From combat deployments to billion-dollar boardrooms, the stories of veterans who’ve built, led, and innovated prove that the mission doesn’t end when the service does, it evolves.

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, host Kaj Larsen pulls together lessons from some of the extraordinary guests of Season 1, veterans who’ve faced uncertainty, rebuilt from scratch, and gone on to create lasting impact in business, technology, healthcare, and beyond.

We dig into:

💡 The mindset shift every veteran must make when stepping into civilian life

🧠 Why financial literacy is a weapon for freedom and opportunity

🌎 How service-driven leadership translates into entrepreneurship and innovation

⚖️ The pillars that carry you through transition

📊 Proof that veterans are already among America’s most successful founders and leaders

Whether you’re unsure what’s next, just starting your transition, or already building your next mission, this episode is your reminder: you have the tools, the grit, and the network to succeed. Others have done it, and so can you.

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RESOURCES

BRIAN FERGUSON
www.arenalabs.co
IG: @arenalabs

RICH DIVINEY
www.theattributes.com
Book 1: The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance
Book 2: Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success
IG: rich_diviney
LinkedIn: Rich Diviney

DR. BRENDEN BORROWMAN
www.neurovalabs.com
IG: @brenden_grizz
LinkedIn: Brenden Borrowman PhD

KAJ LARSEN
www.kajlarsen.com
IG: @kajlarsen

From Navy SEAL to redefining healthcare performance, Brian Ferguson’s journey is one of “accidental intentionality”, a career shaped by service, risk, and an unshakable commitment to human potential.

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with Brian, founder and CEO of Arena Labs, to explore how lessons from special operations and innovation translate into saving lives in the operating room.

We dig into:

💡 Why you don’t have to start a business to think like an entrepreneur

🧠 The risk calculus every veteran should weigh before jumping into entrepreneurship

🏥 How high-performance medicine gives doctors and nurses the same tools elite teams use to thrive under pressure

⚖️ Balancing purpose, service, and sustainability in your next chapter

📊 The real cost, and payoff, of betting on yourself

Brian’s story is a masterclass in adapting your edge for a new mission without losing the service-driven mindset that got you there. Whether you’re in transition, already building, or simply looking to lead with impact, this episode delivers tactical insights for the battlefield of business and beyond.

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RESOURCES

arenalabs.co

IG: @arenalabs

www.kajlarsen.com

IG: @kajlarsen

Grit doesn’t just get you through Hell Week, it builds companies too.

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with Jeff Gum, Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur, to explore what it really means to never quit.

Jeff’s story is one of raw perseverance. From being dropped during SEAL training after nearly dying from a rare illness, to clawing his way back into the program and graduating, to later launching a mission-driven lifestyle brand, Jeff proves that resilience isn’t just a trait, it’s a strategy.

We dive into:

💥 The brutal moment Jeff was told his SEAL dream was over, and how he got back in

🪖 What Hell Week taught him about grit, mindset, and resourcefulness

🌊 The origin story of Sunga Life, and why inspiration often strikes on the edge of discomfort

📦 How he launched a lean, risk-aware business without draining his savings

🤝 Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, especially for veterans

This isn’t about a clean pivot from military to business, it’s about showing up with the same perseverance in both worlds.

Whether you're starting over, leveling up, or in the middle of your own Hell Week, this episode is a reminder: setbacks don’t define you, your response does.

🔔 Subscribe for more raw, tactical conversations with leaders who build wealth with purpose.

RESOURCES
www.sungalife.com
Instagram: @sunga.life
LinkedIn: Jeffrey Gum
Instagram: @jeffgum

www.kajlarsen.com
Kaj Larsen: @kajlarsen