In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Tim Blodgett, entrepreneur, consultant, and culture-builder who has been helping businesses scale by focusing on their people and their process. Tim shares his story of growing companies through operational clarity, why leadership is about listening before speaking, and how faith and perseverance have carried him through the toughest moments.
We dive into how business owners can build cultures where people thrive, the value of aligning core values with action, and the patience required to truly see transformation happen in both life and work.
This episode will challenge you to think about your leadership differently and to double down on the things that matter most: people, purpose, and perseverance.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
02:40 JJ’s Joke of the Week
04:22 Meeting Tim at a mastermind event and nurturing a good relationship
06:13 Tim’s background: Aspiring athlete to the Marines
09:12 The moment that led to Tim’s decision to serve in the Marines
11:40 Why leaders need to listen first, act second
13:38 How the Marines shaped Tim’s leadership
17:55 Leadership differences between the Marines and the civilian world
20:04 How Tim got into real estate investing at 21
23:45 The best ways to learn about real estate investing
26:26 Balancing a career in the military, a new marriage, and a real estate business
27:10 Overcoming a life-changing injury from serving in the Marines
29:21 Leading life with positivity: Focusing on the solution vs the problem
30:53 Making a conscious effort to develop a positive mindset through life
33:46 Veterans vs. Mental Health: Fighting the war outside the military
37:55 The story behind Tim forming a soccer league in their community
42:36 Getting back into soccer, growing the team, and reigniting passion for sports
48:00 Tim’s perspective on fatherhood and how it impacts his business and life
52:20 What the future looks like for Tim: Business plans and life goals
56:48 Advice for veterans and military personnel in active duty
Quotables
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
“Transformation takes time. Patience is the price of growth.”
“Faith doesn’t remove the struggle—it helps you persevere through it.”
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