SBS Operator Anthony "Staz" Stazicker: From the World’s Deadliest Sniper to ThruDark Entrepreneur

No Bollocks with Matt Haycox

Prepare yourself for a truly remarkable episode as we delve into the life of Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker, a former Special Forces Sniper whose incredible story has shaped him into the mastermind behind the multimillion-pound brand, ThruDark. This is not just another success story—Staz’s journey is a testament to unwavering resilience and incredible grit.
In this high-octane episode, Staz opens up about his decorated military career, including his gripping experiences on the hit TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins. He shares the profound challenges he faced, from the loss of his mother to the high-stakes decision of selling his military medals to save his business. Discover how his time in the Special Forces, dealing with life-or-death situations, forged his approach to overcoming the hurdles of entrepreneurship.
This episode is a masterclass in how to turn adversity into triumph. Staz’s story is packed with powerful insights, strategic thinking, and lessons in resilience that will leave you inspired and motivated.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Childhood and Early Military Inspiration
8:53 - Joining the Military
14:39 - Stand Out Missions & Special Forces Journey
22:03 - Personal Growth & Mentorship in the Military
29:02 - Parachute Accident and Recovery
33:16 - Managing Stress in Life-or-Death Situations
36:48 - Preparing for Life After the Military
43:31 - Founding ThruDark: The Beginnings
46:55 - Selling Military Medals to Fund the Business
49:45 - The Early Struggles of Building ThruDark
55:03 - Facing Business "Life or Death" Moments
59:24 - Growth and Success of ThruDark
01:00:01 - Reflections on Reaching Success
01:02:14 - Staz’s Role in ThruDark Today
01:05:49 - Behind the Scenes of SAS: Who Dares Wins
01:10:48 - Future Aspirations: SAS or Something Else?
01:12:10 - Inside Staz’s New Book The Hard Road Will Take You Home
01:17:12 - One Piece of Advice for Viewers
01:18:54 - Conclusion
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Chapter

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Childhood and Early Military Inspiration (00:01:09)

3. Joining the Military (00:08:53)

4. Stand Out Missions & Special Forces Journey (00:14:39)

5. Personal Growth & Mentorship in the Military (00:22:03)

6. Parachute Accident and Recovery (00:29:02)

7. Managing Stress in Life-or-Death Situations (00:33:16)

8. Preparing for Life After the Military (00:36:48)

9. Founding ThruDark: The Beginnings (00:43:31)

10. Selling Military Medals to Fund the Business (00:46:55)

11. The Early Struggles of Building ThruDark (00:49:45)

12. Facing Business "Life or Death" Moments (00:55:03)

13. Growth and Success of ThruDark (00:59:24)

14. Reflections on Reaching Success (01:00:01)

15. Staz’s Role in ThruDark Today (01:02:14)

16. Behind the Scenes of SAS: Who Dares Wins (01:05:49)

17. Future Aspirations: SAS or Something Else? (01:10:48)

18. Inside Staz’s New Book The Hard Road Will Take You Home (01:12:10)

19. One Piece of Advice for Viewers (01:17:12)

20. Conclusion (01:18:54)