GBRS, Former SEAL Team 6 Operators, DJ & Cole | The Fieldcraft Survival Podcast

Published on January 21, 2022
Duration: 65:32

This podcast features former SEAL Team 6 operators DJ and Cole discussing their transition from military service to entrepreneurship with GBRS. They delve into the challenges of leaving a highly structured environment, the importance of knowledge transfer, and building a new 'team room' in the civilian world. The conversation highlights their experiences in combat, the personal sacrifices made, and their commitment to creating products and training that leverage their unique skill sets and lessons learned.

Quick Summary

GBRS, founded by former SEAL Team 6 operators DJ and Cole, focuses on knowledge transfer and providing practical training and products. They emphasize leveraging combat experience to solve real-world problems and help veterans transition to civilian life by building new team structures and adapting to different communication styles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Unblurring Faces
  2. 00:47The Importance of Showing Emotion
  3. 01:34Origin Story of GBRS
  4. 02:15DJ's Med Board & Skateboarding
  5. 03:36Starting GBRS
  6. 04:09Passion for Education & Transition
  7. 05:00Career Defining Identity
  8. 06:07Transitioning Life Upside Down
  9. 07:19Meeting Through Buds
  10. 08:10Growing Up in the Teams
  11. 10:30Coming Off the High of Operations
  12. 11:04Creating a New Team Room
  13. 11:37The Skateboarding Component
  14. 13:42The Art Component of Skateboarding
  15. 14:19Gold Star Employees & Ghost Adventures
  16. 15:29Selfishness & Supporting Gold Star Families
  17. 16:16Staying Close with Military Units
  18. 17:14Separating from the Military Community
  19. 18:00Ego and Transition Challenges
  20. 19:01Building a Lily Pad for Veterans
  21. 20:48Reinventing Everything from Zero
  22. 21:17Unexpected Business Challenges
  23. 21:49Expectation Management in Civilian World
  24. 22:48Communication Styles & Team Sync
  25. 23:54Team Dynamics vs. Civilian World
  26. 24:33The Continuous Transition Process
  27. 25:09Army vs. Navy Humor Translation
  28. 26:43Navigating Personality Issues
  29. 27:25GBRS Mission & Focus
  30. 28:24Loyalty to the Mission
  31. 29:24Staying Honest & Self-Reflection
  32. 30:04Transitioning Operational Energy to Business
  33. 30:25The Mission: Giving Back & Knowledge Transfer
  34. 31:22Obsession with Details in Training
  35. 32:33Real-World CQB vs. Showmanship
  36. 33:35Tactical Instructors vs. Combat Veterans
  37. 34:41Training Civilians: Military vs. LE vs. Civilian
  38. 35:50Universal Application of Training Concepts
  39. 37:18Product Development Philosophy
  40. 39:07Challenging Traditional Tactics
  41. 40:46Mindset & Product Development
  42. 42:31Combat Experience Summaries
  43. 45:51Obsession with Contact Everywhere
  44. 47:15Optimal Time to Separate from Service
  45. 48:05Cole's Combat Experience Summary
  46. 49:49Navy's Unique Operational Flexibility
  47. 51:06Command Trust & Latitude
  48. 51:30Ebbs and Flows of Military Operations
  49. 52:39Peaks and Valleys of Military Service
  50. 53:24Representing the Command
  51. 54:28Regrets in Military Careers
  52. 55:18Wishing to Go Pro Sooner
  53. 56:01Bringing Guys Together for Knowledge Transfer
  54. 56:42Skin-Level Regrets & Everything Happens for a Reason
  55. 57:57Camaraderie and Continuity
  56. 59:00Future of GBRS & Product Releases
  57. 01:00:00Collaboration & Working Together
  58. 01:01:00Consumer Wants Options, Not Competition
  59. 01:06:06The First Podcast Drop
  60. 01:08:00Knowledge Transfer as a Podcast Name
  61. 01:11:00The Value of Experience & Imposter Syndrome
  62. 01:13:00The Foreign World of Social Media
  63. 01:15:00Conclusion & Future Outlook

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GBRS and who founded it?

GBRS, or Global Battlefield Research Solutions, was founded by former SEAL Team 6 operators DJ and Cole. The company focuses on providing high-quality training, products, and knowledge transfer, leveraging their extensive military experience to serve both military and civilian clients.

What are the main challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life?

Veterans transitioning to civilian life often struggle with adapting to a different communication style, a lack of built-in support structures, and the loss of a strong team identity. They must learn to navigate new environments and build new networks, which can be a significant challenge after years in a highly structured military setting.

How does GBRS approach product development and training?

GBRS focuses on solving real-world problems and identifying market gaps when developing products and training programs. Their approach emphasizes practical application, functional design, and leveraging combat-tested experience rather than relying on branding or flashy aesthetics.

What is the significance of 'knowledge transfer' for GBRS?

Knowledge transfer is a core principle for GBRS, aiming to disseminate the hard-won lessons and experiences of elite operators to a wider audience. This helps individuals avoid critical mistakes, improve safety, and enhance effectiveness in various tactical and personal situations.

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