Build Your A-Team

Marine Corps veteran and cybersecurity entrepreneur Omar Dennis joins Freddie Kim to unpack the real story behind acquiring a business, scaling from 1 to 50 employees overnight, and leading with emotional intelligence. Omar is the CEO of Sedulous Consulting Services, a firm that now supports federal, healthcare, and commercial clients in high-stakes cyber missions. He shares how a single question led to a 6-month M&A process, why fear is just data, and how EQ – not a degree – helped him navigate layoffs, culture shifts, and customer expectations post-acquisition.

We get tactical on evaluating team fit, how to deliver hard news with respect, and the business case against hiring C-players. If you're thinking about buying a business or leading one through change, this is a must-watch.

Connect with our guest:
πŸŽ– Marine Corps Veteran. πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Cybersecurity CEO. πŸ“š Continuous Improvement Champion.
πŸ”—   / sedulousomar 
πŸ›‘οΈ https://sedulous.com/
πŸ“˜ Resources:
Kaizen methodology: https://kaizen.com/what-is-kaizen/
Understanding Primary and Secondary Emotions: https://www.simplypsychology.org/prim... 

What is Build Your A-Team?

Welcome to β€œBuild Your A-Team” a podcast powered by MilSpec Talent, where we educate Small Business owners on how to attract, recruit, and retain high-impact, low-ego talent.

I’m your host Freddie Kim, founder of Milspec Talent, I’m am a West Point grad, former Green Beret, Kellogg MBA, and more importantly, I’m passionate about championing the value and leadership of Veteran 2.0s in our workforce.