Episode 279 - Nick Koumalatsos

<p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 idfSAh"><span><span class="sc-hIagIn jvFafy"><span>Nick was born in Hollywood Florida. He spent his childhood training to be Batman and planning his next big adventure. He grew up on the move and lived in 5 states by the time he was twelve. This only made him more adaptable and comfortable with integrating into any environment. His teen years took a turn and were rocky to say the least. Nick was forced into juvenile detention at the age of twelve. After shaking his past Nick needed to find a new direction.</span></span></span></p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 idfSAh"><span><span class="sc-hIagIn jvFafy"><span>Nick joined the Marine Corps at 19 but not without a fight. Because of his troubled youth, Nick had to seek legal counsel just to be accepted. He suffered from a wrist injury within his first week of boot camp. He spent five and a half months in basic training but graduated company honor grad. It was his perseverance through adversity that set the tone for his future and a foreshadowing of things to come.</span></span></span></p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 idfSAh"><span><span class="sc-hIagIn jvFafy"><span>Nick went on to become a 12 year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command. He has deployed in support of OIF/OEF and other places all over the world. Has trained foreign police, military, and militia in several countries.</span></span></span></p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 idfSAh"><span><span class="sc-hIagIn jvFafy"><span>His military career prepared him for successful leadership and strategic operational planning. Nick is the founder and CEO of Alexander Industries as well as a successful adventure + informational YOUTUBE channel with his partner and wife Alison Capra. From adventures to Iceland to concealed carry handgun tips, this channel is a peak into Nick's daily life as a VLOG.</span></span></span></p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 idfSAh"> <span><span class="sc-hIagIn jvFafy"><span>A life of adventure and excitement. Nick resides in North Carolina with his wife and business partner of Alexander Industries, Alison. They co-own of Johnny Slicks an organic grooming essentials company and The Agoge for personal training and coaching. Nick is a self-published author Ex-Communicated Warrior, 7-Stages of Transition, and co-author of fitness training books: USMC Prep, Recon Prep, and Marine Raider Prep. He has two beautiful daughters and one son. He spends his free time on the water or traveling to see his family in Greece.</span></span></span></p> <p>Sign up for the new G14 newsletter here: <a href="https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive">https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive</a></p> <p>Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: <a href="https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/">https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/</a></p> <p> </p>