About this episode

Dave Fiore interviews David Clark about his journey from military officer to entrepreneur and the values that shaped his career.

Host Dave Fiore speaks with David Clark, owner of Allegiant Strategies Group and MyGovGuide. The Tallahassee-area native is a former military officer and entrepreneur with a passion for leadership and making the most of every opportunity. David began his career answering phones at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, saw opportunities to make himself invaluable and eventually was named Deputy Chief of Staff to Gov. Ron DeSantis, which included helping deliver Florida's response to the worldwide pandemic. Raised by a World War II veteran father and a mother from British Guiana, David learned early the value of hard work, humility and learning from others. That perspective carried him into the Army, where he graduated at the top of his class and allowed him to choose his assignment to the 82nd Airborne to honor his father. After a parachute malfunction and traumatic brain injury ended his military service, David transitioned into entrepreneurship. They talk about being coachable, servant leadership and the importance of mentorship, faith, and most of all, family. The conversation also covers David's decision to start multiple companies—including Allegiant Strategies…

People in this episode

Host: Dave Fiore

Guest: David Clark

Topics covered

• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• military service
• mentorship
• family values
• personal development

Keywords

• David Clark
• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• military
• mentorship
• Florida
• Tallahassee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Allegiant Strategies Group, MyGovGuide, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Books & works: MBA degrees

Places: Florida, Tallahassee, British Guiana

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