#72 After Dark - Trial By Fire: Military Lessons, Fighting Terrorism, Deployment, Gear & The Pivot to Leadership w/ Veteran Blake Flannery

Welcome to episode #72 of After Dark! In this episode, I sit down with Blake Flannery as he shares his incredible journey. From his background as a US Marine, fighting terrorism, and deployment experiences, Blake shares hard lessons learned and challenges he faced with the remarkable story of the growth he experienced along the way. Prepare for some of the gripping moments and valuable insights in the life of Blake Flannery.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
05:24 Who Is Blake's Audience?
10:34 Blake Kick Starting Social Media
15:00 The Challenges In Entering The Media Space
19:48 Marine Background (911 Incident)
29:24 Orders To Meeting Your Battalion In Combat
37:53 What Happened After Boot Camp
42:56 Fireteam Leader
54:00 Good Equipment Can Help You In Combat
59:12 Over Preparation
01:01:11 Repercussions - Stand2 Helmets On
01:15:00 Shifting & Shaping In The Marine Corps
01:24:11 Career As A Trainer
01:27:33 Survival Kit
01:38:37 Okinawa Mission
01:43:44 Learning Process
01:48:27 Blake's Clients
01:55:31 Growth & Evolution In Maneuver Training Solutions
02:12:42 Coaching Advice
02:22:35 Find Blake Flannery On Social Media

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