The Founders
MEET THE MEN BEHIND THE EMPIRE.
Two men. One mission. Jeff and Shawn built The Tactical Empire because they got tired of watching driven entrepreneurs lose themselves on the way to success.
Co Founder
JEFF SMITH
2/75 Army Ranger | Real Estate Investor | Author
Jeff Smith is the founder of The Tactical Empire and host of The Tactical Empire Podcast. A former special operations veteran who served in 2nd Ranger Battalion, Jeff spent nearly two decades at a Fortune 50 company before building his empire on his own terms.
For over 12 years, he owned and operated a successful gym. He has been mentoring business owners for nearly a decade.
Jeff has amassed over $15 million in real estate investments, allowing his family of six to travel full time in an RV while managing everything remotely.
With freedom and unconventional action at the heart of his journey, Jeff Smith inspires men to break free from societal norms and live life on their own terms.The Tactical Empire
Co Founder
SHAWN RIDER
Entrepreneur | Leader | Strategist
Shawn Rider brings years of entrepreneurial experience and a relentless drive for execution. He built the coaching framework and community structure that powers everything they do.
His role is simple: push men past their comfort zones into real, measurable action. No patience for theory or content without implementation.
Stop overthinking. Start executing. Build the life you actually want.
Jeff’s Book
OPERATION WEALTH
A Tactical Guide for Building Financial Freedom and Living Life on Your Terms.
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WORK WITH JEFF AND SHAWN.
The first step: decide that average is no longer acceptable.