The Blueprint for Reinventing Yourself: From SF to NFL to Filmmaker and Founder - Nate Boyer | Ep 27

What if the only thing holding you back is the voice inside your head? In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Nate Boyer, a man who has done it all - serving as a Green Beret, playing in the NFL despite never having played organized football before college, co-founding the nonprofit Merging Vets and Players (MVP), launching 8Primal, a Texas-based meat company, and stepping into Hollywood as an actor and director.

Nate shares candidly about overcoming imposter syndrome, tackling the fear of failure, and the importance of taking risks - even when the outcome is uncertain. From his experience in Special Forces to walking onto the University of Texas football team, Nate reveals how mindset, perseverance, and grit have shaped his journey. He also opens up about the challenges of personal growth, relationships, and learning to embrace vulnerability.

If you're a veteran navigating transition, an entrepreneur looking for motivation, or simply someone needing a push to chase your dreams, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration.

Key Topics Discussed

✔ Battling Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome – Why fear can be a guide, not a roadblock
✔ Transitioning Out of the Military – The struggles many veterans face and how to overcome them
✔ The Power of Just Showing Up – How hard work and consistency led Nate from Special Forces to the NFL
✔ Launching 8Primal – The journey of building a veteran-owned farm-to-table meat company in Texas
✔ Merging Vets and Players (MVP) – Helping former athletes and military members rediscover purpose
✔ Lessons from D-Day Veterans – Insights from Nate’s work on an upcoming WWII documentary
✔ Balancing Professional Drive with Personal Growth – Learning to embrace vulnerability in relationships

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Follow Nate Boyer on Instagram: ⁠@NateBoyer37⁠

Connect with Nate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-boyer-6997731b/

8Primal meat company: https://8primal.com/

⁠Merging Vets and Players (MVP) - Supporting transitioning veterans and athletes : https://vetsandplayers.org/

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Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/

Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/

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And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.