Launch Code Podcast

Evan Hafer and Mike McKim take time with Jeff Gonzales to explore his background from his military experience with Naval Special Warfare to his current position as director of training at The Range in Austin, Texas. Jeff and Evan discuss tactical training and exploring how to progress training forward with new ideas and SOPs. 

Evan Hafer invites Cuvee Coffee CEO, Mike McKim, for a discussion about growing a coffee company from developing a custom roast profile, to competing for shelf space in the retail environment. The two share similar experiences as they transitioned from a military career to coffee. 

Hosts Baker Leavitt and Omar "Crispy" Avila get on the phone with filmmaker, storyteller and owner of Copeland Creative, Caleb Copeland. Caleb describes his journey of filmmaking that started with winning a contest for his younger brother. 

Baker Leavitt sits down with Drinkin Bros' own Ross Patterson to discuss the process of writing a book, getting a book published and overcoming the approval process of the U.S. Government.

Hosts Logan Stark and Baker Leavitt sit down with Salt Lake City local tattoo artist Will XX. Will is an amazingly talented artist and takes Logan an Baker through what is required to survive and make a living from tattooing. 

The conclusion of an excellent conversation between Evan Hafer, David Rutherford and guest host, Baker Leavitt. 

Evan Hafer continues his conversation with David Rutherford alongside guest host Baker Leavitt in part 2 of a special 3 part series.

Evan Hafer and guest host Baker Leavitt sit down for a 3 part special interview with long time friend, David Rutherford. David is a motivational speaker, author, coach and co-host of his own podcast, Team Never Quit.

Evan Hafer and Jarred Taylor talk with James Schenck, CEO of PenFed Credit Union. James discusses lessons learned during his time in the military and how he has applied them to his career after service. James also shares details on the Veteran Entrepreneurial Assistance Program. This is a program that PenFed, in cooperation with Black Rifle Coffee Company, are excited to put into action to help leverage capital and network for Veteran Entrepreneurs.     https://penfedfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance/veteran-entrepreneur-investment-program/

Logan Stark Jack Mandaville and Omar Avila share stories and advice to veterans who are preparing to, or have recently separated from the military and are rejoining the civilian workforce. 

Guest host Baker Leavitt sits down with Black Rifle Coffee Company's Director of Content, Logan Stark. The two discuss social media platforms and their unique roles in targeting audiences and driving business.

Jarred Taylor and guest host Baker Leavitt are joined by Jonny Primo, owner of Courses of Action. The group starts out talking about the business of operating a training facility and ends up somewhere a bit more entertaining. 

Jarred Taylor sits down with Mike Mihalski, owner of Sons of Liberty Gun Works, in the new Launch Code studio in San Antonio. Mike shares some of the stories of growing his firearms business start to present day.

It has been a year since we last talked with the CEO of 5.11 Tactical, Tom Davin. He stops by the new Black Rifle Coffee headquarters and updates Evan Hafer and Jarred Taylor on the developments of the company in the last year. 

Revisit the classic episode where Evan Hafer, Mat Best and Jarred Taylor describe the history of BRCC. This episode is being re-aired in preparation of History of BRCC Part 2.

Action Sports Icon, Travis Pastrana sits down with Jarred Taylor and Ross Patterson just days before he recreates 3 of Evil Knievel's most famous jumps. Travis discusses his own career and Evel's before getting to live a day in the boots of the greatest daredevil in history.

The final of three parts and conclusion to the fascinating conversation between Donnie Vincent and Evan Hafer.

This week we continue the conversation between Donnie Vincent and Evan Hafer with the second episode of a three part series. 

One of our favorite guest and friends, Donnie Vincent, comes back for an in depth discussion with Evan Hafer. This episode is part 1 of a 3 part series documenting an evening of conversation diving deep in to the minds of Donnie and Evan.

Jarred Taylor sits down with Jeff Diamant. Jeff is a lawyer with nearly 25 years as a legal professional with many accolades to him name, as well as the founder of Diamond Amplification and Diamond Guitars. Jeff provides us with an insight of the legal world and what to expect as a lawyer fresh out of law school.