036: Insights on Life, Business, & Leadership From a War Veteran Turned Entrepreneur & Tech COO with Randall Crowder

"Leaders can't afford not to ask people for help because if somebody in your chain of command has a really good idea, that can make your business, it can make your pitch, it can bring people home alive. You need to surface that kind of insight." – Randall Crowder How does it feel to be told you're going to war? In this episode of The Modern Man, I speak with Randall Crowder, an angel investor, advisor, entrepreneur, veteran, and COO of the Austin-based tech company, Phunware. Randall is passionate about creating new ventures and the innovative spirit that fuels entrepreneurs and advances technology. He's here to talk about leadership, entrepreneurship, and translating your military skills to the business world.   Randall has an incredible collection of life experiences that have shaped him as a man, leader, husband, and soon-to-be father. Randall and I talk about what it takes to successfully transition out of the military and into civilian life, how to get a mentor and get your ideas heard, and a few parenting techniques that can help you raise your children to be successful adults.   Are you a veteran looking to transfer your military skills to the world of business and entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could lead to something great? It all starts with a conversation just like this one. Tune in to learn more!   Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn: [01:50] About Randall Crowder. [06:29] How it feels to go to war & Randall's thoughts on the war in Ukraine. [10:55] Translating military skills, like teamwork, to the business world. [18:14] The power of mentorship & The difference between mentors and role models.  [23:14] Advice on mastering the art of delegation as an entrepreneur. [25:34] How to overcome the challenges of leading a team and managing people. [30:35] "Some are winners, some are losers, some just haven't figured out how to win yet." [37:26] These are the moments that truly define us… [41:02] About Phunware & How they're disrupting the tech market. [45:48] How to connect with Randall & Phunware. [47:03] What has shaped the way you view the world as a man?   If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with a friend, then RATE/REVIEW The Modern Man on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!   Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Phunware: https://www.phunware.com  Startup Nation: https://startupnation.com   Connect with Randall: Visit his website: http://www.randallcrowder.com  Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallcrowder Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallcrowder Learn more about Randall: http://www.randallcrowder.com/qa.html    Connect with The Modern Man: Visit our website: https://themodernmanshow.com  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244885633101820  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernMan8  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_modernman_show  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyA3-wtyv7xVqUbPyB0eOg  Lastly… If you're serious about taking control of your life as a man and stepping toward your potential, don't do it alone. Tap in to a network ready to help save you time, money, and headaches along the way. Check out The Noble Knight Mastermind and take that first step!