When COVID shut down his gyms, Grant pivoted and launched an American-made barbell and plates company, proving once again that Marines adapt and overcome. Major Grant Broggi is a Marine officer, founder of The Strength Co., Starting Strength Coach, and American entrepreneur.

Grant shares his story of growing up near Parris Island, choosing the Marine Corps after 9/11, and discovering the lifelong connection between faith, discipline, and strength. From his days at The Citadel to leading Marines in combat zones, Grant reflects on how hardship builds leaders and why strength training is more than just lifting weights—it’s about confidence, resilience, and culture.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

03:47 - Why Grant Joined The Marine Corps

08:39 - His Father’s Lessons On Sacrifice & Building Community

15:30 - The Citadel, Doing Hard Things & Building Discipline

31:56 - Teaching People How To Get Strong

38:57 - Starting A Business During Active Duty

47:51 - The Insane Story of Why Grant Starting Making Weight Plates

01:00:34 - The Reaction To Pete Hegseth’s Speech Inside The Corps

 

 

When COVID shut down his gyms, Grant pivoted and launched an&nbsp;American-made barbell and plates company, proving once again that Marines adapt and overcome. Major Grant Broggi is a Marine officer, founder of The Strength Co., Starting Strength Coach, and American entrepreneur.
Grant shares his story of growing up near Parris Island, choosing the Marine Corps after 9/11, and discovering the lifelong connection between faith, discipline, and strength. From his days at The Citadel to leading Marines in combat zones, Grant reflects on how hardship builds leaders and why strength training is more than just lifting weights&mdash;it&rsquo;s about confidence, resilience, and culture.
Next Steps:
🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: <a href="https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/">https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/</a>
📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: <a href="https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior">https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior</a>
📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: <a href="https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/">https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/</a>
🔥 Get Grant's American-Made Barbell Equipment:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thestrength.co/">https://www.thestrength.co/</a>&nbsp; The Strength Co. on X: <a href="https://x.com/thestrength_co">https://x.com/thestrength_co</a>&nbsp; The Strength Co. on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thestrengthco">https://www.youtube.com/@thestrengthco</a>&nbsp; Follow Grant on X: <a href="https://x.com/GrantSSC">https://x.com/GrantSSC</a>&nbsp;
📲 Follow us on social media:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/davidrutherfordshow">https://linktr.ee/davidrutherfordshow</a>
Support our Sponsors:
🔥 Firecracker Farm Hot Salt:&nbsp;<a href="https://firecracker.farm/">https://firecracker.farm/</a> 
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
03:47 - Why Grant Joined The Marine Corps
08:39 - His Father&rsquo;s Lessons On Sacrifice &amp; Building Community
15:30 - The Citadel, Doing Hard Things &amp; Building Discipline
31:56 - Teaching People How To Get Strong
38:57 - Starting A Business During Active Duty
47:51 - The Insane Story of Why Grant Starting Making Weight Plates
01:00:34 - The Reaction To Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s Speech Inside The Corps
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The David Rutherford Show represents the highest form of the emerging new media landscape. As a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world championship performance coach, David has been exploring the human condition for the past 30 years in his epic quest to understand how individuals and teams can defeat the negative insurgency. In his new show David will give experienced analysis to most pressing topics of our time. His mission is to consolidate the battlefield of information and provide unique context to most important issues of the day. Don&rsquo;t miss this exciting show and allow David to be your flash bang of truth.&nbsp;

The David Rutherford Show

Make America Strong: How This Marine Is Bringing Strength, Jobs & Grit Back To America | Grant Broggi | Ep. 65

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