Show notes
Kirk sits down with Scotty Neil, president and co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon, to discuss his transition from a 17-year military career in Special Forces to entrepreneurship in distilling, how military training fosters teamwork and leadership in business, and the valuable contributions of veterans in entrepreneurship.0:00 Intro to the Journey2:36 The Man Behind the Mic5:10 Scotty's Military Background8:17 Transitioning to Civilian Life9:23 The Birth of Horse Soldier Bourbon9:52 The Journey of Entrepreneurship11:14 Understanding the Roots of Bourbon13:14 The History of Whiskey Taxation15:20 Lessons Learned in Special Operations16:49 The Importance of Training Fundamentals23:21 Bonds Forged in Service25:16 Family Legacy and Military Heritage29:03 The Impact of 9/1155:45 Realities of the War on Terror58:04 Proposals for Military Action58:11 The Plan Against the Taliban1:00:21 Hollywood and the Reality1:05:15 The Script Dispute1:07:21 Skills from Military Training1:11:34 Creating a Nonprofit for Veterans1:19:53 The Journey to the Distillery1:24:55 Discovering Opportunities in Distillation1:28:55 Crafting the Perfect Bourbon Bottle1:43:24 Celebrating Brotherhood and Purpose1:52:08 Reflections on the Army-Navy GameFor more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical