EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 36 MIN
Marine Veteran: Two Iraq Deployments Couldn't Prepare me for This
from HUNKS TALKING JUNK · host Nick Friedman
Tom Hughes is a Marine Corps veteran, College HUNKS franchise owner in Omaha, Nebraska, former Franchise Advisory Council Chair, and leadership-focused entrepreneur who has built successful teams in fitness, sales, technology, and franchising. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tom dedicated his career to helping others grow personally and professionally while developing high-performing teams and strong company cultures.0:00 - Guest intro: Tom Hughes1:40 - Growing up in a small town3:11 - Joining the Marine Corps4:30 - Transitioning to civilian life5:35 - Starting a fitness business13:00 - Discovering College Hunks franchise17:51 - Military resilience applied to business21:05 - Franchise Advisory Council role23:15 - Leading through COVID25:16 - Managing team turnover29:29 - Having hard conversations
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Tom Hughes is a Marine Corps veteran, College HUNKS franchise owner in Omaha, Nebraska, former Franchise Advisory Council Chair, and leadership-focused entrepreneur who has built successful teams in fitness, sales, technology, and franchising. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tom dedicated his career to helping others grow personally and professionally while developing high-performing teams and strong company cultures.0:00 - Guest intro: Tom Hughes1:40 - Growing up in a small town3:11 - Joining the Marine Corps4:30 - Transitioning to civilian life5:35 - Starting a fitness business13:00 - Discovering College Hunks franchise17:51 - Military resilience applied to business21:05 - Franchise Advisory Council role23:15 - Leading through COVID25:16 - Managing team turnover29:29 - Having hard conversations
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