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#354 Nate Spearing's Journey from Special Forces to Custom Home Builder

Mar 24, 2025
01:32:04

Join Nick and Tyler as they interview Nate Spearing, a former Army Special Forces operator turned custom home builder, exploring the parallels between military discipline and entrepreneurial success. The conversation delves deep into Nate's personal philosophy of balancing business growth, family values, and the importance of creating meaningful experiences while maintaining resilience and purpose.

Episode Outline:

Nick Schiffer's Introduction and Guest Background (0:00)

Sponsor Mentions and Podcast Structure (2:28)

Relatable Experiences and Industry Challenges (5:16)

Balancing Business and Personal Life (7:08)

Risk Tolerance and Business Decision-Making (8:16)

Military Background and Business Adaptation (8:30)

Internal and External Motivation (9:27)

Building a Unique Business (1:28:19)

Personal and Professional Growth (1:28:35)

Final Thoughts and Future Plans (1:28:52)

Balancing Work and Personal Life (1:29:12)

Creating a Stress-Free Environment (1:29:29)

Teaching Children Valuable Skills (1:29:43)

Balancing Work and Personal Growth (1:30:02)

Leveraging Media and Technology (1:30:18)

Final Thoughts and Recommendations (1:30:51)

Watch this episode on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/Tvft1mAPnY0

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Andersen Windows

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Nick Schiffer 

Tyler Grace 

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media

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