Welcome to episode #72 of After Dark! In this episode, I sit down with Blake Flannery as he shares his incredible journey. From his background as a US Marine, fighting terrorism, and deployment experiences, Blake shares hard lessons learned and challenges he faced with the remarkable story of the growth he experienced along the way. Prepare for some of the gripping moments and valuable insights in the life of Blake Flannery.Website: Maneuver Training Solutions, LLC https://www.maneuvertrainingsolutionsllc.com/Instagram: blakewater0326 | maneuvertrainingsolutions_llcEpisode Sponsor:BioProtein Technology: https://bioproteintech.com/For $30 off your order use code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout.BioPro+ can potentially help to improve balance hormones, increase sex drive, improves insulin sensitivity, and produce increases of mitochondria and nucleic acids to create a total system modulator. BioPro+ regulates, rebuilds, and regenerates at the cellular level to help you look, feel, and perform your best.Timestamps00:00 Intro05:24 Who Is Blake's Audience?10:34 Blake Kick Starting Social Media15:00 The Challenges In Entering The Media Space19:48 Marine Background (911 Incident)29:24 Orders To Meeting Your Battalion In Combat37:53 What Happened After Boot Camp42:56 Fireteam Leader54:00 Good Equipment Can Help You In Combat59:12 Over Preparation01:01:11 Repercussions - Stand2 Helmets On01:15:00 Shifting & Shaping In The Marine Corps01:24:11 Career As A Trainer01:27:33 Survival Kit01:38:37 Okinawa Mission01:43:44 Learning Process01:48:27 Blake's Clients01:55:31 Growth & Evolution In Maneuver Training Solutions02:12:42 Coaching Advice02:22:35 Find Blake Flannery On Social MediaRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8