Overview
The speaker outlines the reasons for resigning from T-Rex Arms, clarifies recent events, addresses speculation, and reflects on personal and professional lessons learned. He expresses gratitude for support, a desire for reconciliation, and shares plans for new ventures.
Background and Company History
- Founded T-Rex Arms in 2013 in Tennessee with $2,000 of personal funds and did all initial work alone.
- Gradually hired employees and added business partners, ultimately losing majority ownership due to lack of understanding of shareholder agreements.
- Family relationships influenced company structure, with brothers and a family friend becoming co-owners.
Personal and Family Dynamics
- Married in 2019; wife faced unwelcoming attitudes from the family.
- Wife, a chemical engineer, became an advocate, teaching the speaker about emotional intelligence and healthy relationships.
- Faced strained family and marital relations, sought marriage counseling, and prioritized personal growth.
Company Disagreements and Ownership Issues
- Noted early signs of inequality between owners, including uneven treatment regarding prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
- Wife’s application to work at T-Rex Arms was ignored despite another owner’s wife being employed.
- Growth of the company exacerbated disagreements on vision and policy among owners.
Attempted Buyout and Resignation
- Initiated discussions for a separation in early 2025, offering to buy out co-owners but offers were declined.
- Decided resignation would bring clarity to staff and resolve leadership confusion.
- Officially resigned on May 28, 2025, and will have equity bought out per the shareholder agreement.
Handling of Sexual Harassment Incident
- In March, wife received unsolicited explicit images from an employee who was also an executive’s son.
- Reported the incident; felt company responded inadequately and only took action after resignation and employee awareness.
- Consistent with prior public stances on protecting women, found this incident pivotal in the decision to leave.
Values, Integrity, and Reflections
- Core T-Rex Arms values of truth and transparency were not being upheld in practice by leadership.
- Speaker and wife have forgiven all involved parties and hope for future family reconciliation.
- Maintains confidence in prioritizing family and principles over retaining company position.
Future Plans and Perspective
- Grateful for accomplishments at T-Rex Arms, especially the staff, but feels unable to support the company under current leadership.
- Plans to start new companies and share the entrepreneurial journey publicly for educational purposes.
- Views difficult experiences as essential to personal growth and expresses no regrets about his choices.
Decisions
- Resigned from T-Rex Arms on May 28, 2025, prioritizing family and personal values.
Action Items
- Next week – Speaker: Begin sharing details about new business ventures and mission with followers.
- TBD – Speaker: Move forward with starting new companies and building a family.
Recommendations / Advice
- Ensure clear understanding of ownership agreements and shareholder rights when starting or running a business.
- Uphold company values through consistent action, not just statements.
- Seek mentorship during complex business and personal challenges.