JR Spear: How Business Owners Can Survive an Ambush

In this episode, Hersh Rephun chats with JR Spear about his transition from a military career to becoming a successful business coach. They discuss Spear's experiences in Iraq, how they influenced his business mindset, and his journey to starting a martial arts school. Spear also shares insights on sales and marketing training, and the significance of team-building and leadership. When I say that JR Spear is a resilient entrepreneur, I frame that by sharing that he survived a suicide bombing at a walking checkpoint in Iraq. When he came back, he had a renewed sense of purpose. And now, having built multiple successful businesses across a variety of categories - fitness, martial arts, marketing, advertising, and consulting - JR works with high-level entrepreneurs and business builders, which describes many of you listening today, and I have NO doubt that you will truly benefit from what he has to say. In his own words: “My mission is to arm small business owners with the right tools and resources needed to grow their business, giving them the direct path to bypass the struggles I had to endure so they can achieve the life and business they desire...” Find JR: https://www.creedconsulting.io/4-proven-secrets46262893 If you enjoyed BRAND VOICE RUNWAY, please go to Apple podcasts and leave a 5-star full review. It's the best way to support us! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brand-voice-runway-with-hersh-rephun/id1682522757 You can check out Hersh's other Top 2% podcasts at https://www.hershrephun.com/podcast/ and follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hersh4all/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthTstsFunny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershrephun/ Or contact us: http://www.hershrephun.com/contact-us/ (0:00) Introduction and JR Spear's military experience and resilience (3:06) JR Spear's personal story: growing up in a family-owned martial arts business to joining the military (9:56) JR Spear's experience of ambush in Iraq and its impact on his life and business mindset (15:44) Understanding the concept of "ambush" in business and the importance of preparation (17:58) Hersh Rephun's personal connection to JR Spear's story (20:23) Transition to coaching: JR Spear's journey from military to civilian life and starting a martial arts school (23:58) JR Spear's introduction to business coaching and his desire to impact small business owners (25:15) JR Spear's expansion of his business and focus on sales and marketing training (27:43) The importance of a strong team, leadership, and building a community around your message (34:30) Episode wrap-up: Hersh Rephun encourages listeners to subscribe and leave a review.