Veteran On The Move

In this episode, Joe is joined by Marine Veteran Beau Higgins. Beau retired from the Marine Corps after 25 years on Active Duty and is now a Senior Manager with Amazon’s Military Affairs Team. Beau stayed connected with his civilian network while on Active Duty, setting himself up for a successful transition to the corporate world. He is a leader in Amazon’s effort to hire Veterans and military spouses through various programs including Skillbridge. Beau shares with Joe details about the three pillars of the Amazon Military Affairs Program and tips for transitioning servicemembers.  Amazon Military Recruiting Events Amazon Military Fellowships Amazon Military Skills Translator    About Our Guest   As a Senior Manager on Amazon's Military Affairs team, Beau is a leader of organization that is responsible for creating scalable veteran programs, developing policies and strategic planning for military recruiting and outreach efforts, and focusing on hiring, developing and retaining the best and the brightest

Back on the show is Army Veteran and entrepreneur Brent Bowers. Brent is a land investor and the founder of The Land Sharks; a program that teaches how to create a passive income through land investment. He shares why land investment is a great opportunity for military members and how to get started. After Brent's first time on the show, Joe completed The Land Sharks course and shares his experiences with land investing and what he learned along the way. Check out The Land Sharks here.     About Our Guest   Brent Bowers is an investor and coach with a focus on buying and selling vacant land. As an Army Officer with over 8 years of service, Brent was spending a great deal of time away from his family, and he knew he needed to make some changes in order to be more present with his wife and children. Brent began investing in real estate as a way to support his family while having more time to spend with them. In a short period of time, Brent was able to expand his business, hire a team, and (most importantly)

In this episode Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur William Morden. William shares the challenges he faced as a young Veteran during his transition from Active Duty and how he eventually ended up as a freight broker. It was after William started his own car shipping business that he noticed a need to help military families with the cost of moving. Along with Mike Feuerhelm, he founded Transport for Troops, a nonprofit offering assistance to military families to help cover out of pocket PCS expenses. Learn more about Transport for Troops and how you can help here.      About Our Guest   William joined the Army in 2003 and served in Iraq from 2004-2005 with the 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment as a 60mm mortar gunner. During his deployment, 1/14 traversed the entire country serving as QRF for areas ranging from Najaf, Tikrit, and Samara in the south to Kirkuk, Mosul, and Tallafar in the north. After 14 months, he returned stateside and was honorably discharged in 2006. He stated a car shipping

In this episode Joe is joined by Entrepreneur, personal trainer, and coach Karissa Adkins. A Military Spouse, Karissa is dedicated to empowering women to be their best self. She teaches women how to shift their mindset and build healthy, sustainable habits to achieve and maintain their goals.  Karissa shares how her experience as a Military Spouse influences her journey as an entrepreneur and how she was able to turn her passion into a successful business. Even with the challenges of the military lifestyle, Karissa continues to grow her business through the online community she has created. Learn more about Karissa here and check out her Facebook group, The Healthy Hustle. About Our Guest   Karissa Adkins is a former Marketing and HR professional turned 2x Entrepreneur, Certified Coach, Personal trainer, and Champion for women's mental and physical health. Karissa is the voice behind the BossUp Babes Podcast, TV Personality, Award-winning International Speaker, and 2X International Best-Selling Author. She i

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army and Marine Corps Veteran, Karla Dembik. Karla served on Active Duty for fourteen years; beginning in the Marines and later commissioning in the Army, serving as an intelligence officer and as a helicopter pilot. She transitioned into the corporate sector working in the financial tech and banking industries. This is where she saw the need to help small business owners with the high credit card processing fees; allowing them to put more money back into their business and increase profit. Through her business,  Phoenix Pay Processing, Karla found purpose in serving others, much like she did while serving in the military. Karla shares her advice for Veterans looking to overcome the challenges of transitioning and take on the blindspots that come with starting your own business. Learn more about Karla and Phoenix Pay Processing here.    About Our Guest   Karla Dembik is the Founder/Owner of Phoenix Payment Processing, a family, Women Veteran-Owned business.  Karla spent 14 y

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and entrepreneur Douglas James. Douglas served as a Corpsman for ten years and started his online marketing business while still on active duty.  Building off the leadership abilities that he honed in the Navy, Douglas wanted to do and give back more. He started a successful online marketing business, helping connect businesses with clients. Building off his success, Douglas became a coach to help others transform their mindset and create their own economy. He is hosting the Military Wealth Summit to help the military community reach financial independence and learn to be a top earner. Learn more about James here.      About Our Guest   Navy Veteran Douglas James is a world-recognized expert on a mission to change the lives of driven entrepreneurs. He transparently teaches and empowers hungry entrepreneurs how to find, close, and retain high-ticket clients, so they can automate the growth of their businesses, and finally live the lives of their dreams. Learn mo

In this episode, Joe is joined by the founder and CEO of Fountainhead, Chris Hurn.  Fountainhead is a Small Business Administration (SBA) approved direct commercial lending firm. As a non-bank lender, Fountainhead provides personalized service and expertise to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Chris explains the SBA lending process and tips on overcoming the challenges of funding. Joe and Chris also discuss the different paths to business ownership and the opportunities to Veteran entrepreneurs. Learn more about Fountainhead here.    About Our Guest   Chris Hurn is the founder and CEO of Fountainhead, a Small Business Administration (SBA) approved, nationwide, nonbank, direct commercial lending firm that specializes in providing growth financing for business owners. He and his executive team have collectively closed over $24.09 billion worth of projects making them one of the most experienced teams in commercial lending to owners of small to mid-sized businesses.     Join the conversation on Faceboo

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran Todd Skiles, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Supply Chain Solutions at Ryder System, Inc. Todd served in the National Guard and was activated during Operation Desert Storm. After his deployment, Todd returned to work at Ryder, where he is in his 36th year with the company. Todd shares with Joe how Ryder invests in Veterans, with programs that go beyond hiring. Ryder demonstrates its commitment to Veterans by creating a culture that fosters growth and community. Todd discusses his tips for transitioning service members and the importance of knowing what inspires you when looking for your next career. Learn more about Ryder System Inc and their Veteran programs here.  About Our Guest   Now in his 36th year with Ryder System, Inc., Todd Skiles, SVP of Global Sales and Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), has merged his civilian and military careers to help veterans find success and give their skills a new purpose back on the home front. Todd is a decorated U.S.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran Eric Amstutz, a Director of Capacity Management, Property Claims at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Eric served in the Army National Guard for 19 years, 11 of those years with a dual career at Liberty Mutual. Eric is the national co-chair for Liberty Mutual's Veteran Group, Valor. Valor has 14 regional chapters supporting military members, Veterans, and spouses around the country. Eric shares details about Liberty Mutual’s partnership with Hiring our Heroes that is available to service members while on Active Duty and other programs available through Valor. Learn more about Liberty Mutual here.     About Our Guest   Eric Amstutz is a Director, Capacity Management, Property Claims at Liberty Mutual Insurance and the National Co-Chair for the company's Veteran DE&I Group, Valor, which is geared towards making a better work place environment for our Current Service Members and Veteran community. Eric served for 20 years in the United States Army National Guard as a Capt

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran Matt Hesse, the CEO and founder of the University of Health & Performance. After his service, Matt pursued a career in fitness and nutrition. He found success as a franchisee but desired room for creativity and more power to make change so he moved to building his own business. Matt’s passion is helping Veterans find their purpose and he does so through The University of Health & Performance (UHP). UHP not only helps Veterans identify their purpose but put themselves in the position to do what they love each day.  Learn more about UHP here.     About Our Guest   Matt Hesse leads the University of Health & Performance (UHP) as Founder and CEO, and is the author of The Purpose Blueprint, empowering fellow Veterans to identify their purpose, while building a unique strategy to pursue it. Prior to UHP, Matt was the Founder and CEO of a multinational sports performance and nutrition company, and an Advisor to the President of the United States on The Council for Ph

In this episode, Joe is joined by Marine Veteran, author, and entrepreneur Mike Liguori. Mike shares his transition story and the struggles he faced after leaving the Marine Corps; feeling disconnected from civilian life and battling PTSD. Building off his faith and will to change, Mike started on his entrepreneurial journey. He now runs Live Your Truth Media, a company that helps content creators remain focused on being storytellers that connect with the communities they create. Through his experiences, Mike shares the importance of creating long lasting relationships and building off of small wins on your way to success. Check out Mike and Tell Your Truth Media here.   About Our Guest   Mike Liguori an entrepreneur, strategist, and consultant for the creator economy. He's the author of two books, The Sandbox Stories of Human Spirit and War, and The Road Ahead and Miles Behind A Story of Healing and Redemption Between Father and Son. Mike runs a media company called Live Your Truth Media that helps companie

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and Chief Business Officer at Brio Benefit Consulting, Kevin Ritchie. Kevin served in the Army for over 16 years, going from enlisted to officer and on both Active Duty and Reserves. He worked for 18 successful years at Cigna before joining Brio Benefit Consulting. Brio helps employers recruit and retain talent through benefits and ranked as the #2 “Best Small Company to Work for in New York”. Kevin shares his advice for Veterans in transition and why it is important to find a company with a culture that fits your ideals and values. Check out Brio here.    About Our Guest   Kevin Ritchie spent over 16 years in the Army where he rose from an enlisted soldier to eventually commanding a company and reporting to senior staff. After joining the US Army Reserves in 1997, Ritchie simultaneously began working for Cigna Healthcare as a customer representative and scaled his way up to Vice President of Sales. Ritchie is currently the Chief Business Officer at Brio Benefit

In this episode, Joe is joined by Scott Patterson, a Marine Corps veteran and the founder of Tumble. Scott served for 11 years in the Infantry before transitioning into the civilian sector. While staying with a friend in San Francisco, he became frustrated with the outdated and unreliable laundry set up in the apartment building and at his local laundromat. Scott shares with Joe how he entered the laundry industry and how Tumble is now in hundreds of buildings across multiple states. Check out Tumble here.      About Our Guest   Scott Patterson founded Tumble in 2019 with a mission to modernize the laundry experience. After serving 11 years in the United States Marine Corps, Patterson was trained to be diligent about his laundry. Upon leaving the marines, Patterson moved into a friend’s apartment in San Francisco where he was shocked to see dirty laundry rooms with broken machines, stolen clothes and unreliable customer service.  Coalescing his extensive military training with his passion for technology as

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Andrew Abrogast. Andrew served as an Apache helicopter pilot for ten years before transitioning into the corporate world. Andrew worked towards his transition while still on Active Duty and partnered with a mentor he was matched with through American Corporate Partners. He had a successful corporate job but turned to entrepreneurship looking for change and founded Arbo's Cheese Dip in 2021. Andrew shares how he took his father’s cheese dip recipe from local retail to a deal with Kroger. Check out Arbo’s Cheese Dip here.      About Our Guest   Andrew Arbogast is an Army veteran / Apache helicopter pilot from Memphis, TN. Andrew left the Army for corporate America in 2017 after serving 10 years - bored with his career, Andrew decided to start a business in Jan 2021, Arbos Cheese Dip, using his fathers Queso recipe. After reaching hundreds of stores in several states by Aug 2021, Andrew left his job at International Paper to pursue national grocer

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and entrepreneur Jeff Gum. Jeff served as a Navy SEAL for 10 years before transitioning off Active Duty. Jeff is the founder of Sunga Life, an athleisure clothing brand inspired by time he spent in Brazil. He founded Sunga Life prior to leaving Active Duty and continued his business education by earning his MBA. Jeff shares with Joe how the lessons and skills he learned as a SEAL have influenced his business and leadership style. They also discuss the value of mentorship, both in and outside the military. Check out Sunga Life here.  About Our Guest   Jeff Gum served for ten years as a US Navy SEAL at SEAL Team 5 with two deployments to the Middle East and as Lead Petty Officer of the SEAL Combatives Program. He earned his B.S. in Business Management at the University of Central Florida and his MBA at UCLA Anderson where he founded Sunga Life, an athleisure brand all about freedom. He is a Scientific Master Diver with the Force Blue Team saving the Coral Reef in

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and author John Davis. John served in the Infantry, completing multiple tours in Afghanistan. Following his separation from Active Duty, John attended college and became an advocate for his fellow student Veterans. Joe and John discuss the benefits of college for a transitioning service members, as well as the challenges they may face. John wrote his book Combat to College to help Veterans apply the skills they learned in the military to college. Find out more about John here.    About Our Guest   John H. Davis is a decorated combat veteran with multiple tours in Afghanistan. He has since dedicated himself to veteran advocacy, receiving congressional, legislative, and local recognition. He earned his masters degree in education from Harvard and his bachelors in history from St. Joseph's College. He has spoken to Congress as a legislative fellow for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Student Veterans of America. John is the author of Combat to College and the S

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Spencer Emch. Spencer served as an Apache Helicopter Pilot, leaving Active Duty after 12 years of service. His well planned transition to the airlines was derailed by the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry and he moved to Romania where he continues to live today with his family. Spencer created his own business in Romania, providing contact pilot services and has recently published a book about his military experience. Check out Spencer’s book Time of Flight here. About Our Guest   Spencer was an AH-64D Longbow Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot and Warrant Officer in the US Army with 2.5 years total in the combat theaters of Iraq and Afghanistan over the course of his 12-year career. He left the service in 2020 for a life of adventure, now living as an expat and entrepreneur in Bucharest, Romania with his wife and newborn son, where he still flies helicopters and airplanes as a contract pilot as well. As a newly published author, Spencer se

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, Reservist, and entrepreneur Andrew Haney. While serving on Active Duty,  Andrew became interested in entrepreneurship and the opportunity to be his own boss. He started exploring opportunities in entrepreneurship while serving and started day trading.  He was working a corporate job when he first started flipping land which he now does full time. Drew and Joe discuss the benefit of group training and courses for transitioning Veterans and using off time for professional and personal development. He shares great recommendations for those transitioning, looking to balance entrepreneurship with another job, or are interested in land investment.  About Our Guest   Ex-paratrooper and army logistician Drew Haney used the leadership skills he learned as an army officer to build a land investing business and quit his day job in only one year Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A p

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and life coach Nick Devlin. Nick served as an Army Ranger, deploying multiple times around the world. After making the difficult decision to separate from Active Duty, Nick entered the civilian workforce. He shares his transition experience and the challenges he faced  finding a new purpose and community outside the military. After realizing that life in corporate America was the wrong direction for him and his family, Nick made a change, refocusing his energy and eventually becoming a coach. As a coach, Nick now helps others create the life they want to live. Find out more about Nick here.      About Our Guest   Nick is a life coach helping stressed out high achievers become whole again and live their lives like a big adventure. Nick is a recovering over achiever and has walked many paths including hardcore punk rocker, engineer, Ivy League MBA student, corporate manager and Army Airborne Ranger. He has never shied away from adventure and has a high tolerance

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and business development executive Brad Harrison. Influenced by his father, Brad started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age and has maintained his passion for building businesses ever since. He attended West Point and served as an Army Infantry Officer prior to transitioning to the civilian sector. Brad discusses his transition experience and common challenges faced by Veterans as they enter the workforce and where to find help. Brad also shares the story behind Scout Ventures and Veteran businesses that are a part of their portfolio. Listen today to learn more about the value of mentorship, questions to ask when looking for the right job, and the importance of engaging with your Veteran community. Learn more about Scout Ventures here.      About Our Guest  Brad is an entrepreneur and seasoned business development executive with a passion for building companies and pushing the envelope of technological innovation. He has successfully helped incu