What does it take to bet on yourself, defy expectations, and carve out your own path? In this episode of the I Hate Insurance podcast, hosts Rick and Parker Lindsay sit down with Trey Sprinkle, the man behind the popular Last American Outlaw YouTube channel and founder of Echo Mav Technologies.Trey’s journey is anything but ordinary. After experiencing bankruptcy during the 2008 housing crisis, he rebuilt his career in insurance claims and storm management, only to later walk away from it all in pursuit of something bigger. From working in insurance to training the military, traveling to Ukraine, and launching his own drone technology company, Trey’s story is one of risk, resilience, and relentless determination.In this episode, Trey opens up about the life-changing decision to spend his last dollars to attend SHOT Show, how he built his 900,000-subscriber YouTube channel, and how his military collaborations led to cutting-edge drone development for the U.S. Army.This conversation is about pushing past fear, making bold moves, and creating opportunities where none exist. Enjoy!In This Episode You'll Learn:Why setbacks like bankruptcy don’t define you—your response doesThe power of connections: How one event changed Trey’s entire trajectoryHow risk-taking separates high achievers from those who stay stagnantWhy Trey walked away from a successful insurance career to chase a bigger vision.The future of drone warfare and why Echo Mav Technologies is changing the gameHow embracing discomfort and challenges leads to personal and business growthAnd much more…

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