Tactical Wealth: From Military to Money

Welcome to Tactical Wealth

Gebbia Media — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:31:40 -0400

Join host Kaj Larsen as he unveils the ultimate guide for military service members and veterans looking to transform their service into financial success. In this groundbreaking podcast, we break down barriers and open doors to wealth-building opportunities often overlooked by those who've defended our nation.

On each episode you will get:

Real-life success stories from veterans who've conquered the financial frontier
Actionable strategies for transitioning military skills into entrepreneurial success
Insights into investment, business launching, and creating lasting economic impact

Whether you're a veteran, active service member, or military family, Tactical Wealth provides the tactical playbook for turning military experience into financial freedom.

Subscribe now and start your journey from boots on the ground to building generational wealth.

Learn More about Kaj by clicking here.

A Gebbia Media production, brought to you by Siebert.Valor, an initiative from Siebert Financial. Any opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of Siebert Financial Corp., or any of its subsidiaries and partner companies. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Any discussions of financial topics are not recommendations and should not be considered a substitute for personal guidance from a licensed professional. For full disclosures, visit: siebert.com/siebert-disclosures

From Combat to Congress: Patrick Murphy’s Million-Dollar Playbook

Gebbia Media — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:24:25 -0400

Welcome to the first episode of the Tactical Wealth Podcast, where military grit meets financial growth.

In this episode, former Navy SEAL and host Kaj Larsen sits down with Patrick J. Murphy, the first Iraq veteran elected to Congress, former Under Secretary of the Army, venture capitalist, Emmy-winning producer, and lifelong advocate for veterans.

From his days in the 82nd Airborne Division to Capitol Hill, Patrick shares his unfiltered journey through military service, public office, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. He breaks down exactly how veterans can leverage their unique skills to build wealth, start businesses, and lead with impact in life after the military.

You’ll hear:

✅ Tactical financial steps for veterans

✅ How veterans can build wealth

✅ Real, actionable advice on leadership, networking, and investing

✅ Stories that connect military discipline to financial success

Whether you’re active duty, transitioning, or already in your next chapter, this conversation is packed with grit, great stories, and tactical wealth-building strategies you can apply today.

👉 If you’re ready to lead your next mission, building financial freedom and impact, subscribe now and let’s get tactical.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and hit the bell to never miss an episode.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

www.patrickjmurphy.com

Instagram: @PatrickMurphyPA

LinkedIn: Patrick J. Murphy

www.kajlarsen.com

Instagram: @KajLarsen

LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

www.siebert.com/valor

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Tactical Wealth is a Gebbia Media production, brought to you by Siebert.Valor, a military-focused initiative from Siebert Financial. The Tactical Wealth podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. This podcast does not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.
For more information and disclosures, please visit siebert.com/disclosures.

The Fight Mitch Aguiar Never Saw Coming

Gebbia Media — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:05:25 -0400

In this episode, host Kaj Larsen sits down with Mitch Aguiar, a decorated SEAL turned MMA fighter, apparel mogul, and founder of the multimillion-dollar supplement brand MASF. But Mitch’s journey isn’t just one of success, it’s one of resilience, rebellion, and rebuilding from rock bottom.

After walking away from a 10-year career in the SEAL Teams, Mitch bet on himself, pursuing his MMA fighter and entrepreneur career, a lifestyle brand, and a best-selling product line. Then came the storm: COVID, a controversial public stance, and a total deplatforming that obliterated his entire business overnight.

But quitting? Never an option.

In his rawest interview yet, Mitch shares the fire behind the fight, from war zones to weight cuts, from building a brand on grit to rebuilding a life without a safety net.

Whether you’re a founder, fighter, or just someone facing your own version of Hell Week ,this episode will challenge you to dig deeper and come back stronger.

👉 Ready to smash through your limits? Hit subscribe and let’s get tactical.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and bang the bell, so you never miss a mission.

EPISODE RESOURCES
Instagram: @mitch_aguiar

LinkedIn: Mitch Aguiar
Website: masfsupplements.com / violenthippie.com

www.kajlarsen.com
Instagram: @KajLarsen
LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

General Laura Richardson: Commanding Heights, Breaking Barriers

Gebbia Media — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with General Laura J. Richardson, a trailblazing Army aviator, former four-star general, and the first woman to command both U.S. Army North and U.S. Southern Command.

From her early days in ROTC to commanding Blackhawk battalions and shaping national security policy, General Richardson shares her extraordinary journey through the ranks, the leadership moments that defined her, and the personal lessons she’s learned along the way.

We dive into:

🚁 Her rise from Army aviator to four-star general

🎖️ Lessons on leadership, purpose, and resilience

💰 Why financial literacy is a must, even in uniform

🧠 The power of diversity, team building, and mission-driven living

🏡 Life after service and her mission to give back

Whether you're in the military, a leader in your field, or just looking for inspiration to push past barriers, this episode is packed with insight and impact.

👉 Ready to push past your limits? Hit subscribe and let’s get tactical.

EPISODE RESOURCES

LinkedIn: Laura J. Richardson

www.kajlarsen.com

Instagram: @KajLarsen

LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

How To Thrive Under Pressure with Rich Diviney

Gebbia Media — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:40:50 -0400

What separates high performers from everyone else, especially under pressure?

In this unforgettable episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with retired Navy SEAL Commander, bestselling author, and leadership expert Rich Diviney to unpack what it truly takes to thrive in the most demanding environments, whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom.

From leading elite units at SEAL Team 6 to creating groundbreaking training programs focused on resilience and performance, Rich shares the hard-earned lessons that have shaped his life, and can transform yours.

We dive into:

💥 The hidden attributes that drive success (and why skills aren’t enough)

💥 How to build courage and move through fear in everyday life

💥 Transitioning from military to civilian life with purpose and confidence

💥 The neuroscience behind stress, dopamine, and “moving horizons”

💥 Why narcissism, when understood correctly, can be a performance asset

Whether you're a veteran preparing for your next chapter or a leader navigating uncertainty, this episode is a masterclass in human performance.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more powerful interviews with military leaders, elite thinkers, and high performers.

📚 Resources:

Website: https://theattributes.com

Book 1: The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance

Book 2: Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success

Instagram: rich_diviney

LinkedIn: Rich Diviney

www.kajlarsen.com

Instagram: @KajLarsen

LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

Why Transitioning is Hard, and How to Do It Anyway | Dan Kunze

Gebbia Media — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:30:00 -0400

What happens when a soldier, policymaker, and entrepreneur all live in the same person?

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with Dan Kunze, Army veteran, national security strategist, tech leader, and investor, to explore how military discipline translates into long-term success in business, wealth, and leadership.

From the front lines to the boardroom, Dan’s story is anything but linear. With a career spanning service in the Army National Guard, advising Fortune 500 companies, and shaping federal workforce and technology policy, Dan brings a rare perspective on how to navigate change, stay in the money, and lead with mission-first clarity.

We dive into:

💼 Transitioning from military life to civilian success (and why it’s never one-size-fits-all)

⚙️ Why understanding enterprise systems is the new battlefield skill

💡 Lessons in entrepreneurship, from paper routes to coffee companies

📈 The difference between ideas and execution, and why validation matters

🧠 Building social capital, leveling up your knowledge, and using your network strategically

🇺🇸 Why veterans already have the raw materials to thrive, if they know how to use them

Whether you’re on active duty, just getting out, or 10 years into your second career, this episode is full of tactical insight and actionable advice to help you find your next mission, and fund it.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with elite leaders, veterans, and high performers who are building wealth with purpose.

RESOURCES

LinkedIn: Dan Kunze

Instagram: @dgkunze

www.kajlarsen.com

LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

Instagram: @KajLarsen

Built to Endure: Jeff Gum on Grit, SEALs, and Sunga Life

Gebbia Media — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Grit doesn’t just get you through Hell Week, it builds companies too.

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with Jeff Gum, Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur, to explore what it really means to never quit.

Jeff’s story is one of raw perseverance. From being dropped during SEAL training after nearly dying from a rare illness, to clawing his way back into the program and graduating, to later launching a mission-driven lifestyle brand, Jeff proves that resilience isn’t just a trait, it’s a strategy.

We dive into:

💥 The brutal moment Jeff was told his SEAL dream was over, and how he got back in

🪖 What Hell Week taught him about grit, mindset, and resourcefulness

🌊 The origin story of Sunga Life, and why inspiration often strikes on the edge of discomfort

📦 How he launched a lean, risk-aware business without draining his savings

🤝 Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, especially for veterans

This isn’t about a clean pivot from military to business, it’s about showing up with the same perseverance in both worlds.

Whether you're starting over, leveling up, or in the middle of your own Hell Week, this episode is a reminder: setbacks don’t define you, your response does.

🔔 Subscribe for more raw, tactical conversations with leaders who build wealth with purpose.

RESOURCES
www.sungalife.com
Instagram: @sunga.life
LinkedIn: Jeffrey Gum
Instagram: @jeffgum

www.kajlarsen.com
Kaj Larsen: @kajlarsen

Brian Ferguson: Should You Bet It All on Your Next Mission?

Gebbia Media — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

From Navy SEAL to redefining healthcare performance, Brian Ferguson’s journey is one of “accidental intentionality”, a career shaped by service, risk, and an unshakable commitment to human potential.

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with Brian, founder and CEO of Arena Labs, to explore how lessons from special operations and innovation translate into saving lives in the operating room.

We dig into:

💡 Why you don’t have to start a business to think like an entrepreneur

🧠 The risk calculus every veteran should weigh before jumping into entrepreneurship

🏥 How high-performance medicine gives doctors and nurses the same tools elite teams use to thrive under pressure

⚖️ Balancing purpose, service, and sustainability in your next chapter

📊 The real cost, and payoff, of betting on yourself

Brian’s story is a masterclass in adapting your edge for a new mission without losing the service-driven mindset that got you there. Whether you’re in transition, already building, or simply looking to lead with impact, this episode delivers tactical insights for the battlefield of business and beyond.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders who build wealth with vision, grit, and purpose.

RESOURCES

arenalabs.co

IG: @arenalabs

www.kajlarsen.com

IG: @kajlarsen

Not Sure What’s Next? These Veterans Prove SUCCESS After Service Is Possible

Gebbia Media — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

From combat deployments to billion-dollar boardrooms, the stories of veterans who’ve built, led, and innovated prove that the mission doesn’t end when the service does, it evolves.

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, host Kaj Larsen pulls together lessons from some of the extraordinary guests of Season 1, veterans who’ve faced uncertainty, rebuilt from scratch, and gone on to create lasting impact in business, technology, healthcare, and beyond.

We dig into:

💡 The mindset shift every veteran must make when stepping into civilian life

🧠 Why financial literacy is a weapon for freedom and opportunity

🌎 How service-driven leadership translates into entrepreneurship and innovation

⚖️ The pillars that carry you through transition

📊 Proof that veterans are already among America’s most successful founders and leaders

Whether you’re unsure what’s next, just starting your transition, or already building your next mission, this episode is your reminder: you have the tools, the grit, and the network to succeed. Others have done it, and so can you.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders who build wealth with vision, grit, and purpose.

RESOURCES

BRIAN FERGUSON
www.arenalabs.co
IG: @arenalabs

RICH DIVINEY
www.theattributes.com
Book 1: The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance
Book 2: Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success
IG: rich_diviney
LinkedIn: Rich Diviney

DR. BRENDEN BORROWMAN
www.neurovalabs.com
IG: @brenden_grizz
LinkedIn: Brenden Borrowman PhD

KAJ LARSEN
www.kajlarsen.com
IG: @kajlarsen

Must Listen: Tactical Takeaways on Becoming a Founder | Nuri Golan

Gebbia Media — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Nuri Golan, a builder, operator, and advisor whose career spans special operations, deep tech, and venture building.

After serving as an officer in Israel’s elite Navy SEAL unit, Shayetet 13, Nuri transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding and exiting multiple companies. Today, he helps the next generation of founders scale through Vetted. From mapping beaches with cutting-edge tech in high-stakes operations to building and selling companies, his journey is a masterclass in discipline, adaptability, and execution.

In this episode, we dive into:

⚔️ Elite Foundations: His path to serving in an elite Israeli special operations unit.
🧠 The Pivot: How a military R&D role translated into a product mindset in startups.
🔬 Scientific Scaling: Why the best founders treat their companies like experiments.
🚀 Hard-Won Lessons: Insights from building, exiting, and failing across multiple startups.
🤝 The Failure Filter: The two biggest reasons early-stage companies fail and how to avoid them.
🎯 Vetted: How they are training operators to become high-level entrepreneurs.

Whether you're a founder, operator, investor, or someone looking to sharpen your decision-making, this episode is packed with real-world insights you can apply immediately.

👉 Ready to build with precision and purpose? Hit SUBSCRIBE and let’s get tactical.

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Hard conversations and tactical advice

04:17 - Why I left the US to join the IDF

08:06 - The dynamic in the IDF

10:47 - The "Israeli Model" vs. “US Model”

13:58 - How Special Ops is actually Product Management

18:40 - Treating your startup like a scientific experiment

21:16 - Transitioning: The "Standards Gap" in the civilian world

25:59 - The "No Quit" Trap: When grit becomes a liability

30:13 - Why my third startup failed (and what I learned)

39:01 - Tactical Advice: The two biggest company killers

41:50 - Customer Discovery: Stop "leading the witness"

49:31 - How Venture Capital math actually works

54:37 - Best Investment: Betting on yourself vs. the corporation

55:01 - The "Opportunity Cost" of a bad career move

56:04 - Why the "Culture of Debriefing" is your best business asset

57:11 - Book Recommendation: Deep Work by Cal Newport

58:43 - Morning Routines & the reality of being a "Dad-Preneur"

01:00:40 - Where to find Nuri & Version Bravo

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Nuri Golan & Vetted:

🌐 Website: https://www.thevetted.vc
👤 LinkedIn: Nuri Golan
📸 Instagram: @thevettedvc

Connect with Kaj Larsen:

🌐 Website: https://www.kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen
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Tactical Wealth is a Gebbia Media production, brought to you by Siebert.Valor, a military-focused initiative from Siebert Financial. The Tactical Wealth podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. This podcast does not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.
For more information and disclosures, please visit siebert.com/disclosures.

Mastering the Mind to Find Your Purpose with Mark Divine

Gebbia Media — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Commander Mark Divine, a retired Navy SEAL, New York Times bestselling author, and the visionary founder behind SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind.

After a decade on active duty and another in the reserves, Mark transitioned from the "Cyborg" of SEAL Team 3 to a serial entrepreneur, building multiple million-dollar brands. From buying NavySeals.com for $35 in the early days of the internet to out-bidding global defense giants for $10M contracts, his journey is a masterclass in mental toughness, vertical development, and strategic pivot.

In this episode, we dive into:

⚔️ The Wall Street Warrior: Why he left a high-path CPA career at 25 to join the SEALs.

🧠 The "Cyborg" Blueprint: How Zen meditation and box breathing became his "mental body armor" in BUD/S.

🔬 The 5 Mountains: Why elite performance requires physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and intuitional development.

🚀 Founders’ Combat: The "Founders Split" at Coronado Brewing and how to choose the right partners.

🤝 Market Warfare: Surviving the 2008 crash and pivoting when 90% of your revenue evaporates.

🎯 Unbeatable Mind: How to "win in the mind" before you ever step onto the battlefield of business.

Whether you're a veteran in transition, a high-stakes founder, or an operator looking to sharpen your internal game, this episode provides the tactical tools to master your mission.

👉 Ready to forge an unbeatable mind? Hit SUBSCRIBE and let’s get tactical.

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 - The revolutionary idea of the "Entrepreneurial SEAL"
01:10 - Welcome to San Diego: Meeting "The Cyborg"
03:55 - The snowmobile accident: Shattering the Scapula
07:11 - Why I joined the SEALs at 25: Leaving the Big Eight
12:29 - Discovering Zen in 1980s Manhattan
16:18 - Learning to "drop off": The power of the Zen state
18:55 - Visualizing the Warrior: Finding the right "story" to live
23:53 - The Big Three: Breath control, Visualization, and Mental Management
28:33 - Leading a Boat Crew: The "Shield Wall" of positivity 31:48 - First Business: Coronado Brewing Company & "Founders Divorce"
34:11 - Buying NavySeals.com: Beating Amazon to the punch
36:52 - Taking on Blackwater: Winning the $10M mentoring contract
40:09 - The Flywheel Effect: Synergy between SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind
42:19 - Rapid Fire: Bitcoin in 2013 and financial mistakes
46:58 - The Morning Routine: Winning before 10:00 AM
51:04 - Where to find Mark & The Unbeatable Leader challenge

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Mark Divine:
🌐 Website: https://unbeatablemind.com
👤 LinkedIn: Mark Divine
📸 Instagram: @markdivineofficial
🎯 Challenge: https://unbeatableleader.com

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: https://www.kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

How to Apply the Operator Mindset to Your Business Mission | Rob O'Neill

Gebbia Media — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Rob O’Neill, a former Navy SEAL Team Six operator and the man who stood at the center of the most high-profile military operation since World War II.

After 16.5 years of service, over 400 combat missions, and being a key figure in the mission to find bin Laden, the Captain Phillips rescue, and Lone Survivor, Rob transitioned from the battlefield to the boardroom. He has since become a prolific entrepreneur, best-selling author, and the founder of the Operators Collective and Special Operators Transition Foundation. In this episode, we peel back the layers of the public-facing persona to reveal the disciplined, often humorous, and highly strategic mindset that makes a successful founder.

In this episode, we dive into:

⚔️ The Operator’s Edge: How the communication, stress management, and problem-solving skills honed in the SEAL Teams serve as the ultimate business foundation.

🧠 The Mental Architecture: Why "wherever you are, be there" and "mastering the easy stuff" are the keys to surviving both combat and entrepreneurial chaos.

🚀 Building the Constellation: How Rob turned his combat experiences into a multi-vertical brand, from books and merch to speaking agencies and cannabis.

🤝 The Partner Trap: Navigating the difference between the "pack of sled dogs" culture of the Teams and the realities of private-sector leadership.

📈 Financial Discipline: Why the biggest mistake most veterans make is failing to utilize the Thrift Savings Plan and long-term investment strategies early.

🎯 Take The Shot: The mindset of a founder who treats business like a mission, learns from failure, and isn't afraid to "pivot" when the plan hits a snag.

Whether you're a veteran in transition, a founder building a legacy, or an operator looking to sharpen your internal game, this episode is a masterclass in playing offense in life and business.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and let’s get into the fight.

The Veteran's Blueprint: Skip the Startup, Buy the Business | Patrick Flood

Gebbia Media — Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Patrick Flood, a former Green Beret with over 20 years of Army service, Georgetown ROTC graduate, Duke MBA, and the founder of Owners in Honor, a nonprofit helping veterans buy, grow, and exit small businesses.

Patrick's path is anything but linear. From armor officer to working actor, from signal detachment commander to Special Forces, from finance executive to nonprofit founder, every chapter of his life has been a masterclass in adaptability, mentorship, and mission-driven leadership. In this episode, Patrick makes the case that the greatest wealth opportunity of our generation isn't a startup. It's the millions of profitable small businesses whose owners are ready to retire and have nobody to hand the keys to.

In this episode, we dive into:

⚔️ The Unconventional Path: How Patrick went from ROTC to Hollywood to Special Forces and why that winding road made him a better leader and entrepreneur.

🏢 The Silver Tsunami: Why the mass retirement of baby boomer business owners represents the single greatest small business acquisition opportunity in American history.

🎯 Buy Don't Build: Why purchasing an existing profitable business is a smarter, lower-risk path to ownership than starting from scratch.

🤝 The Human Terrain Advantage: How veterans are uniquely skilled at reading rooms, building rapport, and winning deals that MBA grads in Patagonia vests can't close.

📈 SBA Lending and the Acquisition Playbook: How Owners in Honor connects veterans with the right lenders, advisors, and education to successfully acquire and scale businesses.

🏘️ Coming Home: Why veteran business ownership isn't just a personal financial win. It's a community revitalization strategy that strengthens the fabric of small-town America.

💼 Exit and Succession Planning: The painful personal story of how Patrick's father sold a $3.8 million business for $600,000 and why veterans must understand the exit before they ever sign the papers.

Whether you're a veteran in transition, a current business owner thinking about your exit, or someone looking for a smarter path to entrepreneurship, this episode is a tactical blueprint for building wealth through ownership.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and let's get into the fight.

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction: Patrick Flood and the mission of Owners in Honor
01:22 - From Army brat to Green Beret: Patrick's unconventional origin story
04:03 - Working in Hollywood and finding purpose after loss
06:26 - September 11th and the shift to Special Forces
09:18 - What makes SF different: Latitude, curiosity, and making do
10:53 - The transition: Learning from his brother's path out
11:48 - Going to Duke while commanding a battalion
13:45 - Entrepreneurship inside the military: Leading Army Recruiting Command
17:01 - The Honor Foundation and 50 cups of coffee
18:18 - Landing at Andersen as chief of staff
20:56 - Know your core: Don't be a Swiss Army knife, be a K-Bar
21:36 - Finding the nonprofit path: Mentorship and the Owners in Honor origin story
24:38 - Defining Owners in Honor: Risk mitigation and advisory services
27:18 - The silver tsunami: America's greatest small business opportunity
31:29 - The Virginia veteran: A real acquisition case study
33:36 - SBA lending, the right lenders, and following the rules
38:55 - Exit and succession planning: Patrick's father's painful lesson
40:32 - Partnering with the Exit Planning Institute
41:24 - Rapid Fire: Best investments, worst mistakes, and favorite books
44:10 - How to connect with Patrick and Owners in Honor

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Patrick Flood:
🌐 Website: ownersinhr.com
👤 LinkedIn: Patrick Michael Flood

Connect with Kaj Larsen:

🌐 Website: https://www.kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

From SEAL Team 6 and Serbian Prison to Building a Gaming App | Daniel Corbett

Gebbia Media — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Daniel Corbett, a former Navy SEAL Team Six operator whose journey from the elite "Red Squadron" to a Serbian prison and eventually the tech world is nothing short of cinematic.

After a decade of active duty, including high-tempo deployments to Ramadi and the top-tier environment of Team Six, Daniel transitioned from a "sentient" operator to a serial entrepreneur. Author of the gripping book American Mercenary, Dan’s story is a masterclass in adaptability. He hasn't just survived the battlefield and international legal battles; he has evolved, teaching himself to code and launching a creative social gaming app. In this episode, we peel back the layers of the "operator" persona to reveal a cerebral, creative, and highly strategic founder who refuses to be painted into a corner.

In this episode, we dive into:

🧠 Learning How to Learn: Why the most valuable skill Dan took from the SEAL Teams wasn't shooting or diving, but the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new data.
⚔️ Beyond the Identity: The "Glass Ceiling" of the SEAL brand and why evolving your identity is crucial for success in the private sector.
📱 From Combat to Code: Inside the build of Epic Story Time, Dan’s new social gaming app designed to replace mind-numing scrolls with creative play.
🇷🇸 The Serbian Survival: How 18 months in a Serbian prison became a period of intense personal growth and entrepreneurial research.
📉 The ROI of the Range: The hard lessons of scaling a service business like Sentient Shooting Group and managing the "hidden" costs of a startup.
🎯 Dropping the Ego: Why being "the new guy" again is the secret to a successful transition and how to find the right partners for the grind.

Whether you're a veteran in transition, a tech founder, or someone looking to sharpen your cognitive fitness, this episode offers a roadmap for turning high-stakes experience into financial and creative power.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and let’s get into the fight.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Daniel Corbett:
📸 Instagram: @American_Mercenary
📖 Book: American Mercenary

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: https://www.kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

The Veteran's Guide: Financial Freedom & Life Design | Maurice Philogene

Gebbia Media — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this impactful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Maurice Philogene, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former federal agent (OSI), civilian police officer, and powerhouse real estate investor who has managed over $200M in real estate through Quattro Capital.

After 22 years of military service and a parallel 25-year career in corporate IT consulting, Maurice mastered the ultimate life hack: leveraging the 9-to-5 rather than letting it leverage him. Instead of "burning the boats," he utilized multiple steady paychecks to systematically buy cash-flowing assets. Today, as a lifestyle designer and host of the Try Life Onpodcast, Maurice is on a mission to teach veterans and professionals how to break free from the status quo, reclaim their time, and build true financial freedom. In this episode, we peel back the layers of his multifaceted career to reveal a highly strategic approach to wealth that prioritizes life experiences over vanity metrics.

In this episode, we dive into:

🧠 The 14-Month Year: How dedicated time blocks can unlock nearly two extra months of productivity every single year.

⚔️ The Counter-Intuitive Blueprint: Why you don’t need to quit your day job to build a multi-million dollar business.

📱 Try Life On: Inside Maurice's philosophy of lifestyle design and conscious creation to maximize your most precious asset: time.

🇷🇸 Global Aperture: How military deployments to places like Somalia and Cyprus eliminated fear and unlocked international real estate opportunities.

📉 The $300k Vanity Lesson: The critical mistakes Maurice made buying a DC penthouse for ego instead of cash flow, and the tactical wealth lessons learned.

🎯 Taking Care of People: How Air Force leadership principles translate directly into scaling a massive real estate portfolio.
Whether you're a veteran planning your transition, an aspiring real estate investor, or a corporate professional looking to reclaim your autonomy, this episode offers a practical roadmap for transforming discipline into geographic and financial power.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and let’s get into the fight.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Maurice Philogene:

🌐 Website: https://www.trylifeon.com
📸 Instagram: @mauricephilogene
👤 LinkedIn: Maurice Philogene

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: https://www.kajlarsen.com
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From Dirt Roads to Army History: Leadership, Resilience & Purpose | Tonya Oxendine

Gebbia Media — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this inspiring episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with retired Command Sergeant Major Tonya Oxendine, a trailblazing military leader, master paratrooper, veteran advocate, and one of the first Black female Command Sergeant Majors in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Tonya's journey began on a dirt road in St. Augustine, Florida, where she grew up in a single-parent household and learned resilience long before she ever put on a uniform. What followed was a remarkable 30-year Army career that saw her rise through the enlisted ranks, serve as a drill sergeant, lead soldiers around the world, and ultimately reach the highest levels of enlisted leadership.

But this conversation goes beyond military achievement. Tonya opens up about overcoming adversity, navigating leadership when few people looked like her, confronting mental health challenges after service, and finding renewed purpose through her work helping veterans at Wounded Warrior Project.

In this episode, we dive into:

🪂 From Dirt Roads to Airborne Operations: How Tonya transformed humble beginnings into a historic military career.
🎖️ Reaching the Top of the Army: The leadership principles that carried her to Command Sergeant Major and the highest enlisted ranks.
⚔️ Leadership Is a People's Business: Why serving others, not chasing rank, is the true foundation of great leadership.
🧠 Mental Health & Finding Purpose Again: Tonya's candid story of struggle, recovery, and rediscovering meaning after military service.
💪 Wealth Through Health: Why physical fitness, mental resilience, and purpose are the cornerstones of lasting success.
🇺🇸 Veteran Transition Lessons: Practical advice for service members preparing for life after the uniform comes off.
📈 Financial Wisdom Learned the Hard Way: From expensive mistakes to building generational wealth with the help of a trusted financial advisor.

Whether you're serving today, transitioning into civilian life, leading a team, or simply looking for inspiration to overcome adversity, Tonya's story is a powerful reminder that your circumstances do not determine your future.
👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for another conversation on leadership, purpose, and building wealth that lasts.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Wounded Warrior Project:
🌐 Website: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

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🌐 Website: https://www.kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

From Infantry Sergeant to Angel Investor: Lessons on Wealth, Bitcoin & AI | Anthony Pompliano

Gebbia Media — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, veteran, and media entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano.

Before becoming one of the most recognizable voices in finance, technology, and investing, Anthony served as an infantry sergeant in the U.S. Army and deployed to Iraq. After leaving the military, he entered the world of startups, entrepreneurship, and investing, eventually building and backing companies that would go on to achieve billion-dollar valuations. But this conversation goes far beyond investing.

Anthony shares the lessons he learned from military service, the mistakes that shaped his investing philosophy, and why he believes discipline, resilience, and a willingness to do hard things are often the biggest differentiators between success and failure.

In this episode, we dive into:

🎖️ From Infantry Sergeant to Investor: How military service shaped Anthony's approach to business, leadership, and risk-taking.
📈 Learning the Hard Way: The investing mistakes that taught him some of his most valuable lessons.
🚀 Building Companies & Backing Startups: What he learned from investing in more than 200 companies and working alongside world-class entrepreneurs.
₿ Bitcoin & Conviction: Why Anthony became an early believer in Bitcoin and how he approaches long-term investing.
🤖 The AI Revolution: How artificial intelligence is changing business, investing, and wealth creation faster than most people realize.

⚡ The Power of Doing Hard Things: Why choosing the difficult path often creates the greatest opportunities for growth.
🧠 Discipline, Patience & Compound Growth: The mindset principles that have guided Anthony throughout his career.
🇺🇸 Lessons from the Military: How service continues to influence the way he makes decisions, builds businesses, and navigates uncertainty.

Whether you're building a business, growing your wealth, navigating a career transition, or simply looking to develop a stronger mindset, Anthony's story offers practical lessons on leadership, investing, and long-term success.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for another conversation on leadership, wealth, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Anthony Pompliano:
📸 Instagram: @pompglobal
𝕏 X: @APompliano
🌐 Website: pomp.com

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

How an Army Veteran Turned Bankruptcy Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Carl Churchill

Gebbia Media — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Army veteran, entrepreneur, and Alpha Coffee co-founder Carl Churchill.

Before building a multi-million dollar coffee company, Carl spent more than 22 years serving as an Army intelligence officer, leading teams across infantry, armored, and special operations environments. After transitioning from military service, he experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, including startup successes, devastating setbacks during the Great Recession, and the hard lessons that ultimately led to building Alpha Coffee.

Carl shares how military leadership shaped his approach to business, why purpose matters more than profit alone, and how resilience helped him navigate failure, uncertainty, and growth.

In this episode, we dive into:
☕ Building Alpha Coffee: How Carl and his wife started a coffee company from their basement and grew it into a thriving multi-million dollar business.
🎖️ Lessons from Military Leadership: The principles of teamwork, discipline, and servant leadership that continue to guide his business today.
📉 Surviving Failure & Economic Crisis: What Carl learned after multiple startups collapsed during market downturns and why setbacks often become opportunities.
🚀 Entrepreneurship After Service: Why veterans are uniquely equipped to build businesses and lead teams through uncertainty.
💡 Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform: Carl's transition from military service to the corporate world and eventually entrepreneurship.
🤝 Taking Care of Your People: How military leadership principles helped shape Alpha Coffee's culture and employee-first approach.
⚡ Adapt, Adjust, Overcome: Why entrepreneurs must be willing to pivot, iterate, and keep moving forward when plans change.
💰 Financial Lessons Learned the Hard Way: The mistakes Carl made early in life and the money habits he wishes more veterans adopted sooner.

Whether you're transitioning from military service, building a business, leading a team, or looking for inspiration to overcome adversity, Carl's story is packed with practical lessons on leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations on leadership, wealth, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Carl Churchill:
🌐 Website: alpha.coffee
👤 LinkedIn: Carl Churchill

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🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

Marine Fighter Pilot: Why Veterans Have an Edge in Investing & Business | Tony Bancroft

Gebbia Media — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with former Marine F/A-18 Hornet pilot and portfolio manager Tony Bancroft.

After flying more than 100 carrier landings, completing multiple combat deployments, and serving as a Marine Corps fighter pilot, Tony made the leap from military aviation to Wall Street. Today, he manages one of the top-performing aerospace and defense ETFs, combining firsthand military experience with long-term value investing.

Tony shares what it's really like to land a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier at night, why veterans often feel behind their civilian peers after leaving the service, and how the discipline and systems thinking developed in the military became his greatest advantage in finance.

In this episode, we dive into:
✈️ From the Cockpit to Wall Street: How Tony transitioned from Marine Corps aviation to managing a leading aerospace and defense ETF.
🛩️ The Pressure of Carrier Landings: What it's like to land a 33,000-pound fighter jet on a moving aircraft carrier in complete darkness.
📈 Building a Career in Finance: Why business school, mentorship, and value investing helped accelerate his second career.
🎖️ Military Skills That Translate: How discipline, checklists, and breaking down complex problems create success in business and investing.
💼 Why Veterans Have an Edge: The leadership, operational experience, and perspective that many employers and investors overlook.
💰 Investing Within Your Circle of Competence: Why understanding an industry matters more than chasing the next hot stock.
🚀 Transitioning with Purpose: Why your military experience can become your biggest competitive advantage after service.

Whether you're serving, transitioning out of the military, building a career in finance, or simply looking to become a better leader and investor, Tony shares practical lessons that apply far beyond the cockpit.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations on leadership, wealth, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Tony Bancroft:
🌐 Website: gabelli.com
👤 LinkedIn: Tony Bancroft
📈 Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD)

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

America's Greatest Entrepreneur on Turning Rejection into Success | John Paul DeJoria

Gebbia Media — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with American entrepreneur, billionaire, philanthropist, and Navy veteran John Paul DeJoria.

From living in his car with just $700 to co-founding Paul Mitchell and Patrón Tequila, John Paul built some of the world’s most recognizable brands through persistence, resilience, and an unwavering belief that almost nothing is impossible.

Before becoming a business icon, John Paul served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hornet, where he learned the value of teamwork, discipline, and accomplishing extraordinary results with a team. Those lessons became the foundation for his success in entrepreneurship and leadership.

John Paul shares how he turned rejection into opportunity, why successful people do what others avoid, and how kindness became one of his greatest business advantages.

In this episode, we dive into:

🎖️ From the Navy to Entrepreneurship: How John Paul’s military experience shaped his leadership style, work ethic, and approach to building companies.

💈 Building Paul Mitchell From $700: How two entrepreneurs turned almost nothing into one of the world’s leading hair care companies.

🥃 Creating Patrón Tequila: The mindset behind taking a premium product into an industry that said it would never succeed.

🔥 The Power of Rejection: Why learning to handle rejection became one of the most important lessons in his career.

💼 Doing What Others Won’t: Why successful people separate themselves by taking action when others hesitate.

🤝 Winning Through Kindness: How treating people with respect became a competitive advantage in business and leadership.

🌎 Giving Back With Purpose: Why John Paul believes success means using your opportunities to make life better for others.

📈 Building an Unbreakable Mindset: The lessons he learned from homelessness, hardship, and decades of entrepreneurship.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, veteran, investor, or someone looking to build a more purposeful life, John Paul DeJoria shares timeless lessons on resilience, leadership, and creating success from any starting point.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations on leadership, wealth, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with John Paul DeJoria:
🌐 Website: www.peacelovehappinessfoundation.org
📖 Book: Success Unshared Is Failure

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

Navy SEAL Commander: How Military Service Fueled His Mission to Support Veterans | Jimmy May

Gebbia Media — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with retired Navy SEAL Commander, CEO, & Founder Jimmy May.

After 22 years in the SEAL Teams, Jimmy transitioned from leading elite military teams to building businesses and creating opportunities for veterans searching for their next mission as CEO of Beyond the Brotherhood.

Jimmy shares how a mentor changed the trajectory of his life, why he believes veterans don’t need handouts but opportunities, and how the leadership lessons he learned in the military became the foundation for his work after service.

From founding veteran-focused initiatives to building his own company, Mayday Executive Services, Jimmy explains how he applied the SEAL mindset of discipline, risk management, and resilience to entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we dive into:

🎖️ From Navy SEAL to Entrepreneur: How Jimmy’s 22 years in the Navy shaped his leadership style, decision-making, and approach to business.

🤝 The Power of Mentorship: How finding the right mentor became one of the most important investments of his life and inspired him to help others.

🇺🇸 A New Mission After Service: Why Jimmy dedicated himself to creating opportunities for veterans transitioning into civilian life.
🚀 Building Businesses With Purpose: How Jimmy launched companies by starting small, keeping overhead low, and focusing on creating real value.
⚔️ The SEAL Mindset in Business: How understanding risk, adapting under pressure, and taking action helped him navigate entrepreneurship.
🪜 Not a Handout, a Leg Up: Why veterans need opportunities, support, and a pathway to build their next chapter.
📈 Taking the First Step: Jimmy’s advice for veterans and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start something new.
🌎 Building the Next Generation: How Jimmy is creating a legacy by helping the people coming behind him succeed.

Whether you’re a veteran, entrepreneur, investor, or someone looking to build your next mission, Jimmy May shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, mentorship, and creating impact beyond the battlefield.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations on leadership, wealth, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Jimmy May:
🌐 Website: www.beyondthebrotherhood.org

🌐 Website: www.maydayexecutive.com
💼 LinkedIn: Jimmy May

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

How a Navy Nuke Built the Company Transforming the Drone Industry | Will Hasting

Gebbia Media — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, former U.S. Navy nuclear engineer Will Hasting reveals how he went from operating nuclear reactors to building the next generation of drones.

Growing up on a dairy farm in rural Illinois, Will enlisted in the Navy at just 17 years old. After earning a spot in the Navy's elite nuclear program, he learned firsthand how discipline, technical excellence, and operating under extreme pressure could shape a career far beyond military service.

Following the Navy, Will accelerated through an aerospace engineering degree, designed IndyCars, developed jet engines at GE Aerospace, helped take a Silicon Valley startup from Series C to IPO, and ultimately founded Angel Aerial Systems to solve one of the biggest challenges in modern drone technology.

Will shares how one conversation with a Navy chief changed the trajectory of his life, why your environment determines your future, and how military training prepared him to build cutting-edge technology with real-world impact.

In this episode, we dive into:
🚁 From Navy Nuke to CEO: How the Navy's nuclear program built the foundation for Will's career in engineering and entrepreneurship.
🧠 The Power of Your Environment: Why changing who you surround yourself with can completely change your future.
⚙️ Engineering Under Pressure: How operating nuclear reactors prepared him to lead startups through uncertainty.
🏎️ Building the Impossible: From designing IndyCars and jet engines to creating next-generation drones.
🚀 Starting a Company From Scratch: Why solving customer problems matters more than chasing technology.
🇺🇸 Innovation for National Security: How Angel Aerial Systems is developing mission-focused drones for military and civilian applications.
💰 Lessons on Wealth & Entrepreneurship: Why taking outside investment changed the way he thinks about responsibility, leadership, and success.
⚡ Military Skills That Win in Business: Extreme ownership, attention to detail, and staying calm when everything is on the line.

Whether you're a veteran, entrepreneur, engineer, investor, or someone building your next mission, Will shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, innovation, and turning technical expertise into lasting impact.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations on leadership, wealth, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES
Connect with Will Hasting:
🌐 Website: angelaerialsystems.com
💼 LinkedIn: Will Hasting

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🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

How a Marine Veteran Led NYC Through Crisis and Built an Organization That Saved Lives | Zach Iscol

Gebbia Media — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, former Marine Corps infantry officer Zach Iscol shares how a career built on service led him from the Battle of Fallujah to founding one of the nation's largest veteran mental health organizations and ultimately serving as New York City's Emergency Management Commissioner.

After graduating from Cornell, Zach commissioned into the Marine Corps just one month before September 11th. He volunteered for the infantry, fought in the Battle of Fallujah, helped build the Marine Corps' special operations pipeline, and learned leadership lessons that would shape every chapter of his career.

Following his military service, Zach noticed a growing crisis. Veterans were dying by suicide at alarming rates while access to mental health care remained difficult and stigmatized. That realization led him to found the Headstrong Project, providing veterans with world-class mental health care at no cost and without bureaucracy.

Zach also discusses launching Task & Purpose, building organizations inside existing institutions, leading New York City through emergencies ranging from cyberattacks and extreme weather to the migrant crisis, and why leadership is ultimately about serving the people around you.

In this episode, we dive into:

🇺🇸 From Marine to Public Servant: How combat leadership prepared Zach to lead long after leaving the military.

🧠 Changing Veteran Mental Health Care: Why he founded the Headstrong Project and how it transformed access to care.

🚀 Building Organizations That Matter: Lessons from launching nonprofits, media companies, and mission-driven ventures.

🏙️ Leading New York City Through Crisis: What it takes to manage emergencies affecting millions of people.

📈 Entrepreneurship Beyond the Garage: Why not every startup begins from scratch and how to build inside existing organizations.

💡 Leadership That Scales: The importance of humility, taking care of your people, and creating teams built on trust.

📊 Learning From Failure: Why listening to customers, embracing setbacks, and pivoting early are essential to success.
⚡ Military Lessons That Last: How the Marine Corps shaped Zach's approach to leadership, resilience, and decision-making.

Whether you're a veteran, entrepreneur, founder, public servant, or someone looking to build a mission-driven career, Zach shares powerful lessons on leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and creating lasting impact.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations on leadership, wealth, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Zach Iscol:
💼 LinkedIn: Zachary Iscol
📸 Instagram: @zachiscol

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

Navy SEAL Turned Founder: Creating the Future of Human Performance with Velocity AI | Max Darsonval

Gebbia Media — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, former U.S. Navy SEAL Max Darsonval shares how his journey from elite military service to entrepreneurship led him to found Velocity AI, a company focused on transforming human performance through artificial intelligence.

After serving 12 years as a Navy SEAL, Max faced the challenge of transitioning from military life to entrepreneurship. Drawing on the lessons learned in the Teams, he set out to solve a problem he experienced firsthand: making elite performance coaching and training more accessible through technology.

Max discusses the discipline required to succeed in special operations, the mindset shift that comes with leaving the military, and what it takes to build an AI company from the ground up. He also shares how Velocity AI is helping athletes, tactical professionals, and everyday individuals train smarter by using data to personalize performance and recovery.

In this episode, we dive into:
🇺🇸 Life After the SEAL Teams: The challenges of transitioning from military service into entrepreneurship.
🤖 Creating Velocity AI: Why Max believes artificial intelligence is the future of human performance.
💪 Training Smarter: How data-driven coaching can help people unlock their full potential.
📈 Building a Startup: Lessons from launching a company, overcoming setbacks, and learning through trial by fire.
🧠 The Operator Mindset: How discipline, adaptability, and resilience continue to shape Max's approach to business.
⚡ Performance Beyond the Military: Why elite training principles shouldn't be limited to special operations or professional athletes.
🚀 Innovation Through Service: How solving real-world problems became Max's next mission after the Navy SEALs.
💡 Leadership That Evolves: Why continuous learning and embracing discomfort are essential for long-term success.

Whether you're a veteran, entrepreneur, athlete, founder, or someone striving to reach your full potential, Max shares valuable insights on leadership, innovation, resilience, and the future of human performance.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations on leadership, wealth, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Max Darsonval:
💼 LinkedIn: Max Darsonval
📸 Instagram: @vlcty_ai

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

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The Lessons Nobody Teaches You: Navy SEAL’s Unconventional Journey to Entrepreneur | Ryan Williams

Gebbia Media — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, former U.S. Navy SEAL Ryan Williams shares his unconventional journey from the SEAL Teams to becoming a serial entrepreneur and building multiple successful businesses.

Ryan opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, from starting his first clothing company with virtually no business experience to making mistakes, selling companies, and eventually building Industry Threadworks. He explains why he believes entrepreneurship is even harder than being a Navy SEAL and how learning to recognize patterns, adapt, and keep moving forward shaped his approach to business.

Ryan also gets candid about one of his biggest business failures, when rapid expansion left his company hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. He shares what went wrong, how he recovered, and why knowing when to pivot can be just as important as refusing to quit.

In this episode, we dive into:

🇺🇸 From SEAL Teams to Entrepreneurship: How Ryan transitioned from military service into business and discovered entrepreneurship through trial and error
📈 Building Multiple Businesses: How Ryan went from his first clothing company to launching and selling multiple companies
💰 The Reality of Growth: Why growing revenue doesn't always mean having more money and why businesses can become financially dangerous as they scale
⚠️ Learning From Failure: How expanding too quickly nearly put Ryan's company out of business and what he learned from the experience
🧠 Pattern Recognition: Why experience can help entrepreneurs recognize when something isn't working and when to step back
🔄 Knowing When to Pivot: Why quitting an idea isn't the same as quitting on yourself
🤝 Partnership & Leadership: How Ryan learned to define roles, build systems, and surround himself with people who complement his strengths
💼 The Power of a Day Job: Why Ryan believes keeping a job while building a business can actually give entrepreneurs a major advantage
💵 Financial Freedom: How having money can provide the freedom to make better decisions when things get difficult
🎯 Taking the First Step: Why aspiring entrepreneurs shouldn't try to map out every step before they begin

Whether you're a veteran, entrepreneur, founder, or someone considering a new path after military service, Ryan shares hard-earned lessons on resilience, failure, leadership, financial discipline, and building something from the ground up.

👉 Ready to stay tactical and stay driven? Hit SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations on leadership, wealth, entrepreneurship, and building a life of purpose.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Connect with Ryan Williams:
📸 Instagram: @invictus5326
🌐 Industry Threadworks: IndustryThreadworks.com
🌐 Archive: archive3pl.com
👤 LinkedIn: Ryan Williams

Connect with Kaj Larsen:
🌐 Website: kajlarsen.com
📸 Instagram: @KajLarsen
👤 LinkedIn: Kaj Larsen

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