BDGS #024 - Max Michel - Inside the Mind of a Champion

Welcome back to The Brown Duke Gun Show! In this exciting episode, we sit down with the legendary Max Michel from Sig Sauer. Max is a multiple-time National and World Champion, IPSC shooter, speed shooter, and world record holder. Join us as we delve into Max's incredible journey, from starting to shoot at the age of 5 to becoming one of the most decorated shooters in the world. 🔸 Highlights of the Episode: Max's early years and his introduction to shooting His dedication and training routine from a young age The journey to joining the US Army Marksmanship Unit Insights into his career at Sig Sauer and his contributions to product development The transition from competitor to instructor and his passion for teaching Techniques and fundamentals that every shooter should master Max has an illustrious career with numerous accolades, including: Over 20 National Championships 8 World Speed Shooting Championships Captain of the Sig Sauer Shooting Team Max shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, offering valuable tips for shooters of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss! 📚 Check out Max's book: https://www.doublealpha.biz/us/range-time-book 🎥 Exclusive Training Videos: https://www.patreon.com/trainwithmax 🌐 Follow Max Michel: Website: maxmichel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxjmichel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxmichel.us 👉 Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes and interviews! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Welcome and guest introduction 1:03 - Max’s early shooting experiences 3:35 - Joining the US Army Marksmanship Unit 6:05 - Daily life in the AMU 8:00 - Transition to Sig Sauer 10:30 - Max’s approach to teaching and training 12:15 - Fundamentals every shooter should master 15:55 - Practical advice for beginners and experienced shooters 18:50 - Importance of stance in shooting 22:15 - Training for military and law enforcement 24:10 - Max’s book and online resources Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Sentry Defense Indoor Range - sentrydef.com Follow us on Instagram | Like us on Facebook Tags: #MaxMichel #SigSauer #ShootingChampion #GunShow #FirearmsTraining #ShootingSports #USPSA #IDPA #3Gun #CompetitiveShooting #BrownDukeGunShow Full podcast episodes here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PwtKeiQ1YsKpPQDHCGZdu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brown-duke-gun-show/id1735368514 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrowndukegunshow/podcasts Social media: JP: https://www.instagram.com/jpgarc01/ Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.elias1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/browndukegunpod Sentry Defense: @sentrydefense1061 JP Garcia Shooting: @thebrowndukegunshow #2a #guns #firearms #sentryDefense #teamSentry #SelfDefenseFirearms #FirearmTrainingTips #DefensiveShooting #GunPurchaseGuide #SelfProtection #ConcealedCarryTraining #DefensiveTactics #PersonalSafety #FirearmsForDefense #SelfDefensePreparation |==== Services I Use A Lot ====| Here are the resources I use to streamline my business (these are affiliate links, and I earn with qualifying purchases): 👉 Fiverr Marketplace: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=998056&brand=fiverrmarketplace - Lots of stuff on here - I've mostly used this for outsourced graphics, like corporate logos, podcast logos, video bumps, etc 👉 Fiverr Pro: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=998056&brand=fp - I've engaged with 1 Pro so far, and I can tell the difference in the level of service! I definitely recommend! 👉 Gusto Payroll Service: https://gusto.com/r/johnpaul225 - use this link to get some cash for signing up - the amount varies |==== My Video Creation AI ====| 👉 Firecut.ai: https://firecut.ai/ - use promo code Y2ETUQTP for one month 100% off (annual plan) or 50% off (monthly plan) - This saves me HOURS of video editing time - a MUST HAVE as a 1-man creative team... like me! 👉 VidIQ - https://vidiq.com/jpgarcia/ - YouTube-specific service that optimizes titles, description, kewords, etc. I use it every time I publish a video