Hive for Heroes with Steven Jimenez
Steven Jimenez and I talk about how “Hive for Heroes” is approaching PTSD through beekeeping. We also discuss the challenges this unique non-profit faces from raising money to managing a “hive” of volunteers.
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S2 E1 - Marine Vet Andrew Beltran, Original Grain
Andrew Beltran started Original Grain from his barracks room while still it the Marines. We talk about the long journey to where they are today, how raising money's changed, and what to do when you made a bad call.
Links
www.originalgrain.com
Andrew Beltran's Email: andrew@orginialgrain.com
Rod's Email: rod@clearcommo.com
www.connectingvets.com
www.stripes.com
Episode 66 - The Last Episode with Chris McPhee
Chris McPhee is the founder of Green Beret Media, PMP expert, and the most honest straight shooter I know. I invited him to be on what is most likely the last episode of this podcast.
Chris and I talk about the state of Veteran culture, Veteran entrepreneurship, and what I consider personally to be some shady business tactics we've both seen.
Join me perhaps one last time for an After Action Review of my own journey through business.
To learn more about Green Beret Media go to https://greenberetmedia.com/
Heads up! NSFW (NOT SAFE FOR WORK)
Episode 65 - Actress Jennifer Marshall
Jennifer Marshall is a Navy Veteran, accomplished actress, model, and super mom. We talk about her start in showbiz, what you should know before you decide to take on Hollywood, and how do you keep a secret identity exactly? All that and more!
Official Website: http://www.jennifermarshall.com/
Twitter: @jenn13jenn13
Instagram: @jenn13jenn13
Facebook: www.facebook.com/actressjennifermarshall
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Episode 64 - The Suit Soldier Podcast's Chris Coker
Chris Coker is a prior service Army Officer and Airborne Ranger, business consultant, podcaster and entrepreneur. After transitioning from service and getting into Healthcare Consulting, he realized he needed to get back to his roots and launched Suit Soldier. Suit Soldier helps people understand how to take military expertise and inject it into business. Chris also produces the Suit Soldier Podcast, which helps veterans deal with transition challenges by showing them how to translate military excellence into success after service. Chris is an agent of change that has coached countless veterans and spoken at conferences to help veterans find their purpose and thrive once they take off the uniform.
The Suit Soldier Podcast - https://suitsoldier.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/suit-soldier/about/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/suitsoldier/
Instagram: @suitsoldier
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Episode 63 - Jim White
Jim White an Army Veteran and a professional consultant with decades of experience. In this episode we talked about the increasing abuse of the word "consultant", what you need to know about the profession, and how to tell the fakes from the real deal.
All that and more!
Jim White's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimwhiterdu/
Harbor Pilots LLC: http://harbor-pilots.com/
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Episode 62 - Muster DC 2019!
Every year we are proud to attend and document Bunker Lab's Muster DC! This year we talked to just a handful of the business owners and pitch competitors who attended. Folks if you haven't been to one of these Musters you're in luck! A Bunker Lab's Muster is headed to a town near you!
Go to www.bunkerlabs.org to find out when and where the Muster will be in your state!
Check out these amazing companies that joined me on the show!
Franklin Consulting
https://www.franklinconsultingllc.com
Critical Mass
https://www.thecriticalmass.com
Badges United
https://badgesunitedfoundation.org/
Off Duty Blue
https://www.offdutyblue.com
Skylark Media
https://www.skylarkmedia.com
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Episode 61 - Michael Broderick
I had a chance to talk with Michael Broderick, a US Marine Corps Veteran and noted actor. I'm a huge of the True Detective series so having a chance to talk with Mike was an awesome experience.
In this episode we talk about his journey to becoming an actor, how he's developed in his art, and the steps you should take if this is something you want to do as well. All that and more!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actormichaelbroderick/
Twitter: @m_broderick
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1970374/
And go see True Detective Season 3 on HBO!
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Episode 60 - Erik Prince
Erik Prince is one of the most controversial figures in the world of Veteran Business. The former CEO of Blackwater, a company that gained notoriety in the early 2000’s for its role in the war in Iraq, Erik has continuously been in the spotlight as the face of what some have called “privatized war”. But Erik would argue that those folks are misrepresenting him and his endeavors.
In this interview Erik Prince shares some of his lessons learned in business, the qualities an entrepreneur needs to be successful, and offers some real insight into the controversy around him and his former company.
Frontier Services Group: http://www.fsgroup.com/en/index.html
Wars of Waste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHICAXzQ474
Blackwater Ammunition: https://www.blackwaterammo.com
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Episode 59 - Comedian Dion Flynn
From The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon my guest is the amazing and hilarious Dion Flynn!
I met Dion Flynn at a storytelling workshop in Washington D.C. courtesy of the Armed Forces Arts Partnership. An amazing teacher, comedian, and Veteran, Dion was gracious enough to be a guest on the show to talk about how his childhood influenced his comedy, making peace with a colorful military career, and how to do a good Barrack Obama impression. Easily one of my favorite podcast guests!
Armed Forces Arts Partnership
http://www.asapasap.org/
Paid Off
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Dion Flynn Website
https://dionflynn.com/
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Episode 58 - Military Transition Advice with Veteran Rachel Kozy
Rachel served in the US Navy as a Healthcare Administrator from 2012-2017.She is the founder of the Empowered Women Brunch group in Washington D.C., which connects and inspires future female entrepreneurs. Additionally Rachel volunteers with Veterati and ACP to provide one-on-one mentoring and guidance to military members who are either transitioning or struggling to find meaningful work. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Rescue, a 501(c)(3) working to connect veterans with social services. Rachel is an advocate for the 1.5M unemployed and underemployed veterans and she is actively developing innovative solutions to address this issue.
She is currently a senior consultant for Deloitte where she utilizes her military medical experience to leverage resources and reduce medical spending under the Presidential Category Management Initiative for Health Affairs and for the Government of Puerto Rico.
Get LinkedIn with Rachel at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-kozy/
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Episode 57 - Semper K9's Christopher Baity
Combat veteran founded and operated, Semper K9’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for wounded, critically ill and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families by providing them assistance dogs. Using rescued and donated dogs they provide service dogs for psychiatric alert and mobility challenges free of charge to wounded service members.
To learn more about Semper K9 go to: http://www.semperk9.org
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Episode 56 - Assault Forward
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In this episode I visit Assault Forward at their Veterans in Residence office in Washington D.C. to find out how they plan to impact a crowded Veteran apparel market. We also talk about the challenges of having three co-founders and share stories about our holiday meals overseas. All that and more on this episode of The After Action Review!
To learn more about Assault Forward go to:
https://assaultforward.us
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Merry Christmas!
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Episode 55 - Warfighter Hemp's Steve Danyluk
Warfighter Hemp is comprised of veterans and non-veterans who believe in providing an alternative to the reality that many veterans are faced with – a cocktail of prescription painkillers and zombie dope. Their mission is to provide veterans and non-veterans with a holistic and natural alternative to those “drugs.” Steve Danyluk is a retired Marine and founder of Warfighter Hemp.
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Go to www.warfighterhemp.com
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Episode 54 - Stephen Hopkins, Owner of United Martial Arts Academy
Thanks to the popularity of the UFC, BJJ is one of Americas fastest growing sports which means there are opportunities for entrepreneurs who are brave enough to jump into the not so proverbial ring.
My guest is a former Army Ranger and Special Forces Officer who shot in on the BJJ market. His school, United Martial Arts Academy in Fort Washington Maryland is carving out its own niche in the world of BJJ. Ladies and Gent, Steve Hopkins.
Links
Website: https://www.unitedmartialartsmd.com
Facebook: @UnitedMAAcademy
Email: umaafortwashington@gmail.com
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Episode 53 - RWB's Executive Director, JJ Pinter
RWB's Executive Director JJ Pinter is no stranger to the world of non-profits. In this episode we get into some of the nitty gritty that comes with starting a non-prof and it gets into some real talk folks. We also talk about the importance of community when it comes to fitness.
To learn more about RWB go: www.teamrwb.org
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Episode 52 - Matt Sapaula, The Money Smart Guy
Matt Sapaula is the Money Smart Guy! He's a former Marine turned insurance agent for PHP Agency. He's all over social media promoting his brand of entrepreneurship, inspiring others to take charge of their success. We sat down to talk at one of the newest PHP offices in Virginia. Also CONGRATS to Matt and his wife who recently announced, they're having a baby!
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MoneySmartGuyMattSapaula
Instagram - @moneysmartguy
Website - www.phpagency.com
Episode 51 - Katelyn Miller
Katelyn Miller is making waves in the world of fitness through her social media platforms and encouraging women to take charge of their lives after sexual assault. This Navy Veteran and I talked about her own experience being the victim of sexual assault and how she's used fitness to put her life back together.
To learn more about Katelyn Miller check her out on Instagram and Facebook @womancrushweights
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Episode 50 - Colton Smith
Few athletes have been able to do what Colton Smith has done. Balance a professional athletic career, a full time military career, business ownership, and family. I had a chance to talk with this remarkable Soldier Athlete about his business Enlisted Nine Fight Co, his career off and on the mat, and how he does it all.
Episode 49 - Bennett Tanton of The Change Your POV Network
My guest today is Bennett Tanton. He’s a former recon Marine and Army Infantryman. Hes the host of the Change your POV podcast and Monday Motivation. He’s also Vice President of Battlesite Technologies and chief editor at the Change your POV Network! His new book Motivation Monday Volume 1 is now available from Amazon, the link is below!
Click here for Change your POV Network
Click here for Monday Motivation!
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