From Combat To Creativity: Crafting Best-Selling Books And A Survival Academy

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Today, I sit down with Robert Urban, a former Marine who has turned his post-service life into one of creativity and entrepreneurship. Mr. Urban shares how an unexpected injury forced him out of the Marine Corps after nearly a decade of service, leading him from kicking down doors to building a bestselling author career, running a marketing agency, and launching a survival school in Florida. We dive into his mindset after leaving the military and how he refused to ever work for someone else again.

Mr. Urban opens up about the success of his first book, 101 Awesome Things To Do With Your Child, and how it turned a keepsake into a chart-topping Amazon bestseller. He also explains the real-life grit behind titles like Getting Robbed, An Urban Legend in the Making, and My Rollercoaster Life. His stories are raw, funny, and often heartbreaking—especially as he reflects on love, loss, and the deep value of humor and perspective.

We also discuss the creation of the Urban Survival Academy and how it trains both civilians and professionals in high-level survival skills. From thoughts on toxic leadership and veteran suicide to building a people-first business strategy, this episode delivers a powerful look at how one Marine adapted, evolved, and found new missions beyond the uniform.

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