Overcoming Challenges and Creating a Tactical Legacy | Jeff Thompson

In this episode of The Sidney Gordon Podcast, powered by Core Medical Group, Sid sits down with Jeff Thompson, a former Army Special Forces Green Beret and founder of SubSecond, a tactical gear company. They dive into Jeff's journey, from growing up with military influences to becoming a Green Beret, the lessons learned along the way, and how these experiences led him to start his own business. They discuss the importance of personal accountability, overcoming military obstacles, building mental toughness, and Geoff’s passion for creating superior tactical gear. Sid and Jeff also talk about the unique challenges veterans face transitioning out of the military and how to find purpose after service. Plus, they explore the impact of hormone optimization, the value of getting your bloodwork done early, and the growth of Jeff’s business. 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Adventures in Hunting and The Military Brotherhood 01:35 - Geoff’s Early Life and Military Influences 02:59 - Inspiration from His Father and Early Exposure to the Military 04:10 - Childhood Dream of Joining the Military 05:45 - Important Lessons Geoff Learned from His Father 07:17 - Teaching Kids Tough Lessons and Being a Strong Father 10:11 - The Importance of Leading by Example for Your Kids 11:20 - Family Life and Balancing Being a Father 14:25 - Being a Competitive, Driven Person and Challenges of Parenthood 15:06 - Geoff’s Journey to Becoming a Green Beret 18:15 - Military Selection Process and the Road to Special Forces 20:00 - Overcoming Physical Challenges During Training 24:25 - Entering the Team Room for the First Time as a Green Beret 27:00 - Navigating Team Dynamics in Special Forces 30:00 - Impact of Small Explosions and Trauma on Testosterone Levels 33:16 - The Importance of Bloodwork and Health for Veterans 38:00 - Geoff’s Experience with TRT and How It Changed His Life 41:45 - The Creation of SubSecond Tactical Gear 43:00 - How SubSecond Began in the Military 45:20 - Importance of Proper Gear for Military and Law Enforcement 49:30 - Customization and Comfort in Tactical Gear 55:00 - The Value of Properly Fitted Tactical Equipment 58:00 - The Business of Tactical Gear and Maintaining Quality 1:02:30 - How Geoff Designs and Customizes Belts 1:09:15 - The Military’s Inefficiencies with Issuing Gear 1:15:50 - Overcoming Challenges in the Military System 1:22:00 - Advice for Veterans Transitioning out of the Military 1:26:00 - The Importance of Finding Purpose After Service 1:28:30 - Closing Remarks and Gratitude   Follow the podcast : https://www.instagram.com/thesidneygordon.podcast/ Follow Core Medical Group: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coremedhrt Website: ⁠https://www.coremedicalgrp.com