ROD M. KUNTZ
Entrepreneur /Author / Speaker
Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, Coach
406-261-0893
warpathalliance@gmail.com
Leadership Architect
BIOGRAPHY
- Military Service: As a veteran of the Montana Army National Guard, Rod has integrated the military discipline and attention to detail to all of his business ventures with a focus on mission accomplishment.
- Retail and Wholesale Experience: With hands-on experience in retail and wholesale operations, Rod understands the intricacies of running a business and can offer valuable insights to entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of the marketplace.
- High School Educator: Rod has served in both public and private schools, shaping the minds of future leaders while instilling the values of leadership and personal growth.
- Business Leadership Curriculum Architect: Kuntz has designed specialized course curriculums and lesson plans for entrepreneurship and leadership development.
- Sales and Marketing: He has a proven track record of building successful sales teams and achieving results in both traditional as well as multi-level marketing ventures.
- Business Coach: With a focus on team building, performance optimization, and employee retention, Rod has helped numerous organizations thrive in competitive environments.
- Podcast Guest/ Co-host: Over 100 episodes of Y.E.S. on “The Answer is YES Podcast” with over 80,000 downloads.
- Government Service: Rod has served on various civic bodies, including the Mayor’s Homeless Task Force, Vice Chair of the City County Board of Health and as a two-term City Council member, demonstrating his commitment to community service and giving back.
ROTC National Platoon Leadership Award Recipient
At just 20 years old and a college freshman, Rod Kuntz earned the prestigious Platoon Leadership Award at the U.S. Army ROTC Advanced Camp—an honor awarded to only the top 1.5–2% of over 6,000 cadets nationwide. Advanced Camp is a grueling 35-day evaluation and training event designed to test and develop college junior and senior level cadets’ leadership, tactical skill, physical endurance, and ability to inspire others under pressure.
Rod’s selection was based on superior performance across multiple demanding criteria: excelling in field leadership exercises, earning the respect of peers through daily leadership and integrity, and impressing cadre evaluators with decisive thinking, confidence, and adaptability. He consistently demonstrated the competence, motivation, and character to lead by example—both in mission execution and in building trust within his platoon.
This rare honor reflects not just military aptitude but also qualities essential in business leadership: strategic thinking, team cohesion, and the ability to perform under stress. As Rod puts it, “It’s like a real-life game of Survivor—except instead of a million dollars, you walk away knowing that the right kind of leadership can change lives”
Coaching & Curriculum Development
In today’s competitive world it is imperative to master essential Soft Skills.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ):
Understanding and managing emotions, empathy, and interpersonal relationships are crucial in workplaces. It involves self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills, empathy, and motivation.
Adaptability and Resilience:
Coping with change, being adaptable, and bouncing back from setbacks are crucial skills in today’s fast-paced world. These skills often come from real-life experiences and facing challenges.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving:
Colleges provide a foundation, but the ability to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex problems often requires real-world application and practice.
Networking and Relationship Building:
Building professional networks, maintaining relationships, and understanding the dynamics of networking are typically learned through practical experience rather than formal education.
Time Management and Prioritization:
Juggling multiple tasks, managing time effectively, and prioritizing tasks are skills often developed through trial and error rather than formal education.
Communication Skills:
While colleges often touch on this, the nuances of effective communication, including active listening, conflict resolution, and non-verbal communication, are usually learned through practice and experience.
“Rod is articulate and knowledgeable. He presents in a dynamic manner made interesting with inspirational real life examples. His high energy presentations target the specific needs of the group. His speeches are thought provoking and spoken from the heart. Rod connects personally to all audience members and takes time to listen. Highly recommended to captivate diverse audiences.” –GK Wagner, WY Geographic Alliance Professional Development Coordinator
“I’m always eager to hear Rod speak. It won’t be just a reminder of what we already know, he brings fresh insights and perspectives that he has thought deeply about. His messages are clear, relevant, and shared with a contagious excitement, humor and brevity.”–J Williams, Evangelist
“Rod brings a caring demeanor and an engaging presence to all of his speaking engagements. He is adept at utilizing thoughtful illustrations…Rod is skilled at breaking down complex ideas to help the listener glean nuggets of wisdom.” –J Compton, Media Consultant
What You Don’t Learn in School
Many essential soft skills aren’t explicitly taught in schools or universities despite their immense importance in professional and personal life. Teaching and training in these areas is critical to remaining at the front edge of innovation and growth.
Rod assists individuals and organizations in honing these essential skills, empowering them to thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive landscape.
Rod and his partners at The Young Entrepreneur Syndicate have written and taught their curriculum on-line and in private schools, helping to shape and equip the next generation of business leaders.
Author: The W.A.R.P.A.T.H. Alliance
A Battle Plan to Discover, Develop, and Deploy Your Super Powers
- Available on Amazon
- “I can honestly say this is one of if not THE BEST book in the “self help” category, though labeling it as solely a self help book would not do it justice. This book teaches you not only how to recognize your own significance, but also how to positively impact the world around you, no matter where you are. The author has chosen his military experience to set the theme, and from someone who has never served and knows very little about military lingo and operations, this book has drawn me in and made me feel “battle ready” for whatever comes my way. It teaches you not only how to move forward with clarity and confidence, but also about the power of humility and grace.” TAC MT
“Everyone wants to be a warrior but no one wants to do what warriors do.”
Geronimo
Contact Rod to speak at your next event: warpathalliance@gmail.com (406)261-0893
www.youngentrepreneursyndicate.com