Pat Connaghan: Founder & CEO of 717 Armory/Yellow Schoolhouse, Four-Inch Black Box & the Armory - PART 2 Ep.163

Episode 163: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Patrick Connaghan Founder & CEO of 717 Armory. PART 2 of 3

In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Connaghan, Marine Corps combat veteran and Founder & CEO of 717 Armory, for a raw conversation about leadership, responsibility, and decision-making under pressure.

Patrick shares his experience defending the Yellow Schoolhouse in Marjah, Afghanistan, and how making life-altering decisions in combat shaped the way he leads today. We also dive into the power of the “four-inch black box” in everyone’s pocket, discussing how technology impacts mindset, discipline, and self-image..

This episode goes beyond business and firearms. It’s about mental toughness, leadership, and learning to put the phone down.

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