Mike Ritland is a veteran of the US Navy Seals and one of the top area experts in the world on training and handling working dogs. Additionally, Mike is the host of the Mike Drop Podcast where he interviews some of the most interesting people in the world from both inside and outside the SOF community.

Mike’s show is currently one of my favorite podcasts for many reasons. He isn’t afraid to speak his mind on any issue, and he’s an excellent interviewer that doesn’t just duplicate interviews he hears from other podcasts. Two of my favorite episodes of his are his interview with Johnnie Walker, the famous Iraqi interpreter, and Eddie Gallagher, the controversial Navy Seal who got railroaded by the media. 

In this interview, Mike did not disappoint. He delivered some solid business and transition advice, and we talked a bit about politics in our day and age. You’ll learn:

• why it’s important to find your purpose
• why you need to surround yourself with good people
• how Mike made the transition from the military to business
• what working with dogs has taught him about people
• his opinion on various matters including education and politics
• what Mike considers his most informative interview

To learn more about Mike, his business, and his podcast, click on the following links:

Mike’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/mritland

Main Page: https://mikeritland.com/

Trikos International: https://trikos.com/

Team Dog Online Training: https://teamdog.pet/join-trikos-team-dog/

Mike Drop Podcast: https://mikeritland.com/mike-drop-podcast/