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22 - Dark Humor & Million-Dollar Dreams: A Marine's Netflix for Veterans

February 19, 2025 • Bryan Karas

In this raw and revealing conversation, discover how dark comedy became a powerful tool for a veteran's mental health, why authenticity trumps production value, and what it takes to build a community-driven business from scratch. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, or someone fascinated by the power of niche storytelling, this episode offers invaluable insights on turning pain into purpose and building a business that truly serves its community.

Featured highlights:

Why Hollywood gets military stories wrong
How to build a Netflix-like platform with zero entertainment background
The unexpected power of dark humor in healing trauma
Building a business through community authenticity

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