The Hard Road Will Take You Home! Podcast w/Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker

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This week on the Matt Haycox Show, join me for an in-depth conversation with Anthony "Staz" Stazicker, covering his remarkable journey from childhood dreams to military service, the creation of Thrudark, and a gripping experience on SAS Who Dares Wins. Our discussion spans military missions, personal growth, and the entrepreneurial challenges Staz faced, including the bold choice to sell military medals to fuel Thrudark. This episode offers a condensed yet comprehensive exploration of Staz's life, filled with inspiring insights and a singular piece of advice encapsulating his extraordinary story. We candidly delve into SAS Who Dares Wins, the birth of Thrudark, and the authentic, gritty moments that define Staz's remarkable journey. Don't miss this riveting conversation that goes beyond business.

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:07 - Rewind to Childhood and How you got into the Military
9:52 - Joining the Military
15:37 - Any Stand Out Missions? Joining the Special Forces
23:02 - Personal Growth and Mentorship
30:01 - Parachute Accident
34:15 - Dealing with Stress in a Life or Death Situation
37:47 - Preparing to Leave the Military and Move onto Something New
44:29 - Moving onto ThruDark - The Setup
47:54 - Selling Military Medals to Aid Company Financially
50:44 - What were the Early Days of ThruDark like?
56:01 - Any Business life and death situations?
01:00:23 - How big is the business?
01:01:00 - How does it feel to get to where you are now?
01:03:12 - What's your role in the business?
01:06:48 - SAS Who Dares Win?
01:11:47 - Is SAS a big part of the future or something else?
01:13:09 - About the Book - The Hard Road Will Take You Home
01:18:11 - A Single Piece of Advice
01:19:53 - Conclusion

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