Kirk sits down with Scotty Neil, president and co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon, to discuss his transition from a 17-year military career in Special Forces to entrepreneurship in distilling, how military training fosters teamwork and leadership in business, and the valuable contributions of veterans in entrepreneurship.
0:00 Intro to the Journey
2:36 The Man Behind the Mic
5:10 Scotty's Military Background
8:17 Transitioning to Civilian Life
9:23 The Birth of Horse Soldier Bourbon
9:52 The Journey of Entrepreneurship
11:14 Understanding the Roots of Bourbon
13:14 The History of Whiskey Taxation
15:20 Lessons Learned in Special Operations
16:49 The Importance of Training Fundamentals
23:21 Bonds Forged in Service
25:16 Family Legacy and Military Heritage
29:03 The Impact of 9/11
55:45 Realities of the War on Terror
58:04 Proposals for Military Action
58:11 The Plan Against the Taliban
1:00:21 Hollywood and the Reality
1:05:15 The Script Dispute
1:07:21 Skills from Military Training
1:11:34 Creating a Nonprofit for Veterans
1:19:53 The Journey to the Distillery
1:24:55 Discovering Opportunities in Distillation
1:28:55 Crafting the Perfect Bourbon Bottle
1:43:24 Celebrating Brotherhood and Purpose
1:52:08 Reflections on the Army-Navy Game For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical
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