{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader","title":"Ep. 138: From Combat Boots to Flip Flops: Matthew Griffin’s Mission to Change Lives","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4683,"description":"In this powerful episode of the Silvercore Podcast, host Travis Bader sits down with Matthew Griffin, a former Army Ranger turned entrepreneur, who has embarked on a mission to change the world one step at a time. As the founder of Combat Flip Flops, Griff shares his incredible journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq to creating a company that turns conflict zones into thriving communities.\nGriff opens up about the pivotal moments that led him from military life to entrepreneurship, the challenges of starting a business in a war-torn country, and the philosophy that drives him to empower others. Discover how his commitment to creating jobs and funding education in conflict zones has transformed lives and inspired a new generation of socially conscious entrepreneurs.\nThis episode is filled with riveting stories of resilience, failure, and triumph, offering insights into the power of turning adversity into opportunity. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, social impact, or simply a good story of grit and determination, this conversation with Matthew Griffin will leave you inspired.\n \nhttp://www.combatflipflops.com/\nhttp://www.beabetterhuman.com/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/combatflipflops\n______\nSilvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4 \nOnline Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U \nOther Training & Services - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU \nMerchandise - https://bit.ly/3ecyvk9 \nBlog Page - https://bit.ly/3nEHs8W \nHost Instagram - @Bader.Trav https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav\nSilvercore Instagram - @SilvercoreOutdoors https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors\n____\n \n00:00 The Power of Connection\n00:18 A Hilarious Marketing Encounter\n00:32 Networking in Hawaii\n00:42 Lessons from Serendipity\n01:40 Silvercore Club Benefits\n02:16 Introducing the Extraordinary Guest\n02:21 Matthew Griffin's Background\n06:46 The Ranger Journey Begins\n10:23 Facing the Realities of War\n12:32 Transition to Civilian Life\n27:59 Founding Combat Flip Flops\n38:19 Shark Tank...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/B8WTW1_pTQK-2h9DfU1TlgOqrgcmMPFrunfof0Y4JM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDM3/YzE1NjU0ZjU4YzY3/ODljOTE3YzY0ZTlj/MmVhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}