EP. 40 Captain Of My Ship, Captain Of Any Ship

Ross Mery, Master Mariner & Co-Founder of RCM Maritime, has lived a life on the open seas and is able to Captain any ship in the world.  Ross shares his journey of attaining the coveted "Master Unlimited" which allows him to Captain any ship, any size and anywhere.  He talks about the responsibilities of a ship Captain and hardships of being away from home for weeks and months at a time.  As he gained more and more expertise in the maritime industry, he became fascinated with the idea of creating a professional and personal life he could be proud of.  That is when he and Chuck(co-founder) decided to embark on their entrepreneurial journey.  Starting a maritime school from scratch was no easy endeavor, especially when there are already quite a few established giants.  Ross says that years of being a customer themselves and focusing on excellent customer service, was what set them apart and gave them a chance to succeed.  The early days of running a ship and school was challenging, but both Ross and Chuck over-communicated their goals, timelines and aspirations to achieve the life they wanted.  Ross also talks about the importance of picking the right co-founder and the traits you should look for, especially when there are two folks at the helm.  Trust, difference in perspective and shared values is what allows both co-founders to achieve their maximum potential and continue to reach new heights.  RCM Maritime continues to grow as a company and offers courses from advanced firefighting to Leadership training.  The maritime industry is one we all benefit from and Ross continues to look into the future and be a part of building the next generation of maritime professionals.   

You can check out the RCM Maritime Team and their offerings at: www.rcmmaritime.com