Episodes

EP 38: Common Startup Questions Answered
May 2, 2022

EP 38: Common Startup Questions Answered

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve answers common startup questions, should you incorporate your business, how should you fund your business, what are the biggest challenges to starting a business, do you need a business plan,...
EP 37: Experts and Why They Matter
April 28, 2022

EP 37: Experts and Why They Matter

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about experts and why they matter, surrounding yourself with experts in all areas, looking into their history and education, making sure you allow enough time to do your proper research...
EP 36: Customer Avatar
April 19, 2022

EP 36: Customer Avatar

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about customer avatars, an ideal customer profile, who your perfect customer is and who you're trying to sell to, define what a cost good customer Avatar is, and then walk through how...
EP 35: Finding The Gaps In Your Business
April 4, 2022

EP 35: Finding The Gaps In Your Business

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about gap analysis, how you would apply it to your small business or how you would apply it to your life. The general steps of doing a gap analysis, identify the current situation,...
EP 34: Stop Playing Small
March 24, 2022

EP 34: Stop Playing Small

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about overcoming impostor syndrome and fear, surrounding yourself with the right people, self-imposed limitations, aligning your passion and your purpose.   “We're all going to...
EP 33: Evan Johnson - Path to Podcast Success
March 14, 2022

EP 33: Evan Johnson - Path to Podcast Success

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve is with Evan Johnson. They talk about podcasting, podcasting mistakes and strategies, podcasting as a networking tool, building strong and meaningful relationships with podcasting.  ...
EP 32: One More
March 7, 2022

EP 32: One More

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about a self-improvement method, trying to do one more and becoming better, challenging yourself, and his book: "Adapt and Overcome: An entrepreneur's tactical guide to winning...
EP 31: The Syndicate
Feb. 28, 2022

EP 31: The Syndicate

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the syndicate, the quality of your syndicate, the circle of people that are going to give you honest feedback, and an immediate support system.   What You Will Learn: The...
EP 30: Failures and Lessons Learned
Feb. 21, 2022

EP 30: Failures and Lessons Learned

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the mistakes he made, the lessons he learned from those mistakes so that you could try to avoid them.   What You Will Learn: Why do you need to know your numbers? Make sure...
EP 29: Social Media Strategies
Feb. 14, 2022

EP 29: Social Media Strategies

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about social media strategies that you can use to either build yourself or build your brand or build your business, things so that you can do and should be doing to help maximize your...
EP 28: Charles Covey - MyGrip
Feb. 7, 2022

EP 28: Charles Covey - MyGrip

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve is with Charles Covey. They talk about how he came up with MyGrip, overcoming hurdles, his future plans for MyGrip, Stored information and multiple use cases.    Time Stamps: [1:08]...
EP 27: Retail Fundamentals
Jan. 31, 2022

EP 27: Retail Fundamentals

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about retail fundamentals, making sure that you take care of the customers, the importance of location, leveraging social media, asking for referrals and much more.   What You Will...
EP 26: Shot Show 2022
Jan. 26, 2022

EP 26: Shot Show 2022

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the Shot Show 2022, some of the trends they saw, some of the things that are coming out now, some of the places to position yourself if you are a shop owner or training center...
EP 25: Market Trends 2022
Jan. 20, 2022

EP 25: Market Trends 2022

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about the industry trends and what we can expect for 2022, as well as some of the things that were super popular in 2021 and that we expect to see more of in 2022.   “We expect...
EP 24: The Importance of Social Media
Dec. 29, 2021

EP 24: The Importance of Social Media

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about social media and why it matters. Why it matters in business, why it matters even in your personal career and some strategies that will work regardless of whatever platform you...
Ep 23: Why Innovation Matters
Dec. 22, 2021

Ep 23: Why Innovation Matters

In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve talks about why innovation matters, the importance of customer experience, caring about your people, innovating in your industry, knowing what your customers want, giving them a better...
Ep 22: What’s Wrong with Being Average and How to Change It.
Nov. 17, 2021

Ep 22: What’s Wrong with Being Average and How to Change It.

Are you living an extraordinary life, or have you settled for a rather typical and average one? Being average only restricts your limitless potential. Quitting being ordinary, on the other hand, might help you figure out how to make the most of your...
Ep 21: The Serious Mistakes That Gun Stores Make
Oct. 25, 2021

Ep 21: The Serious Mistakes That Gun Stores Make

If you’re still running your gun store like an “old boys club”, your business is on the rocks! With the firearm's industry expanding at a breakneck speed and a new variety of shooters coming into the picture, you need to take a hard look at the...
EP 20: Tactical Marketing That Works
Sept. 29, 2021

EP 20: Tactical Marketing That Works

Do you want to scale up your business to a million-dollar revenue? If you really do, stop bulls**ting yourself and hear out what your host has to say in today’s episode. Steve knows the best tools and techniques that helped him grow Sheepdog...
EP 19: Real Talk - The State of 2A, Patriots and Our Future
Sept. 21, 2021

EP 19: Real Talk - The State of 2A, Patriots and Our Future

Can gun control put an immediate stop to gun violence in the nation? Like many of you, your host believes, “It’s absolutely not so.” There must be a shift in the mindset of people. However, it's no use putting restrictions on firearms because,...
EP 18: Matthew Kondrup- From Paramedic to Entrepreneur (A Travel without Regrets)
Sept. 13, 2021

EP 18: Matthew Kondrup- From Paramedic to Entrepreneur (A Travel without Regrets)

Are you living out your calling in your business? Matty is here today to tell you what it means to do so. He knew forever his calling was “to help people”. Knowing his purpose well, he always stayed committed to making a difference in people’s...
EP 17: Katrina Schabacker, FNP-BC – Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Sept. 7, 2021

EP 17: Katrina Schabacker, FNP-BC – Not All Heroes Wear Capes

Not everybody can display strength in stressful times unlike a few, whom you call a ‘real hero’. Katrina has proved herself to be one during the pandemic. She has been a true frontline warrior with her great contribution to the well-being of...
EP 16: Scott Simons – How You Make the Most Of Today Determines Your Future
Aug. 30, 2021

EP 16: Scott Simons – How You Make the Most Of Today Determines Your Future

Scott says, “Tomorrow is not guaranteed.” He lives every day of his life as it is his last day. Making the most of each day, he accomplished all his dreams in life. Carter Myers Automotive is undoubtedly lucky to have Scott Simons as their...
EP 15: How You Transform Yourself Through Mastering Mental Toughness
Aug. 24, 2021

EP 15: How You Transform Yourself Through Mastering Mental Toughness

How does it feel when you get to know you can take control of your life in only 75 days? Steve believes it’s possible since he started his journey with ‘75 HARD’. ‘75 HARD’ is a mental toughness program designed to develop skills needed to...