Chad Marx is a former Army Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer who made a bold transition from military life to entrepreneurship, podcasting, and community building. Since moving to Austin, he’s become deeply embedded in the city’s fitness and startup culture—working across content, operations, and brand building for Noble Origins and the Meat Mafia Podcast. Chad’s story is a blueprint for anyone looking to reinvent themselves, build real community, and find purpose through action. 

In this episode, Chad returns to share the full story—from military life to startup life, and how moving to Austin, plugging into the fitness scene, and saying yes to opportunity changed everything. Whether you're entering a new city, career, or season of life, this conversation is a tactical guide for building community, embracing the beginner mindset, and creating momentum through action. 

What we cover:
- How to Build Community in a New City
- Why Austin Is a Fitness & Culture Magnet
- The Role of Beginner Mentality in Career Development
- Health as a Catalyst for Purpose 

Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:00) Moving to Austin without knowing anyone
(04:30) Using fitness to build instant community
(07:00) Why Austin’s culture is different from other cities
(10:00) Showing up and talking to strangers changes everything
(13:30) Saying yes to events and watching doors open
(18:00) Starting monthly wine & card game nights
(26:00) Transitioning from marketing to operations
(30:00) How fixing health unlocked creativity and energy
(44:00) The ripple effect of purpose-driven work and community 

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