Founder of IronRanger Media, social media agency
Shawn Dodd
Former US Army Ranger, social media strategist and founder of IronRanger Media in Austin, TX.
"First I followed trends. Then I built strategies that make brands stand out, connect deeper and grow consistently."Book a free 15-minute call with Shawn
- Followers
- 1.3M
- Views
- 50M+
- Engagements
- 500k+
- Years of experience
- 6+
- Keynotes
- 36+
- Raised for charity
- $1.7M
A story built on discipline
I served seven years in the US Army, from 1997 to 2004. I earned my full qualifications in mechanized infantry, then graduated from Airborne School and Ranger School. In Afghanistan I was attached to a Ranger unit for Operation Anaconda, and in Iraq I served with both Ranger and mechanized units.
It was in Iraq that my commanding officer gave me my call sign: Iron Ranger. Not long after, we lost him there.
I had the honor, and the heartbreak, of escorting him home and bringing him to his final resting place. Somewhere on that journey, the name he gave me stopped being a call sign and became a mission. IronRanger Media carries his name for me, so I never forget who gave it to me or what it asks of me.
After the Army I spent many years in business consulting. Then my sons pulled me into social media. To them it was a fun project. To me it was a chance to be the father I wanted to be: right there beside them, showing them how to build a real community and do things the right way. So I learned it properly, studied under some of the top companies in the industry, and became an expert.
Since then I've given more than 36 keynote speeches and, in four years in social media, helped raise $1.7 million for charities serving veterans, breast cancer patients, the homeless and children's hospitals, among others. That is still the heart of what we do: building a community that serves each other and lifts each other up in every way possible.
Today, through IronRanger Media, we help brands, businesses and creators win on social platforms and turn attention into results.
My mission
To help businesses, entrepreneurs and creators build powerful brands through authentic storytelling, structured content and consistent execution. Your story deserves to be seen. I'll help the world hear it.
Background
- US Army, 1997 to 2004: Airborne and Ranger School graduate, served in Afghanistan (Operation Anaconda) and Iraq
- MBA, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management
- Social media expert, business consultant and entrepreneur
- Motivational speaker and event host, with 36+ keynotes
- Helped raise $1.7M for charity in four years
- Featured on NewsNation "Morning in America" (press)
- Model, actor and brand ambassador
Strategy. Content. Engagement.
Built by experience. Backed by discipline.
Ready to be seen?
Book a free 15-minute call. We'll look at where you are, where you want to be, and what it takes to get there.