Most business owners don't need more tactics. They need someone to help them think.

Mike Nasche spent years jumping out of airplanes with the 82nd Airborne Division before getting his MBA and becoming a business coach.

Now, he helps small business owners make better decisions faster.

We sat down to talk about why so many entrepreneurs are "corporate escapees" and how military tactics (like standard operating procedures and "battle drills") apply directly to running a small business.

Mike explains why he skips the traditional suit-and-tie for a backwards hat and whiskey chats, proving that authenticity attracts the right clients.

And why waiting three years to get help is one of the biggest mistakes he sees business owners make.

If your business feels stuck at a level you cannot beat (Remember those video game boss's you couldn't get past?) Well ,Mike breaks down exactly how to overcome that plateau without signing up for endless coaching retainers.

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Connect with Michael

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelpnasche/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpnasche/

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About Reanimated Stories: Hosted by Roger Jorns, I talk with awesome business leaders about their story and we explore how to reimagine work, life, and design.

Connect with Roger:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/roger-jorns

Website: reanimationdesign.com

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00:00 Intro

00:18 Meet Mike Nash

01:25 Coaching Entrepreneurs With ADHD

03:11 Corporate Escapee Mindset

04:30 Meetings and Military Lessons

06:21 MBA and Coaching Origins

09:18 Coach First Consultant Second

11:37 Blue Collar MBA Vibe

12:49 Whiskey Chats and Networking

15:17 Authenticity and Personal Branding

17:14 Style as Conversation Starter

17:58 Fun Socks Banter

18:23 Decision Clarity Framework

20:01 Values Versus Profit Calls

21:28 Coach As Thinking Partner

24:13 Military Lessons For Business

28:50 When To Hire A Coach

33:36 Ego And Outsourcing

34:51 Where To Find Michael

35:35 Outro