In this episode of Behind the Dreamers, host Jennifer Loehding interviews Michael Sampeck, the franchise owner of Battle House Laser Tag. Michael shares his journey from joining the Marine Corps to opening a unique laser tag arena in Plano, Texas. He highlights the influence of his parents, the impact of his military background, and the importance of persistence and problem-solving in entrepreneurship. Michael also discusses the role of mentorship, family support, and communication skills in his personal and professional success. Join us for an uplifting conversation about the joy of bringing people together through innovative laser tag gameplay.

Key Points
• The arenas feature impressive structures and multiple levels for players to explore.
• Parents' influence: Growing up in an entrepreneurial household instilled a drive for entrepreneurship.
• Entrepreneurship as a journey: The ups and downs of entrepreneurship teach valuable life lessons and require persistence.
• Owning a business: Directly impacting all aspects of the business and taking on various roles brings a sense of fulfillment.
• Communication skills are best developed through real life experiences.

Best Quotes
02:20 - 02:26
• "We're bringing our military experience to the industry of laser tag that hasn't been touched in 20 plus years."
04:18 - 04:21
• "Our main focal point is the different missions that you have to interact with."
06:12 - 06:19
• "It's really cool seeing families come together, strangers, friends, corporations...they interact, and then they're like, 'Oh my gosh, that was so much fun.'"
13:43 - 13:51
• "Owning a business, I mean, it's not in the military, but there's a lot of pressure. Right. And a lot of long hours. And that's what's similar."
20:40 - 20:43
• "Communication has to be built over and over with real life experiences."
32:57 - 33:04
• "I don't know what I would do if I was stuck on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Like, I don't know mentally where I'd be."

To learn more about Michael and Battle House, visit www.battlehouse.net.

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