepared him for the hard life he would have to live as a criminal prosecutor. From his decades of legal career as a personal injury plaintiff and class action attorney, Norman gives the one question you must ask before hiring an attorney to represent you in court. Now retired from practicing...
Ep. 133: Dennis Allen- The one thing that fuels people and organizations
March 29, 2024 01:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBDennis was a United States Air Force fighter pilot, doing exactly what he had always dreamed of doing…until a heart condition stopped him in his tracks, forcing him to completely change his career path. He has been the CEO of 6 businesses and is an organizational coach and speaker, helping leaders turn their teams around and vastly improve performance. He has also released a book called The Disciple Dilemma to challenge how leaders view discipleship. You’ll hear: About his career in the mi...
Ep. 132- Allison Rose-Mannall: Autism, ADHD, and Storytelling
March 22, 2024 01:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBLiving with disabilities, a serious health condition, abuse, living on the streets, and being a single mom to children with disabilities would break almost anyone. But Allison is tougher than most people, and she has used these experiences to her advantage. She recently published her first book, with more on the way, and she is a certified NLP Life Coach specializing in supporting and giving hope to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities. You’ll hear: What her ...
Ep. 131: Jack Gregory- From the Edge of Death to Life at its Fullest
March 15, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBGrowing up in a mining town in the UK in the 80s was not easy. Jack Gregory always felt different from everyone else, which led to trouble in school and drug addiction at an early age. By age 12, he was being abused and trafficked by adults. His teen years and 20s were full of loss, homelessness, and attempts to take his life. In his 30s, two events happened that completely turned his life around. Today he has consulted on 2 Hollywood films, written books, and hosts a podcast called Live and...
Ep. 130: Lindy Boone- When tragedy strikes, you’re stronger than you think
March 08, 2024 02:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLindy is the daughter of the legendary entertainer Pat Boone and grew up singing constantly with her family. But growing up in a famous household couldn’t shield her from tragedy. In 2001, her son Ryan fell 3 stories onto concrete, suffering some of the most severe brain injuries possible. In a moment, Lindy’s life changed, and she has been a caregiver ever since. Her family has used the strength and experience they’ve gained over the years to start a non-profit called Ryan’s Reach that supp...
Ep. 128: Mike Barron- From Section 8 Housing to Running 8-figure Businesses
March 01, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBMike started off with every disadvantage: born to a 16-year old single mother, living in section 8 housing in San Diego, failing in school, struggling with ADD and ADHD, getting in trouble… But he always dreamed that he was going to ‘make it’. Now he is an award-winning entrepreneur running several multi-million dollar companies and coaching others to do the same. He’s been featured in Forbes and Neur Magazine, and made Inc 5000 1332 fastest growing CEOs in America. You’ll hear: What life ...
Ep. 128: Will Hatton-Shattered Dreams to Global Adventures
February 23, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWill had dreamed of joining the Royal Marines his entire life; it’s all he wanted to do. However, a major leg injury completely shattered that dream, leaving him with no plan, very little money, and in a deep depression. He decided to empty his bank account and spend 2 years backpacking in India. That transformative decision ignited a passion for travel and digital entrepreneurship that has made him millions. He is the founder of The Broke Backpacker, which teaches people ‘how to travel the ...
Ep. 127: Mike Norris- Making it through family, fire, and financial storms
February 16, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBMike spent 34 years as a firefighter, mostly in Southern California, where fires can quickly get out of control with the dry climate. In June of 1984, when winds suddenly shifted, he and his team almost lost their lives in a major firestorm that devastated the entire area. That event strengthened both him and his faith, which he would need later when a financial storm came that relocated his entire family. You’ll hear: How he first had to overcome a storm at home, growing up with violence ...
Ep 126: Beau Maier- Fight Oar Die- Rowing 3,000 miles to save veterans’ lives
February 09, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBBeau Maier struggled after serving in the Army. He didn’t realize how much other veterans also struggled until attending the funeral of a buddy who committed suicide. Right then, he and and a friend decided they were going to do something about the veteran suicide epidemic, and to raise awareness, they signed up for the toughest rowing race in the world with almost no rowing experience. That decision gave his life purpose, and his team became the first ever all-American, all-veteran team to ...
Ep. 125: Ken Bevel- A US Marine’s terrifying first moments under the bright lights and big stars
February 02, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBKen Bevel is a US Marine Corps veteran who, with no acting experience, suddenly found himself with major roles in movies that have reached millions of people. He has starred in both Fireproof and Courageous by Sherwood Pictures, and the impact of those films has transformed marriages and parents everywhere. Ken joined the US Marine Corps at age 17 to escape life on the streets. He got into trouble early on, and then something happened that dramatically changed his life and military career....
Ep. 124: Dre Baldwin- A pro ball player's mental toughness drills
January 26, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBDre Baldwin played professional basketball for 9 years, even though he was cut from his high school team 3 times. To get to the pro level, it took incredible resourcefulness, discipline, and a never-give-up focus. Knowing basketball couldn’t last forever, those same characteristics led him to be a pioneer as an online entrepreneur. He has created over 400 products, has over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, and 4.5 Million downloads of his Work On Your Game podcast. You’ll hear: Why everyone th...
Ep. 123: Jose Pereira- CEO held POW
January 19, 2024 02:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBJose Pereira was months away from retiring as the CEO of Citgo after a 35-year career when he and 5 company vice presidents (The Citgo 6) were suddenly arrested and imprisoned in Venezuela, falsely accused of espionage, corruption, and treason. He spent the next 4 years and 8 months as a pawn in a political dispute, not knowing if he would ever see his family again. After finally being released, he has been completely dedicated to using his experience to spread a message of resilience, hope,...
Ep. 122: Ron Breland-A military firefighter heals warriors’ hidden wounds
January 12, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBU.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ron Breland (Ret.) served in the United States Army from 1990 to 2005 as a DoD Certified Firefighter and a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Specialist. He and I were in Somalia at the same time, and he also served in Kosovo and Iraq. During his military career, he suffered a traumatic brain injury and consistently struggled with PTS at a time when no one talked about it. When he reached the point of suicide, his life took a dramatic turn, and now he spends every day...
EP. 121 Thomas 'Tomy' Parker: How This Triple Amputee is Winning the War Within
January 05, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBToday we kick off 2024 with a Marine Corps veteran whose life completely turned upside down when he stepped on an IED in Afghanistan in 2010. His massive injuries resulted in him becoming a triple amputee, which led to drug addiction and multiple arrests. But, something happened at a gas station one day, and now he is sober, an endurance athlete, inspiring others, and has even co-founded a company called For Freedom Fundraising. You’ll hear: -How growing up on a farm in Montana prepared hi...
Ep. 120: Top 10 Moments from 2023
December 29, 2023 15:06 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBWow, what an amazing year! We’ve heard some incredible stories from amazing people. I end almost every episode honored to be able to share these stories with the Unbeatable Army. In this special year-end episode, we go back over the greatest moments of 2023, as voted on by you. You heard from musicians, the military, and everyday people. And the #1 most downloaded episode from 2023 will surprise you! I even get a chance to bring you one of my favorite moments from this year. Stay tuned f...
Ep. 119: Matthew Lesser- Bouncing back from a secret that rocked the family and ruined the buisness
December 22, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBImagine having to unexpectedly take over a failing company in your early 20s and at the same time, learning your father has a completely different life that you knew nothing about. This happened to Matthew Lesser, and the stress of it all sent his whole life into a downward spiral for years. But with divine intervention, he rebuilt and became stronger than ever before. Today, he’s written 2 books, and he’s the founder of Uniquely Normal, which trains leaders on creating teams that are fully ...
Ep. 118: Bobby Harrington-Leading in a high-stress, highly erratic business
December 15, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBBobby Harrington says he is not a “born leader” or “natural leader”. However, he has successfully led large teams in sports, the Marine Corps, and in the business sector. He learned leadership skills as a Desert Shield/Desert Storm Gulf War veteran and through leading at Chevron for almost 2 decades. Now he has a passion for using his 34 years of experience to build up the next generation of leaders as CEO of Rubicon COA, and he’s recently published a book called Lead You: The Winning Combin...
Ep. 117: Ken Valentine- Cheating Death while serving as the President's Secret Service Agent
December 08, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBRetired Secret Service Agent Ken Valentine worked for a decade on the Presidential Protective Detail spanning 3 presidencies. The Secret Service is not supposed to get a lot of attention, so most people don’t think about what kind of specialized skills they have to have, how much danger they are constantly in, or the toll it can take on their families. In this episode, Ken gives us an inside view of what it’s like, and talks about the life-saving work he is now doing with The National Cente...
Ep. 116- Jeff Tiegs: Striking fear into traffickers and sex predators
December 01, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBI’ve probably been asked 1,000 times, “Do you know Jeff Teigs?” Well, now I’m proud to say I do, and I’m excited to introduce you to him. He is a retired Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency expert with over 25 years of service in US Army Special Operations. He’s received numerous awards, including five bronze stars for distinguished service during combat in Iraq and Afghanistan and a silver star awarded for valor during combat in Iraq. Today, he uses his incredible combat and leadershi...
Ep. 115- Jerry Boykin: Even 3-Star Generals Have to Fight
November 24, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBLieutenant General (Ret.) William “Jerry” Boykin led warriors at all levels in the US Army through some of the most dangerous and complex missions over 36 years. He was one of the original members of the U.S. Army’s commando unit and led the Army’s Green Berets and the Special Warfare Center and School. Later, he was the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and now is the Executive Vice President of the Family Research Council in Washington. I personally served with him in the...
Ep. 114: Ricky & Lindsay Lewis- When your dream life becomes a nightmare
November 17, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBWhen sexual harassment is reported, most of the time the accuser is telling the truth. But what happens when a false accusation derails someone’s life and destroys their reputation? Unfortunately stories like my guests’ happen all the time. 15 years ago, Ricky and Lindsay Lewis were two young, beloved ministry leaders on the rise until a verifiably false accusation against Ricky caused all of their future plans to come crashing down. I have the utmost respect for how they bounced back and r...
Ep. 113: Saving My Enemy- the incredible new "Band of Brothers"
November 10, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBIn honor of Veterans Day, we have a very special episode for you. After any war, including WWII, soldiers are often deeply haunted by what they saw and did during the war. American Don Malarkey and German Fritz Engelbert, both depicted in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers for fighting in one of the biggest military operations of all time, were no different. For 60 years, they held onto guilt and pain from WWII…until something happened that changed the rest of their lives and gave them peac...
Ep. 112: Greg Coker- The most deadly weapon on any battlefield
November 03, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBNight Stalker pilots are some of my greatest heroes, and many times, my life has depended on their insanely accurate shooting abilities. Greg Coker and I fought together in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he was an AH-6 little bird gun pilot in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment for 15 years. VERY few helicopter pilots on the planet make it to that level, and his no-quit attitude, skill, and commitment make him unbeatable. You’ll hear: What it was like to go through the grueling Gree...
Ep. 111: John Lovell: The cure for cancel culture
October 27, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBAs a Content Creator, Speaker, and Firearms Trainer, John Lovell has created a strong community of millions called the Warrior Poet Society, dedicated to “physical protection, the pursuit of truth, and living for a higher purpose.” In the Bible, Jesus is said to be both a lion and a lamb. John is both a fierce warrior and gentle truth seeker. We met years ago serving in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, and I’ve always been impressed by his boldness and commitment to doing what is right. You’ll hea...
Ep. 110: Bobby Cox- Jumping into the unknown
October 20, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBRight after 9/11, Representative Bobby Cox joined the US Army with a deep sense of a need to serve. His career took off like a rocket, serving four combat tours in the Middle East with elite units like the 101st Airborne Division, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 82nd Airborne Division. He could have gone all the way to the top, but after 13 years of full time military service, he and his wife made the unusual decision to "jump" into the world of business and politics. Now he is both the Vice ...
Ep. 109: Cassie Petrey- The woman behind the biggest names in entertainment
October 13, 2023 01:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWhen she was a 12-year-old Backstreet Boys superfan, Cassie Petrey had no idea that her tenacity and relational talent would lead her to working with the biggest names in music, tech, and entertainment, like Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, Camila Cabello, Google, Disney, and Apple. She’s the co-founder and co-CEO of Crowd Surf, a leading marketing and music management firm founded in 2007 alongside best friend, Jade Driver. She’s also a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Billboard 30 Under 30 recipient. ...
Ep. 108: (Part 5) Starring in Black Hawk Down Changed My Life - Matthew Marsden
October 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBIn the finale of our 5-part Black Hawk Down series to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Gothic Serpent, I sat down with Actor and Musician Matthew Marsden. You may recognize him from films like Helen of Troy or Shiner, but when he played Army Ranger Dale Sizemore in the film Black Hawk Down, it was the role of a lifetime. That experience changed the trajectory of his life and bonded him forever with US Army Rangers. I was skeptical at first about the story being turned into a mo...
Ep. 107:(Part 4) Stories I WISH would have made it into Black Hawk Down- Dan Jollota
September 29, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBFor the 4th piece in this mini-series of stories I WISH would have made into the book or movie, Black Hawk Down, I was honored to sit down with Dan Jollota, a highly accomplished Army Aviator who served for 40 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 (something very few Americans have achieved). In his career, he was assigned to several Special Operations aviation units, and his skill, commitment, and courage in Somalia in 1993 was instrumental in saving many lives. You’ll hear: About ...
Ep. 106:(Part 4) Stories I WISH would have made it into Black Hawk Down- Dan Jollota
September 29, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBFor the 4th piece in this mini-series of stories I WISH would have made into the book or movie, Black Hawk Down, I was honored to sit down with Dan Jollota, a highly accomplished Army Aviator who served for 40 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 (something very few Americans have achieved). In his career, he was assigned to several Special Operations aviation units, and his skill, commitment, and courage in Somalia in 1993 was instrumental in saving many lives. You’ll hear: About ...
Ep. 106:(Part 3) Stories I WISH would have made it into Black Hawk Down- Kurt Smith
September 22, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn honor of the 30th anniversary of the events known as Black Hawk Down, we’re in a series of stories I WISH would have made it into the book and movie. For this episode, I got to sit down with Kurt Smith, who has heavily impacted me not just as a warrior, but as a man. We served together for years in Special Operations, and in Somalia in 1993, he was part of the "main effort" during the fight. His friendship during that time was vital for me and many others. You’ll hear: Why we both belie...
Ep. 105: (Part 2) Stories I WISH would have made it into Black Hawk Down- Brad Paulsen
September 15, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis series is true stories of valor and courage that should have been in the book or movie, Black Hawk Down. In this episode, I interview Brad Paulsen, who is without doubt, the bravest man I’ve ever seen in a firefight. In 1993, he was a young Ranger who hadn’t been in the Army very long. He was a turret gunner in Somalia, and his ability to remain calm multiple times when he was certain he was going to die amazed me. His actions saved many lives (including mine), and I am truly honored ...
Ep. 104: (Part 1) Stories I WISH would have made it into Black Hawk Down- Matt Eversmann
September 08, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis is the first in a 5-part series of stories I WISH would have made it into the book and movie Black Hawk Down. Matt Eversmann is a 20-year Army veteran. He and I served together in the streets of Somalia on October 3, 1993 with the Ranger Regiment, and his story is one of courageous leadership when he was suddenly and unexpectedly put in charge. Today, Matt is a New York Times bestselling co-author and teaches organizations how to adapt to rapid change, highlighting the importance of le...
Ep. 103 Clint Callahan: A simple way to beat burnout
September 01, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBClint Callahan has been a social worker and therapist for 23 years, helping thousands of people go from stress, burnout, and feeling stuck… to loving life again. Multiple times in his own life, he needed a radical transformation while working through the scars of being bullied, extreme burnout working in a maximum security prison, a career crisis, and grief surrounding his mother’s suicide. Over time, he learned a combination of techniques that led to a drastic positive turnaround in his l...
Ep. 102: Charles Gellman: On the Cutting Edge of Health Care
August 25, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBMedical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death in the US. Charles Gellman, CEO and Co-founder of HiDO Health is 100% focused on ensuring more people get top-notch, consistent, care through the use of Ai-assisted robotics. When a mis-diagnosis almost killed him, he was forced to think about variances in the quality of medical care and how technology can help minimize error. Today, he courageously works at the intersection of 2 hot-button issues (healthcare and artificial intelligence) and...
Ep. 101: Brad Nelson- How a regular dad saved his family from financial ruin
August 18, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBEp. 101: Brad Nelson- How a regular dad saved his family from financial ruinBrad is a normal guy who has helped people save and pay off tens of millions of dollars as the host of the Debt Free Dad Podcast and founder of Roots of Personal Finance. Breaking free from the weight of his own crushing debt is how he learned those skills, and without financial freedom, he wouldn’t be able to get his special needs daughter the intense care she needs or carefully walk his family through the pain and...
Ep. 100! Jake Hamilton: The privilege and price of “having a backstage pass to life”
August 11, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBToday, we hit a big Unbeatable milestone! We celebrate 100 episodes of great guests and amazing stories. I invited a man whom I highly respect to help me celebrate this milestone. Jake Hamilton is Unbeatable in his personal life and a documentary maker in the entertainment industry. Cinematographer and Director Jacob Hamilton has worked with and for some of the biggest names in television, sports, and the movies. Jake has had a “backstage pass to life” filming many seasons with Chip and Joa...
Ep. 99: Lois Wagner- Overcoming betrayal, rape, and being left for dead
August 04, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWhat do you do with the pain when you’ve been hurt or betrayed? Lois Wagner lives in South Africa. One day, while working late, she was attacked, stabbed multiple times, raped, and left for dead. Soon after, her business partner betrayed her, and she lost everything. For a long time, she held onto fear, trauma, and hatred, and it was destroying her from the inside out. –until she learned the secret to finding real peace and freedom from her immense pain. Now she coaches others on how to trul...
Ep. 98: Barry Loudermilk- When bullets land all around you... keep your eye on the mission!
July 28, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBBeing a congressman is not for the faint of heart, and US Representative Barry Loudermilk, from Georgia, has faced more than his share of challenges there. After a career in the US Air Force, he ran for office with the belief that, “You can either accept the status quo…or you can do something about it.” Since 2015, he has survived a baseball game shooting in Washington, DC, a near-fatal car accident, an assassination attempt, and a train crash. No matter what happens, though, he stays focus...
Ep. 97 Jodi Izzo- From widow to warrior
July 21, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBJodi Izzo is one of the strongest, most incredible women I’ve ever met. She comes from a military family of some of the toughest warriors, but she had no idea she would also have to become a warrior. Her husband, Roman, had it all. He was a strong, talented, smart, good looking Army officer with a bright future ahead… until it was all taken away in an instant. He was given a 1% chance of survival, and Jodi instantly became a full-time caregiver to him for over 5 years while raising their 4...
Ep. 96: Honest answers to tough questions about life and leadership
July 14, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBI've decided to take a risk with this episode of Unbeatable. As any great warrior knows, sometimes the enemy is so overwhelming that you must lock arms with another battle buddy to survive. I have a passion for seeing people thrive in the face of difficulties. That's one reason why I created this podcast in the first place. From across America, 1,200 emerging leaders recently gathered in Washington, DC, to join in a live discussion at the Student Leadership University conference. In this ep...
Ep. 95: Dexter Pitts: Standing firm when attacked on all sides
July 07, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBDexter Pitts is a proud Army veteran, police officer, and former US Border Patrol agent. He served with the 10th Mountain Division right after 9/11 and was awarded a Purple Heart after suffering injuries from an explosion in Iraq. Through a long, grueling recovery, he could have given up, but he was determined to fight back and serve the Louisville Metro Police Department, where he was right at the epicenter of racial conflict in 2020. No one describes better than he does what it was like t...
Ep 94: Matt Bostic- Beating addiction...and Guinness world records
June 30, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBMatt had an idyllic childhood. But at age 20, his entire life unraveled when his mother tragically passed away from leukemia and his father quickly re-married. Not knowing how to handle the intense pain and fear he had never experienced before, he turned to alcohol, which slowly stole 20 years of his life. At his lowest point, he came across a Guinness Book of World Records and became fixated on breaking a basketball record. He broke it, but realized that was not enough to fix his life. The...
Ep. 93: Kyle Lamb- You’ve got to have a mission
June 23, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBSergeant Major (retired) Kyle Lamb’s 21-year military career can only be described as legendary. He and I served together in the Army, both in Somalia and Iraq. He started in the 82nd Airborne Division but spent most of his career in Special Operations. After retiring, he founded Viking Tactics, Inc. specializing in tactical training and equipment and is highly respected today in both military and law enforcement communities for being THE go-to guy for marksmanship, tactical training, and an...
Ep. 92: Alton Gansky- The thrills and agonies of writing a book
June 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBI’ve been asked about 1,000 times how to write and publish a book. Today’s guest is a brilliant author who has written 52 books, won multiple awards, holds a literary doctorate, and teaches writing at the highest level. None of my fiction books could have been written without him, and there’s no one better to tell you how to go from an idea in your mind to a published book. You’ll hear: What it takes to receive a literary doctorate How he captures someone else’s voice and experiences so w...
Ep. 91: Vince Hafeli-Bravely speaking the word most only whisper
June 09, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEvery day in the construction industry in America, 5 times as many workers die by suicide than by job-related accidents. Vince Hafeli, President of AJAX Paving Industries in Florida, is doing something about it. To look at his stellar career, you would think he’s always had his life together. But in 2007, struggling under the weight of personal losses and failures and never talking about it for 20 years, he almost took his life. Now, through his passion and communication skill, he helps ind...
Ep. 90 Chris VanSant – Failure can fuel success: Lessons from 600 combat operations
June 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBChris VanSant has had more combat experience than almost anyone in American history and even took part in the capture of Saddam Hussein. He’s a retired Special Operations veteran with over 20 years of service in divisions like the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta. But seasoned warriors know that performing at that level comes at a cost. Chris has battled failure, mistakes, addiction, physical injury, and psychol...
Ep. 89: Johnny Elsasser - The extremely arduous transition back home from war
May 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAs a warrior in the 2nd Ranger Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, Johnny served among the elite of the elite. Then for 5 years he was a contractor protecting the US Ambassador to Iraq. In a military environment, he was at home. But when it was time to move into civilian life, he describes it as an extremely arduous transition. Through a long struggle and a divorce, he eventually learned how to use his strengths in new ways. Now, he mentors other men on true manhood and how to move past shame, g...
Ep. 88: Alex Maddox: Turning Pain into Purpose
May 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBLess than five years after losing her husband, Chase Maddox, who was killed on duty as a police officer, Alex Maddox learned that lightning DOES sometimes strike twice, in the same place. In 2018, Alex was left with her 7-year-old son Bradin, and her son Bodie, who was born four days after her husband’s death. In 2022, due to complications stemming from a congenital brain abnormality, Bradin tragically passed away. Alex’s pain has been intense, but thanks to Band of Blue – an organization h...