War, Bourbon & Entrepreneurialship with Vince Makela, Co-Founder with Horse Soldeir Bourbon

What happens when elite Green Berets trade their rifles for bourbon stills? In this episode of Ask Valor Masterminds, we sit down with Vince Makela, Co-Founder of  Horse Soldier Bourbon to discuss the intersection of combat leadership and high-stakes entrepreneurship. Vince shares the incredible journey from being part of the "ODA 595" Special Forces team—the first to enter Afghanistan on horseback after 9/11—to building one of the most respected bourbon brands in America. Grab a glass and join us for a raw conversation about resilience, brand storytelling, and the "Special Ops" mindset required to disrupt the spirits industry. Inside the Conversation: The Transition: How military precision translates to the world of startups. The Horse Soldier Legacy: The true story behind the "America's Response Monument" and the brand's origin. Bourbon Craft: What sets Horse Soldier apart in a crowded market. Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from the battlefield that every CEO needs to hear. Horse Soldier Bourbon Old Fashioned Horse Soldier Bourbon Horse Soldier Maple Syrup Expressed Orange Peel #oldfashionedstories #oldfashion Connect with Horse Soldier Bourbon: Website: https://horsesoldierbourbon.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsesoldierbourbon/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@HorseSoldierBourbon⁩  Make sure to sucsribe to Our Ask Valor Masterminds Shout out to our #sponsors A Advanced Services https://aadvancedservices.com/ Fuse Networks https://www.fusenetworks.com/ Warrior Injury Law https://warriorinjurylaw.com/ Creative Block Seattle https://www.creativeblockseattle.com/ Valor Marketing LLC https://valormarketingllc.com/