Tony Smith: Life & Death Situations as a SWAT Team Tactical Operator, Leadership and Transitioning Into Entrepreneurship

"You stand in front during failures, you stand behind during success, and you stand right beside them in battle"

Who is Tony Smith:
Tony Smith spent 19 years as a Police Officer, 10 of those years as a Tactical Operator with The Windsor Police ESU (Think SWAT). During those years Tony lead thousands of successful missions and trained and developed a cohesive group of high functioning leaders.  

Tony left the police force in 2018, to create The Garage Gym with his wife Dani (a former Undercover drug cop) which is a one of a kind experience that combines fitness & mindset training: it is the fastest-growing completely independent fitness facility in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. 

Tony has gone on to build a successful career after law enforcement using experience and lessons from his time as a SWAT Team leader as well as being a community leader, husband, father, successful entrepreneur and someone who is triumphant in his battle with PTSD.

What We Talk About On This Episode of The Andrew Bilak Show:
- How Tony Got Started in Policing and Ended Up Becoming The Leader of his SWAT unit
- Being The Last Line of Defence Between Two Countries Along the Border Cities of Detroit/Windsor
- Being Chosen Amongst His Peers To Lead His Unit
- What Characteristics Make a GREAT Leader
- A Day In The Life of a SWAT Team Leader
- A Crazy Day On The Job
- Trying To Find Work/Life Balance In a Life and Death Occupation
- Mental Health Amongst First Responders
- Opening Up & Dealing with PTSD (You're Not Alone!)
- Taking The Lead & Transitioning From Job Security To Becoming An Entrepreneur
- Opening a Gym & Experiencing Exponential Success
- How To Identify Skills You Already Possess & Applying Them In a New Chapter of Your Life
- How Trusting Your Gut Will Lead You Down The Path of Success
- What The 'Gym Jones' Certification Is
- Continued Business Expansion & Helping Others

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Connect with Tony
Instagram: @tangwon
Email: tony@thegaragegym.net
Website: www.tangwonsolutions.com
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