Got Your Six with Tony Nash

“The quality of questions you ask in life results in the quality of relationships you have.” 6ers, this episode tackles how finding shared adversity can bring people together and create unbreakable bonds. From brain trust to creating to having emotional intimacy with your colleagues and brothers in and out of the military, shared adversity plays a huge role in the quality of your life. Michael Sarraille is a United States Navy SEAL veteran, founder, and CEO of two executive search and talent consulting firms – Talent War Group and EF Overwatch. He is also the senior leadership instructor at Echelon Front, a veteran-owned leadership training and consulting firm. He is a co-author of the book The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent. Part of his leadership philosophy is to surround himself with positive-minded, humble, renowned experts in their respective fields. He lives by the mantra ‘iron sharpens iron.' You will learn how brain trust in an organization can scale and drive its growth, and how creating a culture that puts the bull's eye to the front nurtures an organization where failure is embraced and learning is promoted and it all results in building stronger relationships. You'll understand why the highest form of love and compassion is accountability and how this mindset promotes learning and developing a growth mindset. This episode also emphasizes how valuing drive, passion, and effective intelligence over pedigree can help in nurturing talents within an organization. ----- 01:11 - Coming together and finding shared adversity 03:34 - The quality of questions you ask has a great impact on your life 04:53 - Creating a culture with a bull's eye to the front 05:49 - Breaking down what emotional intimacy means among military members 08:34 - Mike's story about Dr. Jonny Kim and how it was a lesson in humility 11:30 - The value of asking questions and building brain trust in an organization 14:44 - Finding talent in the business world is tough because of its lack of process 17:29 - Movement is key. Why taking one step at a time is important in the transition 19:46 - Finding a new tribe in the private sector who are warriors in their own profession 21:08 - The highest form of love is accountability ----- Here is how to connect with Mike Sarraille: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Website ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast:   Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, Katie's journey and inspiring story in this episode is a powerful reminder that following one's passion and taking chances can lead you to incredible experiences. Whether you're pursuing a career, a hobby, or a personal goal, they key is to approach it with enthusiasm, commitment, and sometimes, the willingness to take risks that will help you explore new territories and test your own limits. Katie Hernandez is a US Army Captain and a World Record holder. In 2021, she broke the women's Guinness World Record for the fastest one-mile run (10 minutes and 23 seconds) in an 85-pound explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) bomb suit. Previously stationed in Hawaii, she completed the 25th Infantry Division's Pre-Ranger Program in 2016 and was the first woman to do so. Katie is also a massive supporter of the Military Family Program, which seeks to provide veterans and their families a free platform containing relevant programs and resources on different topics such as jobs, transition, education, and scholarships. You will learn that showing up every day with a sense of purpose and commitment is the key to experiencing success that can have a long-lasting impact that you can share with your community. It's about gaining that momentum and being able to explore new territories to test one's limits. Finding the strength to move forward is often times found in the relationships you build. By surrounding yourself with a community that supports your goals, you refine your objectives and you become more inspired to the best version of yourself. ----- 01:19 - Katie's unconventional journey from push-up contest to the military 01:57 - Why it's important to get into the military school for the right reasons 04:37 - What The Human Performance Project is all about 06:10 - Breaking 1-Mile Run World Record in an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) bomb suit 08:35 - The power of showing up every day and gaining momentum 10:30 - Getting involved in the 7X Project in Antarctica and Tip of the Spear 12:11 - Self-reflection and the importance of calling your own bullshit 13:19 - Grace over quantity: Why doing less can lead to better success 14:44 - How to focus on breath control during peak moments 15:58 - Participating in Tactical Games where CrossFit meets combat 18:44 - Finding passion in CrossFit ----- Here is how to connect with Katie Hernandez: Instagram ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, gardening has long been viewed as a way to connect with nature. But for others like Sean, the benefits and rewards are more than that. As a PTSD survivor, Sean believes caring for plants gave him purpose and a sense of responsibility. It also taught one of the key skills cultivated through horticulture: tactical patience. Sean Fowler is a US Army veteran, program analyst (policy) at the Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA), home plant content creator/influencer on Instagram, and advocate for home plants/gardening as a treatment for PTSD. He is passionate about treating PTSD using house plants after sustaining a chronic injury in an explosion in Iraq. You will learn how Sean gained a sense of responsibility that was missing in his life through gardening. By being fully engaged tending to his garden, he learned the importance of being intentional with his actions and taking ownership of his life. Fostering deeper connections with our environment and to the people around us teaches us that we can rely on the support and feedback of others. In a world that often feels disconnected, gardening offers a reminder that we can all be part of something greater. Veterans don't need to be islands and don't need to struggle with the challenges of transition and reintegration. By finding activities that can bring you joy and sense of purpose, you can begin to heal and move forward with greater confidence and resilience. ----- Resources mentioned: Lively Root  ----- 00:58 - Exploring the practice of horticulture as a metaphor for a better life 02:05 - Sean's discovery of a meaningful sense of responsibility through caring for plants 04:30 - The value of tactical patience in understanding your environment 06:26 - The importance of humility and listening to the observations of those who care about you 08:39 - The benefits of pursuing a hobby you're passionate about 9:19 - Drawing parallels between the breadth of human experience and gardening 11:05 - Finding inspiration from others for content creation and adding a unique spin 15:07 - How meditation became a big part of his healing journey  16:59 - Sean's personal struggle with maintaining integrity and accountability 19:14 - Integrity also means the overall workability of your life 20:16 - Veterans don't need to have to suffer alone ----- Here is how to connect with Sean Fowler: Instagram LinkedIn TikTok  --- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, as you embark on your journey of personal and professional growth, let Glenn Gonzales, founder and CEO of Jet It, aid in some course corrections that will lead you to success. In this episode of the Got Your Six podcast, Glenn shares his unique insights on the power of positive friction, and how you can use it to your advantage. Glenn's 5Ds - Dream, Data, Discipline, Determination, and Decision-making - are a testament to his success in both the Air Force and the business world. By embracing these values, you too can overcome challenges and achieve your goals. But it's not just about individual success. Glenn emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought. By encouraging open conversation and sharing different points of view, you can get better results and make the environment more productive. Don't let mistakes or failures hold you back. Glenn believes that debriefing and learning from these experiences can lead to lifelong success. By taking the time to reflect and grow, you can turn a negative into a positive. Step into the breach with us, and embrace the power of positive friction to achieve your goals and drive lifelong success with Glenn's valuable insights. ----- Resources mentioned: The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander ----- 00:40 - Finding tenacity internally and talking about his faith 04:26 - Applying positive friction in your organization 05:48 - Keeping diversity in thought alive in the organization 06:58 - How not to take psychological safety in the organization NOT taken for granted 08:11 - Glenn explains Jet It company 09:23 - 5Ds (Dream, Data, Discipline, Determined, Decision-making) of Success 11:04 - Trusting your plan and making sound decisions 11:38 - Scale is all about your base and the fundamentals 12:47 - Life has a way of keeping you humble 14:18 - Mistakes can be fascinating 15:55 - The importance of debriefing is finding the root cause 18:07 - Balancing your values and not being allergic to bureaucracies 19:11 - Holding yourself accountable 19:43 - Failures are fascinating learning opportunities 20:35 - You can be better than yesterday when you do your own personal debrief ----- Here is how to connect with Glenn Gonzales: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

One concept that is critical when you are in a leadership role is the importance of having a team that follows you because they want to and not because they have to. When your team trusts and respects you, they are more likely to be invested in your success, give you honest feedback and go above and beyond their duties. Steven Nisbet is a US Special Warfare Airman veteran and the president/co-founder of Shields & Stripes; a non-profit organization dedicated to serving our nation's heroes; Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Veterans. He is passionate about helping others; as a pararescueman and founder of Shields & Stripes. Steven received a bachelor's in Sports & Fitness Administration/Management from American Military University in 2022. You will learn that in the pursuit of professional success, it is easy to overlook the importance of investing in what truly matters to us. This episode will remind us of the significance of putting in the effort, making sacrifices, and allowing ourselves to focus our energy on what truly matters as well as tending to our mental and emotional well-being, to cultivate resilience that will truly benefit our careers. Steve's insights on PTSD and self-forgiveness remind us of the importance of giving ourselves grace and by embracing our vulnerability and seeking help, we can discover new facets our ourselves that can help develop greater self-awareness necessary for our own growth and transformation. ----- 01:10 - Making your team follow you because they want to, not because they have to 02:39 - What are you willing to put in for things that matter to you? 05:44 - Finding ways to give yourself grace and permission to fail 07:35 - Taking a step back to avoid burnout 09:19 - Losing teammates and gaining perspective of what really matters in life 11:46 - How do you help yourself lift the invisible weight off? 13:47 - PTSD does not look the same for everyone 17:58 - Steve explains the Shield and Stripes program 20:50 - What led Steven to seek help with his PTSD 23:11 - Steven talks about how he lost his faith and rediscovered newfound faith 24:31 - Finding forgiveness for yourself for things you cannot control ----- Here is how to connect with Steven Nisbet: LinkedIn Facebook Website  Instagram YouTube -----  Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, “service before self” is a core value ingrained in the military culture and is exemplified by the actions of Medal of Honor recipients. It's a selfless attitude that encourages you to consider the impact of your actions on others and prioritize the greater good. It's a value worth emulating in everyday life. Darrell Utt is a Green Berets veteran, the chief of business operations at the National Medal of Honor Museum, and sits on the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau board. He enlisted in the US Army in 1990, served in the infantry until 1996 when he joined the Army Special Forces (Green Berets), and served until his retirement in 2016. He believes in the quote, “Service before self.” You will learn about how Darrell's background with a mix of military service and football coaching taught him the value of discipline, teamwork, and service before self. He is now bringing these lessons on a new mission to inspire future generations to understand the true cost of freedom by telling compelling stories. Overcoming his introversion and participating in more engagements, Darrell never stops in developing and improving himself as a leader. His personal failures as a partner despite being at the height of his career helped him change his trajectory and create his own definition of success. ----- 01:10 - How a football coach taught Darrell the values that align with military values 02:39 - That moment Darrell had an epiphany to try out for the Special Forces 05:44 - What the Medal of Honor represents and weaving it into stories that are wrapped around American values 11:47 - Overcoming introversion and striving to participate in more engagements 16:24 - Meeting with Charlotte Jones of the Dallas Cowboys 17:58 - Service before self after the uniform  20:50 - A story about the sneaker RDC shoes created after the 9/11 23:12 - Facing relationship failure in the midst of career success 27:04 - Have a little gratitude ----- Here is how to connect with Darrell Utt: LinkedIn ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, in a culture where there is often an expectation to choose one career path or focus on a singular passion, you can dare to be a trailblazer. The reality is that many people have multiple interests and are actually capable of pursuing them. Kellie Sbrocchi is a U.S. Navy HR Officer, photographer/owner of Kellie Rene Photography, and host of the MissUnderstood Podcast. She is passionate about small-unit leadership, departmental leadership, sales, marketing, recruiting, public affairs, photography, writing, and public speaking. Kellie believes being “Miss” Understood by others and in passions means you're closer to understanding your OWN life. You will learn about the importance of prioritizing things that bring joy in life, even if they are a bit unconventional and not in line with society's expectations. You only have this one life so if something no longer fills your cup, you're allowed to turn your back on it and pursue something that aligns with your passions. Kellie's journey is a testament to how it's possible to navigate different paths and how there is a place for multi-passionate individuals to be successful. It is time that we become more open, celebrate individuality, even if in a rigid environment like the army, and encourage the people behind us to explore their unique talents and interests. ----- 01:14 - When something brings you joy, you prioritize it whatever that looks like 02:54 - Turning away from something that no longer fills your cup 06:03 - First experience with cyberbullying as a Naval officer joining a beauty pageant 09:27 - Kellie shares a candid moment 14:20 - Finding people and connecting them together 16:25 - How Kellie figured out how to pay for college and decided to join the track and field team 18:44 - A “What-If” mindset that challenged her to pursue the different things that bring her joy 20:54 - How Kellie hustled to get into the HR community in the Navy 25:32 - You will still mess up but just keep picking yourself up ----- Here is how to to connect with Kellie Hall Sbrocchi: Instagram MissUnderstood Podcast LinkedIn ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, we all know that physical fitness is a crucial component of the military culture. But to unlock our highest potential, we need to incorporate a broader range of metrics that will help us better understand how exercise affects overall health and well-being, leading to more personalized and effective training programs. Alex Morrow is a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of MOPs and MOEs brand and podcast. He is passionate about the Army's physical fitness and believes soldiers can perform better if the Measurements Of Effectiveness (MOEs) of their training tasks are taken into consideration. Alex graduated from West Point in 2013 with a degree in International Relations and Affairs. He served as an intelligence officer and later a fitness instructor in the US Army until 2021. You will learn about the difference between measures of performance (MOPs) and measures of effectiveness (MOEs) and how they play a role in achieving a desired outcome. Alex shares how important it is to seek out things you're not good at by being comfortable outside of your comfort zone so you can learn and grow exponentially. As a result, you'll realize that more learning happens when you're wrong than when you're right, which is why it's so important to have people in your circle that hold you accountable because it allows you to work on your weaknesses from a place of inspiration. ----- 01:21 - How Alex found his passion 02:47 - Gradual process of getting into the fitness and how he handled identity shift 05:19 - Working on your weakness from a place of inspiration 07:12 - Not all of your ideas will resonate with the audience 08:47 - How Alex combats impostor syndrome 10:28 - Convincing the leadership and framing up conversations in a productive way 11:49 - Rethinking the way we think about physical training and holistic health 14:05 - Measures of performance (MOPs) and measures of effectiveness (MOEs) 18:37 - The process of learning and the danger of getting to the peak of ‘Mount Stupid' 20:19 - Having people that tell you, “you are being dumb,” is really important 21:38 - The fumbling phase of when you launch a project is a learning phase ----- Here is how to connect with Alex Morrow: Instagram LinkedIn Website MOPs and MOEs podcast ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, being a successful organization is more than just having a great idea. In this episode, Ryan shares his experience transitioning from civilian work to building a team in the Navy and eventually founding one of the most successful subscription-based companies in the entertainment industry in the true crime genre. Ryan Hogan is a US Navy veteran, a US Navy reservist, and the co-founder/CEO of Hunt A Killer, an immersive murder mystery game that challenges players to catch a killer through interactive monthly membership boxes and premium one-time experiences. For Ryan, the name of the game is delegation. He believes in empowering his team by giving them autonomy, which leads to better decision-making, improved productivity, and focusing on improving the experience for the end user as everyone understands how they feel. You will learn the value of getting direct feedback from those inside and outside your team as a way to build trust. You will also learn how to delegate in a way that empowers your team and builds a strong culture where people leave their egos at the door so they can build a product or service that fits the company's values. ----- 01:08 - The name of the game is TEAM 03:53 - Transitioning from 10 year-civilian work to building a team in the Navy 05:31 - How they started with Run For Your Lives 07:50 - Ego checks in task delegation 09:37 - Investing back into the Run For Your Lives Community 10:53 - Building trust around what customers think 12:12 - The creative evolution of the Hunt A Killer 13:51 - Taking the feedback loop and applying it to his role in the Navy 14:54 - Learning more about assertiveness and being more direct with feedback 16:05 - Trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets 17:15 - How are you living the values of the organization in the products that you create? 20:25 - The team gets the wins, and as a leader, you get the losses ----- Here is how to connect with Ryan Hogan: Website Instagram Twitter LinkedIn ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, we know that the Army values strength, determination, and perseverance, but sometimes this can lead to a culture that does not encourage vulnerability. Sidney Jaques' experience demonstrates that balancing your grit with feminine qualities is a powerful antidote for this kind of culture. Balancing grit as a woman requires a more nuanced understanding of how to leverage feminine qualities such as nurturing skills, emotional intelligence, and empathy. Major Sidney Jaques is an Adjutant General Army officer, the 2nd woman to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the creator of Balance Your Grit, a network for trailblazing military women. Balancing grit is becoming increasingly important for women, especially in male-dominated fields like the military. There is a need for a supportive environment in any team environment as Sidney references her days on the hardwood at The University of Scranton to her time in the Amry, where one can maintain being persistent and tenacious in their goals while also seeking support when needed and prioritizing their mental health and emotional well-being. As a result, you will discover that feminine qualities, regardless of gender, can be a source of strength and resilience. By being more comfortable in how you express yourself, you can build stronger relationships with your colleagues and superiors, communicate more effectively, and inspire others. ----- 00:57 - Sidney ties in parallel methods and practices as a Collegiate basketball player and the Army community 03:13 - How great team support its members and how a sense of community gave her confidence 03:49 - Being outside of her comfort zone for the team and the younger generation of women in the Army 05:54 - This is what I have loved about the army: the selflessness. The ones that are great are very selfless. 06:32 - You can still make a comeback after a bad streak of games if you just keep going 07:57 - Growing up in a rough culture and not knowing how to process and communicate when something is wrong 09:16 - How her social media page allowed her to actually control gradually how much she can share and come back to its purpose 11:29 - Getting into a creative rut and how she deals with it and recenter 13:13 - Her growing focus on connecting and matching people that can help each other 16:06 - Taking the big sister role professionally 17:44 - How Sidney came up with Balance Your Grit 20:13 - The challenges of maintaining your identity as a woman 21:21 - Finding fulfillment in embracing her feminine side and how it liberated her true self ----- Connect with Sidney Jaques: Instagram ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, like many of us, Austin had his own share of past resentments. Today, he strongly advocates for counseling and learning how to deal with conflicts constructively. Through his process of idea generation and pushing people's beliefs, which creates his content, he has helped himself and others become better leaders. Austin von Letkemann is an active-duty US Army officer and digital content creator for the account MandatoryFunDay. He is passionate about exercise science and leadership. He posts short comical skits about military experiences, NCOs, officers, veterans, and military spouses on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Austin believes in changing lives by challenging others and themselves to get out of their comfort zones. You will discover that leading with empathy almost never results in mistakes; you will gain humility; and by adhering to this leadership practice, you will create a work environment where everyone can feel safe to be creative and a place people enjoy coming to, something that everyone is entitled to. As a result of applying these principles, you seek to understand people's thoughts and emotions and how to use them for effective conflict resolution. You will have a happier and more productive workplace where your team can feel heard and valued, and you will become an approachable and effective leader. ----- 01:00 - How leading hard with empathy got him a breakthrough in making relatable content 02:47 - Vocalizing frustrations that make people feel heard 05:37 - A past full of resentment and understanding that you don't need to die on every hill 06:59 - Austin explains how he is a massive advocate of counseling as a way to give empathy to your past self 08:51 - Austin's process for idea generation in creating content 11:22 - The character development process for Tim was not deliberate 12:42 - Inspirations for putting out more leadership content 16:57 - Being an approachable leader as much as possible 19:37 - When you're leading well, everybody's happy 21:27 - Pulling back in stressful times and removing yourself from the situation 22:24 - Learning how to deal with conflict in the workplace 24:54 - How gaining a level of humility he didn't have as a young soldier makes him a better person today ----- Here is how to connect with Austin von Letkemann: TikTok Instagram YouTube ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, getting the big ideas right have the power to shape your strategy and direction. They serve as the foundation upon which everything is built but getting it right requires a process of building an environment where it is constantly refined, adopted by the people because it is inclusive, and be successfully implemented across the whole organization. GEN (R) David Petraeus is a former CIA director, retired US Army general, professor, and business executive. GEN Petraeus was named one of America's 25 Best Leaders by US News and World Report (2005), and a runner-up for Time magazine's Person of the Year (2007. He served as commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), commander of the US Forces in Afghanistan, commander of the US Central Command, and commanding general of Multi-National Force – Iraq, where he oversaw all coalition forces. He earned his doctorate degree in international relations and economics from Princeton University. Throughout his career, he earned numerous honors and awards, including the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, among others. You will know about the four tasks that strategic leaders must be great at, getting the big ideas right, communicating those ideas effectively, overseeing the implementation of ideas, and determining how to refine the big ideas. As such, you will learn that these have a structured process. What happens is that we may get hit with an idea like Newton's apple during moments of reflection but those are just seeds. The reality is big ideas are formed in a more structured process. ----- 00:40 - His experience throwing out the opening pitch at the World Series and conducting the coin flip at the Super Bowl 02:28 - Growing up with his own sailboat and seven miles from West Point 04:22 - Building foundational military leadership experience with infrastructure projects and reconciliation programs in Iraq 08:29 - GEN (R) Petraeus shares what he did as a strategic leader understanding, communicating, overseeing, and refining the big ideas and getting them right 11:40 - Building a culture that welcomes constructive dissent and why it needs to be an iterative process 14:57 - The importance of repetition in the leadership process, promoting initiative, and implementing counterinsurgency guidance 17:24 - Culture of open communication within the chain of command and his rigorous physical fitness programs to enhance competitiveness 24:03 - How GEN (R) Petraeus faced major mistakes and setbacks, both at individual and unit levels 25:44 - The leadership qualities of GEN Grant as being brilliant in combat at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels 31:45 - Announcing goal to others to hold oneself accountable is a crucial factor in the success ----- Here is how to connect with GEN (R) Petraeus: LinkedIn ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, practicing the art of networking outside of your immediate social circle throughout your life in underrated skill. Building a professional network is not just about collecting business cards or having one off conversations. It's about genuine connections and meaningful relationships you can form that lead to mutual success. Misty Cook is a veteran, CEO, and founder of Concierge On Call (positioning retiring military leaders as sought-after consultants), an advisory board member of Blue Star Families, and Military Protocol Consultant at the USMC Memorial Foundation. She joins Tony Nash this week to discuss her three mantras: - Be a good human - Make sure your WHY is aligned with your actions - Surround yourself with people that will mention your name in a room full of opportunities When you make an honest effort to understand the struggles of others and listen with compassion, you will find that real connections form naturally. The people you meet and connect with can provide you with invaluable opportunities, contacts, resources, and advice. You have an effect by being a helpful resource to others, which makes them feel appreciated. It's not just about getting what you want, but also about giving back to the community. It's not a give-and-take practice, but the benefits to your success from cultivating professional relationships are massive and long-lasting. ----- Resources mentioned: 12-Week Year by Brian Moran & Michael Lennington ----- 01:05 - How Misty suffered from an impostor syndrome 03:26 - Misty had prepared for her business 5 years before retiring from the military 06:25 - Ways for in-service members to assist retiring military members during the transition 09:38 - Why you need to build a professional network in the private industry 11:26 - The power of saying “Yes” in networking and how it can lead you to more opportunities 15:26 - The importance of having open ears to other people's own pain points and staying engaged 17:46 - Learning about relationships as you actively seek new connections 20:11 - Nurturing relationships by using systems like CRM 23:14 - The importance of making people valued ----- Here is how to connect with Misty Cook: LinkedIn Concierge on Call ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter ----- Badass Patches specializes in custom military PVC rubber and embroidery patches. We offer the best price and lifetime guarantee, and we are veteran owned. We've worked with USAF, USMC, US ARMY, and USN or Navy units to provide the best military uniform patches money can buy!

6ers, the significance of constant adjustments, or small but strategic changes to a system or process can unlock many of your hidden potentials. By identifying and resolving potential problems before they escalate and strategically making adjustments, you can drive significant improvements in output, returns, and risk management of your business operations or personal development journey. Jerry Flanagan is a US army veteran and a co-founder and CEO of JDog Brands, one of the fastest-growing veteran brands in the US. A junk removal operation a decade ago and has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-service franchise organization. JDog now has over 200 franchise contracts and continues to expand. Over the next 10 years, JDog Brands aims to have 5,000 new franchisees nationwide. You will learn that these small shifts in perspectives and practicing empathy in action can lead you to a more productive and positive journey where you become deeply aware of your own potential and have a jumping-off point to make better strategic adjustments. As time pass, you will realize that the cumulative effect of this has led you to achieve your desired outcomes. Thus, implementing this in your personal development, career progression, or business journey can have the profound effect of being able to transcend your own limiting beliefs as the results of that little progress you make manifest itself in clear outcomes that you have only once dreamed of. ----- 01:33 - How constant adjustments played a critical role in the growth of JDog 02:40 - Balancing team empowerment and guidance as a leadership tactic 05:24 - How the JDog brand started highlighting the unique value of military veteran experience in their business model 06:47 - Leveraging military experience to build trust and empathy in junk removal operation business 09:26 - From bankruptcy to success: how they started a military brand-focused junk removal franchising 11:57 - Building a purpose-driven franchise system 14:10 - How JDogs is supporting veterans by building an empowered franchise community 17:47 - Leaning on systems and the power of a military brand that differentiates itself from others through genuine empathy and respect 20:15 - How JDog is continuously building strong systems and its plans to achieve nationwide expansion ----- Here is how to connect with Jerry "JDog" Flanagan: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Their reality TV show, Operation Hidden Treasures is also available on VET TV ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, knowing the value of always pushing oneself to be better and more efficient is a skill that can be put to use everywhere, from the battlefield to the boardroom. Your company will succeed and make consistent growth if you commit to a strategy of continuous improvement, which is in line with the principles of tactical progression. Gordon Logan is a airmen, businessman, and philanthropist who joins Tony Nash on the show this week. SportsClips, which he founded and chairs, is one of the most successful and rapidly expanding hair care franchises in the United States. It has been named by Entrepreneur as one of the Top 10 "Fastest-Growing Franchises" and by Forbes as one of the "Top Ten Best Franchises" to buy for its investment category. Help A Hero Scholarship, which he founded, aids veterans in pursuing post-military education at universities or vocational schools. You will find out that the kaizen (or continuous improvement) mindset has the potential to teach you something new about running a company. Consistency, discipline, and the introduction of systems with defined procedures are essential when developing a long-term strategy for your company's growth and success. Thus, you will find that adopting military concepts with the kaizen approach to business leads to a more robust and effective strategy for enhancing operations. Focusing on gradual changes and sticking to established processes may help your business grow and thrive over the long run. ----- 01:03 - Gordon's belief in self-reliance and the principle instilled by his father, “If you want some spending money, go out and earn it.” 02:55 - Learning independence by studying valuable lessons from other people's negative experiences 03:59 - Gordon's dual approach in creating his unique selling points 06:23 - Gordon's experience as C-130 Air Force and how it shaped the company culture at Sportsclips 08:58 - How they maintained their commitment to preserving their original message and fundamental principles and values established 30 years ago 10:18 - How Gordon built an intensive quality control system for the franchisees 12:20 - Adapting mission accomplishment principles to his business operations 15:11 - How finding the right people is crucial in scaling business operations 18:52 - Gordon's belief in the Japanese concept, kaizen ----- Here is how to connect with Gordon Logan: LinkedIn Website Instagram Twitter ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, to bet on yourself is the ultimate act of self-creation and personal accountability. It means you are staking your claim in the world. It is putting yourself on the line and telling the world you are willing to pay the steep price of success, to blaze new trails and chart a new territory. Mind you, this is a daunting task, but the rewards are great because as you do, you're not only creating a better life for yourself but also for the people around you. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Kathy Hildreth, a US army veteran, who co-founded a Texas aviation maintenance company M1 Support Services in 2003. M1 Support, whose main client is the U.S. government, had an estimated $950 million in revenues in 2021 and specializes in maintaining military aircraft. She blazed a trail as one of the first women to graduate from West Point in 1983 and has since soared to new heights with a Master of Education from Georgia Southern University. Recognized as one of America's most successful and self-made businesswomen by Forbes since 2019, she continues to shatter glass ceilings and pave the way for future generations. You'll discover that becoming a successful trailblazer in your field requires building your experience bolt by bolt and developing your skills and abilities. You need patience, discipline, and the willingness to face failure and rejection. But through those years, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your values, and your priorities. As a result, you'll understand that you need to bet on yourself because it is the only way you can truly take control of your life and create the future you want. It means having confidence in your abilities and taking risks, and sometimes going against the norm. It is recognizing your own unique set of skills and experience and using them to advance and pursue your dreams. ----- 00:38 - How Kathy combined her technical skills from the army with business acumen 04:42 - You have to bet on yourself 07:10 - Building a mission-first company with veteran workforce 08:43 - A good peer pressure system that encourages everyone to level up 10:29 - Set your priorities and focus on the most important 11:33 - Do your best every day, no matter what the task is 12:15 - Some failures are a gift in disguise 15:27 - How she deals with personality-dependent customer approach 16:52 - What she thinks of the veteran workforce 18:30 - Never fall for false assumptions. Sometimes people need to be steered in the right direction ----- Here is how to connect with Kathy Hildreth: Website LinkedIn ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram Discord LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, your transition from being an individual contributor to becoming part of the management that oversees teams and organizations is a rewarding career journey. It will teach you to create meaningful relationships and as you take on bigger and more complex projects, these relationships can positively impact your success. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Chris Petkas, a US Navy SEAL veteran and head of the defense at Modern Intelligence; a company that builds AI for defense. He graduated with a B.S. in international relations from the US Naval Academy in 2010. He served in the Navy as a surface warfare officer until 2012 then moved to the SEALs branch and served until 2020. He was a member of the Naval Men's Lacrosse team for 4 years. Chris obtained an MBA at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business with the class of 2020. You'll discover that increasing your leadership capacity and performance begins with knowing your own strengths and weaknesses as an individual contributor. The deliverables for which you become responsible increasingly grow which is why navigating relationships and professional networks, and how you engage will all contribute to having strategic decisions. As a result, you'll understand that to get to a level where you become a leader in your own right, you must first aspire to be a true expert in your area of responsibility. Until then, you need to train yourself well in managing people, relationships, and resources before you become the person that will provide on-the-ground guidance as well as manage partnerships with different stakeholders. ----- 01:13 - Overview of Chris' work Head of Defense of Modern Intelligence 03:08 - Leveraging on-the-ground experience for upper-level negotiations and bargaining 05:32 - Navigating the human network and pushing the ball forward 07:22 - Opening conversations from a place of empathy 09:18 - Strive to be an individual contributor before becoming a leader again 12:41 - Blame can roll downhill but it can always stop with you 15:19 - How Chris' relationship with his wife has become so valuable 17:41 - Expectation management and aligning goals with life partner 18:00 - How TEAM continues to enhance his relationship 19:57 - ‘A hungry man doesn't think about the past' 20:32 - You can always improve your fighting position 21:52 - When you open up, there are people who are interested to help 24:28 - Comparison is the root of all sadness ----- Here is how to connect with Chris Petkas: LinkedIn Twitter ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram Discord LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, art therapy has long been studied to have the potential to assist anyone as a form of rehabilitation. The inner struggles that are often difficult to convey are, for some, more easily expressed in the form of art if you're willing to be vulnerable and trust the process. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Richard Casper, a retired US Marine Corp, and the co-founder and Executive Director of CreatiVets. After surviving 4 IED blasts and overcoming PTSD using art as therapy, Richard is passionate about helping veterans with PTSD as well as creating and publishing music by veterans. He was listed as Time Magazine's Next Generation Leader in 2017. You'll discover that while combat-related trauma is often difficult to express in words alone, art therapy offers a different approach. Creative therapy can lead and the people around you to have a better understanding of traumatic events, so you no longer have to suffer alone in silence. You can give yourself the opportunity to lead a great life. As a result, you'll understand that to move forward with joy and build that quality of life you deserve, you need to bridge your painful memories and truly understand and communicate your experience, sometimes in a creative way, so you can relieve yourself of the mental and emotional baggage while still honoring the memory of it all. ----- 01:13 - How Creativets began and started gaining a foothold 02:10 - Richard learns about his brain injury and the loss of ability to learn new skills 04:16 - How art school taught him to understand structures in songwriting 05:26 - A small act of bravery at a bar that changed the course of his life 07:30 - Understanding the healing process behind writing music and how it can help other veterans 10:38 - How Richard deals with traumatic stories and integrating it with the creative process as a therapy 12:13 - How their programs can repurpose memory 14:49 - Getting the trauma out of your body while honoring the memory of the real heroes 15:52 - Transitioning your war brain into an artist brain 16:27 - The impact that Creativet has created and the response from veterans 17:48 - A tragic incident with Richard's sister led to writing the song, This Is Your Sign 20:16 - Seeking new ways to tell a story ----- Here is how to connect with Richard Casper: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube TikTok ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram Discord LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, you are a constant work in progress which is why on days you feel less intensity towards what you're doing, it's okay to simply show up. A small productive step forward is still an accomplishment if done consistently. It's a powerful habit that will serve you and improve your quality of life. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Aditya Sundaresan, a veteran, owner of Zuvier (Adventure x Travel Fashion Retail), and a TikTok content creator with over 4 million views. Aditya Sundaresan received a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2012. He was commissioned into the US Army in 2017 and served in the 1st Battalion 5th Infantry Regiment “Bobcats” in Alaska until his honorable discharge in 2022 as Captain. You'll discover that showing up as a powerful habit is the key attitude you need to make a difference in your goals. It helps you be in the present moment instead of stressing out and worrying. Instead, you take things one step at a time and focus on what you can improve. As a result, you'll understand that showing up improves your quality of life because it helps you focus on the process over the outcome. You avoid getting paralyzed by inaction because of perfection and you're able to move on from setbacks easily knowing that you gained lessons and you're better prepared for the next opportunity. ----- 01:13 - What led Sunny to spread lightheartedness and humor about the army 01:57 - A shift in perspective not to take things too seriously 04:08 - Creating the first win for the day by running 06:05 - Prepare and set your body up in the morning for a win 07:30 - It is harder to set a goal in business 10:34 - Why he chooses not to focus too much on the outcome or chase results 11:59 - Strike a balance and don't just let life happen to you 16:04 - Inspirations for his comedy sketches 20:34 - Bouncing back from failures 21:52 - Not having plans but always showing up and grabbing a good opportunity 23:55 - Find the smallest thing you can improve on ----- Here is how to connect with Sunny: TikTok Website Instagram ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram Discord LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, your journey of leadership is a personal development like no other. It is a continuous self-exploration, and you work hard to strike the balance between listening to others as you take the opportunity to also share things about yourself, including some of your failures, and what you learned from them. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Michael Klemmer, a US Army veteran, founder of Aerial Resupply Coffee (Premium small-batch roasted coffee, roasted in America), and the Director, Military Affairs and Service Business at Bacharach Inc.- design, manufacture, and service of combustion gas analysis and refrigeration leak detectors, and monitoring instrumentation. He believes in enabling others by sharing life and business lessons from building Aerial Resupply Coffee with the public. He retired from the Army in 2020 at the rank of Major. You'll discover that by changing your mindset and acknowledging you don't know everything, you'll be able to gain more insights. You will be humbled quickly and you will learn a lot by having the courage to ask questions and field observations. This right attitude develops a leader mindset as you share the insights you learn with your peers and team members helping them build their skills as well. As a result, you're building your own great team and you'll avoid struggling as you scale your business because you have a capable team behind you. By making the purposeful choice to be transparent in your own journey, you empower the people around you and they avoid becoming the untapped potential. ----- Resources mentioned: Commit Foundation ----- 01:08 - How far Aerial Resupply Coffee have come in one year 01:57 - Focus on the system, not the outcome 03:39 - Building his business based on transparency and crowdsourcing information 06:21 - Learning about marketing by crowdsourcing information from his network 07:54 - A vulnerable military experience that immediately changed his mindset 10:41 - Looking at the blueprint strategy of organizations that came before you 13:20 - Having a clearly identified niche you want to focus on 15:53 - Giving yourself credit for the work done with a tactical pause 18:16 - Entrepreneurship is a self-exploration journey 20:21 - Why he recommends the Commit Foundation 21:30 - His transition from being task-oriented to being fully present in the moment ----- Here is how to connect with Mike Klemmer: LinkedIn Website Instagram Twitter ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram Discord LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, we all know that we only got one shot opportunity in this life but that doesn't mean we can only live it one way. For transitioning veterans, being out of service and enrolling yourself in higher education can offer a unique opportunity to reinvent yourself. If you're serious about it, it is an experience that can transform you to realize your full potential. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Christine Schwartz, a military veteran and CEO at Service to School, a non-profit organization that helps service members and military veterans to gain admission to the best education possible after their service is complete. She is passionate about supporting and enabling veterans as they enter a new phase of their life. You'll discover that as you transition there will be a lot of skills transfer that you need to align with the civilian workforce. Getting a higher education not only offers the opportunity to evolve academically but can also help you take the steps that will lead to your personal growth. As a result, you'll understand that navigating the tropes of a new career trajectory takes a lot of courage, time, and effort and sometimes you just have to muster up the courage to ask for help. Reinventing yourself happens with the inner self before it is reflected on the outside. It is a journey that will not only make you truly empowered but can also unlock your highest potential. ----- 01:26 - What ‘Service to School' does 02:20 - Higher education as an opportunity to reinvent yourself 03:58 - Matching schools that culturally and geographically align with transitioning veterans 05:55 - Leading a team to grow in the same direction 09:57 - Managing people and toxic situations immediately by looking at people's skillsets and communication style 11:45 - Why Christine believes in running a flat organization 13:25 - Having the hard conversations and letting people have the opportunity to fix the issue 16:04 - Navigating leadership as a female 18:46 - Finding your people and a community that makes you feel comfortable 22:53 - Having the courage to go out and ask for help ----- Here is how to connect with Christine Schwartz: LinkedIn Service To School LinkedIn Twitter Website ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram Discord LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

6ers, if you or your organization wants to excel, you need to now and then deviate from accepted ways of thinking in order to refresh your creative reserves and encourage more original approaches. Focusing too much on your past achievements can cause you to miss out on new opportunities.This week, Tony Nash is joined by Luke Shabro, a US Navy veteran and Deputy Director for Mad Scientist, a US Army initiative that seeks to shape future operations and warfare. He is passionate about innovation, technology, and helping future-proof the Army. With a mission to help secure the safety, security, and prosperity of the country, he helps people place themselves in a new world with different technologies, including artificial intelligence, forcing paradigm shifts away from current and conventional thinking. You'll discover that by encouraging new ideas, you're placing yourself in a position of constant improvement and preventing the stifling of creativity among your team. You're encouraging people to think in terms of first principles and to think more deeply about their ideas so that they can generate good unconventional ideas that have an impact and make a difference. As a result, you build the mindset for innovation, and you will be more willing to look at all possibilities from a new perspective. You avoid falling into the trap of tunnel vision, doing only what is expected of you and not expressing yourself enough.-----Resources mentioned: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World The Gift of Crows Think Like A Rocket Scientist How To Keep Your House While Drowning -----01:00 - How Luke got the name, mad scientist 03:08 - Using empathy to understand where people are coming from05:30 - Falling into the trap of tunnel vision 08:01 - Avoiding target fixation and understanding systems 10:53 - Thinking in terms of analogies 13:29 - At the heart of robotics and mixed formations are still the people behind it 15:35 - How Ukrainians outperformed the enemy with revitalized training and leadership18:05 - Overconfidence and not challenging group think can cost you 23:49 - Giving yourself grace when things aren't going your way 26:27 - Empathizing people through active listening -----Here is how to connect with Luke: LinkedInInstagramTwitter

6ers, you're here in this community because you have goals and I'm here to tell you that life will offer your plenty of opportunities to boldly take action on your dreams. Accepting the familiar and safe path is the alternative. The reality is there no easy path to the top, and success in any endeavor requires hard work and sacrifices on your part to get there.This week, Tony Nash is joined by Josh Bridges, former U.S. Navy SEAL, professional CrossFit athlete, and founder of Good Dudes Coffee. He is a former collegiate wrestler who also competed and won regional CrossFit competitions. In 2016, after retiring from the Navy, he was 33 and took a 13th-place finish as the oldest individual male at the Reebok CrossFit Games that year. You'll discover how limited our days and time are. Athletes have a shelf life, as any professional athlete will tell you if you ask them. However, they realized that everyone has a maximum of 24 hours per day, and since even lesser individuals were able to do so, why can't you? You'll understand that your key decisions during those valuable hours have the most influence.As a result, you develop greater awareness of and openness to how your daily activities may actually affect your capacity to enjoy life in its most fundamental forms. The value of your time increases, and you make every effort to match your commitment level with your goals.-----01:01 - Endurance and discipline can help you stay on your journey 02:15 - Josh's downward spiral of giving up on his dreams 04:59 - Fine-tuning your acquired life skills because it never stops 07:34 - Tactical optimism as a game-changing tool 10:00 - How acupuncture and cold plunge helped his immune system 14:31 - When you're stuck in your ways, you're probably wrong 16:56 - Sometimes the healthy opinion is not having one 21:19 - Look internally. That's where your growth is -----Here is how to connect with Josh Bridges: YouTubeInstagramWebsiteTwitter-----Connect with Got Your Six podcast:WebsiteInstagramDiscordLinkedInTwitterTikTok-----Connect with Tony Nash:Website

6ers, while the gaming community suffers from a bad rep of gamers predisposition towards social isolation and boredom, we have fellow military members and veterans that are doing a great effort to turn this around and make this shared interest in video games as a basis for building camaraderie and community.This week, Tony Nash is joined by Oliver Parsons, US Air Force Airmen, founder of Air Force Gaming, Chief Esports & Sports of USAF Services, and co-founder of Space Force Gaming. He is passionate about building high-performance teams to achieve breakout success and believes in gaming can be a tool to improve mental health within the USAF rank and file.You will learn that as soldiers are often far away from home and their social network, they need something to turn to and video gaming is far from the worst things they can do. While excess gaming and isolation is also a problem, this shared interest can also be a powerful tool for them to be vulnerable. As a result, you'll understand that acknowledging the power of shared interest can be a great opportunity to check up on your battle buddies. Let's be clear that there is no substitute for professional therapy and assistance for those suffering mental health issues but sometimes it takes a little nudge from people you have formed camaraderie with to seek the help you actually need. -----01:22 - How gaming breaks down barriers despite 02:41 - Social gaming and building communities to create meaningful relationships 03:36 - Anyone's success becomes everyone's success 05:22 - How the gaming community can help strengthen resiliency and community connection 06:26 - Becoming more persuasive and learning how to frame and pitch ideas around a story 08:01 - Gaming as a place to tell personal stories and make it easy for others to be vulnerable 10:02 - Having a common mission and purpose that builds esprit de corps at a smaller version 13:15 - Failures from not being able to stick to a path 14:52 - Hitting his lowest point in mental health and how he got help 16:30 - Real connections and positive experiences around the community as a way to better yourself -----Here is how to connect with Oliver Parsons: LinkedInInstagramTwitter-----Connect with Got Your Six podcast:WebsiteInstagramDiscord

6ers, in whatever career paths you have chosen to take, you must think of the value you intend to provide. This value should not be confused with money, rather is the net positive benefit of engagement. Without a meaningful value proposition at the core, any endeavor is not going to be sustainable. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Alain Monroy, a US Army veteran and the director of global partnership at the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL team). He is passionate about community development, baseball, being a soldier and leadership. Alain believes listening is the biggest part of leadership. You will learn about the importance of matching your qualifications with your passion so you can create value. Value creation is also about having the ability to listen intently to the needs of your stakeholders so you can foster collaborations and meet their own specific needs.As a result, you'll understand that as military members, we are actually trained to be able to learn on the fly and this is something we can leverage during our transition to a civilian career path. It is understanding that sustainable success is built around a great product or service that caters to a solution and not about getting quick money. -----01:36 - Dealing with partnerships is about listening 02:33 - You must see yourself as a value creator 03:49 - The veteran's advantage of being able to jump in and learn quickly on the fly06:50 - Matching up your qualifications with your passion to create value 08:36 - Self-awareness as a continuous battle and manifesting to create your reality 12:22 - Whatever is happening to you, life is teaching you something 15:02 - What do you do when fear shows up? 18:43 - In self-assessment, there are only two people you should focus on making proud 23:40 - Being grateful for your failure because it's better than sailing easy 25:23 - Allowing things naturally -----Here is how to connect with Alain Monroy: LinkedInInstagram Twitter -----Connect with Got Your Six podcast:WebsiteInstagramDiscordLinkedIn

6ers, in business and in the military, vulnerability is often seen as a weakness. For leaders, it is seen as a liability because they are expected to be quick to act and perform at a higher level than others leaving time for emotions in the dust. But to be an effective leader, you need to be authentic which means you need to access your vulnerable, inner world. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Lisa Jaster, a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve, a public speaker, an engineer, and an athlete. As the first female reserve officer to become a Ranger she is now a sought-after leadership speaker, owing to her incredible story of success after two attempts at finishing Ranger School. Lisa is a contributor and speaker at Talent War Group, a veteran-owned executive search, and talent consulting firm. She is passionate about fitness and sports, including CrossFit and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.You will learn that when you're a naturally pragmatic person, a trait that got you at the top of your game, sometimes you need to reach out and remind yourself that not everyone is like you. As a leader, you need that tactical pause to use the powerful tool of vulnerability to empower you and your team. As a result, you'll understand that any organization under empathetic leadership has team members that feel more connected to their work and to each other which creates an overall positive experience. The power of empathy not only builds meaningful connections it also motivates the team to come up with unique ideas thus becoming an asset. -----Resources mentioned: Killer Salt by Marietta Whittlesey -----01:07 - Lisa talks about the hero of her story and what she wants to achieve 03:55 - Why vulnerability is a hard topic for females in uniform 05:36 - Lisa's General George Patton phase and transition to aspiring for a President Lincoln leadership style 07:46 - How the book Team of Rivals influenced her leadership style 08:40 - The importance of diversity in thought 10:14 - The San Antonio Police Department as exemplars of balancing emotional intelligence and being able to be in warfighting mode 13:05 - Training yourself to fill different buckets 17:12 - A spectacular failure at West Point 18:21 - Being an empathetic leader 19:55 - How Lisa learns emotional intelligence as a natural risk-taker and pragmatic person21:55 - Reading and building on experiences she can't live as part of developing leadership -----Here is how to connect with Lisa Jaster:Delete The Adjective LinkedInFacebookInstagram

6ers, accountability is something we're very big on here at Got Your Six community. We believe it is essential to define the structure of accountability and make it clear among team members otherwise it will undermine any efforts toward progress and productivity. In contrast with shaming the other which results in disconnection among team members, accountability is about communication and negotiation of needs so you learn to trust each other. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Taylor Justice, the president and co-founder of https://uniteus.com/ (Unite Us), a tech company that facilitates coordination and networks among health and social service providers to improve the patient experience. Unite Us ranked third out of 500 companies in the list of best startup employers in 2021, according to Forbes and market research company Statista. You will learn about the challenges faced by being the last mile provider, and how to be level-headed in the face of dirty tactics by competitors, politics, and bureaucracy. You will learn how to give your team members a safe space to execute their job and how to pull back as a leader as you scale your company and train your people. As a result, you'll understand how essential it is to take the long-term approach to reap the benefits of a culture of accountability. With people having more skin in the game, they become more invested in the results which means they also improve their performance. Indeed, the strongest organizations run on promises made and kept by individuals who take accountability to a tee. ----- 01:07 - How Unite Us is bringing more efficient delivery of social services 03:23 - Taylor's personal frustrating military transition experience led him to create a solution 05:09 - Finding a lack of accountability on the backend as the core problem 07:22 - A technology solution reliant on people that build networks and initiate change management 10:10 - The value of “Hire Slow, Fire Fast” in building a team 12:38 - Honing the ability to deal with ambiguity and understanding the role as a support mechanism 13:47 - The challenges of scaling a company and the importance of pulling back as a leader 17:45 - The importance of pattern recognition and how to teach it to future leaders 19:42 - Giving your team and managers space to execute 20:37 - Positivity is a superpower 25:01 - In the face of throwing shades and competitive marketing, your job is to be level-headed ----- Here is how to connect with Taylor Justice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-justice (LinkedIn)  https://m.facebook.com/taylor.justice?eav=AfaNmD1DddNk92nMMxRlNkVnpgZ5M6JvAfGAFreiNDYdOlXXS292v8GR_G7fQojQh0A&paipv=0 (Facebook )   https://www.instagram.com/tayjustice/?hl=en (Instagram) https://twitter.com/tayjustice (Twitter )  https://uniteus.com/taylor-justice/ (Website) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, do you believe in the concept of overnight success? Or do you think overnight success is actually a product of talent, years of hard work, and luck colliding at the perfect opportunity? The reality is, there are factors that are simply out of your control that can impact how successful you are but by taking small actions and accumulating small wins, you increase the odds of your success. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Cooper Lycan, a US Army Special Operations veteran and the founder/CEO of https://sobet.io/ (SoBet). Cooper is passionate about https://www.bettingstartups.com/ep-35-cooper-lycan-sobet/ (competition) and https://www.bettingstartups.com/ep-35-cooper-lycan-sobet/ (believes) he'd be a sports coach if he were not into betting in an alternate world. He earned a Systems Design and Management degree from West Point in 2017 and played sprint football at https://goarmywestpoint.com/sports/sprint-football/roster/cooper-lycan/8510 (West Point). He served in the 75th Rangers Regiment until his discharge in 2021. You will learn about how there are still things that you can take control of to help you create your own luck. Essentially, it is a process of taking action like getting yourself armed and ready to go as soon as opportunity knocks on your door. It is a strategic approach against uncertainty. As a result, you'll understand that the power of small bets, aside from giving you an opportunity to win big can provide you with critical information if you manage to learn from the tiny failures. Taking away the bad connotations of betting and understanding that it is a practice of actively selecting the best odds to maximize your opportunities may in fact be a great strategy. ----- 00:40 - Guest introduction, Why Cooper is a 6er OG and mutual connections 01:39 - A small company standing in the face of an 83-billion-dollar industry 03:55 - Dealing with the bad connotations of sports betting and creating a positive community 07:08 - Finding the time for yourself stimulates progress 09:10 - The mindset that can restore your sense of balance 12:06 - Taking small bets to create and maximize opportunity 15:53 - A series of bad decisions taught him life lessons that lead him to join the Sandhurst 18:21 - How tiny efforts add up to the greater purpose ----- Here is how to connect with Cooper Lycan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooperlycan/recent-activity/shares/ (LinkedIn) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony Nash: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, do you catch yourself operating on auto-pilot most of the time? Some of us, because of failure to deal with our own emotions and internal conflict, move through life this way which is why we never truly understood the reasons behind the decisions we make. It is understandable, however, because living with intention is scary. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Zachary Bell, a US Marine Corps veteran, writer, and entrepreneur. Zach is the co-founder of Veteran With A Sign, an Instagram page that went viral in 2020 following their photos of placards with humorous messages using military terms and experiences. He is passionate about suicide prevention and connecting service members, veterans, first responders, and their families to create a community where they can lift each other up. You will learn why after living a life full of disappointments and trauma, the idea of moving through life with deliberate intention can be terrifying. This is because at the heart of it, it means you are finally taking responsibility for yourself, your actions, and your life. You're letting go of a rulebook and charting your own course. As a result, you'll come to a point where you suddenly have a lot of decisions to make. You'll stop numbing the pain out and learn to live with it. You will be on a journey of finding your purpose and you must plan and follow through because you now have a vision for your life. ----- 01:09 - Using modern technology to store and draw content inspiration 02:54 - Moving through life with deliberate intent 04:40 - A highly kinetic military service experience from 2007 - 2011 06:41 - Taking a tactical pause to figure out what service meant to him 09:22 - Asking the question “Why Not Me?” from a place of love 10:39 - The “dumb” idea that catapulted into a growing military community 13:54 - When chasing the next opportunity becomes a barrier to self-reflection 18:30 - It's time to talk about solutions instead of just raising awareness ----- Here is how to connect with Zachary Bell: https://veteranwithasign.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/veteranwithasign/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/veteranwithasign/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/zacharyebell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, we all want to success in our throughout life which is why it's imperative that you foster a curious mind and be a lifelong learner. But more than that, it is about how you absorb knowledge, pivot if you must, and turn your knowledge into a strategic action. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Sam Meek, a USMC veteran, founder/CEO of https://www.sandboxx.us/ (Sandboxx) (building content and technology to simplify the military journey), and founder of https://www.flywyld.com/ (Flywyld) (an aviation club for entrepreneurs, engineers, commercial pilots, and other aviation enthusiasts). He believes in his https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2020/09/letters-from-home-sam-meek-of-sandboxx-in-the-spotlight/ (mentor)'s words “a legend is a lie that has a kernel of truth in it.” You will learn about how you can begin your success strategy as lifelong learner and entrepreneur by understanding the friction points and developing your capabilities to overcome them. From creating an organic network of people that gives you unbiased thoughts to implementing time to value concepts, lifelong learning must be deliberate. As a result, you'll gain an understanding told from an experience how lifelong learning is fundamental to long-term success. It is a foundational skill. It is about tying up your new experiences, the skills and ideas you gather from the people you surround yourself with and applying it on the daily. ----- 01:14 - How Sandboxx contributes to the military journey 03:06 - Basing success strategy by beginning with the friction points 06:45 - Effective communication we learned from the military 08:34 - Becoming a lifelong learner in the digital media space 09:27 - Implementing the Time To Value concept 13:35 - How to soar up higher from rock-bottom lows in the entrepreneurial journey 15:59 - Surrounding yourself with the right people 17:03 - Product mentorship as an informal process 19:03 - Enabling people and the organization in an organic way ----- Get the Sandboxx app on https://link.sandboxx.us/ky9Fh6OCmZ (AppStore) https://link.sandboxx.us/6u13npMCmZ (GooglePlay) Sandboxx is also hiring for an Android Engineer.  https://www.sandboxx.us/careers/?gh_jid=4010258005 (Apply here.) ----- Here is how to connect with Sam Meek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swmeek (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/swmeek (Twitter ) https://www.sandboxx.us/ (Website) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony Nash: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, nowadays there are many health and fitness training programs that no longer prioritize individual needs. For whatever reason, the trend has become about the idealization of movement patterns and the specific end results we want. But training should always be done with conscious intention. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Kegan Dillon, a U.S Army veteran and the program director at https://www.v23.fit/about-us (V23). Kegan is passionate about the https://www.v23.fit/about-us (inner workings of strength) and conditioning to rehabilitate his own injuries and help others. He believes https://www.98training.com/knowledge/98-training-ambassador-kegan-dillon/ (that every person) can benefit from a life enhanced with fitness. You will learn about the value of slow, gradual build of understanding that fitness and health is an internal process. That there should be an alignment between the internal and external self as you're making adjustments and creating your own health and fitness journey. You acknowledge that the work is never done and your training is a practice you set for life. As a result, you'll learn that the immediacy of the progress should not be substituted for enjoying the process. There is no shortcut to this journey and you need to learn the physical and psychological endurance at a pace that you are realizing your full potential without unnecessarily harming yourself. It is about acknowledging that it is a practice of how to make progress for the long-term instead of just the next ten weeks. ----- 01:01 - Helping an athlete define the difference between passion and interest (the journey) 02:40 - Passion has longevity, interest is reactionary  03:33 - Slow introduction is better for understanding the health and fitness journey as a practice 04:27 - Treat the athletes like people first and remove the end goal 06:11 - The value of slow gradual build in practice 08:40 - Getting back to a baseline of health training  11:25 - How we fall into a trap of overtrained, burnout training, and practice 13:00 - What is more impactful in helping the athlete know what they actually want? 15:57 - Our pre-determined ideas about fitness can sometimes limit us 19:18 - Calling out your own BS and how it can lead to a true human connection experience 22:05 - Escape living out of fear ----- Here is how to connect with Kegan Dillon: https://www.instagram.com/kegandillon/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.v23.fit/about-us (V23 Website)  ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony Nash: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, in our country today, we are looking at less than 7% of Americans who have never worn our country's uniform. This is a powerful example of how a simple number like that can tell a story. It speaks volumes about the brave men and women who raised their right hands and volunteered to serve. And for those that made the ultimate sacrifice, we owe it to them to make sure their stories are told. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Joseph Reagan, a veteran and the Director of Military and Veterans outreach for https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ (Wreaths Across America). Joe is passionate about keeping the sacrifices and memories of veterans alive and believes https://medium.com/military-transition/my-transition-16-joe-reagan-military-intel-to-mba-and-the-beacon-group-85eff876372c (people) should take the opportunities they have and run with them.  You will learn about how sharing the stories of our veterans help shed light on the important role they played in our country so we can continue to enjoy freedom, liberty, and all the things that we hold dear. Helping the community have these valuable conversations about our veterans and understanding the personal aspect of the veteran experience is huge support that can make a positive impact in many ways. As a result, not only do we help destigmatize some of the issues that our veterans are facing unfairly, but it will also be easier for us to talk about facts and figures of what they have really gone through and the real extent of the sacrifice they made on behalf of this country. It starts a ripple effect of raising awareness that can turn into action on how we can truly honor our veterans and ensure their legacy lives on. ----- Resources mentioned: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/527568-joseph-reagan-let-us-never-forget-our-solemn-pledge/ (Joseph Reagan: Let us never forget our solemn pledge) https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/national/military-news/stories-of-service-one-soldiers-story-about-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/77-4b260073-2069-4165-b7d1-a83094aa1a01 (Stories of Service: Former Army soldier talks about his experience with PTSD)   ----- 01:07 - Overview of Got Your Six partnership with Wreaths Across America 02:19 - A shared understanding of how a veteran's ultimate sacrifice creates a bond  03:47 - Living up to the legacy of the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice 07:08 - The reality of heroic acts. The Sammy Davis story. 11:12 - Why you need to stay focused on the mission  12:23 - Taking a tactical pause to make sure you are mission-focused  14:34 - The school pick-up line analogy shows the importance of where you have to be 16:53 - The greatest strength of learning military leadership 21:32 - The practical application of making your improvement measurable 25:02 - Growth mindset that is not solely focused on the individual but on the organization ----- Here is how to connect with Joseph Reagan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-reagan/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/WreathsRadio/ (Facebook) ​​https://www.instagram.com/wreathsacross/?hl=en (Instagram)   https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ (Wreaths Across America)  ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony Nash: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, how do you earn the right to win? I know for certain that talent alone does not guarantee success. I also know for certain that winning is largely based on one's effort. A trained athlete who wants to increase his chance of winning will have thorough preparation and that means putting in countless hours of hard work and planning a strategy for every possibility. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Will Huff, veteran and Director of Partnership at https://soldierstosidelines.org/ (Soldiers to Sidelines) and a Board Member at https://www.baltimorestation.org/ (The Baltimore Station). Will is passionate about https://www.listennotes.com/it/podcasts/the-veterancrowd/140-will-huff-army-veteran-ZSRIKx6ulMW/ (sports) and believes https://www.listennotes.com/it/podcasts/the-veterancrowd/140-will-huff-army-veteran-ZSRIKx6ulMW/ (athleticism) is a valid path in the military to produce good combat leaders. Will Huff is a 1991 West Point Graduate and served in the Army from 1991 to 2015, retiring at the rank of Colonel. You will learn about what continuous learning looks like as a leader, how to be a good teammate, a coach, and a leader, and take care of all these distinct responsibilities all the same time, to nurture a culture of a learning organization. You'll also learn the value of mastering the basic skills until everything becomes second nature to you. As a result, you will gain a better appreciation of why you need to earn the right to win and prepare yourself for success. You will then be more willing to accept and withstand the obstacles and roadblocks ahead knowing that the real challenge is keeping your commitment to the process itself. ----- Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Earn-Right-Win-Superior-Preparation/dp/1591847281 (Earn The Right To Win) by Tom Coughlin ----- 01:06 - Being a good teammate 02:27 - The value of proximity and preparation during any kind of transition journey 05:41 - Checking your ego and exercising humility as you move up the ladder and hone your craft 07:46 - Balancing being a teammate, a coach, and a leader 13:12 - What continuous learning looks like when you're already a leader 16:26 - Avoiding complacency and fighting the monotony of mastering a skill 20:57 - A well-planned execution that failed can be a teachable moment about what you can still improve 24:25 - Communicating better and listening more as personal milestones ----- Here is how to connect with Will Huff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-huff-3a699593/recent-activity/shares/ (LinkedIn) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, as veterans we've been trained how to adapt to stressful situations and we are familiar with knowing when to shift our gears to adapt to a situation when it is necessary. While situations in civilian life may not be life and death, this particular skill comes in handy as jump into the exploratory journey of knowing our true selves. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Josh Green, a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the US Army and a video creator as OnexPunchxDad on https://www.instagram.com/onexpunchxdad/ (Instagram) and https://www.tiktok.com/@onexpunchxdad (TikTok). He is passionate about https://youtu.be/6Zx7ETOvlwQ (working on) Tactical data and communications between Tank systems while posting videos he believes are a https://youtu.be/6Zx7ETOvlwQ (way to bring) awareness and change to some of the communication flaws in the chain of command through humor. You will learn about how a mindset that is prepared and trained to shift gears when necessary can actually lead you to new opportunities to express yourself and chase happiness and meaning. It is about not suppressing who you truly are but in fact about finding new challenges to expand yourself. As a result, you'll understand that adaptability is a highly-valued skill. Combine it with mindfulness to keep you stable and grounded, and you will definitely gain interpersonal and creativity, and critical thinking skills. Throughout this process, being able to shift gears with the right approach is essentially a deep dive into knowing and exploring your authentic self. ----- 01:13 - How Josh began his exploring characters in video/content creator journey 03:02 - The process behind donning a character as a video and content creator 04:20 - Josh's love for stand-up comedy and how it started for him 05:54 - Knowing yourself as an exploratory journey and not a one big moment 09:14 - Having a clear line between military professional life and what he does on Tiktok 13:01 - Josh's transition from a staff sergeant to warrant officer 14:35 - Discouragements faced when he dedicated himself to becoming a warrant officer 18:35 - Becoming better every day through mindfulness ----- Here is how to connect with Josh Green: https://www.tiktok.com/@onexpunchxdad (TikTok) https://www.instagram.com/onexpunchxdad/ (Instagram) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, in this cutthroat world of commerce, consumers are now looking for authenticity. This means that in fighting for market opportunities, you need to be accountable to your customers. Authenticity is something we all want to see. But we all make mistakes and it is not always easy to deal with public mistakes. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Greg Fischer, a USMC veteran and co-founder of https://burnpitbbq.com/ (Burn Pit BBQ). Aside from being passionate about https://journaltimes.com/news/local/watch-now-local-marine-veteran-shares-why-he-quit-his-day-job-to-pursue-barbecuing/article_5bfeb655-4b5b-5bb9-9725-556d3648996e.html (barbecue and grilling), he is also passionate about connecting with separating service members and veterans to help with their transition back into the civilian world. Greg believes https://www.nextforvets.com/podcast-episode35 (growth is a continual) process throughout life. You will learn about why fighting even for the smallest of opportunities and staying true and intact with your brand messaging. Authenticity is a winning strategy when you're just starting out. You will also learn why putting yourself in an environment where you can get direct and honest feedback as well as actively seeking out mentors is the personal accountability that will open a lot of new doors for you. As a result, if you do this consistently you will have a circle of trust agents that can only further your improvement and foster continual growth. You will be more courageous than ever to go where your limits are always tested knowing that you have a supportive community behind you cheering you on to achieve new heights. ----- 01:01 - Common thread in the daily lives of being a Marine and entrepreneurship 01:37 - Preparing for the unknowns in the daily operations of an entrepreneur  03:13 - Practicing integrity and why you need to put yourself in uncomfortable positions to know yourself  05:04 - Being an introvert and growing as a leader 07:14 - Selecting your squad of trust agents that will help with your personal growth 09:13 - Taking initiatives and fighting for opportunities as a small entrepreneur  12:27 - How Greg and the team stand firm on the company's mission while pursuing business profit 14:28 - A miscalculation in packaging was their biggest failure and how they turned it into an opportunity 18:49 - A minor tactical change for his business growth that happened with Amazon ----- Here is how to connect with Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-fischer-3180b779/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/burnpitbbq (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/burnpitbbqguys/ (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwMcYT9cJ4_X3zwHegNt6Xw (YouTube) https://www.tiktok.com/@burnpitbbq (TikTok)     https://burnpitbbq.com/ (Burn Pit BBQ Website) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, a https://www.callofdutyendowment.org/content/dam/atvi/callofduty/code/pdf/ZipCODE_Vet_Report_FINAL.pdf (recent study) showed that 59% of employers believe veterans perform "better than" or "much better than" their non-veteran peers. However, the connection gap in the hiring process of veterans remains high. Companies would tout they have ‘military-friendly' culture but how many of those companies are actually ‘military-effective'? This week, Tony Nash is joined by Rob Arndt, a former US Marine Corps, an investor, founder/CEO at https://www.buffersprings.com/ (BufferSprings), and a Veteran in Residence at https://bunkerlabs.org/ (Bunker Labs). He is passionate about building military veteran talent acquisition, engagement, and retention solutions that provide immediate and ongoing results for smart companies. Rob is self-educated and joined the USMC in logistics in 2002 until his retirement in 2014. You will learn about what companies to look for and what questions you can ask them in terms of being a “military-effective” organization that can empower you and give you confidence when applying for a job. You're a trained leader and team player, you're goal-oriented and can thrive under stressful environments and these are all skill advantages that employers look for. Knowing the advantages, benefits, and unique skills you can bring to an organization will help feel more empowered and confident, as a result, to find a job and a career path that can truly fulfill you. This valuable mindset calibration can bring help you find more career opportunities that will bring you closer to the true meaning of success. ----- 01:29 - BufferSpring's core mission as a vet-owned training and consulting firm 02:55 - Difference between military-friendly vs. military effective organization 05:17  - His transition journey from the military to exploring sales and marketing 09:07 - Career matching and not mere job placement for veterans 12:26 - BufferSpring's criteria for choosing employers 17:08 - Rob's struggles of feeling like a failure 19:10 - Being a student of the game you're chosen to play ----- Here is how to connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robarndt1/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/Rob_Arndt (Twitter) ​​https://www.buffersprings.com/home (BufferSprings) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, there are many paths to growing your business, however, not all of them will lead you to a life filled with joy and purpose. Creating a community around your product is a more sustainable way to run your business and grow it. By engaging your community, you understand them better and thus cater to their needs better. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Brett Kroll, a US Army veteran pilot, and co-founder and Marketing Director for https://brotallion.com/ (Brotallion,) a veteran-owned company that provides military aviation-inspired apparel, gear, study materials, and mentorship.  Brett is also the chief financial officer of https://thebrotallionblueskiesfoundation.org/ (The Brotallion Blue Skies Foundation), a non-profit that provides financial support for fallen Army aircrew and their families. You will learn about the importance of community engagement for your business growth and overall life satisfaction and fulfillment. By putting people and the community first, you are building a stronger foundation for your business. Product growth is tied to people exchanging value for something they believe in.  As a result, you will gain an understanding of how almost any business is fundamentally about people and the power of these authentic and strong connections can foster long-term benefits. People come before the product and service and true engagement with people creates a long-lasting relationship. ----- 01:06 - Living life with 4F Pillar (Friendship, Freedom, Flight, and Fitness) 03:18 - Fitness life as an anchor to consistency and stability 04:44 - Brett's sources of inspiration to massively grow Brotallion 06:38 - Growing the company by sticking to your roots and not being a sell-out 11:25 - Scaling the growth of Brotallion community and its current challenges 15:00 - The importance of connecting with people from the inside and outside of your community 18:17 - Stick to your passion and foster your relationships 18:58 - Being grateful is a path to becoming a better person ----- Here is how to connect with Brett Kroll: Email https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-kroll-kroller18/ (LinkedIn )  https://www.instagram.com/brotallion/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/@brotallion?lang=en (TikTok) https://www.youtube.com/c/Brotallion (YouTube)  ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, the transition challenges, and the ease of re-entry into the civilian workforce are growing issues faced by military veterans. Career change is already tough enough for life after service and the reality is, that there are other variables to consider that are just as important as giving them a job. To honor the military community is to ensure we respect their experience, recognize their skills, and give them a new sense of mission.  This week, Tony Nash is joined by Matt Stevens, a US Navy veteran, and the CEO of https://www.honor.org/donate/ (The Honor Foundation). He is passionate about helping special operations veterans transition into civilian careers. Matt Stevens graduated from the Naval Academy with an Ocean Engineering degree in 1991. He served in different units - Naval Warfare, Seal Team, Joint Special Operations, and Special Operations - until his retirement in 2017. You will learn about how private organizations are helping veterans with their career transition journey and hear about some of the principles and actionable methods they teach in their programs, including how to overcome your fears as an introvert to grow your network, which you can implement on your own so you can create more opportunities for you. As a result, you'll be able to acknowledge that accepting the connective tissue of where you came from to where you're going is all part of knowing who you are. You will also gain new insights and better confidence in how to face one of the biggest challenges you'll face after your military service: finding the right career path and pursuing a fulfilled and satisfying life. ----- 01:01 - What https://www.honor.org/donate/ (The Honor Foundation) is about 02:11 - Honoring the passion for service of the ex-military community 03:26 - Meeting the individuals where they are at in finding gaps in their identity 06:12 - Matt's moment of Finding the “Why” 08:56 - Teaching the concept of networking with 50 cups of coffee 11:13 - Growing your network with the right people that believe in your cause 13:51 - Coming full circle with the mentorship process 15:46 - Maintaining a connective tissue to the community you came from 18:08 - Starting the mindfulness practice and breathing exercises ----- Here is how to connect with Matt Stevens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpstevens/recent-activity/shares/ (LinkedIn )  https://www.honor.org/our-people/ (The Honor) https://www.honor.org/our-people/ (Foundation Website)  https://www.instagram.com/honorfoundation/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/TheHonorFoundation (Facebook) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, there is a common misconception that military skillsets are not transferable skills to the civilian workforce. This is far from the truth. The underlying problem is actually in the translation of military skillset and how it fits in a civilian role. What this means is that your responsibility is to learn how to communicate the value of your military experience. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Jed Richard, a veteran, and a general contractor. Jed is also the president of http://www.richardgroupllc.com/ (Richard Group), a building and civil General Contracting & Construction Services Company based in Glenview, Illinois. He graduated from West Point in 2004, the same year he enlisted in the Army as a commissioned officer. Jed retired from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in 2009 with the rank of Captain. You will learn about how bringing authenticity and transparency to your business can help you form a strong team and loyal customers. Business and growth are through people aligned with your vision and company culture. A strong team fosters cooperation and increases productivity while loyal customers become a profitable relationship. By the end of the episode, you'll gain a new understanding of how you can leverage your existing and unique veteran skill sets for your entrepreneurial journey. It starts with gratitude and having the grit to bootstrap your way up through the arsenal of skills you may already have. ----- 01:08 - Bringing authenticity to business. Your word is your bond. 03:34 - Never fake the funk on anything in life 05:25 - Gratitude, accountability, and bootstrapping your own business venture 10:13 - The common failures of new vet entrepreneurs 11:48 - The unique value of a veteran's skill set  16:59 - Creating a strong team through leadership with authenticity and transparency 21:10 - Jed's biggest failure in growing his business  24:42 - Becoming a better person by having the ability to say, ‘No' ----- Here is how to connect with Jed Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-richard-82b1129 (LinkedIn) Email https://www.instagram.com/richard_group/ (Instagram) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, while strategy and tactics are both terms that originated from the military, they have become common usage in business terms as well. However, they are often used interchangeably, and understanding the contrast and difference between the two is actually more important than people think. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Adam Braatz, a US Air Force veteran, content strategist, and founder of Braatz Enterprises LLC, a consultancy firm that helps organizations and businesses advance their brand and influence. He is also the vice president for communications and programming at the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Adam is dedicated to empowering professionals, companies, and brands by discovering and leveraging their authentic voices. You will learn about how differentiating strategy and tactics can actually help you to recognize the most effective ways you can use each. Sometimes we get too lost in the weeds that we run the risk of getting confused in our own tactics without a clear understanding of whether we are actually making progress towards our strategic vision or not. As a result, you'll understand that to reach your destination, your tactical plans must always align with your strategic vision and the goals you set for yourself. It's so easy to lose sight of the big picture but there's a good rule of thumb you can keep in mind, “Think strategically, act tactically.” ----- 01:09 - How Adam's passion for serving other people began 02:35 - Adam's piano teacher helped him recover from bullying and taught him empathy 07:06 - Meeting people where they are at and creating an environment of psychological safety 11:38 - Focusing on tactical deadlines instead of strategic reality 13:48 - The moral story around Breaking Bad 16:49 - The more you learn, the more you realize how far you have to go 21:18 - Objective self-reflection is not always the same, it can be situational dependent 27:18 - Real growth happens incrementally ----- Here is how to connect with Adam Braatz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraatz (LinkedIn) https://www.adambraatz.com/ (Website) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, stories have been part of our daily lives ever since childhood. From the books we read, to the movies we watched, a story engages us and we give it meaning that will either strengthen us or hold us hostage in fear. It has always been a way of how we try to make sense of our own world around us and therein lies its power to change us. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Tony Holland Jr., a US Army Airborne Division veteran and an assistant at https://www.unitedtalent.com/ (United Talent Agency) (UTA). He graduated from West Point in 2015 with a bachelor's in Law and Legal Studies and also holds a master's in Motion Pictures Production from the University of Miami in 2022. Tony is passionate about the power of storytelling while maintaining a moral sense of responsibility and professionalism. You will learn about how you tell your own personal story can have an impact in how you see the world. By forming meaning in your experiences and thoughts, it engages you and you become more motivated and anchored in your values. On the other hand, hearing other people's stories can also inspire you. As a result,  you'll gain an understanding of how powerful storytelling can be in terms of teaching you how to influence and inspire your own self and others. It is a very effective tool for learning and when shared has the power to forge bold ideas. ----- 01:19 - The inevitable point of hitting a learning phase in our lives 02:40 - The key to any good story is conflict 05:45 - Being a voice of change takes conviction and commitment 08:32 - A deep dive into self-exploration after leaving the army 12:28 - Allowing other people to see so you can see yourself more clearly 14:03 - Vulnerability and striving to be a healthy version of yourself 15:39 - Failure and growth coming from selling windows and doors 18:16 - Yesterday is gone, today is all you have ----- Here is how to connect with Tony Holland:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyhollandjr/recent-activity/shares/ (LinkedIn)  ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, Leaders are entrusted with oversight, and one of their primary responsibilities is striking a balance between competing perspectives. Therefore, the ability to make decisions that involve multiple parties is crucial for fostering organizational unity, trust, and responsibility. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Jason Zemcik is an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, speaker, and author. Jason is a US Army veteran, https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Zemcik/e/B01DO72PW6 (author of nine books) on sports covering each of Pittsburgh teams, his hometown. He is currently a Vice President, Patient Affordability Practice Lead at https://corp.trialcard.com/ (TrialCard). You will learn positive effects on stakeholder relationships and how to nurture rapport. Understanding those perspectives and evaluating their interests is the first step. When looking for points of connection with new people, a common interest in sports can be a good place to start. You will gain insight into the level of poise required to project leadership with various constituencies. Mutually beneficial relationships don't just happen; they require consistent, thoughtful work, including taking tactical breaks, planning activities that boost team effort, being adaptable, and always trying new things. ----- 01:17 - Understanding and leveraging different stakeholders 02:50 - Digging deeper for mutual understanding and finding commonalities 04:13 - The universal language of sports 07:34 - Keeping that 7-year-old perspective to adulthood 09:44 -Taking a tactical pause and maintaining a composure 12:52 - Dealing with failure in the military 15:37 - Taking experiences and not letting it be just points in time ----- Here is how to connect with Jason Zemcik https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonzemcik/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/jasonzemcik (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/trialcard/ (TrialCard) https://www.linkedin.com/company/trialcard/ (Website)     ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, no one can reach the pinnacle of success without putting in significant effort, and there is no magic bullet to make it happen. Every success can be traced back to the initial willingness to begin at the bottom. It's a place where you're willing to feel out of your depth because you have no idea what you're doing and success will only come with time. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Erik Bartell is a US Army combat veteran turned business leader, brand endorser, and community builder. He was the former Executive Director of FitOps Foundation and Vice President for community at Bravo Sierra, the first military-native wellness company. Currently, Erik sits as the Brand Director for Echelon. You will learn being at the bottom means you're laying the groundwork for future success.  Knowing that true success is worth every hour and time you spend building a strong foundation, you take advantage of the fact that few people are willing to start from zero. As a result, this leads you to work hard and associate with positive influences. Getting your hands dirty alongside your squad is a deliberate strategy for honing your leadership abilities and putting your plans into action. So that you can pursue more opportunities and improve as a person, you work hard to ensure that you are replaceable. ----- 01:06 - Using his own stubbornness to propel himself to his dreams 03:34 - Showing leadership in the trenches 05:30 - Implementing esprit de corps in the civilian world 09:07 - Saying “No” in business as an ROI strategy 11:31 - Why you need to make yourself replaceable at the execution level  13:05 - Surrounding yourself with the right people 14:32 - The mental and physical failure when he experienced a torn meniscus 17:08 - There's always something to learn and having natural curiosity ----- Here is how to connect with Erik Bartell:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikbartell/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/realerikbartell/?hl=en (Instagram) https://twitter.com/realerikbartell (Twitter) https://www.erikbartell.com/ (Website) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, "When things don't add up, subtract." In life and in business, we get so easily lost in the endless options we have that if we're not careful can lead us to suffer the paradox of choice. The reality is, sometimes simplifying your life by decluttering can allow you to think more clearly and lead to discovering your own competitive edge. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Scott Mackes is a US Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and leadership coach. Scott is the CEO and founder of Service Academy Business Mastermind (SABM) Group, a global community of military veterans who share resources, information, insights, and professional guidance to advance business ideas and opportunities. You will learn the benefits of clearing your own path from distractions and subtracting things that are draining you so you can create a positive impact on your life. This will help you avoid clutter and noise that becomes an obstacle and complicates your life. As a result, you will feel more connected with your purpose and you'll be able to get the most out of anything and be exceptional. By eliminating and subtracting the unnecessary, your vision lens becomes clearer and more focused and expendable things can no longer slow you down. ----- 01:18 - How athletic mindset while in the Navy helped in building teams 02:31 - Thinking about what your competitive edge is 03:16 - Winning as a team and setting them up for success 04:35 - Developing grit and perseverance as a team 06:09 - Translating military skills to business and entrepreneurship 07:39 - Difference in experiencing failure as a military person vs. as a business owner 10:02 - Having a purpose and why it all comes down to your values during difficult moments 12:24 - Creating and ELF (Easy, Lucrative, and Fun) business by Joe Polish  16:10 - Be very clear about who your teammates or clients going to be 20:07 - The riches are in the niches: The strategy of niche down twice 22:34 - Having a niche allows you to be more connected 23:39 - The power of coaching and constantly innovating yourself ----- Here is how to connect with Scott:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmackes/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/scottmackes (Twitter) https://sabmgroup.com/ (Service Academy) https://sabmgroup.com/ (Business Mastermind (SABM)) https://strengthsmugs.com/ (StrengthsMugs.com )  https://www.10xvets.com/ (10X Vets)  https://www.academyfund.com/team#:~:text=Scott%20Mackes%20has%20dedicated%20his,of%20the%2010X%20Vets%20program (Academy Fund) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, a leader with a service mentality is one who provides guidance without expecting anything in return. In approach to leadership, one is motivated by something greater than themself, and is dedicated to the happiness of those around them. As part of their commitment to service, they maintain rigorous standards for themselves. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Mike Thirtle, a USAF Captain until his retirement in 2011 and the current CEO of http://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ (Gary Sinise Foundation), a non-profit that honors defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. You will gain an understanding of why it's important to return to the basics of leadership and how to remove obstacles to service. Your understanding of how to lead and give back to the community through mission-focused volunteerism and charitable works that provide a safe space for those who are struggling to heal and move forward in life through empowerment will grow as a result. ----- 01:00 - How Gary Sinise Foundation was built on the credo, ‘We can always do a little bit more, for folks” 03:52 - There are various kinds of service 05:39 - Reducing barriers to service 07:34 - The pillars of Gary Sinise Foundation and the R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. 11:42 - Acting with grace and meeting people where they at 15:19 - ‘Avalon' as a metaphor for healing place 20:22 - A leadership that is experiential-based 21:22 - Adapting leadership models outside of the military in an effective way ----- Here is how to connect with Mike:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thirtle/ (LinkedIn) https://mobile.twitter.com/drmikethirtle (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVlr1WzNguB/ (Instagram) https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ (Website) https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation (YouTube) https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/contact (Send Gary Sinise Foundation A Message)    ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, in any operations management setting, one of the most sought-after qualities is reliability because it helps ensure that the business is running at full efficiency. This quality is equally important in a team member within your organization. Trust is built around your dependability towards team members and this will help your business grow and scale to new heights. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Daniel Horgan is a US Air Force veteran, former police detective, and marketing expert. Dan is the former director of marketing operations for Black Rifle Coffee Company and is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of ARMED FORCES BREWING COMPANY, both are veteran-owned businesses. He is passionate about problem-solving and stablishing strong consumer relationships. You will learn about the 3Ps (Professional, Polite, and Positive) of the reliability factor, how being reliable and having a reliable workforce is your most valuable resource as it allows you to take opportunities to scale your business and help you develop professionally. As a result, you will also learn why it is much more important that you under promise and over deliver than the opposite. You will also understand that learning the lessons from having bouts of emotional decisions not grounded on factual situations can be an invaluable experience if you allow yourself to learn from it. ----- 01:06 - How Dan got into Black Rifle Coffee Company 02:50 - How reliability is a skill that is a great asset 04:44 - Patience and setting clear expectations for reliability 06:46 - Why Dan is still constantly challenging himself to provide value 09:11 - Transitioning work mindset from purpose-driven to profit-driven 10:33 - The 3Ps (Professional, Polite, and Positive) as reliability factor 11:54 - What a past emotional decision taught him about failure 14:40 - Managing and minimizing actions based on emotional decisions 17:50 - Becoming a better person than yesterday by staying positive and grateful ----- Here is how to connect with Dan Horgan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/horgandaniel/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/dan_horgan_/?hl=en (Instagram) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, we are all competing for our definition of Olympic gold everyday, we must be able to adapt and achieve an Olympian mindset. Being open to learning especially from your own mistakes, maintaining your work ethic, and adapting a growth mindset will help you achieve that peak performance. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Kelly Curtis, a world class athlete and airman in the United States Air Force, currently competing for Team USA Bobsled and Skeleton. Kelly is passionate about competing in the https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2022/02/02/meet-a1c-kelly-curtis-the-only-airman-headed-to-the-2022-winter-olympics/ (Winter Olympics Games), while also obtaining a commission in the US Air Force. You will learn thatthe psychology behind an Olympian mindset is consistently learning from mistakes, challenging your own limits, seeking feedback, and having a never-say-die attitude. It is one that persists in the face of any adversity and continues to move towards the path to mastery. As a result, you will understand that this mindset is about improving your mental toughness and maintaining a consistent work ethic that will ultimately train you and push yourself to the next level of your potential. Events are won by hundredth of a second margins, you got this and we are cheering you on, 6ers! ----- 01:09 - Her recent experience of joining the Air Force 02:06 - A better appreciation for discipline since joining the Air Force 04:27 - What WCAP is about 06:10 - Breaking down a track to learn and understand 07:35 - What drew Kelly to joining Skeleton 09:41 - How curiosity allowed her to have a space to fail 12:05 - Mindset practices during race week 13:25 - Why Kelly tries to make all of her mistakes during training week 16:43 - How her failure in her last track and field competition propelled her success ----- Resources mentioned: https://myairforcelife.com/sports-world-class-athletes/ (World Class Athlete Program (WCAP)) ----- Here is how to connect with Kelly:  https://www.instagram.com/kellycurtisusa/?hl=en (Instagram) https://twitter.com/kellycurtisusa?lang=en (Twitter) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, building an effective team that will help your business grow and prosper is not an easy task when you're transitioning from the military to the private sector. Making a team out of people with a wide range of skills and abilities is a great way to boost your agility, productivity and challenge your thought process. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Spencer “Smokey” Payne, a US Army veteran pilot and entrepreneur. Spencer is the co-founder and president of Brotallion, a veteran-owned company that provides military aviation-inspired apparel, gear, study materials, and mentorship. He is passionate about business and helping the Army aviation community by providing post-mishap support through their https://thebrotallionblueskiesfoundation.org/programs/ (programs). This episode will teach you how to build your own personal advisory board to help you through the transition from employee to entrepreneur. It is possible for small teams to outperform larger ones if trust and collaboration are fostered among the members. A global small team can help you manage today's entrepreneur's modern-day challenges as well as support your business during difficult and challenging times. ----- 00:57 - How Spencer's military experience set him up for success 03:28 - How the https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/#:~:text=GI%20Bill%20benefits%20help%20you,costs%20for%20school%20or%20training (GI Bill) became a huge asset for him 06:20 - Starting a business doesn't always require going to business school 07:49 - Aligning past experiences to pivot into entrepreneurship 11:37 - How the book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27220736-shoe-dog (Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight) changed his life 14:42 - The challenges of having an international team 16:53 - Maintaining a strategic mindset under circumstances you have no control of 18:38 - Failing to be in the naval aviation turned into a blessing 23:04 - Learning patience as an entrepreneur ----- Resources mentioned: https://theveteranpro.com/ (Veteran Professional )  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27220736-shoe-dog (Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight)  ----- Here is how to connect with Spencer Payne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-payne-82246a70/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/smokey_payne/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/company/brotallion/ (Brotallion LinkedIn) https://brotallion.com/ (Website)  ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony Nash: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, one of the most important qualities you can possess in order to achieve personal success is the ability to persevere and thrive in the face of adversity. Without grit, even the most gifted and intelligent people can only go so far in today's world. In the face of adversity, staying focused on a goal is what helps anyone go the extra mile where only a few dare to go. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Billy O'Neil. He is currently an Intern Operating Partner at http://www.windjammercapital.com/ (Windjammer Capital Investor,) Veteran Integration Program (VIP) Intern at Goldman Sachs, Chief of Staff at  https://www.51vets.org/ (51 Vets), a marketing agency for the lower middle market, and Chief Analyst at the U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command. Grit is essential in a competitive environment, and we don't want you to have to learn this the hard way. At some point in any transition period, it's inevitable that you'll have to reevaluate your definition of success, lace up your boots and persist. As a result, you will gain a new perspective on how grit will help you understand that it's a mindset you can cultivate by stepping out of your comfort zone and taking on challenges. You will test your determination and resilience to thrive by achieving your massive goals by creating a seat in the boardroom. ----- 00:57 - Being called out on your own bullshit as you transition 02:39 - The PIE Chart (Performance, Image, and Exposure) from Lisa Fain's book, Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring  03:53 - What is 51 Vets and what they do 04:02 - Implementing ‘grit' from military to civilian life 04:47 - Ego is the enemy, and choosing a career in finance 06:14 - Translating skills is difficult but necessary 07:51 - Getting organizational leadership skills 09:03 - Pushing the envelope with confidence 10:01 - Transition is like death. It's going to happen to all of us 12:46 - Tracking your goals 13:45 - Having no solid plan as his biggest failure 15:36 - Celebrate the little things ----- Resources mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Bridging-Differences-Better-Mentoring-Leverage/dp/1523085894 (Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring) by Lisa Fain ----- Here is how to connect with Billy O'Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamoneil89/ (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/company/51-vets/ (51vets.org Website) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony Nash: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, in order for you to achieve peak performance and influence your life towards success, you must have a deep understanding of yourself. It is derived from the concept of mindfulness by paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to better understand yourself. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Cole Christiansen, a football linebacker for the https://www.chargers.com/ (Los Angeles Chargers) of the National Football League https://www.nfl.com/teams/los-angeles-chargers/ ((NFL).) Cole signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in April 2020. He is the first of three West Point graduates to go into the NFL after receiving waivers to delay their active duty commitment until after their playing career. In this episode, you will learn how to use self-awareness as a competitive advantage as you move up through the ranks. When things get tough, it's important to keep a realistic perspective and be an active listener who is open and receptive to constructive feedback. As a result, you'll gain a better understanding of the influence you have over your future and how to use it to your advantage. When you're aware of your own biases and assumptions, you're more tolerant of others' perspectives. In addition, it improves your ability to make sound decisions and cultivates stronger interpersonal relationships, both of which give you an advantage in the marketplace. ----- 01:19 - Implementing compatible discipline habits from West Point and NFL 02:37 - Why Cole considers West Point as one of the best things he's ever done 06:27 - The mental preparation it takes when getting called off the bench 07:53 - Tactical pause and physical cues before going up 09:43 - What losing games and failure taught Cole 10:38 - How Cole is better today than yesterday ----- Here is how to connect with Cole Christiansen: https://twitter.com/cmchristiansen (Twitter ) https://www.instagram.com/_coletra1n/ (Instagram)  ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony Nash: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)

6ers, as most of us have already trained for, I'm confident that we'll be able to put in the time and effort required. However, in order to realize our full potential, we may have to make tough personal sacrifices. It's simple to have the desire to win, but not everyone is willing to pay the price. In some cases, sacrificing yourself means withdrawing from a race that you no longer want to participate in and starting a new one. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Rich Cardona, a US Marine veteran and personal branding strategist. He is the founder of Rich Cardona Media, a public relations firm that specializes in video content strategy and services. He previously hosted the https://richcardonamedia.com/the-leadership-locker-podcast/ (The Leadership Locker) and http://www.nfts4newbies.com/ (NFTs for Newbies) podcasts. As long as you're willing to put in the time and effort, you'll be able to challenge your limiting beliefs, identify what you're willing to give up, and learn to raise your level of work in a way that separates you from what is holding you back. After all, the pursuit of your greatest potential can sometimes necessitate an adjustment in your definition of success. As a result of all the things you've given up, you'll appreciate the journey even more and will be able to stay focused on outlearning and outworking your current self. ----- https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying-ebook/dp/B099QVG1H8 (100M Offers How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No) by Alex Hormozi https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-w-alex-hormozi/id1254720112 (The Game) hosted by Alex Hormozi https://app.clockify.me/ (Clockify) ----- 01:14 - The significance of walking the plank military tradition, hard reset and culture shocks 04:28 - Climbing the corporate ladder for what? How Rich's awakening was sparked. 06:34 - Leading a pack in a race you don't want to be in 09:28 - Asking yourself a double-edged sword question of ‘What If?' on both sides 13:23 - Everyone came from nothing 15:32 - The power of visualization and manifestation 16:51 - Creating the NFTs for Newbies podcast 18:27 - Auditing your life with where all your attention is going 20:30 - Gaining more by subtracting things that do not directly contribute to your goals 24:04 - Everyone is going to find a reason to leave you ----- Here is how to connect with Rich Cardona:  Email https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcardona (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/?hl=en (Instagram) https://twitter.com/richcardona_ (Twitter)   https://www.richcardona.net/ (Website) ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: https://www.thetonynash.com/podcast (Website) https://www.instagram.com/gotyour6pod/ (Instagram) https://discord.gg/KPPzmevp (Discord) https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotyour6pod/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/gotyour6pod (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@gotyour6pod? (TikTok) ----- Connect with Tony Nash: https://www.thetonynash.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-tony-nash/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/thetonynash/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/theTonyNash (Twitter)