# From MMA Cage to Business Consulting: The Warrior Mindset in Business

> For Immediate Release · Release No. 60. Episode 60 · 47 min · May 26, 2025 · Hosted by Ronnie Spellman.

DALLAS, TX — May 26, 2025 — John Renken, a business leader, leadership coach, retired professional athlete (MMA), and Army veteran, shares his diverse journey and current focus on transitioning military members into sales careers through his company, Sales Platoon. He highlights the significant earning potential in sales for veterans compared to average post-service employment, emphasizes the importance of mindset and a "no excuses" approach to business success, and touches upon his personal experiences in MMA and his upcoming books on warrior mindset and navigating divorce.

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