Ep 70 - School Trouble: Transitioning from Soldier to Entrepreneur - Richy Thrower
On this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I sit down with Richy Thrower, the founder of Motion Focus Media. With a background that spans from racing bikes and capturing trackside action to producing professional highlight videos. His first one reached over 20,000 views and raised £5,000 for a local club, Richy has carved out a unique path in media and entrepreneurship.But his story starts much earlier. Expelled from school by Year 9, Richy was escorted back only to sit his GCSEs. Always finding himself in trouble, he was encouraged by his dad to join the army at 16 — a decision that set him on a life-changing journey. We talk about his first day, the lessons learned the hard way and his time serving in the British Army, including being deployed to a war zone at just 18.After five years of service and a medical discharge, Richy faced some of the toughest moments of his life — from hitting the self-destruct button to nearly becoming homeless. We explore the challenges of transitioning out of the army, struggling to find work despite retraining, and the resilience required to rebuild.Richy went on to climb the ranks in security, eventually becoming Operations Director, managing clients, contracts, and staff — all while building his side hustle into Motion Focus Media. Today, he’s creating standout content for businesses, offering insights into outsourcing, marketing and the realities of growing a creative company.We finish with a look at his next big project — a short film designed to help people avoid real-world situations they may encounter, blending his security experience with his creative vision.This is an honest, raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, risk-taking, and reinventing yourself.Contact info https://motionfocusmedia.co.uk/https://peakpotential.world/https://www.instagram.com/motionfocusmedia?igsh=MXNtc3gwb3pieGY3eg==https://www.instagram.com/richythrower?igsh=d3FqYzE1b2Y2YXR6https://www.tiktok.com/@richythrower?_t=ZN-8zzUyu9RGju&_r=1https://www.tiktok.com/@motionfocusmedia?_t=ZN-8zzV17MSVkM&_r=1This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement SpecialistsHERE WE GO! Interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you Drop us a line at
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