Applying Troop Leading Procedures & BAMCIS in Business | Zachary Leyden | USA
Zachary Leyden · January 3, 2024
Interview with Zachary Leyden
Podcast: New Mission Career Transition
January 3, 2024
BAMCIS works in Business! 🤯 That’s “Troop Leading Procedures” for my Army sisters and brothers! 😉 (I’ve got you!) Our guest is Zachary Leyden, a prior Army infantry and reconnaissance leader who used what he learned in the military, combined it with his passion for…
About Zachary Leyden
Veteran Leadership Expert and Entrepreneurial Triumph
U.S. Army Infantry veteran; Afghanistan4 facilities Horse businesses developedFree rides For all military veterans2014 Turned competitive riding into a business venture
Zachary Leyden's journey embodies resilience, innovation, and a profound connection with horses that has transformed lives. A distinguished military veteran, Zachary found solace and rejuvenation in horsemanship after grappling with post-service mental health challenges. His unwavering spirit led him to establish a thriving horse recreation business, but what truly sets Zachary apart is his mission to "help veterans one ride at a time."
As the visionary behind the "Leadership Through Horsemanship" program, Zachary offers a unique approach to leadership development by engaging with horses. Designed for corporations, military organizations, veterans, and at-risk youth, this program integrates experiential learning activities that foster collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Zachary's entrepreneurial journey, rooted in a passion for horses and a commitment to veterans' well-being, unfolds as a powerful narrative of resilience and transformative leadership.
Zachary brings a unique perspective to your podcast, skillfully intertwining technology, equestrian artistry, and business acumen. His military service post-2009 endowed him with invaluable leadership insights that continue to steer his entrepreneurial ventures. While pursuing higher education, Zachary balanced college life with his passion for competitive horse riding. By 2014, this passion had morphed into a thriving business venture. In the following years, he secured a contract for a major horse facility in Sacramento, demonstrating his relentless determination and strategic acumen.
About this episode
BAMCIS works in Business! 🤯 That’s “Troop Leading Procedures” for my Army sisters and brothers! 😉 (I’ve got you!)
Our guest isZachary Leyden, a prior Army infantry and reconnaissance leader who used what he learned in the military, combined it with his passion for horsemanship, and grew his business into something special in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is now the founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Ocean View Stables. This company goes beyond traditional equestrian care by delivering exceptional equestrian services through a wide range of hands-on experiences. Furthermore, Zachary’s company provides services free of charge to veterans and active-duty service members.
In this episode, Zachary will tell you about…
- Planning an Exfil from the Mil
- Combining Skill with Passion
- The Entrepreneur Lifecycle, What to Expect
- Husband/Wife Teaming
- EMDCOA Contingency
…and much more.
Oh…that’s “Enemy’s Most Dangerous Course of Action” (EMDCOA). It’s ok…nobody will know if you forgot. 🤫
For more information about Zachary’s company, Ocean View Stables, visit https://www.oceanviewstables.com/. The Ocean View Stables’ IG account can be found at https://www.instagram.com/ocean_view_stables/. To get a hold of Zachary, you can email him at zachary@oceanviewstables.com.
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NOTE: The opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent the policies or opinions of the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or United States Marine Corps. The opinions are solely those of the host, co-host, and/or guest.
Guest: Zachary Leyden
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