{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Steel City Growth","title":"Discipline, Leverage, and Leadership: From Special Forces to Small Business Success – Randy McElwee – Steel City Growth – Episode #27","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ffbba9c9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2037,"description":"Discipline, Leverage, and Leadership: From Special Forces to Small Business SuccessToday’s guest is Randy McElwee, former U.S. Army Green Beret, founder of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens, and creator of Going Commando Success Coaching. After 23 years in Special Forces, Randy translates battlefield lessons into business strategy—helping owners build structure, leadership, and systems that scale. From surviving pressure on the mat to building a family business with his son, Randy shares what it means to be “brilliant at the basics.”Takeaways:1. Structure Wins Battles: Whether in combat or business, structure, consistency, and training are the backbone of success. 2. You Don’t Rise—You Fall Back: Pressure reveals preparation; you only perform at the level of your training. 3. Leadership Is About People: True leaders don’t push from behind—they inspire teams to move forward with ownership and purpose. 4. Be Brilliant at the Basics: Growth isn’t about flashy tactics. It’s about disciplined execution of fundamentals, every day. 5. Jiu-Jitsu Is a Mirror for Business: Humility, leverage, and adaptability separate thriving entrepreneurs from those who tap out early. 6. Family & Freedom Are the Mission: Randy built his business around time with his son—a reminder that success is measured by more than money. 7. The Customer Journey = The Mission Plan: Build trust, establish rapport, and move clients through awareness to loyalty with intention and precision.Quote of the Show:“You don’t rise to the occasion—you fall back to the level of your training. Structure, consistency, and the right preparation turn small teams into elite forces—on the battlefield or in business.” — Randy McElweeWhat Problem Can Listeners Help Randy Solve?Randy is looking to connect with small business owners who feel stuck in their business instead of leading it—and want to build systems, discipline, and freedom into their operations. He also welcomes introductions to entrepreneurs seeking leadership coaching...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/V0CheHndWkKlBCcuwtYFg74Z6cBqg5vB7Qdiou6t8_A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOTQz/OTZlYWYwNjhiNTkz/YzY0NzMzNGNiMjA2/MjIwNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}