{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wealthyist","title":"Wealthyist E61 | From Navy SEAL to Building Impact-Driven Businesses: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom with John Choate","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/df917766\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1371,"description":"In this episode of The Wealthyist, Kent Halleen sits down with John Choate — former Navy SEAL officer, successful entrepreneur, and founder of Apogee Travel, a transparent hotel booking platform that supports veteran causes and charities like St. Jude.John shares hard-earned leadership lessons from the SEAL teams that translate directly to building high-performing businesses and living a wealthy, purposeful life. Key topics include:Anticipating the “adversary’s vote” and stress-testing plans (the military “murder board” approach)The power of decentralized command and building a culture that allows smart failureWhy the right people always matter more than perfect processesThe challenge high-achievers face when transitioning out of high-intensity careers — and how the drive never really turns offCurrent trends in physical security for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (the shift to low-visibility, concierge-style protection)Blending battlefield discipline with entrepreneurial wisdom, John delivers practical, no-nonsense insights on leadership, legacy, risk, and staying grounded while chasing meaningful success.\nA must-listen for executives, founders, and anyone building wealth with impact.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qGrVF3x5hFIhTcfRmZqwI5cWDYeStA3lwZ1z54k8q18/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWRm/YWQ1NmRjOWIwNmNm/MjExZmE3MjViNTU0/Njk5NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}