From SEAL Teams to CEO: Ty Smith on Leadership, Faith & Grit (Part 1 of 2)

In this powerful first part of a two-part conversation, BD sits down with Ty Smith — combat-decorated Navy SEAL, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Ty shares his incredible journey from Navy linguist to SEAL Platoon Chief, recounting high-stakes missions, intense leadership challenges, and life-or-death moments from Afghanistan's Tangi Valley.

The discussion explores the mental toughness required for elite military operations, the camaraderie of the SEAL Teams, and the challenges of transitioning into civilian life. Ty also introduces his entrepreneurial journey and his mission to coach men of faith through Hiro Consulting.

Part 2 of this inspiring conversation will be released next week — diving deeper into entrepreneurship, leadership principles, and Ty's faith-driven approach to helping others succeed.

Key Takeaways

• Transitioning from military to civilian life requires adaptability and mental toughness.
  
  

• Leadership lessons from combat apply powerfully to business and entrepreneurship.
  
  

• Resilience and grit are non-negotiables for building a successful business.
  
  

• Faith and divine guidance can provide direction through difficult transitions.
  
  

• Coaching others is a powerful way to create lasting impact.
  
  

Timestamps

⏳ [00:00] Intro Music 
⏳ [00:57] Introduction to Ty Smith
⏳ [01:35] Military Experiences and Deployments
⏳ [06:20] Reflections on Combat and Leadership
⏳ [16:10] Transitioning to Civilian Life
⏳ [17:18] Building a Business from the Ground Up
⏳ [20:05] Hiro Consulting and Coaching for Men of Faith
⏳ [25:45] Entrepreneurship Insights and Lessons Learned
⏳ [31:45] Outro Music 

 

This episode sets the stage for an even deeper dive into Ty Smith's philosophy on leadership, faith, and entrepreneurship. Part 2 drops next week — where we continue this conversation and explore how Ty helps leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs unlock their full potential.