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From Marine Corps to Entrepreneurship: Marc Rodriguez’s Leadership Journey

Marc Rodriguez shares how his Marine Corps background shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and leadership. The conversation explores how military discipline, service, and strategic thinking translate into practical principles for building and scaling companies. Key themes include veteran entrepreneurship, leadership development, and the mindset required to succeed in business.

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By Travis Hearne · Dr. Travis HearneManifest Fitness InstituteMarc RodriguezProject Fitfo
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Key takeaways

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Military discipline and service experience provide a strong foundation for entrepreneurial leadership.

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Marc Rodriguez applies decades of Marine Corps principles to building and scaling businesses.

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Veterans bring unique leadership skills — resilience, adaptability, and mission focus — that are highly transferable to entrepreneurship.

On this episode of the Through the Storm podcast, Dr. Travis Hearne talks with the CEO, Leadership Educator, Speaker, fitness professional and retired Marine, Marc Rodriguez about how to become a successful business owner and how to bring your experience into how you lead.

Marc Rodriguez is a thriving entrepreneur and a retired United States Marine with 21 years of active service. He owns and operates several businesses across the health and fitness industry, including the Self Made Training Facility Dallas, Manifest Fitness Institute, RoSan Connect, A Better Way Maintenance, and Exec Wellness. In addition to hosting his podcast, Project Fitfo, Marc organizes four masterminds annually called the Solution Focused Mastermind, and will launch a leadership coaching program by January 1, 2025. As a mentor and public speaker, Marc is committed to helping others succeed in entrepreneurship, while building an international empire that benefits both his team and customers.

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About the Experts

Travis Hearne
Travis Hearne

Host / Leader at EY

Travis Hearne is associated with EY (Ernst & Young), where he works at the intersection of entrepreneurship and professional services. He hosts content focused on leadership, business growth, and the experiences of entrepreneurs and veterans transitioning into business. His work highlights the connection between military discipline and entrepreneurial success.

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Marc Rodriguez

Entrepreneur / Founder

Marc Rodriguez is a Marine Corps veteran who transitioned from military service into entrepreneurship. He applies the discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking developed during his military career to building and scaling businesses. Rodriguez shares actionable leadership principles drawn from decades of service.

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