Sam Mackey: From Juvenile Hall to a New Start in the Military | MTNPOD #126

Join us for an inspiring conversation with retired Navy SEAL Sam Mackey, CEO of Outsider, an outdoor and lifestyle brand. In this episode, Sam shares his incredible journey, from a troubled youth involving expulsion, juvenile hall, and house arrest to a 20-year career in the SEAL Teams, and now leading a performance-driven business. Discover how his mindset evolved from survival-driven combat toughness to strategic, entrepreneurship-focused resilience. Hear gripping stories from deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and South America, insights on building mental toughness through cumulative experiences, and his commitment to lifelong adventure—sharing thrilling elk hunting tales to model resilience for his kids. Sam’s leadership philosophy, rooted in resiliency and overdoing what's worth doing, creates a lasting impact. Don’t miss this deep dive into mental toughness, leadership, and staying mission-ready in today’s dynamic business landscape!Follow Sam on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/sammackey615/?hl=enSams Website: https://outsider.com/Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.Presented by Sig Sauer.V I D E O S TO W A T C H N E X T🎙️ More MTNTOUGH Podcast Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdAelJZ1bZWr5v6K_-IPix0tq8b7xH1msS U P P O R T O U R S P O N S O R S: 🔫 AmmoSquared is America’s Ammunition Reserve! Get 75 rounds of 9mm—completely FREE when you sign up: https://bit.ly/MtnTough🥩 MEAT! Your Maker, Use link: https://www.meatyourmaker.com/?avad=4...💊 Get 20% off MTNTOPS Supplements, Use Code "MTNTOUGH" Here at checkout: https://mtn-ops.sjv.io/LXkPEo🔊Get a Free Hat with Code TOUGH when you purchase a Gen 2 Turtle Box Speaker: https://turtleboxaudio.com/products/turtlebox-speaker-gen-2__________________________________________W H A T I S M T N T O U G H F I T N E S S? MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.