From the SEAL Teams to Startups - with Todd Ehrlich

Cleared Hot

Society & Culture

4.9 • 11K Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2023

⏱️ 125 minutes

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Summary

Todd Ehrlich is a former Navy SEAL turned serial entrepreneur. His journey is far from conventional; from dropping out of college to answer the call of duty, to leaving the Navy and creating multiple companies, including the incredibly successful Kill Cliff brand.

Get a firsthand account of life as a SEAL in the high-tension environment of the mid-90s and how this unique experience provided Todd with perspectives that fueled his subsequent business ventures. Learn how he bootstrapped Kill Cliff with just $100,000, and what challenges he faced as he worked tirelessly for nearly four years to perfect the formula for this now-famous beverage. Hear cautionary tales about the pitfalls of venture capital and the lessons Todd wishes he knew earlier in his career.

Not only has Todd been successful in business, but his altruistic efforts have also made a significant impact. With Kill Cliff, he has successfully provided a sustainable giving platform for the Navy SEAL Foundation, donating over $1 million to the cause. Be inspired by Todd’s Rule 1 Ventures Studio initiative that aims to empower new entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.

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0:00.0	Welcome back everybody, as you know, today's episode is going to be brought to you by Black
0:04.7	Rifle Coffee.
0:05.7	What I'm going to say is this.
0:06.7	Forward, think a little bit.
0:07.7	I'm already thinking, that doesn't mean I'm going to do anything about it, but I'm already
0:10.4	thinking about Christmas presents for the upcoming year.
0:14.0	And I struggle trying to find things that are meaningful for people.
0:18.8	You just get to this point in your life where you don't need any more things.
0:23.2	Experiences are obviously valuable and impactful, but those are tough to necessarily purchase
0:27.8	off of a website.
0:28.8	But one thing that most people seem to enjoy is coffee.
0:32.2	So if you have a coffee lover in your life, consider getting them a subscription to the
0:38.2	Black Rifle Coffee Club.
0:39.2	There's two versions.
0:40.2	There's the ECS, which is Evan's Coffee subscription, and then the traditional coffee
0:43.9	club.
0:44.9	But they also have things like a t-shirt subscription as well.
0:48.0	So maybe the person that you are thinking about has enough coffee in their life.
0:53.7	They have, or maybe they're already part of the subscription, but they really enjoy
0:56.2	the brand.
0:57.2	There's a lot of ways that you can provide something to people that is meaningful.
1:02.3	Maybe they need a new cup.
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