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Veteran Led
"What if the greatest threat to modern masculinity is not weakness, but confusion?"
In this raw and empowering conversation, we explore the dangers of modern misinformation, the sentinel's primary role in the family unit against the 6 types of information threats, clarity as a leadership asset, critical thinking and bias, the collapse of authentic masculinity, gender roles vs gender identities, and the power of truth.
Latest Interviews
ReThink Leadership with Jeremy Blain
Watch Jeremy expertly bring out some of John's best storytelling: his life from brain trauma and abuse to a 40yr journey of self-discovery, entrepreneurship, and success. Special Note: This episode was shared in aid of The Brain Injury Association of America, in honor of all veterans and athletes who endure TBIs.
Office Hours with David Meltzer
Click the image and join David Meltzer, Patrick Stiles and Bryan Murphy in studio with John. Learn how John confronted deep childhood trauma and turned to creative healing to rebuild his life, channeling his experience into becoming a venerated speaker, writer, and business innovator.
The Quiet Warrior Show with Tom Dutta
What does it take to reclaim truth in a world built on noise? And what does it cost a man to carry stories he never asked for? Witness a conversation that refused to stay on the surface... Explore identity, leadership, trauma, resilience, and how life changes when someone decides to stop outsourcing a story!
From Battle to Business with Dean Van Dyke
When the uniform comes off, the REAL battle begins... In this episode, John shares how trauma, transition, and truth shaped his mission-driven life beyond the military. Tune in as he peels back the layers on emotional suppression, failed business attempts, the cost of avoiding healing, and more.
Future Factory with Anthony Amunategui
An inspiring interview about what it means to be a good man, lead a family, and build stronger communities in a noisy, algorithm-driven world. John also outlines the differences between reliable information and 5 unreliable forms, and why men must become sentinels for their households.
Know Your Sh*t with Josh Cadillac
Josh sits down with John for a candid, thought-provoking conversation about leadership, masculinity, responsibility, and critical thinking. Tune in to learn more about how culture, education, and incentives shape behavior (often in unintended ways), and why society struggles when balance disappears.
Other Popular Interviews
Unstoppable with Harry Sardinas
The podcast that brings you inspiring conversations with influential millionaires, angel investors, property investors, thought leaders and entrepreneurs around the globe.
Lifeblood with George Grombacher
George and John discussed healthy vs toxic masculinity, why so many of us self-sabotage, the value of our intuition (and how to get back in touch with yours), and more.
Undiscovered Entrepreneur with Jessie Blount
Skoob and John opened the front doors to reveal lesser-known stories behind John's success! They discuss his business success with > $11Million in retail sales, how he embraces fear as fuel, how high-altitude mountaineering positively influenced his life and business, and more.
Winner's Circle with Jay Adewole
For this interview, John was interviewed by a special Guest Host, Osaretin Agbonavbare: a UNGA78 Convener, Forbes Africa Under30'23 Nominee, and a prolific founder, author and speaker. Watch as they dive into the transformative power of the mind for achieving goals and navigating entrepreneurial challenges.
The Break It Down Show with Pete Turner
John and Pete discuss a range of topics, including emotional resilience, mental wellbeing, the misinformation overload, societal narratives, and is why healthy masculinity and femininity are required for us to flourish:
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More Media Love:
John's media interviews and guest appearances can be found on our YouTube Playlist, but here are some of our team favorites from years gone by:
Shift Paradigms with Rev. Dr. Dugann
On the Blue Line Interview (Be an Authentic Human)
Task Force Zen: Creating Spectacular Children (Interview)
Swandino Files: Healing, the Military and More (Stephen Swanson)
Trauma and Healing: You Are Not Alone (Authentic Human Outlier Radio)
Fortis et Fidelis (GreenZone Hero interview)
"I don't believe in perfection. I believe in positive fermentation. Think of the best wines."
~ John Krotec
Articles & PR:
Some articles, press releases, general media coverage, and opinion pieces:

Article - YahooFinance
NeoMasculinity Solutions Unveils Groundbreaking New Vision for Empowering Men

Article - The Good Men Project
Championing Authentic Masculinity with Critical Thinking in the Digital Era

Opinion - Toxic Masculinity
John Krotec's Open Letter Calling Out Toxic Masculinity regarding George Floyd (2020)

Article - A Soldier's Campaign
John Krotec Honors Veteran-Friendly Businesses in SRQ Magazine
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