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Scuttlebutt Podcast Brock Briggs
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The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
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105. Starting a Fudge Company from Scratch with Endurance Athlete Aaron Hale
In this episode Brock talks with Aaron Hale, a former Navy cook and Army EOD technician.
Aaron shares his life journey from military service to becoming blind and deaf due to an IED explosion and bacterial meningitis. Despite these challenges, Aaron started a successful chocolate business, EOD Fudge, turning adversity into opportunity.
He discusses the importance of resilience, gratitude, and finding fulfillment through business ventures and helping others. Aaron also talks about his podcast, 'Point of Impact,' and his pivot to real estate, emphasizing the value of community, team-building, and living a life full of adventurous experiences.
Episode Resources:
EOD Fudge
Point of Impact Podcast
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to Scuttlebutt
00:19 A Sweet Beginning: The Fudge Story
01:55 Military Journey and Transition
03:35 Overcoming Adversity: Injury and Recovery
04:23 Starting a Chocolate Company
06:29 From Fudge to Real Estate
21:19 Building a Brand and Marketing
42:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/ -
104. The Most Tactical Career Advice for Veterans You'll Ever Hear with Joel Martycz
There's lots of garbage career advice out there and I get why - its hard to apply principles across different disciplines, personal pursuits, and backgrounds. That was true until today - meet Joel Martycz.
After his time in the Air Force, Joel has gone on to work in the broadest array of fields I've ever seen from Space X to Target and Optum Health.
Joel breaks down how to position yourself properly for different industries, why titles don't mean anything and how to optimize for doing things you actually enjoy, and questions you should ask yourself to get to your true calling.
Episode Resources:
Joel on LinkedIn
Show Notes:
Reflecting on past year's goals and setting new ones. 0:00
Prioritizing processes over outcomes in personal growth and development. 3:43
Breaking down goals into smaller bite size pieces. 9:04
Joel's backstory. 12:13
How to pick a career. 17:36
Being a big fish in a small pond. 22:57
Why title chasing won't get you anywhere. 29:00
Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 34:16
Where family falls into the career conversation. 39:30
Nonprofits and social efforts. 46:45
Building a personal board of directors for career guidance and self-discovery. 52:16
Personal growth, meaningful work, and veteran community service. 56:34
Veteran support and employee resource groups. 1:01:43
Necessity of giving back to other veterans. 1:06:54
Applying military lessons to civilian life. 1:09:55
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/ -
103. Buying an Ice Business with Brandon Adams
How do you take over a 50 year old ice business? What new verticals is there to explore in such an old industry?
These are questions Brandon Adams answers in a conversation with Brock. Brandon is former Army Recon and walks us through his time growing a fund from 25 million to 12 billion before being sold to Blackstone, taking the ETA path to the ice business, and his reflections on personal growth required to move forward in life.
Episode Resources:
Brandon on X
Show Notes:
Expanding custom ice with new product line. 0:00
Life choices and military enlistment after 9/11. 13:09
Workplace culture and employee empowerment. 20:44
Business ownership, leadership, and employee responsibility. 26:15
Starting/buying additional businesses, aligning with personal goals. 34:21
Leadership, team management, and personal growth. 38:48
Personal growth and responsibility after military service. 43:04
Masculinity, self-discovery, and personal growth. 49:06
Spirituality. 57:25
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/ -
102. Life and Death at Abbey Gate with Mikael Cook
Who did we leave behind in the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan? How are we looking for interpreters and other civilians who aided US efforts throughout the GWOT? What is the status of visa process?
These are all questions Brock dives into with Mikael Cook, the author of the upcoming book Life and Death at Abbey Gate. Mikael's book recounts the story of his relationship with Abdul and Mohammad, two Afghanis he met while deployed, and his involvement in #DigitalDunkirk, an underground communication channel between those on the ground in country and people in the US working to evacuate essential personnel.
Episode Resources:
Mikael on Instagram
Preorder on book on Amazon
Show Notes:
Afghanistan war experiences and writing a book. 0:00
Military service and deployment. 2:09
Evacuation failures in Afghanistan. 10:23
State Department inconsistencies. 15:22
Immigration policy. 20:04
Digital Dunkirk and citizen-led rescue efforts during Afghanistan crisis. 26:21
The role of social media in the unfolding of a true story. 28:56
Using social media for good in the military. 34:22
Immigration visa process for Afghan allies after US withdrawal. 40:02
Afghanistan's current situation and resistance efforts. 42:44
Military service, heroism, and patriotism. 53:35
Book release. 57:59
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/ -
101. How and Why to Invest in Veteran Founders with Jake Dulle
In this episode, Brock talks with Jake Dulle. Jake is a former Navy submarine officer and now currently the CEO of Localvest, a marketplace to bring together veterans looking for funding for their small business and investors. In this episode Jake talks through how he found himself in the position of looking to make private investments, why he explicitly invests in veteran founders, and what they're building at Localvest to help get veteran businesses funded.
Episode Resources:
Jake on LinkedIn
Localvest
Show Notes:
Veteran-led businesses and networking. 0:00
Where military experience fits into post service networking. 6:37
Investing in veteran-led businesses and building trust. 9:43
Trust and intentions in veteran-related initiatives. 15:09
Jake's background and joining Localvest. 17:49
Places veterans can go to get funding. 23:09
Investment strategies and asset classes for an accredited investor. 27:23
What opportunities are exciting to Jake today. 34:49
Entrepreneurship and risk-taking in the US. 40:19
The importance of making the first sale. 45:11
Entrepreneurship, excuses, and execution. 50:52
Why side hustles can help vets through transition beyond just something to stay busy. 54:22
Overcoming procrastination and taking action in business. 58:07
Monetizing a platform for investment opportunities. 1:08:57
Challenges in creating a dual-sided marketplace. 1:13:28
Why venture is probably not the answer 1:15:35
Finding new words for lifestyle businesses. 1:21:30
How to start your comms plan to raise. 1:31:17
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/ -
100. Scuttlebutt02 - 4 Lessons from 100 Episodes
In this episode, Brock walks through 4 lessons learned from guests spanning 100 episodes.
Show Notes:
Purpose and its creation over time through life experiences. 0:01
Finding fulfillment in life and career. 2:47
Deliberate action and choosing your own adventure. 9:23
Trial and error in career and life choices. 15:31
Career development and decision-making. 20:54
Personal responsibility and accountability in various contexts. 25:49
Taking action and overcoming excuses. 30:52
Goal creation and breakdown. 36:22
Life's work, giving, and imposter syndrome. 41:16
Stoicism and Personal Growth. 47:02
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/
Customer Reviews
Great profiles, awesome content
It was an absolute pleasure working with Brock! Brock is a thoughtful, curious, and diligent host who unlocks the most interesting aspects of his guests. His podcast is a platform for diverse and accomplished veterans - among others - to share their experiences and accomplishments. I am grateful to have been on his show and look forward to following.
“Developing Character in Navy SEALs”
Kevin Stark is a deep thinker, experienced leader, teammate, & wise. Kevin studies, shares, hosts important conversations @ a depth that few bother with…incredibly rare in today’s society.
He is the embodiment of Arete…the path of virtue & excellence.
Rec you listen carefully to the podcast & Kevin. Incredible man.
Thoughtful Questions and Fun Interview
Brock is a fantastic interviewer. I love listening to the perspectives of the guests that he has on and his ability to dig in deeper to find value for veterans and active duty military alike. I highly recommend this podcast!