Veteran On The Move

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by founder and CEO of Victory Coffees, Cade Courtley. Cade served as a Navy SEAL for 9 years and after leaving active duty worked as a contractor and in Hollywood. Looking for his next mission in life; Cade turned to entrepreneurship. Inspired by his connection with coffee, Cade founded Victory Coffees. Victory Coffees ships quality, award winning coffee direct to consumers.  Cade shares his advice for fellow veterans and why it is important to find your passion and make it your mission. Check out Victory Coffees here.    About Our Guest    Navy SEAL Veteran Cade Courtley knows what it takes to be outstanding. Hes proven it in combat and today, hes flexing his entrepreneurial muscles to new heights. As founder and CEO of Victory Coffees, Cade gets us going each day with award-winning coffee delivered to our doorsteps. This serial entrepreneur and patriot is an engaging personality who lives life to the fullest.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Marine Veteran and co-founder of Frano Hauling LLC, July Franco. July joined the Marine Corps right out of high school and transitioned to the Reserves serving for a total of 16 years. Her service ended with a severe injury and July struggled with the loss of identity and purpose that came with being a Marine. While working for the federal government, she felt something was missing and was ready for a challenge so with her brother, July founded Franco Hauling LLC. Joe and July discuss the various certifications, such as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and the impact they can have for entrepreneurs.    About Our Guest      July Franco started to follow her purpose and journey at the young age of 17. At that age, she asked her parents to sign and give her approval to join the United States Marine Corps. Throughout her Marine Corp career, she pushed past the obstacles and rose to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. After her military career came

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran Mario Farfan. Mario is the Group Sales Leader Account Executive of Group Sales at Meet Chicago Northwest. He transitioned from the Army and after attending college started a 20-year career in banking. Seeing the need in his local community, Mario started the Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Joe and Mario discuss the power of networking and why Veteran entrepreneurs need to leverage local resources.       About Our Guest    Mario Farfan has over 22 years of community and business development experience working in key roles in banking including regional manager and branch manager throughout the markets of Chicago and surrounding suburbs as well as Milwaukee. He is also a U.S. Army veteran, proud dad of 4 and is committed to serving his community. In 2015, Mario founded the Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This chamber primarily serve Dupage, Kane, Lake and Suburban Cook counties with a direct focus on business development in

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and founder of Ocean View Stables, Zachary Leyden. Zachary served in the infantry and left Active Duty after returning from a deployment to Afghanistan. He attended college but struggled during his transition with PTSD and losing the strong sense of purpose that comes with military service. After a life changing connection with a Vietnam Veteran, he started working with horses and regained that sense of purpose. Joe and Zachary discuss the impact of teaching Veteran horsemanship and how he created a business model that can provide multiple streams of income while giving back to his fellow Veterans. Check out Ocean View Stables here.    About Our Guest    Zachary Leyden, a resilient and transformative individual, is our guest today. As a distinguished military veteran, he has found solace and renewal through his deep connection with horses, establishing a thriving horse recreation business. Zachary's dedication to helping veterans through h

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by President and founder of Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB), Chris Eccleston. Chris served in the Navy for six years prior to attending college and later entering the construction industry. He worked in the industry for five years, starting as a laborer before starting his own business. DVB focuses on hiring Veterans and bringing military level professionalism and teamwork to every project. Chris shares his lessons learned from his leap into entrepreneurship and the importance of fostering a growth mindset in your business. Chris is also the co-author of Grit Over Greatness, a children’s book teaching the importance of the construction trade and inspiring the next generation.    Episode Resources:  Grit Leads to Greatness  Grit Leads to Greatness on Amazon Chris's LinkedIn Delmarva Veteran Builders   About Our Guest    Chris Eccleston, a Salisbury, Maryland native, is the President and founder of Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB) a fresh, gritty

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Robert Poole. After graduating from West Point, Robert served as an officer in the Quartermaster Branch before transitioning to the civilian sector. He is the co-founder of Total Business Results; a B2B marketing company specializing in cold calling. Robert shares his journey into entrepreneurship and how he shifted his business based on the demand and needs of customers. He now helps other entrepreneurs move away from day to day operations and make their business an asset and not a job. Robert is offering a free 30 minute strategy call for the first three listeners who email coaching@totalbusinessresults.com.      About Our Guest      Robert Poole is the co-founder of Total Business Results. He helps entrepreneurs who are tied to their businesses make the transition from operator to owner in their business so they can finally achieve the freedom they got into entrepreneurship in the first place. He is a graduate of Wes

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Air Force Veteran, author, and entrepreneur Michelle LaBrosse. Michelle is the founder and CEO of Cheetah Learning, serving over 80,000 students since 2001. She served for seven years as an Aerospace Engineer and prepared for her exit from the military through networking and identifying a need. She shares the dangers of early success and why entrepreneurs need to be ready to learn from failure. Taking her passion for accelerated learning Michelle founded Cheetah Learning, focusing on preparing students to pass the Project Management Professional exam. Check out Cheetah Learning here.     About Our Guest    Michelle LaBrosse, PMP, CCPM, RYT is founder and CEO of Cheetah Learning, and the author of Cheetah Negotiations, Cheetah Project Management, Cheetah Know How, and Cheetah Agile Projects. Michelle started her career as an Aerospace Engineer and an Air Force Officer. The Project Management Institute (PMI), recognized Cheetah as the Professional Develo

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and entrepreneur Noah Glanville. Noah is the founder and CEO of the Pit Barrel Cooker Co., an outdoor cooking brand that is high quality, easy to use, and affordable. He served in the Navy as a Corpsman for 6 years and later as a private contractor but always had an interest in entrepreneurship. Ready to make that step in 2010,  he took his interest in cooking and entertaining and along with his wife, created the Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Joe and Noah discuss the complexities of creating and producing your own product and how entrepreneurs stand out from inventors. Checkout the Pit Barrel Cooker Co. here.     About Our Guest    Noah Glanville is the founder and CEO of Pit Barrel Cooker Co. After serving as a Navy Corpsman attached to a Marine Corps unit in Iraq he returned home and started what is now a very popular brand in the outdoor cooking industry. Through grit and determination, Noah Glanville continues to successfully navigate one of t

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and President of MilitaryFares.com Scott Lara. After serving for 9 years, Scott used the power of networking and was able to transition into a position at the Florida DMV. Scott is now the President of MilitaryFares.com, a website that connects Veterans with travel discounts. He shares with Joe how he became involved in the travel industry and is now sharing his passion with others, via YouTube and his blog. He started with a focus on cruises but has now expanded into all-inclusive resort vacations.  Episode Resources:  Military Fares Scott's YouTube Channel The Cruise Genius Twitter: @scottlara1961 Scott's Instagram   About Our Guest    Scott Lara, President of MilitaryFares.com is a U.S. Navy veteran. Taking his passion of traveling and serving fellow veterans, he was recently appointed President of MilitaryFares.com, an online travel website giving deep discounts to veterans.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Faceboo

In this episode Joe is joined by retired Army Command Sergeant Major Lindsey Streeter. Retiring after 31 years of service, he joined Bank of America’s Military Affairs team and leads the organization in hiring and supporting Veterans and military families. Lindsey shares important insight for transitioning service members and how Bank of America’s support goes beyond the hiring process. BofA works with Veterans to find their place and connects them with a mentor to help ease the transition into the civilian sector. Lindsey was also selected by the Military Times as the 2023 Veteran of the Year.    About Our Guest      Lindsey Streeter leads the Military Affairs strategy at Bank of America (BofA). He joined the BofA family in 2016 upon retiring from the U.S. Army as a highly decorated Command Sergeant Major with 31 years of military service. He has been a leading voice in Bank of America's commitment to recruit, develop, and retain military talent. Lindsey was recently named 2023 Veteran of the Year by the M

In this episode Joe is joined by podcaster and advocate for Military Families, Patti Katter. Patti the host of “Wake Up With Patti Katter” and shares how she became committed to serving the military community following her family’s own experiences. Patti’s husband, a Marine Veteran, re-entered the service following 9/11 and joined the Army. He was wounded while deployed to Iraq in an IED attack and remained on deployment following his injury. Once he returned home, Patti quickly noticed something was wrong. He was diagnosed with a TBI and was medically retired three years later. Patti ensured that her husband received the treatment he needed and recognized that need for advocacy for wounded warriors. Patti continues her mission today with a reach now beyond the military community. Learn more about Patti here.    About Our Guest    In her inspiring journey, Patti Katter, a passionate advocate for freedom and military families, delved into advocacy after her husband's service-related injury. From advocating f

In this episode Joe is joined by retired Marine Officer and owner of TheCoverBag,com Murph McCarthy. Murph saw the need for a product to protect the pricey, fragile, and easily stained combination cover worn by members of the military and the CoverBag was born. Murph shares the challenges he faced with manufacturing his own product and advice for Entrepreneurs looking to do the same.  Episode Resources:    The Cover Bag   The Coverbag on Amazon     About Our Guest    Murph McCarthy is a retired Marine Aviator who owns and operates TheCoverBag.com and is also the head women's rugby coach at the United States Naval Academy.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union 

Returning to the show is Army Veteran, author, and career transition expert Matthew J. Louis. Matthew was previously on the show in 2019 to discuss his book Mission Transition and has just released his second book Hiring Veterans. He shares his own transition story and what drives his mission today of eliminating the ever widening civil-military divide. Hiring Veterans is a practical guide for organizational leaders to successfully include members of the military community and take advantage of the unique talent pool.  Episode Resources:  Purepost Matthew J. Louis Mission Transition Hiring Veterans       About Our Guest    Matt Louis is one of the nation's leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. He is the author of the award-winning and best-selling HarperCollins book Mission Transition, a practic

Joining Joe for the 500th episode of Veteran On the Move is retired Coast Guardsman and Entrepreneur Jeff Starr. Jeff started his military career at 17 with the National Guard and went on to serve in the Coast Guard for 30 years as an Aviation Electronics Technician. He prepared for eventual separation from service; pursuing higher education and later entered the civilian sector. Seeking an improved quality of life and flexibility, Jeff turned to entrepreneurship and became a franchisee with WIN Home Inspection. He shares why he decided to partner with WIN and the importance of finding a company that matches your values. Learn more about WIN Home Inspection here.    About Our Guest      Prior to joining WIN Home Inspection, Jeff Starr served 30 years and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. As an Aviation Electronics Master Chief Petty Officer (AET), he worked as an AET from Alaska to Florida but spent the majority of his time in Michigan in both Traverse City and Metro Detroit area serving the interest of th

In this episode, Joe is joined by Maine Veteran and Batteries Plus franchisee Keith Placencio.  Keith enlisted in the Marine Corps following highschool and served for four years. Following his military service, Keith attended college and entered corporate America as an engineer. He shares his journey to entrepreneurship and lessons learned along the way. Finding success in his community as a Kona Ice franchisee, Keith looked to diversify his business and discovered Batteries Plus through a friend. Joe and Keith discuss the benefits of franchise ownership and the importance of being connected to your community. Check out the Batteries Plus here.      About Our Guest      Keith Placencio is the owner and operator of Batteries Plus of Las Cruces, NM. He served in the Marines from 1987-1991 and since he left active duty, he has been dedicated to his community, giving back over $350,000 from previous business ventures. Now as a Batteries Plus franchisee, he has provided the Las Cruces City Fleet Services and th

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran, business credit consultant, and entrepreneur Bob Curran. Bob served as a submariner for nine before transitioning to corporate America working in retail operations. He got his first experience of entrepreneurship and small business leadership after becoming involved with his family’s business. Joe and Bob discuss the importance of cash flow and the challenges faced by small business owners when it comes to credit. J. Galt Finance Suite creates transformation and growth for small businesses through obtaining business credit vice personal credit. Listen today to learn more about how business credit can help your small business reach success.     About Our Guest    Bob Curran is a business credit consultant with J. Galt Finance Suite. J. Galt provides small businesses a 7-step funding blueprint to obtain business credit. Contact Bob at bcurran@jgalt.io   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and o

In this episode, Joe is joined by author and entrepreneur Mason Harris. What do you think of when you hear the word Chutzpah? Mason shares with Joe what he has defined as the eight key characteristics of chutzpah and how having “it” can help entrepreneurs push boundaries and take on challenges. Many of these characteristics relate closely with the soft skills that Veterans gain in service and can later leverage in the civilian sector. Listen today to learn how you can leverage chutzpah in business and life. Check out Mason’s book The Chutzpah Advantage here.      About Our Guest   Mason Harris believes in "chutzpah" as an accelerant for accomplishing objectives, both work-related and personal. Author of "The Chutzpah Advantage: Go Bigger. Be Bolder. Do Better." he shares his work through live events, workshops, writing, and interviews. Do you have the key behaviors and characteristics of chutzpah?     Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests a

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Ben Smith. Ben served in the Army for 7 years as an artillery officer. Joe and Ben have a candid discussion on the difficulties faced by Veterans as they transition to civilian life; including losing one’s identity as a service member and purpose that comes with serving. Ben shares how the darkest and most difficult moments in his life led to his current path as a mental health advocate and fitness professional. Taking his passion for coaching and fitness expertise, he launched an app called Train with Ben, to impact and interact with a larger audience. Listen today to learn more about Ben’s journey to entrepreneur success.      About Our Guest   Ben Smith is a fitness and nutrition coach, entrepreneur, Army Veteran, and mental health advocate based in Los Angeles. With more than a decade working in health and fitness, he has led programming at respected strength training gyms in LA, developed online training for high performing individuals all

In this episode, Joe is joined by retired Navy Captain Brett Crozier, author of the new book Surf When You Can.  CAPT Crozier served for 30 years as a Naval Aviator; commanding a F-18 squadron, USS Blue Ridge, and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Rooseevelt. In 2020 CAPT Crozier made headlines when he sent a letter to his superiors expressing concern about the spread of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Retiring in 2022, he transitioned to civilian life and is now the CEO of the non-profit Veterans Village of San Diego. In his new book, CAPT Crozier shares what he learned as a leader, through stories from throughout his career and people he worked with along the way. Check out surfwhenyoucan.com to learn more and Surf When You Can here.      About Our Guest   Brett Crozier grew up in California, graduated from the United States Naval Academy, and embarked on a thirty-year career in the Navy, flying dozens of combat missions over Iraq and leading at the highest levels of operational command. He se

In this episode, Joe’s guest is entrepreneur and founder of Wayfinders, Mike Brcic. Mike ran a successful mountain bike tour company for 24 years; starting with local tours and expanding to weeklong events in 45 countries. Seeing the need for and importance of meaningful connections and networks between entrepreneurs, Mike founded Wayfinders. Wayfinders offers like minded entrepreneurs the opportunity to travel to unique destinations together and create a community through their shared experiences. A skilled facilitator, Mike focuses on clarity, working through hard issues and providing accountability after the event. Listen today to learn more about what Wayfinders has to offer and why it is important for entrepreneurs to be intentional about networking.    About Our Guest   Community-builder, facilitator and serial entrepreneur by nature, Mike Brcic is passionate about helping people live more connected lives. Via his events in the most remote and spectacular places on Earth with Wayfinders, Mike helps ent