Veteran On The Move

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Bryan Jacobs on the show. Bryan, is a former Navy Veteran and the founder of “Reveille Meals”. Bryan struggled in business and had some great opportunities.  Today Bryan will talk about his learnings from the failures and his success story. Key Points of Discussion Bryan’s life story Selection in Navy Transition out of the Navy Getting into culinary business Success stories of Veterans Advice for the Veterans Key Milestones of this Episode [01:24] Bryan Jacobs life story [04:35] Selection in Navy [10:36] Bryan’s transition [16:39] Struggle with life [18:31] Being a Chef [20:57] Starting of new program [24:07] New Concept of Virtual restaurant [27:57] Success stories [31:43] Experimenting with microgreens [33:47] Advice for the Veterans Key Quotes “When your whole life has been put into the military your mind thinks differently.   Your integrity, your attitude, your core values, all these things have been remodeled, the teenager you wer

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Rob Hughes on the show. Rob, a former National Guard member is a “news anchor on KMBC”. Rob struggled in his journalism career and was fired and hired multiple times from different stations, today Rob will talk about his learnings from these failures and his success story. Key Points of Discussion     Rob Hughes’s life story     Struggle in journalism career     Getting into the Army     Lessons learned from career     Success stories of veterans     Media personnel for helping veterans Key Milestones of this Episode [01:32] Rob Hughes’s life story [05:22] Ups and downs in journalism career [09:01] Transition into the Army [17:00] Getting in touch with veteran organizations [23:02] Great lessons learned [30:35] Media for Entrepreneurs [32:09] Success stories [36:59] How to contact Rob [38:25] Bottom line Key Quotes “I hope that I've earned veterans trust.” “People don't always trust the media and especially with veterans.” “Vet

About this Episode Today we are honored to host John Renken on the show. John, served in the army from 1993 to 1996 and was an infantryman in the 101st airborne division. John started his new career as a professional UFC fighter and then moved on to teaching soldiers Hand to Hand Combat. Today, John will talk about his failures and successes. Key Points of Discussion     John Renken’s life story     UFC career     Starting of TCL training business     Learning from new companies     Getting into travel business     Identifying potential for business     Advice for the Veterans  Key Milestones of this Episode [01:17] John Renken’s life story [01:53] Transition of the John [02:31] Starting of UFC career [04:43] Starting of new business [09:20] Lessons learned from developing a company [17:35] Getting into travel business [22:49] Potential customers of travel business [24:51] Managing side hustle [28:26] Teaching people the secrets [29:30] Advice for the veterans  Key Quotes b

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Malachias Gaskin on the show. Malachias, a former National Guard member is founder of “A Warriors Garden."  Malachias and his wife struggled in businesses and also failed in some. Today Malachias will talk about his learnings from the failures and his success story. Key Points of Discussion     Malachias Gaskin’s life story     Learning from failures and struggles     Writing book and publishing     Getting into business again     Success stories of veterans     Advice for the veterans Key Milestones of this Episode [01:08] Malachias Gaskin’s life story [04:42] Business failures and struggle [06:49] Writing a book [15:02] Starting of new business [18:12] Therapeutic benefits of micro gardening [22:23] Veterans are going to agriculture [24:51] Success stories [27:25] Getting book [29:28] Advice for the veterans Key Quotes by Malachias Gaskin “One of our biggest drawbacks is when we talk to civilians like we talk to other military pe

About this Episode Today we are honored to host James Rolin on the show.  James Rolin, Montana Army National Guard member is a co-founder of Cowboy Crickets Farms. James and his wife have started a lot of businesses and failed in those; today James will talk about his learnings from the failures and his success story. Key Points of Discussion     James Rolin's life story     Learning from failures     Making first company and failure     Getting into crickets business     Business structure     Advice for the veterans Key Milestones of this Episode [01:08] James Rolin's life story [03:26] Business failures and learning from it [07:23] Family Fun Center [09:06] Starting of Cowboy Crickets business [15:44] Growing the business [19:07] The Chocolate Chirp Cookies [21:43] Cost competitive business [25:25] Things needed for cricket business [30:19] Percentage of margin [32:28] Advice for the veterans Key Quotes by James Rolin “There really is a market for Crickets. It's just the inf

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Sean Douglas on the show. Sean Douglas, Air Force veteran, is a TEDx speaker Master resilience implementer, suicide awareness trainer, business positioning strategist, international radio show host of “Life Transformation Radio”, a suicide survivor and author. Let’s hear what he has to say about life and business!  Key Points of Discussion     Life story of Sean Douglas     Transition      Building first company     Positioning of business     Business examples; Uber, Netflix     Running the business while on the job     Some useful software and websites     Advice for the veterans  Key Milestones of this Episode [01:17] Sean Douglas’s life story [02:36] Sean’s transition out of the Air Force [06:05] Entertainment Company [09:34] What is positioning of business [14:52] Difference between marketing, advertising and selling [18:47] Example of Uber [26:53] Veteran Entrepreneurship [33:42] Transforming podcast to video [37:46] Adve

About this Episode Today we have the privilege to host Debbie Adams on the show. Debbie is a veteran of the Canadian Army and a business owner.  She is an expert in new entrepreneurship, financial literacy, communication and taxes.  Debbie takes people without an entrepreneurial bone in their body and teach them how to make a ton of money and love doing it.  Key Points of Discussion The Canadian Army Debbie’s transition to civilian life Starting a business Teaching money making Unconscious bias against making money Mindset and Mindshift Spectrum of making money Debbie’s methodology Key Milestones of this Episode [01:16]  Debbie Adams’s military background [02:33]  Vision disability and kicked out of the military [04:19]  Debbie’s experience after the Army [06:35]  Starting a business and monetizing it [09:11]  Teaching business people how to make money [13:19]  Client demographic [19:13]  Fear of charging too much [25:50]  Methodology to train clients [29:33]  Diverse supplier Key Qu

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Dr. Wesley Pak on the show. Dr. Pak holds MBA and PhD degree and is a successful entrepreneur.  He started selling private label products on Amazon since 2017 and was able to reach 1.6 million annual sale revenue in 2019. Wesley and his wife had served in the U.S. Air force for 15 years. Dr. Pak has figured out how to make money while sleeping and has developed a great system for personal and financial growth. Listen in to hear what Dr. Wesley Pak has to say about being successful in business.  Key Points of Discussion Life story of Dr. Wesley Pak Wesley’s career Thinking about business; having entrepreneur mindset Learning from YouTube and books Revenue and profit goals Business management Key Milestones of this Episode [01:22]  Dr. Wesley Pak’s story [04:05]  Living in Mexico and pursuing a career [08:02]  Dealing with unexpected moves [11:35]  Mental shift from employee mindset to an entrepreneur mindset [19:40]  New business as an Amazon F

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Sha Sparks on the show. Sha has been a mentor and coach for more than twenty years. She started her career as a hair stylist at the age of 21 and had her own salon for 12 years. Sha has a great program to help and empower women around the globe. As the founder of the Sparks of Hope Foundation, she helps you learn basic things about personal development and also provides coaching services. Key Points of Discussion     Sha’s introduction     Sha’s career     Consulting and Coaching business     entrepreneurship as a purpose     Finding the purpose of life     Experience with a client     Advice for finding a purpose Key Milestones of this Episode [01:05] Getting to know about Sha [04:05] Start of coaching business [07:22] Success of Sha in salon business [12:20] First experience in consulting [19:15] Operation Alpha (Awareness, Leadership, Purpose, Hope, Alignment) [23:02] Description of Alpha [27:17] Interesting Story [31:20] Advice

About this Episode Can you believe that Doug Ward served in all the four services? Yes, he did! In today’s episode, we are joined by Doug Ward. He tells us what it was like for him to serve and about his entrepreneurship journey. If you are planning on exiting the service or you have already made your exit but you have no idea where to begin, this episode is for you. Listen in and learn. Key Points of Discussion Doug’s journey in the Army Serving in the four services Exiting the Army Joining the corporate world Jumping into the entrepreneurship wagon  Key Milestones of this Episode [01:05] Joining and exiting the Marine Corps [02:40] How Doug joined the Navy [04:52] Lessons that Doug learned from transitioning [05:19] Doug transitioning from the Army [07:24] What it takes to work as a contractor [11:07] Lessons Doug learnt from working as a contractor [13:23] How to make the best out of Linked in as a veteran [15:26] Is LinkedIn Premium worth it? [19:42] The birth of Anchor Strategies [

About this Episode In this special series released on Wednesdays, we are honored to have Brigadier General Tom Draude. Callsign Sage, Tom commissioned in June 1962 after graduation from the Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps for 30 1/2 years. He served three combat tours in Vietnam as an infantry officer and was the Assistant Division Commander of the 1st Marine Division during operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.  Sage is the recipient of two Silver Stars, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal with Palm. Key Points of Discussion Sage’s opinion on Leadership Different aspects of leadership Story of an interview Characteristics of a great Leader Importance of confidence Key Milestones of this Episode [00:45] Leadership [06:49] Difference between military leadership and civilian leadership [08:05] Story of an interview [12:54] Struggle with leadership [19:04] Greatest Leadership traits [25:04] Importance of Confidence [25:2

About this Episode Today we are joined by Zach Thomas on the show. Zach is an ex-military who became a Chick-fil-A franchisee. He tells us how different experiences have shaped his leadership style to the point of becoming a leader who can build a winning team. He also shares with us what it takes to become a Chick-fil-A franchisee. Key Points of Discussion Getting to know Zach Zach’s journey in the military How Zach transitioned from the military to the chaplain program and owning a coffee shop How Zach Became a Chick-fil-A franchisee How can you become a Chick-fil-A franchisee like Zach? Zach turning point in leadership Building a winning team Key Milestones of this Episode [01:01] Getting to know Zach [01:56]  Zach’s journey in the military [02:52]  Transitioning into the chaplain program [03:48]  Getting into the coffee business [05:16]  Becoming a Chick-fil-A franchisee [15:47]  What it takes to become a Chick-fil-A franchisee [18:56]  Zach’s turning point in his leadership journey

About this Episode In this special series released on Wednesdays, we are honored to have Brigadier General Tom Draude. Callsign Sage, Tom commissioned in June 1962 after graduation from the Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps for 30 1/2 years. He served three combat tours in Vietnam as an infantry officer and was the Assistant Division Commander of the 1st Marine Division during operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.  Sage is the recipient of two Silver Stars, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal with Palm. Key Points of Discussion Tom’s growing up Going back to Kankakee to give a talk The three major failures in Tom’s life Learning from failure Key Milestones of this Episode [01:00] Tom’s childhood [01:59] Talking in Kankakee  [03:38] Facts about failure [04:11] Tom’s first failure [07:14] Tom’s second failure [19:45] Tom’s third failure [21:59] Wrapping up Key Quotes by Tom Draude “For a relationship to work, it helps t

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Kas Andz on the show. Kas grew up near Russia and moved to the UK when he was 5. Kas is an entrepreneur and has started multiple businesses. But the Pearl Lemon Leads business is different and growing fast. Key Points of Discussion     Kas Andz introduction     Kas’ transition and getting into business     Learning for success     Digital marketing business     Advice for Entrepreneurs     Useful software for small business owners     Getting in touch with Kas Key Milestones of this Episode [01:04] Getting to know about Kas [04:23] Starting of business [08:46] Diving into the courses [17:37] Digital Marketing [23:28] Biggest thing about Business [24:44] Checklist Manifesto [27:10] Advice for Entrepreneurs [31:01] Software for business owners [33:39] Getting in touch with Kas Key Quotes by Kas Andz “Pain is weakness leaving the body and that which does not kill you only makes you stronger”. “I guess the rigid education system d

Life, Liberty and Leadership Series In this special series released on Wednesdays, we are honored to have Brigadier General Tom Draude. Callsign Sage, Tom commissioned in June 1962 after graduation from the Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps for 30 1/2 years. He served three combat tours in Vietnam as an infantry officer and was the Assistant Division Commander of the 1st Marine Division during operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.  Sage is the recipient of two Silver Stars, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal with Palm. In this series, Sage discusses life, liberty and leadership, and shares his life lessons from 30 plus years in the military, over 20 years in the civilian sector and now as an educator.  Key Points of Discussion     Tom’s introduction     Teaching career of Tom     Opinion about youth of today     Tom’s teaching methodology     Tom’s opinion about higher suicide rate Key Milestones of this Episode [02:36

Sports Fitness About this Episode Today we are honored to host Wade Waddick on the show. Wade served in the Navy as an electrical engineer. He served 4 years in the Marine Corps and was stationed to provide security to the United States Naval Academy. Wade is an Entrepreneur and started multiple businesses. But the business named under Patriot Sports Nutrition is different as the earning from this would be given to wounded veterans.  Key Points of Discussion     Wade Waddick’s introduction     Wade’s transition from the military     Business partner     Soft skills for Veterans     Wade's analogy     Giving back  Key Milestones of this Episode [01:09] Getting to know about Wade [02:16] Wades’s transition [03:41] First Job in Fitness [12:12] Wade's mistake on his business venture [16:31] Wade’s biggest weakness [19:54] Working with business coaches [27:07] Learning from military [28:19] Important of soft skills [30:36] Creation of Patriot sports nutrition [28:27] Resources for vet

About this Episode Today we are honored to host James Van Prooyen on the show. James served in the Air Force for 20 years in tactical communications and computer systems.  Entrepreneurship was in the family as James was growing up and was always something he wanted to pursue. James focused on his military career until he retired and then transitioned into business eventually becoming a military podcaster.     Key Points of Discussion     Introduction of James Van Prooyen     James’ journey after serving in the Air Force     Being around Business Owners     Starting a Podcast     Relationships and Network     Taking risks     Making a difference and solving problems Key Milestones of this Episode [01:30] Getting to know about James [03:10] Transitioning out of the Air Force [06:33] Volunteering in Podfest [13:03] How James started his own podcast [17:00] Building Relationships [23:30] Marketing with Podcasting [25:45] Are you unemployable? [28:45] Advice Key Quotes by James Van Pr

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Scott Weaver on the show. Scott served in the Navy as an electrical engineer. He was deployed in Iraq during the war. Scott has a great program to help your business get the credit it deserves. As the founder of Arise2live, he helps you learn basic things about your business and also provides you the coaching services. Key Points of Discussion Scott’s introduction Scott’s first startup Consulting and Coaching business Entrepreneur and then on Active duty Management of business and cash flow Mistakes small business owners make Life style of CEO Key Milestones of this Episode [01:07] Getting to know about Scott [02:56] First startup and its failure. [04:55] Difference between consulting and coaching business [12:32] Entrepreneur on Active Duty [17:31] Importance of management for business [23:28] Most common mistakes small business owners make [27:54] Bill Gates as a CEO [29:24] Important things need to consider Key Quotes by Scott Weaver

About this Episode Army Veteran Grant Montgomery transitioned into to financial planning with Infinitas. Grant served just over 20 years as a Field Artillery Officer and enjoyed his career.  He finished in a ROTC role working with cadets which re-energized him. Grant always had a passion for financial planning and started his own investing at age 18. Key Points of Discussion Getting to know Grant Montgomery Grant’s experience in the Army Financial Planning Infinitas as an independent operator Getting to know people Navigating different situations and various variables.  Key Milestones of this Episode  [01:51]  Getting to know Grant  [03:45]  Interest in Financial Planning  [06:18]  Grant’s transition from the Army  [07:10]  Joining the financial planning world  [15:09]  Analysis of Military Retirement vs. Insurance  [19:50]  Different variables and situations  [25:31]  Looking through a different lens Key Quotes by Grant Montgomery “My love for financial planning started at the age of 1

About this Episode Would you leave your career at its peak to jump into entrepreneurship? It’s a risky decision to make, but at the end of the day, it’s all worth it. On the show today, we are humbled to have Dr. Kelly Crane. Kelly left her career at its peak and jumped into entrepreneurship. It was a tough decision and a great leap. She tells us how her first business failed, how she got into her other business and finally let’s know how she got into the land of coaching. Listen in, get inspired and learn. Key Points of Discussion Getting to know Dr. Kelly Crane Kelly walking away from her job to join entrepreneurship Kelly’s first business Dabbling in Amazon Getting into the world of coaching What’s a mastermind? How does Kelly add value to the mastermind?  Key Milestones of this Episode  [01:51]  Getting to know Kelly  [05:53]  Why Kelly walked away from her career at its prime to join entrepreneurship  [07:21]  Kelly’s first business  [10:08]  Dabbling in Amazon  [14:59]  Kelly an