Freedom Fighter Podcast
At the Freedom Fighters Podcast, we passionately believe in freedom—not just as a concept, but as a calling. We believe that God, our forefathers, and our own choices lay the foundation for the freedoms we enjoy today. This podcast is our way of exploring what it really means to live free—financially, personally, and spiritually.
Each episode dives into the real stories of people who are fighting for something bigger than themselves. We believe true financial freedom comes from faithfulness, integrity, and the courage to keep going, even when life gets hard. Through honest conversations and powerful lessons, we share the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that help others pursue freedom on their own terms.
We’re here to grow, to give, and to open doors for others. Because when one of us breaks free, it creates a ripple effect. And we believe that kind of freedom is always worth the fight.
Freedom Fighter Podcast
Pivoting Houses->Hauling
When real estate deals dried up, we didn’t panic—we pivoted. This episode breaks down the gutsy acquisition of a hotshot trucking company, from the 26,000-pound loophole that makes it CDL-friendly to the seller financing play that made the deal work.
📌 Key Topics:
✅ Why buying an existing trucking company beats starting from scratch (hint: brokers blacklist newbies)
✅ How military skills translate to scaling a blue-collar business
✅ The 55-gallon fuel tank hack that added $400/week to the bottom line
✅ "Fire yourself in 6 months"—the scaling framework we’re using to go from 1 truck to 100
✅ When to pivot vs. when you’re just chasing shiny objects
We also get raw about:
- Why we’d rather work at Walmart than grind a dying real estate niche
- How a men’s ministry group called out our ambition blind spots
- The real cost of waiting for the "perfect" deal
"Opportunity cost isn’t just money—it’s the life you could’ve built."
Listen now, then ask yourself: What’s your pivot waiting in the wings?
Chapters:
00:00 Tanner's First Business Acquisition
02:56 Understanding Hotshot Trucking
05:59 Navigating the Deal Process
08:49 Due Diligence and Valuation
11:46 Operational Insights and Efficiency
15:04 Insurance and Risk Management
18:14 Finalizing the Deal
21:03 Ethics in Negotiation
24:27 Understanding Due Diligence in Real Estate
25:53 Scaling Business Operations Effectively
30:08 Financing Strategies for Business Acquisition
32:34 Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool
34:29 The Importance of Starting Small
37:50 Navigating the Balance Between Ambition and Reality
40:46 Leveraging Existing Skills for New Opportunities
46:00 Finding the Right Balance in Income Streams