In this conversation, Kevin and Greg interview Stephen Kaplan, the owner of Trident Adventures and a former Navy SEAL. They discuss Stephen's career in the Navy SEALs and his experiences working with other special forces units. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of being a country officer and running high-risk training programs. The conversation provides insights into the life of a Navy SEAL and the importance of teamwork and adaptability. The conversation in this part revolves around the false missile alarm in Hawaii and the unique bond and mindset of military personnel. The hosts share personal experiences and discuss the impact of life-threatening situations on perspective and priorities. They also touch on the challenge of recreating the brotherhood and sense of purpose in the business world. Steve Kaplan shares his experience of going through Navy SEAL training and the challenges he faced along the way. Despite multiple injuries and setbacks, Kaplan's faith and determination kept him going. He emphasizes the importance of the Navy SEALs as a rite of passage and a way to define manhood. Kaplan also discusses his business, Trident Adventures, which offers high-end diving experiences and focuses on providing a unique and exceptional customer experience. Trident Adventures offers a range of unique experiences, including scuba diving, snorkeling, helicopter tours, shooting packages, hunting trips, and spearfishing. They have developed distinctive specialty programs, such as helicopter diving, where participants jump out of helicopters into the water and go scuba diving. Trident Adventures also offers opportunities for service members to use their GI Bill benefits for on-the-job training and skill bridge programs. The company is known for its commitment to providing exceptional experiences and treating everyone with honor and respect.Show Links
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Stephen Kaplan and Trident Adventures
01:27 Experiences in Different Locations
03:32 Transition to Being a Country Officer
05:05 Running High-Risk Training Programs
07:03 The Importance of Teamwork and Adaptability
29:07 Military Bond and Mindset
30:55 Reorganizing Priorities and Appreciating Life
33:24 Challenges of Recreating the Brotherhood in the Business World
45:14 Sports that Prepare Individuals for Military Training
55:17 Introduction and Sadistic Laughs
56:04 Jewish Identity and Faith
57:06 The Power of Never Quitting
57:41 Overcoming Challenges and Childhood Experiences
01:00:38 Nostalgia for Dial-Up Internet
01:04:35 Choosing to Become a Navy SEAL
01:10:05 The Importance of the Brown Shirt
01:14:02 The Role of Doctors in SEAL Training
01:16:45 The Birth of Trident Adventures
01:19:58 The Difference in Approach
01:21:18 Stories of Perseverance
01:24:06 The Value of the Experience
01:25:25 The Motto: On Time and Sober
01:26:02 Running a Good Business with Honor and Respect
01:27:28 The Helicopter and Business Partnership
01:29:21 Shaking Hands and Building Trust
01:30:20 The Purpose of Business and Making Money
01:32:07 Utilizing GI Bill Benefits at Trident Adventures
