Dive in, Get Dirty, and Fail Forward with Michael Klepacz

Michael is unstoppable, passionate, and focused on bringing his vision to fruition. Entrepreneurs, like Michael, often struggle with time management and fear, but their drive and tenacity can overcome these challenges. Travis, Carol, and Michale talk about defined personalities, movers, shakers, provers, and makers. Shakers are idea-people who have nonstop ideas, while shakers work with the prover, who sees the holes in their vision and works to fill them. The tenacity and determination of a Titan can help them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.Highlights:{06:37} How Michael moved to Poland.{09:51} Starting a company in Poland.{15:40} Getting Max BAH after the military.{24:37} What Makes Michael a Titan?{35:51} Michael’s past {49:10} What people don’t know about Michael.{13:09} Advice for the person struggling.Michael Klepacz Bio:Born and raised in the heart of Toledo, Ohio, Michael roots lie within a small Polish community, where my blue-collar upbringing and humble beginnings instilled in me the values of hard work and honest living. His parents, who tirelessly juggled multiple jobs, demonstrated that perseverance could provide a comfortable life. While their aspirations remained modest, he developed a vision for a greater future for his wife and our vivacious 3-year-old daughter.Michael’s passion for learning and exploration was ignited when he joined the Air Force at 18, after completing Aviation Maintenance school. Though he didn’t get to see the world as he had hoped, his experience in an MLM taught him to embrace learning, fueling my curiosity for life. Though he was medically discharged from the Air Force due to injury that did not stop my ambitions in the Air Force before leaving. Michael had the privilege to be trained in Six Sigma by the Toyota Corporation. Project/process management at that moment became a life interest.Post-Air Force, a gap year turned into an unexpected adventure, as he became a lifeguard supervisor at a renowned amusement park and later found myself teaching English in Poland. His journey overseas transformed his perspective on health and well-being, as he became increasingly fascinated by soil health, sustainability, and agriculture. His newfound passion for sustainable agriculture led him to Permaculture. This completely changed his life and the way he viewed the world. Being in line with nature was now his life mission.Upon returning to the US, he delved into college textbooks and podcasts while working as a security guard. An acceptance into UCLA’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities redefined his life’s trajectory and invigorated his entrepreneurial spirit. This led to pursuing a business degree at a top Financial Times-ranked business school in Poland. While at university he saved up my tuition money and founded Natural Materials Unlimited, a company specializing in designing and manufacturing eco-friendly textile products for clients seeking custom solutions.Connect with Michael:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeklepaczhttps://www.naturalmaterials.euhttps://michaelklepacz.comCheck out all of our interviews: https://titanevolutionpodcast.com/blog/Connect with Travis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonprofitarchitect/Connect with Carol: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-carpenter-8231a466/Sponsored Links:Podcast TITAN: Are you ready to take your podcast to the next level? https://podcasttitan.com/Iron Dog Media specializes in delivering high-quality, complete media solutions. https://irondog.media/Motovixens: Experience the Difference! https://www.motovixens.com/