2 hr 3 min

Ollie Ollerton: SBS Veteran, Leader, Entrepreneur Danger Close with Jack Carr

    • Society & Culture

Ollie Ollerton is a writer, entrepreneur, speaker, and veteran of the British Special Forces who served in the elite Special Boat Service (SBS).  



Ollie’s military career began at 18 when he joined the Royal Marine Commandos. Five years later, Ollie was one of just five candidates selected from an initial pool of 250 for the Special Boat Service (SBS). During his time in SBS, he took part in hostage rescue missions, counter narcotics, counter terrorism operations, homeland security, counter insurgency operations, and humanitarian efforts. Following his time in the military, Ollie worked as a private security contractor in Iraq at the height of the war. He then operated with a team dismantling child trafficking syndicates in Southeast Asia.   He is also one of the hosts of the hit television series SAS: Who Dares Wins. His books include the novels Scar Tissue and All or Nothing as well as his autobiography Break Point: SAS: Who Dares Wins Host's Incredible True Story and Battle Ready: Eliminate Doubt, Embrace Courage, Transform Your Life.  



Today, Ollie is the CEO of Break-Point, which utilizes training seminars and simulated military events to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential. He is also the founder of Batty Ready Fuel and the Battle Ready 360 fitness app. Learn more about Ollie by visiting his website ollieollerton.com and following him on social media @ollie.ollerton 



Sponsors: 

Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

The Terminal List: Also, be sure to check out The Terminal List TV show starring Chris Pratt on Amazon Prime Video, and The Terminal List podcast, hosted by me, wherever you get your podcasts.   



Featured Gear 

Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer.  

In The Blood - Shot Through Editions www.foxtalebookshoppe.com/jackcarr www.midtownscholar.com/signed-copies/in-the-blood 

The Terminal List - Limited Edition https://www.officialjackcarr.com/the-terminal-list-chris-pratt-cover/ 

5.11 Tactical Official Terminal List Sweatshirt https://www.511tactical.com/the-terminal-list-hoodie.html 

Arno Bernard Steak Knives https://www.africansportingcreations.com/arno-bernard-steak-knives-exclusive-steak-knife-sets-from-south-africa-knife-maker.html 

Ball and Buck x Jack Carr https://ballandbuck.com/

Ollie Ollerton is a writer, entrepreneur, speaker, and veteran of the British Special Forces who served in the elite Special Boat Service (SBS).  



Ollie’s military career began at 18 when he joined the Royal Marine Commandos. Five years later, Ollie was one of just five candidates selected from an initial pool of 250 for the Special Boat Service (SBS). During his time in SBS, he took part in hostage rescue missions, counter narcotics, counter terrorism operations, homeland security, counter insurgency operations, and humanitarian efforts. Following his time in the military, Ollie worked as a private security contractor in Iraq at the height of the war. He then operated with a team dismantling child trafficking syndicates in Southeast Asia.   He is also one of the hosts of the hit television series SAS: Who Dares Wins. His books include the novels Scar Tissue and All or Nothing as well as his autobiography Break Point: SAS: Who Dares Wins Host's Incredible True Story and Battle Ready: Eliminate Doubt, Embrace Courage, Transform Your Life.  



Today, Ollie is the CEO of Break-Point, which utilizes training seminars and simulated military events to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential. He is also the founder of Batty Ready Fuel and the Battle Ready 360 fitness app. Learn more about Ollie by visiting his website ollieollerton.com and following him on social media @ollie.ollerton 



Sponsors: 

Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

The Terminal List: Also, be sure to check out The Terminal List TV show starring Chris Pratt on Amazon Prime Video, and The Terminal List podcast, hosted by me, wherever you get your podcasts.   



Featured Gear 

Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer.  

In The Blood - Shot Through Editions www.foxtalebookshoppe.com/jackcarr www.midtownscholar.com/signed-copies/in-the-blood 

The Terminal List - Limited Edition https://www.officialjackcarr.com/the-terminal-list-chris-pratt-cover/ 

5.11 Tactical Official Terminal List Sweatshirt https://www.511tactical.com/the-terminal-list-hoodie.html 

Arno Bernard Steak Knives https://www.africansportingcreations.com/arno-bernard-steak-knives-exclusive-steak-knife-sets-from-south-africa-knife-maker.html 

Ball and Buck x Jack Carr https://ballandbuck.com/

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