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Flawless Acceleration: Black Veteran Entrepreneur “Iron” Mike Steadman is Empowering the Next Generation of Business Leaders

As a black veteran entrepreneur, Steadman has made it his mission to empower others to achieve their highest potential in the business arena. Steadman's journey to entrepreneurship began at the Naval Academy, where he discovered his love for boxing and leadership. He went on to become a three-time National Collegiate Boxing Champion. He then commissioned as a Marine Corps Infantry officer and serving until 2015.

After leaving the military, Steadman turned his attention to serving inner-city youth through teaching boxing and leadership. He co-founded IRONBOUND Boxing, a non-profit that provides free boxing and fitness classes to underprivileged youth in Newark, New Jersey. Steadman's passion for mentoring and coaching others led him to co-found Flawless Acceleration, a coaching business that provides accountability and support to help individuals achieve their highest potential in the business world.

Steadman's entrepreneurial spirit doesn't stop there. He recently published a book titled, Black Veteran Entrepreneur, which explores the challenges and triumphs of being a black entrepreneur in today's society. Steadman hopes his book will inspire and encourage other aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams, no matter the obstacles they may face.

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Flawless Acceleration

This statement encapsulates the philosophy behind Flawless Acceleration. The company recognizes that there is no shortage of generic business advice available today, but that what business owners and entrepreneurs really need is personalized guidance and support. The company's approach is centered around accountability, building a battle rhythm, and performing at the highest levels of business ownership.

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“Iron” Mike Steadman - Shares About Boxing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Making an Impact in Your Community

Mike Steadman didn’t grow up boxing, but found his love for it at the Naval Academy. He became a three-time National Collegiate Boxing Champion during his time there. After graduation he was commissioned as a Marine Corps Infantry officer and served until 2015. His experience gave him a passion to serve the inner city youth, teaching both boxing and leadership.

“There’s no better way to unleash your inner bad-ass than training like a boxer.  You’ll build the grit, confidence, and discipline that will enhance and improve every aspect of your well-being, personal development, and job performance.”

Ironbound Media

As a self-proclaimed renaissance man, Mike is a successful entrepreneur and founder of Ironbound media. He produces his own podcasts and helps other businesses do the same. “I feel like podcasting is the future of publishing, writing the book and stuff is awesome, but there is nothing like hearing your guests' voices and sharing it to the universe. I think it's really powerful.”

Ironbound Boxing

After visiting boxing gyms in various cities, Mike felt “the kids didn't have any options outside the ring, that it was either turn pro or go back to the streets. In the inner city, that's what a boxing gym does.”  This frustration led to the creation of Ironbound Boxing, a reproduction of Mike's own training at the Naval Academy.  “Our goal is to use the transformative powers of boxing to create champions both inside and outside of the ring. As an organization, we’re committed to providing free amateur boxing training, entrepreneurial education, and employment opportunities to inner-city youth & young adults.”

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iron-mike-steadman-3387586a/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironmikesteadman/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NativeSonSpeaks

Ironbound Media Website: https://ironboundmedia.com/

Ironbound Boxing Website: https://ironboundboxing.org/

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About Your Host

Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.

Ironbound Hard Cider, founded by Charles Rosen, is a company that straddles every strata of American society: farmers, urbanites, suburbanites, the economically well-off, and everyone else. And, Charles thinks deeply about everyone and how we are all connected in good times and now bad. According to Charles, the degree with which we acknowledge, celebrate, and truly rely on that interconnectedness will determine how we get beyond our current crisis.

In the second part of Doug's conversation with Charles Rosen, CEO & Founder of Ironbound Hard Cider, they discuss why Charles chose not to be a B Corp, not to be a nonprofit, not to be a benefit corporation, and why he doesn't call Ironbound a social enterprise. They also talk about Charles's plans for expanding the mission across the country but keeping Ironbound Hard Cider regional. Most importantly, the plan ensures the mission does not get co-opted by chasing profits.

Everything Charles Rosen has ever done comes into play while creating and running Ironbound Hard Cider. From his training as a lawyer, to his days making movies in Hollywood, to the time he spent traveling the country during the 2008 presidential campaign, to his experience starting an ad agency with socially-minded clients, it all informs his vision and every daily interaction. That's important because Iron Bound is about a lot more than making cider that will remain fresh and pure no matter what. It's also about regenerating farms and people with all sorts of other products born from a very special place, enriching the lives of everyone who participates.

This is part one of a two part interview with the playwright Martyna Majok.

Martyna graciously allowed me to transform her kitchen into my portable recording studio. This interview covers her life as a playwright in NJ and NY. We also discuss "IronBound”, which hit the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in the spring of 2016.

I met Martyna in 2012 where she was teaching a class in play writing for the NJ Repertory Theater in Long Branch. I can still hear her voice in my head, guiding me to be an honest writer. I admire her strength and her ability to bring realistic language to characters to life. Sitting in the audience in one her plays, you don't feel like you’re watching a play, but real life. A truly miraculous achievement for a talented playwright, my friend, Martyna.

Martyna is preparing for her first Broadway play; Cost of Living". Previews will start May 16th, opening night in June 7th.

Part two of the interview will launch in March.