Navy SEAL Brandon Webb on Autonomy and Radicalization in America

May 23, 2021

Brandon Webb, a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper and successful entrepreneur, discusses his transformation from military service to fiction writing, inspired by harrowing experiences. He dives into the quest for autonomy beyond financial success and shares insights on the radicalization trends affecting veterans in America. Webb highlights the importance of mentorship and the media's misrepresentation of veterans, emphasizing their moderate views amidst a polarized society. His journey illustrates the need for purpose and creativity in navigating life's challenges.

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ANECDOTE

Serial Killer Idea

Brandon Webb, before becoming a Navy SEAL, was a search and rescue swimmer on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
A sexual predator was aboard, molesting women, which sparked his novel idea about a serial killer on an aircraft carrier.

ANECDOTE

12 Years of Toil

Writing the novel, Steel Fear, took Brandon Webb 12 years and required additional creative writing classes.
Initially, his non-fiction background posed challenges in writing fiction.

ADVICE

Sense of Purpose

Have a strong sense of purpose to persevere through difficult projects.
Don't gut it out for the sake of it, for revenge, or sunk costs, but because it aligns with your core values.

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Today’s episode is a partial interview with combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper Brandon Webb. Ryan and Brandon talk about his new thriller series Steel Fear which follows the US navy’s first serial killer, the idea of autonomy over making a certain amount of money or reaching a certain level of success, and the radicalization of the American nation and how it is viewed from a military perspective.

Brandon Webb is a combat–decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur who has built two brands (SOFREP Media and Crate Club), into an eight–figure business. As a U.S. Navy Chief he was head instructor at the Navy SEAL sniper school, which produced some of America’s most legendary snipers.

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