In this powerful fifth installment of Clay Conner’s World War II interview, Clay recalls unforgettable wartime experiences in the Philippines, from working with the Rangers to staggering battles against entrenched Japanese forces. He shares the emotional story of losing his childhood keepsake during a raid, witnessing devastating losses ignored by leadership, and the moral conflict of taking lives in combat. Clay also reflects on returning to the U.S., encounters with Bob Hope, his path into the insurance business, and how his heritage and family shaped his postwar life.

Talking Points:
• Joining forces with the Rangers and venturing behind Japanese lines
• The story of “Ko Ko,” his cherished childhood monkey doll lost in battle
• Warning generals about Japanese artillery and being ignored—resulting in massive losses
• The haunting story of killing a Japanese soldier carrying a surrender note
• Returning to the U.S. and an unforgettable 21-day voyage with a war correspondent
• Meeting Bob Hope and how that led to his story being published in True Magazine
• Transitioning from wartime chaos to the insurance business and family life
• Reflections on heritage, ancestors, and recording stories for future generations

Founder and CEO of Robo Source, Jason Beutler, joins Risk and Resolve to share his journey from failed startups to building a thriving automation and AI-driven consulting firm. Jason breaks down the truth about artificial intelligence, how business leaders should think about AI, and why his mission is centered on empowering people—not replacing them. We explore the evolution of technology, the misconceptions around AI, the art of prompting, and the role of meaningful work in company culture.

Main Talking Points:
• Jason Beutler’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons from early business failures
• How Robo Source evolved from consulting to holistic workflow automation
• The biggest misconceptions about AI and what it actually does
• How to create effective prompts for ChatGPT and other AI tools
• AI bias, truth, and why human-like responses matter
• The role of AI as a tool versus a business strategy
• How automation can empower teams to focus on meaningful, impactful work
• The accelerating pace of technology and where it’s headed
• Communication challenges and lessons learned as a business leader
• Jason’s future vision: transitioning from consulting to a product company

In Part 4 of the conversation with WWII guerrilla fighter Clay Conner, we dive deep into his final months in the Philippine jungle before meeting American forces. Clay recounts life-or-death battles, rescuing downed pilots, and the ingenious traps that kept Japanese troops from advancing. From resourcefulness in survival to the emotional moment of seeing U.S. planes overhead after years in hiding, this is a raw and unforgettable look at courage, strategy, and resilience in war.

What you’ll hear in this episode:
• Clay’s unique relationship with local leaders and the trust they built.
• The daily challenges and dangers of jungle life.
• Ingenious defenses like “pig traps” to halt Japanese advances.
• The rescue of downed American pilots and the secrecy surrounding it.
• Life-or-death battles fought with minimal supplies and firepower.
• Clay’s emotional first sighting of American planes in December 1944.
• Coordinating with local forces to prepare for the American landing.
• The intense final battle before marching to meet U.S. troops.
• Why Clay’s wartime experience never fit into post-war veteran groups.
• Reflections on recognition, memory, and telling untold stories.