Episode 28 - Alex Miller of Gen-Kit Exchange

British Soldier and Veteran Entrepreneur Alex Miller joins me on the show to talk about Gen-Kit Exchange. We talk about his business of online kit buying and selling, the common thread of entrepreneurship that runs through Veterans, and his unique perspective on starting your own business.

Gen Kit Exchange is for soldiers and kit enthusiasts who spend too much time browsing kit online, who want a quick, reliable and hassle-free way to buy and sell personally owned military kit. 

 Gen Kit Exchange is an easy-to-use online marketplace for listing and browsing kit that provides listing and purchasing capabilities in a trustworthy, military orientated environment.

Visit Gen-Kit Exchange at: https://www.genkit.co.uk

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Episode 21 - Jon Santana, CEO of Iron Age Productions

Jon Santana DELIVERS for you Veteran entrepreneurs who want to get into the comic book industry BUT I have to emphasize here there are GOLDEN NUGGETS of info in this episode for ANYONE interested in starting a business. Do NOT miss this interview because you're not into comics! Trust me on this, you will NOT be disappointed. 

Iron Age Comics is an independent comics publisher producing dynamic titles featuring various genres to include super heroes, science fiction, and supernatural thrillers. 

Reach out to Jon and Iron Age Comics!
Website: https://www.ironagecomics.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IronAgeProductions
Instagram: Iron_Age_CMX
Twitter:  @Ironageprod

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Episode 19 - Menehune Soaps LLC, CEO Leinani Davis

Navy Veteran Leinani Davis of Menehune Soaps LLC joins me to talk about Soap, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the challenges of that come with starting and running a soap business! It's a slippery slope as we talk soap on Episode 19 of The AAR Podcast!

Menehune Soaps will leave you clean and feeling as fresh as the island breeze!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menehunesoaps/

Squareup: https://squareup.com/store/menehunesoaps

Instagram: Menehune_Soaps

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Episode 6 - Anna Baker and Casilda Clarich of Your Smart Closet

Anna Baker is a Texas native and former US Air Force cryptologist.  In 1997, she got her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Schreiner University and in 2012 received her MBA from Baylor.  After 17 years in the corporate world, she co-founded Your Smart Closet with Casilda.  Anna is also the Manager of the Women Veterans Program at the Texas Veterans Commission.

Casilda (Casi) Clarich is a Texas native and a University of Texas alum.  She received her MBA from Baylor in 2012.  With her extensive background in marketing and her life-long entrepreneurial spirit, Casi  is the founder and CEO of Your Smart Closet.  She also serves as Director of Marketing and Membership for the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Visit: www.yoursmartcloset.com

Episode 3 - Joey Zente of Veteran's Jiu Jitsu

My guest is the founder of Veterans Jiu Jitsu and a Marine Corps Veteran, Joey Zente. For many Veterans trying to find a new purpose is hard enough without the added stress of trying to integrate into civilian life. Joey uses Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to help Veterans find a reason for fitness as well as creating an environment where any Veteran can feel at home. Always FREE and it's come as you are.

Visit: http://www.veteransjiujitsu.com/

Episode 2 - Luvina Sabree of So Natural Organic Restaurant and Marketplace

I sat down with Luvina Sabree, US Army Veteran and owner of So Natural Organic Restaurant and Market. Great conversation about growing up in Chicago, the challenges of being a Muslim business owner on top of being a Veteran, and her recent television debut on Kitchen Impossible! It was a great talk despite the audio issues. 

Visit: http://www.sonaturalmarket.com

Episode 1 - Mike Allred of SICFIT Round Rock

I sat down with Mike Allred, owner and head coach at SICFIT Round Rock in Round Rock TX. Mike has been a close friend since we first started working together as contractor for the same company and I've had the privilege of watching this gym grow from an idea to its grand opening. We got to talking about the fitness industry, some of the ways this gym came together and some of the challenges involved with having land lords. Mike is a 10 year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and his made his passion for fitness into his business.

Visit: www.sicfitroundrock.com

Episode 0 - The Intro

Not an interview but an introduction to what this podcast is and where it's hopefully going. It's not a "must listen" to episode so if you want to skip it you can...but don't. Made right in my kitchen just for you, that's why you hear a little echo, sorry about that. Enjoy!