Thom Bolsch - a podcast by Terry Weaver, Co-founder, VEL Institute podcast host

Thom Bolsch is a graduate of Pace University in New York where he earned a BBA in business management. After graduation, Mr. Bolsch was selected for a position with the US Secret Service (USSS) and entered into the training academy in 1989. Thom’s 25-year career with the Secret Service has allowed him to protect and serve four U.S. Presidents, to include President George H.W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, President George Bush and President Barack Obama. After retirement, Thom raised capital&founded Saddle River Range a 33,000 square foot gun range that has been compared to a country club. Thom is an innovator and servant leader in business and the community.
Podcast Segments[2:20] - 25 Years in the Secret Service[11:57] - Having a Career That Gives Back[13:17] - Where Did Thom’s Desire to Give Back Originate? [16:45] - President George H. W. Bush[22:40] - Different Decision Making Abilities of Presidents[25:22] - President Bill Clinton[27:22] - When Public Opinion Turns[31:44] - President George W. Bush&9/11
[39:04]- Lessons Learned as a Secret Service Agent
[44:25]- Air Force One
[47:15]- 10 Criteria of Being a Great President
[51:38]-  Thom’s Admiration for Abraham Lincoln
[54:42]- Starting&Running Saddle River Range
[1:04:18]- Guntry Clubs
[1:06:07]- First Time Gun Purchasers
[1:08:45]- Why Does Thom Like Teaching People?
[1:11:58]- Saddle River Range Details
[1:15:05]- Advice for People Who Want to Start a Business
Selected links from showSaddle River Range Website
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Saddle River Range Instagram

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