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Dec 2024
1h 11m

BEAR HANDLON | Too Dumb to Fail?

Ryan Michler
About this episode

One thing I’ve noticed with the over 500 guests I’ve had on the podcast is that they’re all relentless in their chosen pursuit. I’ve also noticed that all of them think they’re too dumb (to some degree) to fail – meaning they realize how crucial it is to be stubborn and hard-headed enough to keep going when all the “smart” people would quit.

My guest today, former Navy SEAL and founder of Born Primitive, Bear Handlon, is no exception. Today, Bear and I talk about cutting against the grain, why the VA is failing our veterans, why so many men are unwilling to take risks in their lives, how he would have done things differently, and when to burn the boats.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: (00:00) Episode Intro (01:08) Guest Introduction (04:47) Supporting Veterans Through Debt Relief   (13:53) Navigating VA Healthcare System Challenges   (17:16) Taking Advantage of Veteran Benefits   (24:55) The Realities of Entrepreneurship   (33:34) Balancing Side Hustle and Relationships   (45:13) Following Passion Despite Family Opposition   (47:49) Entrepreneurial Reflections and Risk-Taking   (54:12) Embracing Risk and Business Evolution   (01:06:09) Supporting Veterans Through Authentic Brands

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