Some journeys are not just about success. They are about losing what you once knew and finding the strength to rebuild.⚒️
In this episode of Diehard Entrepreneur Stories, I am with Rich McDaniel, a Navy veteran who spent two decades in service before stepping into the challenge of entrepreneurship. His story is about rebuilding, letting go of the past, and finding his way in a new world.
Rich speaks openly about the weight of transition, the struggle to find purpose after leaving a structured life, and the days when confidence felt just out of reach. Letting go of who you once were is tough, but growth comes when setbacks don’t define you. True strength is built when everything feels against you, yet you push forward anyway.
Alongside his wife, Rich built RentRisk and CommandProperties, turning his passion for real estate into a business that helps veterans and others navigate homeownership and investment opportunities. His wife was more than just a partner in life. She was a pillar in his entrepreneurial journey, offering support, insight, and resilience when challenges arose.
⚡ Resilience is not avoiding failure but rising every time you fall. Success comes to those who push forward despite every excuse to quit. Struggle is part of the process. The real question is, how will you keep fighting? Watch NOW to find out.
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⚡Connect with Rich McDaniel:
RentRisk: https://rentrisk.com/
Command Properties: https://commandproperties.com/
📕 Mentioned Book:
Tribe by Sebastian Junger
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:14 - Lessons in Leadership As A Navy Captain
06:07 - Family First in Overcoming Adversity
08:26 - Life After Navy Career Transition
12:23 - Birth of RentRisk
15:25 - Synergy of Partnership in Entrepreneurship
17:39 - Importance of Entrepreneurial Mindset
20:53 - Strengths and Challenges of Veterans in Business
23:52 - Enhancing Leadership Through Experience
32:16 - Veteran Leadership and Autonomy
35:35 - Transitioning from Military to Civilian
41:29 - Commitment and Resilience
48:18 - Building a Tech Platform
58:19 - Wealth Building Strategies
1:05:55 - More on RentRisk
1:08:55 - Connect with Rich McDaniel
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