Peter Johnson is an Air Force veteran, former federal air marshal, and entrepreneur who’s built his life around service, discipline, and making the world a safer place. After years in aviation security and counter-terrorism, he founded Archway Defense, training across three “archways:”government, commercial, and houses of worship. He’s also building Deep Attic, an AR/VR platform helping people train more efficiently in disaster response and decision-making.

In this episode, Peter talks about the compounding power of showing up in fitness, in business, and in protecting others. We dig into how to fight the inner voice that wants the easy route, why daily discipline becomes a foundation for better decisions, and how saying “yes” only matters when it aligns with your core principles. He speaks candidly about burnout and resilience, the opportunity cost of misaligned work, and the sober weight of preparing people to confront real-world evil. The long game here is consistency, capacity, and choosing purpose over comfort.

Archway Defense⁠

⁠Deep Attic⁠

⁠Director's Cut on Patreon

Luke Anderson is an entrepreneur, coach, and father who’s spent his career helping others build stronger businesses and more balanced lives. As a personal and business coach and the third generation operator of Truckers Prorate Service, he’s learned firsthand how to juggle growth, leadership, and family without losing sight of what matters most.

In this episode, Luke talks about balance—the tension between ambition and presence, between building something great for your family without losing your family in the process. We dig into what it means to define priorities and purpose, how faith helps ground him, and the moments that taught him to slow down and trust the bigger picture.

Marcell Bruski, Senior Director of Engagement at Big Sky Economic Development, believes in the slow, steady work of investing in people. From her small-town Montana roots to leading community growth in Billings, she talks about the long game: building trust, staying steady through uncertainty, and planting seeds that take a long time to grow.

Ted Kim is a staple in Billings’ creative community. He's a Columbia film grad, spent his early career producing for networks in L.A. and international news in New York, and is the creator of Billings Open Studio (BOS), a creative hub for photographers and filmmakers. If you’ve been around the art scene in Billings, Montana, you know Ted for his generosity, craft, and the way he’s helped build real community.

In this episode, Ted talks about the long game: the “patterns” that compound over time, practical rules for decision-making, and to never say no to your Director on set. We dig into how fostering relationships make the work better, how to align ambition with constraints, and naming what’s most valuable in life: friends, family, and the time it takes to become the person you want to be.

Coming soon - Bamboo Method: Investing in the Unseen

In this episode, we explore the context and motivation for beginning this podcast and what you can expect from it.