Police, Purpose & Building a Tactical Empire | Suresh Madhavan
MAR 28, 202579 MIN
Police, Purpose & Building a Tactical Empire | Suresh Madhavan
MAR 28, 202579 MIN
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<p><strong>How do you go from sewing gear in your garage to building a multi-million-dollar global brand?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>The Jared Goetz Show</em>, Jared sits down with <strong>Suresh Madhavan</strong>, founder and CEO of <strong>221B Tactical</strong>, to uncover his incredible journey from police officer to entrepreneur.</p><p><br></p><p>Suresh began 221B Tactical after realizing firsthand the lack of quality gear for police, military, and first responders. What started on a yard-sale sewing machine in his garage has since grown into a worldwide tactical gear and apparel company serving those who protect and serve.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a story of innovation, resilience, and a deep commitment to purpose. Suresh reveals how he built a thriving brand while staying grounded in service — and the lessons any entrepreneur can apply from his journey.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this conversation, Suresh reveals:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why he launched 221B Tactical while working as a police officer</p></li><li><p>The challenges of building products from scratch with zero resources</p></li><li><p>How he scaled his company into a global brand</p></li><li><p>Lessons on leadership, resilience, and serving a mission-driven audience</p></li><li><p>His vision for the future of tactical gear and entrepreneurship</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br>00:00 — Intro: Suresh’s story and police career beginnings<br>06:20 — The problem that sparked 221B Tactical<br>14:15 — Building the first products in his garage<br>23:40 — Scaling from small beginnings to a multi-million-dollar brand<br>37:10 — Lessons in resilience and service-driven leadership<br>49:20 — The future of tactical gear and mission-driven entrepreneurship<br>1:05:00 — Final reflections on purpose and impact</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Resources</strong></p><ul><li><p>Jared’s Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Overnight-Success-Playbook-Breakthrough-Business/dp/B0CQ22GGSS" target="_new" rel="noopener"><em>The Overnight Success Playbook: Breakthrough Strategies For Life & Business</em></a></p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Follow Jared and stay connected:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaredgoetz/?hl=en" target="_new" rel="noopener">@jaredgoetz</a></p></li><li><p>Website: <a href="https://jaredgoetz.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">jaredgoetz.com</a></p></li><li><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/JaredGoetz" target="_new" rel="noopener">Jared Goetz</a></p></li><li><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6wR9rXTdNjr54UVZ7mpe3d" target="_new" rel="noopener">Listen to the show</a></p></li><li><p>X (formerly Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/goetzjared" target="_new" rel="noopener">@goetzjared</a></p></li><li><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jared_goetz" target="_new" rel="noopener">@jared_goetz</a></p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>About </strong><em><strong>The Jared Goetz Show</strong></em><br>This is where we go deeper. We don’t just talk about achievements—we explore the heart, the mindset, and the sparks that drive extraordinary journeys. If you want the unfiltered truth behind success, you’re in the right place.</p><p><br></p>