Beyond The "Wall" and Into Hotshotting w/ Armando Perez

Having a record shouldn't discourage you from chasing your dreams - And, what better person to have on the show to talk about this, than Mando Perez...

Mando has walked in those shoes, lived that life, stepped away, and stepped into the world of being a "Hotshot" Wildland Firefighter - The some of the most elite wildland firefighters in the United States...

Today on the show, we listen to his story...

I get quite a few questions regarding having a "record" and trying to become a Wildland Firefighter - This man is living proof that you absolutely can do it, and have the opportunity to have an incredible career waiting for you...

Moral of the story? Don't let your past define your future - Get after it...

Need help navigating the landscape of getting your foot in the door? Well, Mando is here to help...

You can find Mando here for questions:
https://www.instagram.com/perez__1927/

You guys know the drill...

Stay safe, stay savage!

Enjoy!

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Updates!

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