BDGS #025 - Max Michel - Max's Trusted Partners

Join us for an exhilarating episode of The Brown Duke Gun Show as JP Garcia sits down with the legendary Max Michel from Sig Sauer. Max, a world and national champion shooter, shares insights into his illustrious career, the art of selecting sponsors, and the innovative products he's helped develop. Whether you're a competitive shooter or a firearms enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable tips and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the industry's leading figures. 🔸 Highlights of the Episode: Max's journey from the Army to becoming a brand icon -How to choose the right sponsors and bring value to them -Insights into the development of Sig Sauer products, including the P320 Max and the Romeo 3 Max optic -The significance of aligning with the right people and companies -Introduction to groundbreaking products from Double Alpha and Hogue -The innovative training tool, Ace Virtual Reality shooting system Don't miss out on this in-depth conversation filled with expert advice and industry secrets! About Max Michel: Max Michel is a renowned competitive shooter with numerous accolades, including: -Multiple-time World Speed Shooting Champion -10-time USPSA National Champion -8-time Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Champion -IPSC World Champion 📚 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! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Welcoming Max Michel 0:29 - Choosing the Right Sponsors 1:17 - Bringing Value as a Sponsored Shooter 3:10 - Building the Max Michel Brand 7:04 - Product Development with Sig Sauer 10:21 - Feedback Loop with Sig Sauer 12:04 - Exciting New Sig Products 15:05 - Double Alpha Innovations 17:25 - Hogue Grips and Accessories 20:34 - Exploring Ace Virtual Reality 29:01 - Max's Guinness World Record Experience 37:23 - Teaching Gun Safety with Virtual Tools 40:14 - Closing Remarks 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: @jpgarciashooting #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