Brian DeMarco | Turning Your Battle Scars into a Multimillion Dollar Battle Tested Brand

Brian DeMarco is the cofounder of Primal 7, Draftr, and Draftr Media, and is also a retired pro NFL player. In a nutshell, Brian says he played in the NFL way too long. He played "four years for Jacksonville and two and a half with Cincinnati before they broke me—literally. I was actually broken going into my last hit, which caused me to have 17 spinal fractures and an avulsion fracture of my hip. My lower lumbar crushed like a cookie. You could imagine doing a reverse toe touch… the back of my head hit my heels, hit from behind, hit in the front. It was over. "I lost 90% of the function of my right leg, so I was completely disabled. In fact, my hips rotted through the flesh on both sides. I had these gaping holes on my sides. I was wearing wound vacuums, trying to keep my legs from going gangrenous. My wife was caring for me 24 hours a day even with our kids. It was truly a mess. I was dying in every way a man can be dying-- physically, financially, and spiritually. I was just gone." Watch this episode to hear the full story of Brian's comeback for the ages. You will be blown away by how he leaned on God and his amazing wife to re-write the second half of his story!  

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With over 90% of new businesses failing within the first year and the overwhelming challenges small business owners have faced this year, we're throwing fuel to the fire of all the entrepreneurs and business builders out there! So many of today's entrepreneur influencers are shouting to "HUSTLE!" and "GRIND!" and to stay MOTIVATED! They glorify the private jets, fancy cars, and lux life. And while success in business should come with its perks, we at Battle Ready Brands choose to glorify other things -- Longevity, Innovation, Creativity, Courageous Leadership, Vulnerability, Family Values, Collaboration, being a Sponge that both Receives and Gives knowledge. What you can expect from the podcast: To hear from both seasoned business builders, industry experts + innovators, and thought leaders. You'll stay on top of trends in the marketplace to keep your business one step ahead. You'll hear from thought leaders who will show you how to grow your leadership capacity. And entrepreneurs with decades of experience who have seen trends come and go and come around again, and have treasure troves of wisdom -- to help you build a brand that stays the course, profitably, as you learn to lead with an unbreakable will and indomitable spirit. If you're looking for more than just fluff and motivation but instead some tested and proven wisdom to help you build a brand that lasts, then this podcast is for you.