In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Tim Blodgett, entrepreneur, consultant, and culture-builder who has been helping businesses scale by focusing on their people and their process. Tim shares his story of growing companies through operational clarity, why leadership is about listening before speaking, and how faith and perseverance have carried him through the toughest moments.

We dive into how business owners can build cultures where people thrive, the value of aligning core values with action, and the patience required to truly see transformation happen in both life and work.

This episode will challenge you to think about your leadership differently and to double down on the things that matter most: people, purpose, and perseverance.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

02:40 JJ’s Joke of the Week

04:22 Meeting Tim at a mastermind event and nurturing a good relationship

06:13 Tim’s background: Aspiring athlete to the Marines

09:12 The moment that led to Tim’s decision to serve in the Marines

11:40 Why leaders need to listen first, act second

13:38 How the Marines shaped Tim’s leadership

17:55 Leadership differences between the Marines and the civilian world

20:04 How Tim got into real estate investing at 21

23:45 The best ways to learn about real estate investing

26:26 Balancing a career in the military, a new marriage, and a real estate business

27:10 Overcoming a life-changing injury from serving in the Marines

29:21 Leading life with positivity: Focusing on the solution vs the problem

30:53 Making a conscious effort to develop a positive mindset through life

33:46 Veterans vs. Mental Health: Fighting the war outside the military

37:55 The story behind Tim forming a soccer league in their community

42:36 Getting back into soccer, growing the team, and reigniting passion for sports

48:00 Tim’s perspective on fatherhood and how it impacts his business and life

52:20 What the future looks like for Tim: Business plans and life goals

56:48 Advice for veterans and military personnel in active duty

Quotables

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”

“Transformation takes time. Patience is the price of growth.”

“Faith doesn’t remove the struggle—it helps you persevere through it.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com