Launch Code Podcast

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Host Evan Hafer is joined by Silence and Light band members Brad Thomas and Brandon Lundeen. The three discuss the history  of the band and their future plans of creating music to spread awareness of veteran related issues and charities. 

Evan Hafer and Baker Leavitt are joined by Leupold President and CEO Bruce Pettit. Bruce discusses the challenges of creating a long term strategy and surrounding yourself with the team needed to follow through with that plan

Marty Skovlund Jr and Logan Stark continue their conversation and expand on the challenges of creating and managing content. They also discuss how to create media that is not only consumed, but causes interaction with the audience. 

Guest host Logan Stark sits down for a discussion with Coffee or Die, Senior Editor Marty Skovlund Jr. Marty touches on topics such as the availability of information, the ability of talented writers to share ideas easier than ever and gaining credibility as a journalist. Marty also discusses the evolution of Coffee, or Die magazine as it transforms into a premium online publication.

Evan Hafer and Crispy Avilla sit down with Big Game Product Manager with Sitka, John Barklow. The group discusses John's history of training SEALs to survive and complete missions in extreme cold weather, to transitioning into developing clothing systems for the most demanding of civilian hunters.

Ray "Cash" Care, Navy Seal, Speaker and Coach, Joins Evan Hafer to discuss authenticity and personality among the people you surround yourself with. 

The conclusion of the conversation between Evan Hafer and Micah Fink.

Evan Hafer and guest hosts Baker Leavitt and Trevor Thompson interview the CEO of Horses and Heros, Micah Fink. Horses and Heros is a Montana based non-profit focused on rehabilitating veterans through a program that is both physically and mentally demanding. Micah details the program and its success stories in depth during this two part episode. 

Host Evan Hafer is joined by Scott Davidson, President and CEO of GCO and Bourbiz. Bourbiz is a series of Social and Networking events aimed at benefitting veterans and veteran families. Guest host Jack Mandaville also shares his experience with hosting Bourbiz events and the impact they have had on the community.

Evan Hafer sits down with Tony Blauer, founder of the SPEAR system of self defense. The two discuss the development of the program and creating a business out of training self defense.

Rich Kirk III joins hosts Baker Leavitt and guest host Paul Bourcq to discuss the importance of networking when progressing through your career  

Evan Hafer sits down with Jonathan Hart, founder of Sitka Gear, to check in since their conversation a year ago. Jon and Evan discuss the latest growth of Sitka and how the company has navigated the constant change. The two are joined by guest hosts Baker Leavitt and Charlie. 

Evan Hafer and Baker Leavitt continue their conversation with Mark Geist in the conclusion of this two part episode. 

Evan Hafer and Mark Geist sit down for a conversation at SHOT Show 2019. They are joined by Baker Leavitt as they discuss working for the Agency and what that means from an employment standpoint working as a contractor. 

Evan Hafer and Baker Leavitt are joined this week by John Wilson, president of Cortland Line. John discusses how he started out as a farm kid who enjoyed fishing, to a fishing guide and competitor, to his current role as president of Cortland Line.

Tim Johnson, veteran and professional MMA fighter joins host, Baker Leavitt. Tim discusses how he became a competitor in MMA organizations such as UFC and Bellator and dispels some of the myths around the profession such as the amount to money to be made, or not made. 

Baker Leavitt and Jordan Hunter, marketing manager at Kimber Firearms, discuss Jordan's career progression after the military and how to apply skills from a job that may seem unrelated to new projects.

Baker Leavitt sits down with Josh Kinser of Big an J and Swagger bipods about Josh's experience in business and the military. Josh joined the military at 26 years old, serving for 9 years before rejoining the civilian workforce. Josh and Baker discuss how a veteran can apply skills learned in combat jobs to be successful in a civilian workforce.

Evan Hafer gets a chance to to sit down with Glen Eberle, along with co-hosts Baker Leavitt and Charlie Martell. Glen is a former military combat pilot, olympian and founder of Eberlestock. Glen takes us through his progression of the company starting with making his own stocks to compete in biathlons to now creating some of the most trusted equipment available for hunting, military and law enforcement.