From Combat Vet to Ethical Empire Builder — Fred Smith on PTSD, Purpose & Power
From Combat Vet to Ethical Empire Builder — Fred Smith on PTSD, Purpose & PowerDescription
Fred Smith is a combat veteran, strategist, and founder of SpeedScaling.com—but that’s only the surface. In this raw and expansive conversation with Stacey Lauren, Fred shares what it means to live intentionally, work through trauma, and use every life experience (from door-to-door sales to rebuilding billion-dollar brands) as fuel for purpose-driven leadership.
You’ll hear about:
- Fred’s struggle with PTSD after military service
- How climbing the business ladder became a coping strategy
- The invisible costs of success—and how he found healing
- Why he believes training is the answer to almost everything
- How nonprofits can thrive when structured with intention
- What it really means to do the thing with purpose and integrity
Learn more at: SpeedScaling.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/A5mAA72iufI
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-combat-vet-to-ethical-empire-builder-fred-smith/id1618590178?i=1000733458403
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jPvHQhf6iwB6maporC8vsJoin the community: DoTheThingCollaboration.com
Timestamps:00:00 – How Fred went from combat to corporate03:00 – PTSD, performance, and the truth behind the grind10:00 – What finding your voice really looks like20:00 – From "businessman" to "humanitarian"34:00 – Advice for veterans, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs ready to step into their purpose
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