#19 Douglas James: How a Navy Vet Turned Trauma into a 9-Figure Business

“The people who achieve the most extraordinary success are often the ones who’ve faced the darkest demons.” Douglas James’ journey from a troubled childhood to building a successful coaching empire reveals the hidden psychology of extraordinary achievement. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Douglas shares how he transformed childhood trauma into entrepreneurial fuel, gamified his military advancement, and discovered the mentorship that changed everything. What part of your past might actually be the key to your future success? Share your thoughts below, and if this resonated with you, consider how you might reframe your own challenges as the very foundation of your potential breakthrough.  Connect with Douglas James: Website: https://bit.ly/3YHKKfj YouTube: https://bit.ly/42UNXuy Instagram: https://bit.ly/4lMrU0K TikTok: https://bit.ly/3Rt1bIw Facebook: https://bit.ly/4inRSV5 X.com: https://bit.ly/42p73c0 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4jngjUa TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Douglas James’s Back Story 09:50 Douglas’ Father’s Story 13:46 Decision to Go into Military 16:17 Getting Arrested for Misdemeanour 21:05 Building a Structure and Getting Recognised in the Military 31:41 Family as Douglas’ Motivation  36:43 Transition from the Military to SEO Business 45:38 Journey to Reconnection with Himself 50:18 Experiencing Loss and Realising Life Lessons 55:21 Parenting Style: Limiting Scars 1:01:45 Finding (and Learning from) His Mentors 1:11:26 Connect with Douglas James Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman: Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v

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