From U.S. Army Special Forces to building tactical gear companies and operating international logistics businesses in Panama, Travis Rolph has spent his life adapting to new missions.

In this episode of the Veteran Wellness Podcast, host Erik Lawrence sits down with fellow Green Beret Travis Rolph to discuss his remarkable journey from the 82nd Airborne Division and 5th Special Forces Group to founding Mayflower and becoming a partner in Velocity Systems.

Travis shares firsthand stories from the early days of Special Forces, deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, and how his experiences designing equipment for operators helped shape an innovative tactical gear business.

But the transition from military service to entrepreneurship came with challenges he never expected.

“I had more stress in business than I ever had in the military.”

Travis opens up about the pressure of running a company, the mental toll of constant international travel, and why he eventually stepped back from day-to-day operations. He and Erik also discuss traumatic brain injuries, treatment experiences, physical endurance, and the importance of finding what works for your own mental and physical wellness.

From the battlefield to the boardroom, this is a conversation about service, innovation, resilience, and learning when it's time for a new mission.

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