The Apogee Responder Mentorship Program

A Foundational Mentorship Experience to help you reclaim your identity, build new habits, and Live with Honor Both On-Duty and Off-Duty.

Who This is For:

  • Police, Fire, EMS, or Dispatch professionals

  • New recruits who want to start strong and stay strong for their career

  • Mid-career responders feeling stuck or burned out

  • Veterans looking for meaning beyond the badge

  • Men and women committed to personal growth and service

Program Includes:

  • A Foundational, Mission-Driven Mentorship Program for First Responders

Apogee Responders is not a course you consume—it’s a system you live. Every element is designed to create lasting change on duty, off duty, and at home.

  • Monthly Operations (Coaching Themes)

Each month focuses on a specific area of life and leadership, mindset, identity, habits, health, marriage, family, finances, purpose, and legacy. Every Operation builds on the last, creating real momentum over time.

  • Weekly Challenges & Guided Reflection

Structured, action-based challenges that force clarity, discipline, and follow-through. Reflection prompts help you process experiences instead of burying them and also be available for feedback.

  • Live Group Coaching Calls

Weekly live Responders Debrief calls led by David Smith, with regular guest mentors and coaches. These are part teaching, part discussion, part real-time application to your life and career. This is how accountability is forged.

  • Private Apogee Responder Community

A secure, members-only space to share wins, challenge completions, struggles, insights, and accountability with other first responders who actually understand the job.

  • Guided Curriculum in the Apogee App

All challenges, daily discipline, and metrics are tracked live in one place. The app keeps you focused on daily disciplines, long-term goals, and consistent execution through a point-based system that determines your belt ranking in Apogee.

  • Daily Habits & Peer Accountability

You’ll track essential daily habits designed to build discipline, resilience, and self-leadership, supported by peer accountability and community feedback.

  • Mentor Calls & Podcast Participation

Ongoing access to experienced mentors through live calls and recorded conversations. Members also have opportunities to participate in discussions and to get real-time feedback. The mentor sessions are recorded as a podcast and those who are part of Apogee Responders get to participate in real time.

Apogee Responders Journey

This is the Mission To Become the Responders your family, community, and future bloodline need you to be.

Monthly Operations

See what’s ahead and get ready to take action.

January: Operation Clear & Present Dangerous

Ready to reclaim control over your life? This month, you’ll dive deep into the art of managing your time, setting priorities, and creating a laser-focused mission. You’ll learn to stop being busy and start being productive, taking charge of your schedule and your purpose in a way that sets you up for lasting success.

February: Operation Alter Ego

This month, you’ll step into a new identity—one that leads with power, precision, and purpose. You’ll design and embrace core identities that will serve you through every situation, both on and off duty. This isn’t just about personal development; it's about creating the leader you were always meant to be and showing up as your most authentic self.

March: Operation Now O’Clock

Time to sharpen your focus. This month will teach you how to control your mind and be present in every moment. Whether you’re on a call or at home with your family, you’ll develop the skills to tune out distractions, respond intentionally, and stay in control of your thoughts and actions. Mastering the present is your key to long-term success.

April: Operation Superhero

You’ve always worn the uniform, but this month, you’ll build the body that supports the role. Whether you’re pushing your physical limits or optimizing your wellness, you’ll learn how to transform your physical health to meet the demands of the job and life. You’ll develop strength, endurance, and resilience that makes you not just fit, but capable of facing anything head-on.

May: Operation Anti-Fragile

In a world that constantly challenges you, this month is about turning stress into fuel for growth. You’ll learn to thrive under pressure, using hardship to build mental toughness and emotional resilience. You won’t just survive the challenges of the job—you’ll become stronger because of them.

June: Operation Lead. On Purpose

True leadership starts with self-leadership. This month, you’ll sharpen your ability to lead others by first leading yourself. You’ll define your values, build trust, and embrace the responsibility of leadership—both in the field and in your personal life. It's time to step up and live with purpose, inspiring those around you to do the same.

July: Operation Power to Purpose

This month is about finding your "why" and tapping into the power that comes from living a life of purpose. You’ll dig deep into what drives you, confront your biggest obstacles, and rise with a new sense of clarity and determination. When you align your actions with your deeper purpose, nothing can stand in your way.

August: Operation Relentless Pursuit

This month is about fighting for your spouse with the same intensity and discipline you bring to the job. It’s a call to stop coasting, to stop treating your relationship like a box you checked years ago. This month, you’ll relearn how to pursue your spouse—through presence, communication, and intentional action. Because when the badge comes off and the chaos fades, the love you’ve built is what remains—and it’s worth every ounce of effort.

September: Operation Financial Legacy

The legacy you build goes beyond the badge. This month, you'll focus on creating financial freedom and stability for you and your family. You’ll explore strategies for budgeting, investing, and securing your future, ensuring that your financial legacy matches your hard work and commitment.

October: Operation Turn Off the News

Distraction is the enemy of focus. This month, you’ll take control of your attention and reclaim your peace. By reducing external noise, you’ll sharpen your focus, cultivate inner peace, and make room for the things that truly matter—whether it's your health, your family, or your mission.

November: Operation Every Damn Day

Excellence is built on consistency. This month, you'll master the art of showing up every single day—no matter how tough it gets. You’ll learn how to create daily habits that reinforce your values and help you become the kind of person who leads by example—quietly, consistently, relentlessly.

December: Operation Fail Forward

Success isn’t linear, and failure is part of the journey. This month, you’ll shift your mindset about failure and use it as a powerful tool for growth. You’ll embrace setbacks as opportunities, push your limits, and learn to fail forward in a way that strengthens your resolve and moves you closer to your goals.

Take the First Step

This isn’t therapy. It’s transformation—guided by first responders who’ve been where you are.

You Show Up for Others.

Now Show Up for Yourself.

Join Apogee Responders and transform your life, one courageous step at a time.

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