Podcast appearances and mentions of steve schabacker

The safety of yourself and your family is something you should never have to worry about. There's a solution to feeling more protected in this unpredictable life.  Steve Schabacker is the Owner and Founder of Valhalla Research, and the Owner of Sheepdog Firearms. Steve started Valhalla Research with the goal of helping his clients with their customized firearms needs where they do everything from decals to design. Steve is also a Father, Husband, Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Forbes Contributor. Steve is a 2 time Best Selling Author who also runs his own podcast called Tactical Entrepreneur.        Steve addresses safety with firearms and what his team does to make everybody feel comfortable about buying and using a firearm for protection or recreational use. Jeff and Steve speak about a workshop they went through that taught them more than they already knew about self-defense. Steve breaks down how he got into the firearm industry and why being a part of Apex changed his position of leveling up.  What You'll Learn: Why Steve started Valhalla  What Steve does for his clients and for Law Enforcement The business model Steve created to make clients feel more comfortable Why learning Firearm Defense is a useful life skill The ceiling Steve had to break to become surrounded by other Entrepreneurs   The importance of making memories with family  Why Steve is devoted to building his freedom The reason Steve involves himself in workshops  Why Steve goes above and beyond for his clients    Favorite Quote:  “It's very rare for me at least to come across someone else that owns a business and there's a whole different set of problems when you own a business than when you work for somebody.” -Steve Schabacker         How to connect with Steve:  Instagram Website Amazon Forbes  Podcast   How To Get Involved:  Addicting to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out. In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for the next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue SKy Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/ Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping. 

Full Episodes:Elisia Mitchell: There are Chalupas in EntrepreneurshipIn this very special episode of Building Great Sales Teams, Doug is joined by his lovely wife Elisia Mitchell. Elisia has been an educator stay at home mom and author and entrepreneur, all while also being the wife of an entrepreneur.Doug Mitchell: Behind the Curtain - ”Are We Going To Lose the House?”Doug takes us behind the curtain of an entrepreneur's day-to-day and shares valuable insights on managing family finances, being present for your family, assigning chores, and more. As a successful business owner himself, Doug understands the challenges of balancing work and family life, and he offers practical advice on how to make it workSteve Schabacker: Creating Your Tactical Empire By Marketing In this episode of Building Great Sales Teams, we are joined by Steve Schabacker. Steve is a marketing genius and tactical mastermind. We discuss marketing, slight politics and general business acumen.

Steve Schabacker is a seasoned entrepreneur and master strategist with experience spanning over a dozen startups across various industries. His road-tested knowledge and experience have kept his doors open and businesses in the black, even when the world delivered what could have been a crushing blow. Steve is committed to constantly growing, shifting, and learning to answer the question that propels him forward: What kind of success would I find if I never quit?With expertise in cyber, electronic, and physical security, as well as security planning, Steve is an expert in many areas of security. He has authored a best-selling book for entrepreneurs and co-authored two best-selling books on cybersecurity. Steve is also the host of the top-rated Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast, where he shares insights and strategies to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.Steve is now focused on giving back by helping others succeed in business through his coaching programs at the Tactical Entrepreneur Academy. His online courses, group, and individual coaching provide entrepreneurs the help they need to excel in any industry.Steve's current business holdings include Sheepdog Firearms Inc., a multi-location brick-and-mortar and online firearms retailer and training center, Valhalla Research, a custom firearms manufacturer specializing in built-to-order modern sporting rifles for all applications, We Secure Cybersecurity Inc., an MSP/MSSP focused on helping Physicians, Dentists, Lawyers, and Accountants secure and grow their business by leveraging technology, Naturalis Holdings, a supplement company in the human performance and pet spaces, and Far Behind Ventures, an investment firm focusing on the real estate and cryptocurrency spaces.Steve's mission is to help entrepreneurs grow and protect their business without sacrificing their family, time, and marriage. To connect with Steve or learn more about his work, listeners can visit his podcast website at https://www.tacticalentrepreneurpodcast.com.

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about  Business marketing mistakes that can be fatal:  treating your marketing as an expense, instead of an investment. not having written a fully worked-out marketing plan that comes along with the budget targeting the wrong audience not being unique  not knowing what competitors are doing not recognizing how critical your current customers are having a weak online presence not knowing marketing metrics   “It's so important to make sure that you know your your numbers and honestly, probably one of the most, if not the most important thing. If you know your numbers, all these other things are going to fall into place.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about making sure that your cash flow is on point, focusing on the customers that you have, taking advantage of competition pulling back, and being intelligent with the possible cuts within your business, and much more.   “Usually when everybody in the market is pulling back, it opens up new windows, advertising gets cheaper. There's definitely a chance to go out there and capture some new customers.”     - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the questions entrepreneurs should ask themselves before starting a business, being clear about what you want, and much more.   “Take the time, figure out what it is you want for your business, what it is you want for you or your family within your business. And strongly think about why that matters.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about influencer marketing, short videos, social media as a customer service tool, mobile optimization, live experience marketing, and organic marketing.   “So definitely be mindful of where you're always right now and the things you could do to make it better.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about testing if you have a job or a business, dividing and teaching your workload to other people, what your endgame should look like and so much more.   “If you have to constantly be involved and you can't pick and choose how you want to be involved, then you have a job.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about 5 great ways to increase your business revenue, get more customers, encourage existing customers to be repeat buyers, add new products, take advantage of sales channels, and create a tribe.   “Continuous improvement, continuous trying new things. That's how we get to the next level with our businesses.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the 6 biggest challenges to small businesses in 2023, potential economic downturn, issues with supply chain, meeting customers' expectations, finding great people to help the business, and having secure cyber security.   “Being known for innovation is far better than being known for lagging behind.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the 5 things you must do when communicating with your customers: be responsive, set some clear expectations, meet your Customers where they are, leverage technology, and go above and beyond. “Go above and beyond, the little things really matter.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about things to do to grow your Instagram, grow your Facebook, grow any other social media that you use, and most importantly, grow your email list with people that will actually become your customers. “Remember why you're doing it and then focus on doing it the right way.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about 5 tips to help you crush the holiday sales season. Make a plan. Be aggressive. Mix things up. Harness the power of social media. Keep pushing. “Make a plan, work the plan, and get all your media done ahead of time”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the 6 keys to building the value of your business. You need to work on your business and not just in your business. Document everything. Build your tribe. Don't overlook the power and the value of your email list. Hire the right people and hire for the future. Focus on the problem you solve for people. Don't focus on the product you sell.   “You need to work on your business and not just in your business.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about guerilla marketing, learning to define your goals, knowing your audience, making sure your brief and the importance of doing your research.   “You have to be very careful to make sure that you know your audience and you know what they think is funny. Make sure that your customers... are going to not be offended by what you're doing.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about building a tribe, stages of growth, what a tribe is and how to use it, and how it could make a huge difference in your business.   “You can go anywhere and purchase items that you need. However, when you add the tribe aspect to it can become something so much greater.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about some tactical marketing hacks that everyone out there can use, and they will all make a huge difference.   Talk about the results that your product or service provides, not the features. Take advantage of short-term plays. Double down on what works. Promote yourself as much as the company you're promoting. Understand the power of your existing customers. Capture retargeting info. Use email to nurture. Have a plan. Don't be afraid to use calls to action. Encourage your loyal customers to share their experiences. Embrace content marketing.   “Talk about results that your product or service provides, not the features.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about industry innovation and its importance, how to differentiate yourself as a business, create something beyond just a commodity business, take your business to the next level and stay ahead of the competition.   “Innovation allows you to create something beyond just a commodity business. It enables you to take your business to the next level... innovation can also help you stay ahead of the competition.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about email marketing basics, tips, and tricks, do's and don'ts and so some basic techniques, why you should not buy email lists, the importance of subject lines, being clear, concise, and understandable, monitoring the performance of your email and so much more.   “It's not about what you want to communicate to them. It's about what they want to interact with.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

The safety of yourself and your family is something you should never have to worry about. There's a solution to feeling more protected in this unpredictable life.  Steve Schabacker is the Owner and Founder of Valhalla Research, and the Owner of Sheepdog Firearms. Steve started Valhalla Research with the goal of helping his clients with their customized firearms needs where they do everything from decals to design. Steve is also a Father, Husband, Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Forbes Contributor. Steve is a 2 time Best Selling Author who also runs his own podcast called Tactical Entrepreneur.        Steve addresses safety with firearms and what his team does to make everybody feel comfortable about buying and using a firearm for protection or recreational use. Jeff and Steve speak about a workshop they went through that taught them more than they already knew about self defense. Steve breaks down how he got into the firearm industry and why being a part of Apex changed his position of leveling up.  What You'll Learn: Why Steve started Valhalla  What Steve does for his clients and for Law Enforcement The business model Steve created to make clients feel more comfortable Why learning Firearm Defense is a useful life skill The ceiling Steve had to break to become surrounded by other Entrepreneurs   The importance of making memories with family  Why Steve is devoted to building his freedom The reason Steve involves himself in workshops  Why Steve goes above and beyond for his clients    Favorite Quote:  “It's very rare for me at least to come across someone else that owns a business and there's a whole different set of problems when you own a business than when you work for somebody.” -Steve Schabacker         How to connect with Steve:  Instagram Website Amazon Forbes  Podcast   How To Get Involved:  Addicting to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out.In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for the next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue SKy Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/ Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping.   

Steve Schabacker participated in over a dozen startups spanning many different industries. He is now focused on helping others succeed through The Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast and coaching at his Tactical Entrepreneur Academy. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Take the time to listen to customers. Take the time to do something different and put some thought effort into it. 2. Listen to what customers want. If there are some things that they're not getting and are feasible to do and you can do it, you can be very successful no matter what industry it is. 3. If you want to get past an obstacle, sometimes you go crashing to it, but oftentimes, you have to figure out to go around it, and do things a little differently than you used to. Visit Steve's website - Steve Schabacker Website Sponsors: HubSpot: A platform that's easy for your entire team to use! Learn how HubSpot can make it easier for your business to grow better at Hubspot.com! Lending America: Fund your business with 0% interest with the help of Lending America! Visit eofire.com/lending for more details and for service disclaimers. Roll by ADP: Roll is the first chat- based payroll app designed for small businesses. Ready to Roll? Check out RollByADP.com/fire to download the Roll by ADP app and get your first 3 months free!

Steve Schabacker participated in over a dozen startups spanning many different industries. He is now focused on helping others succeed through The Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast and coaching at his Tactical Entrepreneur Academy. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Take the time to listen to customers. Take the time to do something different and put some thought effort into it. 2. Listen to what customers want. If there are some things that they're not getting and are feasible to do and you can do it, you can be very successful no matter what industry it is. 3. If you want to get past an obstacle, sometimes you go crashing to it, but oftentimes, you have to figure out to go around it, and do things a little differently than you used to. Visit Steve's website - Steve Schabacker Website Sponsors: HubSpot: A platform that's easy for your entire team to use! Learn how HubSpot can make it easier for your business to grow better at Hubspot.com! Lending America: Fund your business with 0% interest with the help of Lending America! Visit eofire.com/lending for more details and for service disclaimers. Roll by ADP: Roll is the first chat- based payroll app designed for small businesses. Ready to Roll? Check out RollByADP.com/fire to download the Roll by ADP app and get your first 3 months free!

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the power of passion, the power of purpose, and leaving a legacy that matters.   “Find your passion, find your purpose, unite those together to leave a legacy, in the end, nothing else matters.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about social media trends, where it's going and some tips. Making and following the plan, the importance of consistency, taking action today and so much more.   “Make a plan, follow the plan, be consistent... But for any of those other things to matter, you need to take action today.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about finding the exit or your exit strategy, merger and acquisition, IPO, selling to a friendly buyer, keeping your business, liquidating, and closing.   “If you cannot remove yourself for a period of time, you do not have a business. You made yourself a job.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

The firearm industry and customization of personal firearms are generally lacking modernization. With opportunities to expand the industry, Steve Schabacker sees and grabs the opportunity to empower fellow Americans with the Second Amendment. The innovation to personalize your firearm with an automated designer on their website allows flexible, timely, and efficient sales delivery for their clientele.    Steve Schabaker shares how he turned his passion into a successful business with a seven-figure income in just four years! Steve has a passion for all things firearms. He is an owner of 2 Sheepdog Firearm stores with a new launch of custom firearms through his company and has his podcast entitled Tactical Entrepreneur.   What You'll Learn: How to find opportunities in areas you see need help How to turn your passion into a success How to build your brand What to do to break down boundaries between customer and seller Empowering your customers to make their own decisions that are the best fit for them Adapting to COVID as a business owner How to service your clients through different levels How to get involved: Steve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-schabacker?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Steve's book: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Schabacker/e/B08777P5VS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_schabacker_official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.schabacker.9 Steve's Podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/steve-schabacker/ Steve's website:  https://www.steveschabacker.com/presskit47163352  If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Jeff on Instagram, Facebook, or his Website.    And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Podcast Notes Setting goals for new business ownerStart writing your goalsSetting your core valuesHiring the perfect one in your teamCreating a good customer experienceHaving been a part of over a dozen startups in a diverse set of industries, Steve Schabacker is the definition of a serial entrepreneur. Steve is on a mission to help businesses evolve and succeed by focusing on integrity and core values, improving customer experience, and exercising personal growth.Website URL - http://steveschabacker.com/Listen to the latest tips, tools, and strategies for Business, Success, and Marketing on Australia's #1 Brand Podcast - PERSONAL BRAND TALK with Cam Roberts. Search for "Cam Roberts Podcast Show" on the web, Itunes Podcasts or Spotify. =====YOUR NEXT STEPWant some help to build a remarkable brand or business?Here are 3 options to select from as a next step:1. Download your FREE Branding Guide2. Book a Complimentary Zoom Call3. Learn more about working with me.Click here now: https://camroberts.com.au/linktree/...

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about pleasure or pain, selling through pain, painting a picture, and understanding the pain of the client.   “Take away the pain and the sales done. Take away the pain and you'll have a tighter relationship with your soon to become client. Take away the pain and everybody wins.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about business plans made simple, what's a business plan, why do you need it, what are the important things to include in it, and how can you make it simple and effective.   “Look at it as a positive If you figure out that, Hey, I need to make some changes and this may not be the right business... Don't give up. Find another idea...”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve answers common startup questions, should you incorporate your business, how should you fund your business, what are the biggest challenges to starting a business, do you need a business plan, and so much more. “We all have to wear a lot of hats, and that's just part of starting a business scheme. But... we have to get away from that as soon as we want to scale because that just doesn't work.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about experts and why they matter, surrounding yourself with experts in all areas, looking into their history and education, making sure you allow enough time to do your proper research and to properly vet someone.   “if you're a jack of all trades, you're really a master of none. I wanted to take things to the next level. So therefore I need to surround myself with experts in all areas.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about customer avatars, an ideal customer profile, who your perfect customer is and who you're trying to sell to, define what a cost good customer Avatar is, and then walk through how to set one up properly.   “Not every customer is our customer... If you're going to try to make everyone your customer, most likely you end up making no one your customer..”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about gap analysis, how you would apply it to your small business or how you would apply it to your life. The general steps of doing a gap analysis, identify the current situation, figuring out where you want to go, make sure you're looking at a metric that actually matters. Once you've identified the gap, then you can make a plan to fill the gap.   “If you're not brutally honest with yourself about where you're at and where you want to go, it's just not going to work.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about overcoming impostor syndrome and fear, surrounding yourself with the right people, self-imposed limitations, aligning your passion and your purpose.   “We're all going to fail and we either win or we learn. And if we fail, we want to try to fail forward and definitely learn something from it and do it better the next time.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about a self-improvement method, trying to do one more and becoming better, challenging yourself, and his book: "Adapt and Overcome: An entrepreneur's tactical guide to winning business".   “Small things done with excellence over time create huge results.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the syndicate, the quality of your syndicate, the circle of people that are going to give you honest feedback, and an immediate support system.   What You Will Learn: The quality of your syndicate matter. A circle of people that are going to give you honest feedback. Immediate support system.   “Now what a syndicate is, It's a group of like-minded people that you surround yourself with...  Real tight-knit group people that are basically doing life with or other people call them a family of choice.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the mistakes he made, the lessons he learned from those mistakes so that you could try to avoid them.   What You Will Learn: Why do you need to know your numbers? Make sure you know what's working and what's not working. Trusting is good, but verify. Remember to plan for growth. Avoid trying to do too many things at once. Try to use your customer's perception and keep an open mind.   “Know your numbers. Not just at tax time, not just at quarterly meetings. Know them, at least on a weekly basis.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

Steve Schabacker has been a part of over a dozen startups spanning many different industries. He is an expert in many areas of security including cyber, electronic, and physical security, as well as security planning. He has co-authored two best selling books on cyber security and is the host of the Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast. He loves giving back to his local community and helping others succeed in business.

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about social media strategies that you can use to either build yourself or build your brand or build your business, things so that you can do and should be doing to help maximize your impact on yourself and your business or even your career.   What You Will Learn: Establish your goal or target. Make sure it's measurable. The next thing to figure out is who are you targeting? You've got to figure out where they hang out at. Put together a game plan. Set up a social media calendar. How often do you post?   “Establish your goal or target. You need to know what you want. Without knowing what you want,  you're never going to get it.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about retail fundamentals, making sure that you take care of the customers, the importance of location, leveraging social media, asking for referrals and much more.   What You Will Learn: You are not the most important person in your business. The most important person is the customer. Details matter. You have to be in the right place. Products, price and promotions. Location, location, location. Customer avatar. Don't be afraid to leverage social media. Don't be afraid to ask for referrals.   “You are not the most important person in your business. The most important person is the customer.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the Shot Show 2022, some of the trends they saw, some of the things that are coming out now, some of the places to position yourself if you are a shop owner or training center owner and some of the cool things you can expect if you're a consumer.   “The one thing that really surprised me a lot is how heavy everybody's coming out in training. So much cool new stuff with training devices, training software and training videos.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the industry trends and what we can expect for 2022, as well as some of the things that were super popular in 2021 and that we expect to see more of in 2022.   “We expect to see more companies in the firearms industry coming out with micro-compact handguns where capacity is king.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about social media and why it matters. Why it matters in business, why it matters even in your personal career and some strategies that will work regardless of whatever platform you choose to use.   Social media quick tip:   Be consistent. Vary your content. Lead with value. Memes matter. Be real. Get uncomfortable. Don't. Live right in your comfort zone. Use video.   Favorite Quote: “You have to be bad before you can be good.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about why innovation matters, the importance of customer experience, caring about your people, innovating in your industry, knowing what your customers want, giving them a better experience, making it easier for them to buy, and more.   What You Will Learn:   Why trying different things make such a difference. What you can do differently. What difference can you make for people and the industry. Why you have to keep trying and how to overcome failures. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Business is not about selling boxes and selling products, it's really about creating an experience. And in even more than that, it's about creating a trade. It's about finding the customers that you resonate with, that resonate with you.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Are you living an extraordinary life, or have you settled for a rather typical and average one? Being average only restricts your limitless potential. Quitting being ordinary, on the other hand, might help you figure out how to make the most of your life and become truly exceptional. In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve shares some useful tips to help you soar above mediocrity in your professional and personal life. To thrive, whether, in the firearms business or any other industry, you must break free from the status quo and create something resourceful to stand out from the crowd. “I'd encourage you to conduct a serious evaluation of where you are, then look for those gaps in where the industry is and see if there's anything that can be influenced for development," your host advises. Listen in to know more because today, Steve presents another motivational podcast to keep you from giving up on the ‘unstoppable you.' What You Will Learn:   What innovations in the gun store can help you take your business to the next level. Why you must look at things from the consumer's viewpoint if you want to succeed in business. How crucial it is to discern yourself in any field you work in, and how to get started. Why you should never refrain from putting your thoughts into action and how the most bizarre idea might turn out to be the greatest one.   And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Innovation creates gaps in the industry, gaps create opportunities for you, opportunities create growth, and growth brings change.”    - Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

In this episode, Jenn invites Serial Entrepreneur, Marketer, Best Selling Author, Ranked Podcast Host, and Apex Executive Steve Schabacker to show us the power of learning to love hard times in your life. As he shares his story and journey with us, you will uncover the fighting spirit it takes to heal, overcome, succeed in moments when you thought you couldn't.   So join in on the conversation and start your own path to loving the hard times with Jenn and Steve today!   KEY POINTS: Before and after times of crises  Steve's Own Your Sh*t moment  The power of having a coach  Steve's top book recommendations  Rethinking firearms training and education    QUOTABLES: “When there's times that make you uncomfortable or times that try you or really stretch you as a human being, those are the hugest times of growth.”   GUEST INFORMATION Steve Schabacker  steveschabacker.com FB | facebook.com/steve.schabacker IG | steve_schabacker_official    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Jenn on Instagram @jenncarrasco__ - instagram.com/jenncarrasco__/ Visit her website at jenncarrasco.com  Access her other resources here: contactjenn.phonesites.com/ Own Your Sh*t is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Our guest today is the epitome of what happens to many entrepreneurs just before they have the “great awakening” in their lives that takes them on a whole new trajectory personally and professionally. Steve Schabacker doesn't mince words and he doesn't waste time when it comes down to doing the work.  He's currently operating 4 companies including an IT Services Company, a Security Services company, 2 Gun Shops, an Online Gun Store, and a gun manufacturing business.  The name of his brand is one you won't forget: SheepDog Firearms, named for the SheepDog that lives his life in hopes one day the wolf that never arrives, does.  Guns. Ammo. Training. He's also the host of the Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast.  In this episode of the Addicted to Winning Podcast, Jeff and Steve get right to the journey that brought Steve the realization many entrepreneurs have at one point: start your own business. They discuss the ugly parts of not knowing what you don't know in business, the effects it has on them personally in their health, relationships, business partnerships, as well as the lessons they learned from taking imperfect action through various iterations of their careers.    What You'll Learn:   Why Steve loves hiring and training people with very little firearms experience How starting a business is more about filling a need than filling your pockets  Why connecting with clients on a personal level is so important to the livelihood of your business The moment Steve decided to jump out of depression and take imperfect action towards building something bigger than himself  A night when he wasn't sure he was going to live to see his wife and children the next day 3 Big passions Steve has intended for his life moving forward Big challenges most businesses face that can be solved with 3 easy solutions  Why creating a culture in your business and establishing core values attract a certain type of clientele How a business can differentiate themselves instead of becoming a commodity business. And much more!    FAVORITE QUOTES:  “Anytime you have a commodity business, you're going to have some problems long-term with sustainability.”  “The lessons I learned are worth every bit of pain. Because without that, I'm not. We look at the choices we make and say, if you could go back in your life and change anything, what would you change? Nah, I wouldn't change anything.  They're all connected.”    Steve Schabacker    Connect with Steve: Facebook Instagram    Podcast: The Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast SheepDogFirearms.com    How to Get Involved: Addicted to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out.  In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for his next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue Sky Benefit Solutions insurance agency on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping.  

If you're still running your gun store like an “old boys club”, your business is on the rocks! With the firearm's industry expanding at a breakneck speed and a new variety of shooters coming into the picture, you need to take a hard look at the way you're dealing with things. In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve would like to draw your attention to the common errors that firearms retailers are making to impact their bottom line, negatively. Your customers will keep coming back to your store once you figure out how to treat them like family. Steve has made it possible with Sheepdog Firearms and is here to give you some practical guidance on how you take your business to the next level. Tune in to hear your host deliver some “pure gold” on today's show. What You Will Learn: Why you must stop accepting the status quo in your gun business. What kind of layout in gun stores can engage customers and promote sales. How you make a long-term relationship with your customer. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “If you take care of the customer, the customer will take care of you.” -          Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Do you want to scale up your business to a million-dollar revenue? If you really do, stop bulls**ting yourself and hear out what your host has to say in today's episode. Steve knows the best tools and techniques that helped him grow Sheepdog Firearms from zero to a nearly eight-figure business in less than four years. These marketing tools are effective and can help you reach the apex of your career sooner than you expect. He assures, “Not only gun stores, but these solid techniques can also be used by any industry to help them flourish.” In this episode of TheTactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve's all set to share with you the ten most powerful tips that worked miracles for him in his entrepreneurial journey.  They will create the same results for you once you start implementing them for the growth of your business. Make sure to get a pen and paper, not to miss any of those “tricks” as each of them is precious. Tune in now to know the exact steps to your desired goal.    What You Will Learn:  What social media you can make to promote your business. How investing in SEO can take your company to the next level. Why giveaways are good for marketing and what you should be careful about when you make a move with this. And much more!    Favorite Quote:  “The weekly ad is really a powerful tool to grow your business and the best way by far to deliver that is via the email list.”  -          Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

Our guest today is not a regular human being, but one of the nicest, and friendly people you could meet in person.  Steve Schabacker doesn't mince words and he doesn't waste time when it comes down to doing the work.  He's currently operating 4 companies including an IT Services Company, a Security Services company, 2 Gun Shops, an Online Gun Store, and a gun manufacturing business.  The name of his brand is one you won't forget: SheepDog Firearms, named for the SheepDog that lives his life in hopes one day the wolf that never arrives, does.  Guns. Ammo. Training.  In this episode of Step It Up Entrepreneur, Tom and Steve take a sledgehammer to a mountain of business gold as they dress down in detail the intricacies of establishing a mission statement, core values, and taking care of their clients by doing the hard work and being willing to do what 98% of businesses won't in today's world.  Steve will outline how he gets his clients to drive over an hour away to see him every single month and what he does to make such an impact. They discuss the pivotal moments during the pandemic that exploded Steve's business into the empire he's continuing to build today.    What You'll Learn:   3 things that have allowed Steve to dominate and change the face of the firearms industry  How the size of your store does not equate to the profitability of your business Why taking the extra steps in connecting with clients while they're in person is so important What happened when hand-written cards and gift cards were sent out to key people in his industry  The why and how Steve and his business partner tanked a $10 million dollar a year business One activity Steve does to maximize his time when he's traveling that's added to his bottom line consistently  And much more!    FAVORITE QUOTES: “If you treat people right, they'll drive farther than you think they will drive.” “We can come together over here under things in the Constitution and we don't have to worry about what this group or that group is telling us.”   Steve Schabacker    Connect with Steve: Facebook Instagram    Podcast: The Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast SheepDogFirearms.com    How To Get Involved:   From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him.   Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don't forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop.   Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next. 

Can gun control put an immediate stop to gun violence in the nation? Like many of you, your host believes, “It's absolutely not so.” There must be a shift in the mindset of people. However, it's no use putting restrictions on firearms because, “if it's not guns, it would be something else”.  Guns are deeply ingrained in American culture, with their constitutional right to it. It's an essential tool that gives freedom and security to the people of the nation. Steve takes pride in selling these tools to people regardless of their, age, sex, skin color, sexual preference, etc. as he says, “We sell freedom to everyone and everyone in this country has the right to buy that freedom.” He wants to cater to the needs of all that want to partake in the Second Amendment. A true patriot from the heart and supporter of 2A, Steve has made an exclusive show for you all today. In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, your host talks about recent gun policies and gun control in the United States. He gives you all a real picture of what's happening around the nation, its impact on people, the latest about the Gun industry, its future, and many good pieces of knowledge. Whether you are a gun owner or you sell guns, or maybe just a 2A supporter and true patriot, you are sure to gain value from this insightful episode.   What You Will Learn: What the approach of the gun sellers should be towards the new users increasing rapidly in the market. Why it's important to voice your opinion when you disagree with something. How Steve is expanding his business and what his further plans are. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “We are Americans, we are patriots, we need to stand up and move together as one.” Steve Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Are you living out your calling in your business? Matty is here today to tell you what it means to do so. He knew forever his calling was “to help people”. Knowing his purpose well, he always stayed committed to making a difference in people's lives. Matthew Kondrup Aka Matty is now, the President and CEO of The Matty K Travel Group, an award-winning company.  They help people fulfill their dreams by creating destination weddings, family vacations, business retreats, and all other forms of travel. His experience of working as a Police Medic for almost two decades before he took up traveling as his main hustle, adds value to his life. Traveling Like A Boss is his new podcast show to help people build their dream trips.  In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur, Steve presents to you yet another exciting life story of an entrepreneur by inviting Matty to the show. His journey comprises hardships, failures, and rewards, making it a fulfilling one. Matty gives you the nitty-gritty of his travel business to make sure you have a unique experience while planning a trip with them. Tune in to know how you make a plan for your next dream destination and gain an unforgettable experience.   What You Will Learn: How staying aligned to core values helped Matty grow his business rapidly. Why it's important to find a professional travel advisor to make a perfect travel plan. What kind of people do you surround yourself with not to lose motivation in work. And much more!    Favorite Quote: “Traveling is an investment. Whether you are going on a vacation with your family or traveling for business, it's truly a financial investment into your health, your wellbeing your business, your entrepreneurship.” - Matthew Kondrup   How To Get Involved: Find Matty on LinkedIn. You can also look for his business and The Matty K Travel Group here. Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

Not everybody can display strength in stressful times unlike a few, whom you call a ‘real hero'. Katrina has proved herself to be one during the pandemic. She has been a true frontline warrior with her great contribution to the well-being of mankind in those uncertain times. Every day she was combating death, trying to save the lives of people, but never chose to step down. Katrina Schabacker is Steve's wife. She is a healthcare professional. Starting as a CNA, she has come a long way in her career. Now, she is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Marcotte Medical Group, SC. A proud mother, supportive wife, and dedicated nurse has a lot in store to share with you all. In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve and Katrina walk back to their past, reminiscing the journey and all the hurdles they got through. Be it supporting an entrepreneur partner to accomplishing feats in her nursing career, she has always been a true warrior. Tune in to hear the story of an “unsung hero” and acknowledge her selfless service to people.   What You Will Learn: What challenges Katrina faced as a nurse practitioner during the pandemic. How she stayed committed to her role in such a difficult time. Why nursing is more of a ‘calling' than just a career choice. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “It's very rewarding to come alongside patients that have been struggling with anxiety and depression, especially this post-pandemic environment that we're in right now.”               -Katrina Schabacker   How To Get Involved: Find Katrina on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

Scott says, “Tomorrow is not guaranteed.” He lives every day of his life as it is his last day. Making the most of each day, he accomplished all his dreams in life. Carter Myers Automotive is undoubtedly lucky to have Scott Simons as their Managing Partner and General Manager. Being a true leader and an excellent communicator, he makes sure each of his team members knows their role and works in unison towards the company's growth. His hard work and passion for work made him a champion in life. When two like-minded people sit together, some of the magical things that can happen are unavoidable. In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve and Scott talk about so many similarities in their journey that you can't avoid listening to this podcast make your day. Scott is out there to share many more exciting facts about his life and business, to add on. Tune in not to miss any of it.   What you will learn: What hardships in life helped Scott become his best version. Why Scott is indebted to his parents. What life-altering events occurred in both Steve's and Scott's life. How you become more productive in your daily life and business. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Don't compare your real life to somebody else's perceived social media, perfect life. It just doesn't exist. Life is a struggle, and it's about how you fight through it.”   Scott Simons   How to Get Involved: Find Scott through the link here or connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more by just clicking here. Scott is also available on LinkedIn here. Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.  

How does it feel when you get to know you can take control of your life in only 75 days? Steve believes it's possible since he started his journey with ‘75 HARD'. ‘75 HARD' is a mental toughness program designed to develop skills needed to succeed in all spheres of life. Steve says, “It's about 75 days of sticking to a program that teaches you just to get things done regardless of any excuses.” The real challenge is if you miss any one of those do's on any day, you start this all over again. In this episode of the Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast, Steve breaks down what 75 HARD is all about and what it has to do with building your mental toughness. He shares with you his experience so far, and last, but not least, he throws your way the valuable tips, just in case you need a kick start. Being in this practice for just a few days, Steve observed a lot of improvement in his daily work. Tune in to find a way to “work on your self-improvement as there are no better investments you can make than the investment in yourself.”    What you will learn: What challenges you will face in the ‘75 HARD' program. Why this is beyond a body fitness and weight loss program How it has been transformational for Steve. And much more!   Favorite Quote:  “Small things done with excellence over time create huge results.”         -Steve Schabacker   How to Get Involved:   Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry.   You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.   Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Gun sales spiked during the pandemic, and it's still up. Now is an excellent time to purchase any kind of new firearm if you are thinking of one. Steve says, “ I think now we're having people that are overstocked blow out their stocks, so there is actually a slight dip.”  Thankfully, firearms prices seem to be not much above what they were in the pre-COVID situation.  However, the ammunitions are a bit different story. After all the disruptions, short supply, and price hikes, things seem a little stable now with 9 millimeters getting stocked in the store pretty regularly that was tight before, 40 Smith and Wesson is opening up, and much more.  In this special episode of the Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast, Steve enlightens you on the current scenario of the Firearms industry, giving every minute to make sure what's available and what's not out there. If it's going on in your mind which firearms and ammunitions you want to buy now, where to buy them, and how to find the best deals and more pieces of information, tune in to this podcast to know every ins and outs of the gun world.     What you will learn: What is going on behind the scenes in the firearm industry right now. Why ammunitions are being sold in the market at gouging prices and how you take precautions. How the presidential election between Trump and Clinton affected the prices of the ammunition market in the pre-COVID era. Why Steve is pretty excited about the commence of the following year, 2022. And much more.   Favorite Quote: “Get your ammo, get your firearms that you need now. There's no need to buy it up and overstock. It should remain readily available. The availability should get even better.” - Steve Schabacker   How to Get Involved: Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Team organization. Digital marketing strategies. Supply chain logistics. Profit margin. If you're an entrepreneur serious about taking your business to the next level, chances are you obsess over these four variables. However, what if there was something even more critical to a business's success? And, even more surprisingly, what if it had absolutely nothing to do with your bottom line or cash flow?  Say hello to the power of a company's core values. At its essence, core values are non-negotiable brand pillars that define a company and its culture while being a consistent “North Star” for all future decisions.  In this episode of the Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast, Steve Schabaker discusses the importance of developing easy-to-communicate core values with deep and intrinsic meanings, how explicit core values help attract like-minded employees and shape company culture, and why clearly defined core values makes future decision-making effortless and painless.    What You'll Learn: What the term "non-negotiable" truly means and looks like How Steve applies and embeds core values into every aspect of his business Why deliberate and thorough core values enhance business performance And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Take your time. Investigate and study your company's core values. Make them short, concise, yet thorough. Communicate them to every employee, and embed them into every single aspect of your company. If you do this, you will see immediate results.”    Steve Schabacker   How to Get Involved: Steve Schabaker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

What's at the core of your business? See, industries and companies fail when everybody does things the way they've “always been done.” To thrive, you've got to have your own values and your own priorities in place. Steve Schabaker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and marketer. Between his content and his businesses, Steve is giving firearm owners and armed professionals the education they need and setting a new standard for training centers and shops in his industry. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Steve dig into Steve's start as an entrepreneur and his current businesses, how customer service is getting put on the backburner by a lot of major firearms companies, and why results require consistency. Join in for a short-but-hard-hitting rundown on what it takes to raise the standards for an entire industry.    Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/steve-schabacker   Get More Involved:    Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178 Free A-to-Z roadmap on launching a top-shelf podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/roadmap Access Our Top Resource Recommendations: https://underdogempowerment.com/resources/ Subscribe On YouTube: https://underdogempowerment.com/youtube

People start new business ventures all the time. Most fail, few succeed, and even fewer lose the whole thing then rise back up to have a flourishing business again! Listen as Steve Schabacker, perennial entrepreneur, expounds on the highs and lows of his business experience, and how he has been able to take advantage of the pandemic and the current state of our nation to build a highly successful business. You can learn more about Steve by going to www.steveschabacker.com, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/steve.schabacker, and make sure to check out his podcast, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tactical-entrepreneur/id1569982642. ENJOY!!

You are responsible for your success! This is just one of the six life-changing lessons Steve shares in this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur. When we do the work in one area of our lives, all areas have a better chance of succeeding.  As we continue to grow within our business and personal life, we discover that even though some lessons are learned the hard way, not all of them have to be. We have the opportunity to glean from others like Steve and achieve our goals faster.  Your circle of influence matters. Does yours support your vision, or are you allowing negativity to tear you down? Tune in to learn more about how you can re-invent your game and make a HUGE difference in not only your life but the lives of those around you.    What You'll Learn: Why must we choose a circle of people who will stretch us, making us better.  How we have the opportunity to learn from others' mistakes. What it means to live a life of firing all four cylinders. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “If you're not spending your time working on your dream, someone else will hire you to build theirs.”   Steve Schabacker   How to Get Involved: Steve Schabaker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com. Check out this podcast on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

This week we are joined by Steve Schabacker to discuss personal security- when it comes to both firearms, and online. To learn more about what Steve has to offer, visit his website at https://www.steveschabacker.com/