The Ambitious VET Show: Recent Episodes
Chris Hoffmann
If you're a growth-minded veteran inside the immediate transition window or have been out for years, have realized that immediate transitional education has a shelf life to your goals and aspirations after basic needs are met, and are looking for the #goldengrenades to get yourself out of your own way and fuel your desire to make an impact post-military. This is your podcast built by veterans for veterans as we dive into the trenches with today’s top subject matter experts, share inspiring transition stories, and provide masterclasses to equip you to reach your full potential.
When you chase things with the wrong motives, the end result has a funny way of teaching you something. Especially when it ends in devasting failure. Chris Pavlak attended law school for all the wrong reasons, though he wouldn’t realize this until years after he repeatedly failed the Bar exam. Versus allowing the failure to beat him, he used it to find purpose by becoming a United States Marine. In this episode, Chris shares more about his story, the primary message behind his best-selling book: Lawyer to Warrior- Failing the Bar, Becoming a Marine, and Finding Meaning, and what he learned about building a life of significance off solid ground.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00: Chris' background
6:00: The why behind writing the book and the primary message behind: Lawyer to Warrior
9:00: Failure and the impact on one’s soul
20:00: The difference between law school culture and military culture
23:00: Building a life off of solid ground
24:00: Chris' last saved rounds
Check out Chris' book website here: https://lawyertowarrior.com/
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-r-pavlak-0a523730/
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More about the guest:
Chris Pavlak graduated from law school in 2006. He failed the bar exam twice before joining the U.S. Marines and becoming a ground intelligence officer. During his service, Chris has led Marine rifle and scout sniper platoons, been a planner for Marine Corps service-level exercises, and served as an advisor to Afghan security forces. Still in the Marine Corps Reserves, Chris is a faculty member at National Intelligence University near Washington, D.C. As a civilian, he is a consultant on the policies, ethics, governance, and regulations of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. He lives in Alexandria, VA.
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In this episode, I dive into the trenches with four veteran entrepreneurs based in the Dallas, Texas area who were accepted in the most recent cohort of Bunker Lab's Veteran in Residence Program, sponsored by USAA, WeWork, and Pilot/Flying J. These entrepreneurs share their backgrounds, what they learned about themselves during the military transition process, and why they started their small businesses. Interview One: Christine Walker Christine is a Desert Storm veteran, having served as a Hospital Corpsman at Camp Lejeune, MCB. She has over 20 collective years of design, writing, and publishing experience, co-founding MAC Publishing as Creative Director and founding Devil Doc Publishing in July 2020, with their first publication, AT EASE! Veterans Magazine was released the same year. To learn more about Christine's small business click here: https://www.theateasemagazine.com/ Interview Two: Andrea Gepner United States Navy veteran and Founder and CEO of Simply Tax Compliant, a smarter way to manage your small business taxes. Learn more about Andrea's small business here: https://simplytaxcompliant.com/ Interview Three: Jessica Erickson Jessica is a Marriage and Family Doctoral Candidate and LPC-S. She is an Army Veteran and a Navy wife who has a passion for working with veterans struggling with mental health. She founded Hearts and Minds Counseling in 2019 and created a 12-week program that incorporates glass working with a proven self-worth curriculum. Learn more about Jessica's small business by clicking here: https://www.heartsandmindscounseling.com/ Interview Four: Kimelyn Coleman Kimelyn is the founder and CEO of KC's Job Serach Coaching, LLC. She is a US Army veteran has a Master of Business Administration degree and is certified as a Career Coach and Professional Resume Writer. For further information, you can contact her by email at kcoleman@kcsjsc.com
How do you find that internal compass to guide yourself from where you are to who you want to become post-military? In this episode, PJ Maykish unpackages his four pillars to living a strong post-military life.
Impactful moments in the show:
4:00MM: PJ’s background
8:00MM: How he found passion in tech and its ability to be a warfighting superpower.
12:00MM: The four fundamentals to live strong.
18:00MM: How to find your battle rhythm leveraging the four fundamentals.
23:00MM: Self-acceptance and what you can control when your stock price goes down as an individual.
28:00MM: The two behaviors to audit in your everyday life.
35:00MM: PJ's war cry to all Ambitious VETs.
How to learn more about Dr. PJ Maykish: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-maykish-a0550072/ More around his role as Senior Advisor at Special Competitive Studies Project: https://www.scsp.ai/
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More about the guest: Dr. PJ Maykish serves the Special Competitive Studies Project as a Senior Advisor. Prior to the SCSP, PJ was the Director for Technology Competition at the National Security Council. He directed classified research for the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence from 2019-2021. In the Strategy Office for the Secretary of Defense (OSD-P/SFD), PJ developed “Third Offset” technology solutions for DoD deterrence credibility issues from 2015-2017. He was promoted early to Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel ranks with 24 years of leadership experience in military operations including Commander of U.S. Central Command’s Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) from 2017-2019.
For many military spouses, moving overseas and trying to find employment can be almost impossible. The consequences of not finding employment negatively impact employment history gaps and long-term retirement plans for the whole family. In this episode, Kasie Valenti, Army veteran, military spouse, and Founder and CEO of Sigma Forces shares her story of overcoming employment hurdles as a military spouse moving overseas, how to use a document called a Status of Forces (SOFA) agreement, and what she is doing to support in veterans and military spouse's career advancement. Impactful moments of the show: 4:00MM: Kasie’s background.
6:00MM: Employment hurdles Kasie hit when looking for employment overseas and helping recruiters over their knee-jerk perceived barriers.
12:00MM: How to kick doors down easier using professional certifications.
19:00MM: Different scenarios on leveraging the (SOFA) for both veterans and mil-spouses.
24:00MM: How a (SOFA) ties to certifications and employment.
28:00MM: Last saved rounds Connect with Kasie and learn more about her work at Sigma Forces: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasie-valenti/ Sigma Forces Website: https://www.sigmaforces.com/ Show Sponsor: If you are interested in jumping into the trenches with other ambitious vets looking to grow and advance in life together, feel free to apply here: https://ambitiousvetnetwork.com/
When we get out of the military we can forget how to make friends, develop, and nurture those relationships. In this episode, Travis Johnson shares his relationship-building best practices, how to build a solid personal brand, and his podcasting journey to becoming one of the top veteran podcasters in the community.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Travis’ Background.
8:00MM: Travis’ childhood "librarian yearbook" story that set him up for success in relationship building for the rest of his life.
10:00MM: Prospecting versus Networking.
14:30MM: Practically in building relationships.
20:00MM: How Travis learned how to tame outcome-focused military tendencies in relationships.
24:00MM: The power of personal branding.
20:00MM: Travis’ podcast background.
37:00MM: Travis’ communication learned lessons in an oral board review in his Navy days.
45:00MM: Last saved rounds to break through barriers to your success post-military. Learn more about Travis Johnson here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonprofitarchitect/ Show Sponsor: Want to learn more about the Ambitious VET Community Platform and how you can dive into the trenches with our veterans looking to improve in life? Click here: https://ambitiousvetnetwork.com/
The majority who serve in the military are patriots, people down on their luck looking for another chance to make something of themselves, or for economic advancement. What we forget when we transition is the long-term thinking that it takes to realize how much our benefits would increase the overall quality of our life. In this masterclass, Chris shares the challenges veterans deal with in attaining their benefits, the latest VA and DOD 2023FY budgets, and the three reasons why you need to do the work in getting your benefits to create more margin and wealth in your life post-military. Resources and Facts shared during the episode:
- Applying for VA Healthcare: https://www.va.gov/
- VA 2023FY budget and where it's being allocated: https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2022/12/20/va-to-get-300b-its-biggest-budget-ever-under-federal-spending-deal/
- A great resource to support you along the process of attaining disability compensation around service-connected injuries: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/
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One of the most consistent things we hear from veterans at AVN is "I am in my own way", but it becomes a blanket statement over a deep wound when you don't know what that means or how to overcome it. In this episode, Eric Brew (Manager of Military Engagement at American Corporate Partners) and retired Army 1stSgt shares his transition struggles, what it means to get in your own way when pursuing success post-military, and how to leverage mentors to guide you along the process to becoming who you want to be post-military. Impactful moments of the show: 5:00MM: Eric’s background.
7:00MM: One of the biggest things he learned through his transition struggles.
10:00MM: What does it mean to be in your own way and what key risk factors to identify early on.
15:00MM: What to bring to mentor sessions to get the most out of them.
28:00MM: More on ACP and what it has to offer.
Connect with Eric Brew on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbrew/ Learn more about ACP here: https://www.acp-usa.org/ Show Sponsor: Are you a veteran ready to set your 2023 goals military style? If so, subscribe to our email list and get your copy of our MT5X5 Ambitious VET Goal Setting Framework here: https://ambitiousvetnetwork.com/ More on the guest, Eric Brew:
Eric is the Manager of Military Engagement at ACP. Eric’s passion is to serve and honor Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, and their families by investing in them and assisting them in building meaningful lives through connections to fulfilling careers and proactively strengthening the Veteran community through, example, leadership, and collaboration.
If you have gone through any transition program or leveraged a veteran service organization to set up a LinkedIn profile, you have most likely already learned about the FREE 12-month premium subscription. With that said, just because you have a door open doesn't mean you know how to walk through it, am I correct? Meaning, some of you who will read this have already used your 12-month FREE premium account and you haven't done a damn thing to build a personal brand on the platform. Nothing is wrong with that and the goal of this episode is to help you get the basics down on building a solid personal brand on LinkedIn. In this episode, Amy Forsythe an award-winning military journalist and public affairs officer for the U.S. Navy shares how to overcome "the self-promotion is a selfish cry out-for-attention myth" that veterans have, tips on how to build a solid Linkedin Profile, and her personal tactics on how she leverages the platform to build quality and meaningful relationships with professionals. Learn more about Amy's new book here: https://www.heroeslivehere.com/
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Guest Bio: Amy Forsythe is an award-winning military journalist who served five combat tours supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and has been on assignment for several other overseas missions. Amy started her career as a U.S. Marine combat correspondent in 1993 and currently serves as Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command. Her imagery taken while covering military operations around the world has been featured in numerous international and national media outlets through the years and continues to be used for historical purposes.
She is also the author of Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11.' started as a passion project to showcase the memorials and markers on Camp Pendleton and it turned into a collaborative work of art that honors our fallen heroes of the post-9/11 generation. Amy was first stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, in 1995 and still has strong ties to the base and surrounding communities. She's involved in supporting various veteran service organizations in San Diego County and around the country.
What if you had your top five trusted agents in the trenches with you whom you could rely on to share your plans, goals, challenges, and fears on a regular basis vs posting on social hoping that someone cares enough to comment for you to feel supported? It would feel good right? In this episode, Chris "Switch” Roness, USAF (Retired) Colonel of 27 years shares why we as veterans struggle with our ability to vulnerably storytell about ourselves to our support groups, walks you through an acronym called ACRE to equip with a communication framework, and shares a badass wellness accountability check tool that will build your strength, confidence, and resilience in times of struggle. Impactful moments of the Show: 5:00MM: Chris’ background
8:00MM: Vulnerable storytelling that portrays strength not weakness
12:00MM: Acre acronym
16:00MM Benefits of telling your story
20:00MM: Interesting statistic around life resilience
23:00MM: Where to start when you don’t where to start communicating from an authentic place with your support system.
25:00MM: Wellness Check tool with confidants
28:00MM: Your personal confidant rules and tools to use to keep in communication
31:00MM: Summary Learn more about Chris Roness' work here: https://chrisroness.com/
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisroness/
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We can easily play defense with the invisible wounds that come back with us after experiencing combat, i.e. PTSD and other trauma. With that said, you do have a choice in the matter, you may just not be aware of the tools on how to play offense. In this episode, Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Slade shares his learned lessons from learning how to think fast under pressure and maneuver through a curtain of enemy fire that crippled his aircraft and wounded his co-pilot, ultimately earning him the Distinguished Flying Cross. You will walk away having gained one principle he shares in his book Cleared Hot: Lessons Learned about Life, Love, and Leadership While Flying the Apache Gunship in Afghanistan and Why I Believe a Prepared Mind Can Prevent PTSD.
Impactful moments of the show:
4:00MM: Brian's Background
6:00MM: Why he wrote the book
10:00MM: Introduction to the Chair Flying principle
14:00MM: Story of co-pilot getting hit while on a mission in Afghanistan
20:00MM: Steps to Chair Flying
25:00MM: how to apply the technique in everyday life
28:00MM: Why we cannot buy totally into a man coming home as a shell of himself after combat
32:00MM: Lasting advice for any veteran looking to return to normal life.
Learn more about Brian Slade and his book here: https://clearedhot.info/
Grab your copy on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3AUMPIY
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We have been telling stories for over 100,000 years as a species to influence and connect with one another. However, when we get out of the military we can often forget this lost art as someone looking for a job, someone looking to raise money from investors, or someone looking to gain customers. In this episode, you will learn the history of storytelling, what stories convey, barriers for veterans to overcome in storytelling and components that make up a great story that sells!
Impactful moments of the show:
4:00MM: Dan's Background.
6:00MM: History of Storytelling.
12:00MM: Barriers to veteran entrepreneurs improving storytelling.
15:00MM: Resume Storytelling tactics.
18:00MM: Components of good storytelling.
22:00MM: Last saved rounds.
Learn more about Dan's work here: https://buildthestory.com/
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Last week (Oct. 26-29, 2022), I attended the Military Influencer Conference in Las Vegas, NV- what others in the military community describe as the place for all things entrepreneurship, transition, social impact, entertainment, and culture in the military community. In this episode, I share my core takeaways from attending key breakout sessions, keynotes, and other events that will support you in your post-military goals.
Resources shared:
VA Claim Insider: a way for you to get the VA rating you deserve in less time:
https://vaclaimsinsider.com/
Ep: 80 Accelerating the response to resources for military veteran leaders with John Boerstler
Ep: The Warrior Ethos Behind a Life Fully Lived with Carl Churchill
Alpha Coffee:
https://alpha.coffee/ambitiousvet
Fear is a real thing that all active duty service members and veterans deal with as we navigate the murky water of finding our ideal career pathway post-military. In this episode, Andrew Arbogast, Army retired officer, former apache helicopter pilot, and founder of Arbo's Cheese Dip shares his journey of finding his passion after climbing up a paper mill corporate ladder and overcoming some fears along the way to being willing to jump all into his CHEESY PARADISE.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Personal fact about Andrew that will surprise you.6:00MM: what keeps him calm in the midst of chaos post-military.
8:00MM: How he navigated the immediate waters of the military transition as an Army Officer.
10:00MM: Some key insights - learned after making some good and ugly decisions during his transition.
14:00MM: The number one differientor for veterans who win and veterans who lose and become the victim vet statistic. 16:00MM: Overcoming his TWO BIGGEST FEARS in life. 24:00MM: One principle Andrew uses to gain the information he needs to be successful quicker.
26:00MM: How he came up with Arbo’s Cheese Dip and executed on the idea.
30:00MM: Two major resources that have helped them out.
Learn more about Arbo's Cheese Dip here: https://www.arbosdip.com/
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcarbogast/
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We veterans can become reactive to the market narrative that we are victims, broken, or even charity cases. AND we both know that if you listen to the show you are looking to use your military experience and benefits as stepping stones to achieving more in your life post-military. Rob Arndt, enlisted Marine Corps veteran and CEO and founder of BufferSprings shares a battle-tested framework to equip you to be proactive in landing the ideal career you love!
More about Rob Arndt:
BufferSprings Founder and CEO, Rob Arndt is a 14-year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, with 8 of those years focused on armed forces Recruitment & Retention. Since transitioning from military service, Rob has spent the past decade consulting with some of the smartest organizations in the world. Ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, federal contractors, government agencies, and educational institutions to build effective military veteran and diversity
recruitment and compliance initiatives. Rob and the BufferSprings team leverage a vast array of insider connections, cutting-edge HR technology, and expansive online communities to build talent acquisition solutions that provide immediate and ongoing results for smart companies.
Connect and learn more about BufferSprings and Rob below:
Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robarndt1/
BufferSprings: https://www.buffersprings.com/
In this episode, I dive into the Education and Training benefit updates for the Post 9/11 GI BILL for FY2022 through July 2023, share where over 194 million dollars worth of funding is going to combat veteran suicide ideation, and announce the next online event happening inside of the brand new Ambitious VET Network platform.
Resources provided:
Education benefit updates:
https://benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/resources/benefits_resources/rates/ch33/ch33rates080122.asp
2022 Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grantees:
https://www.naco.org/blog/va-releases-report-showing-decrease-veteran-suicide-rate-names-new-local-suicide-prevention
VA MissionBreak Innovation Challenge Awardees:
https://www.missiondaybreak.net/phase-1-award-recipients/
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If you have served in the military, you have experienced the dreaded hurry-up and wait way of performing and getting shit done. It can definitely be frustrating to even think about and imagine the problems that arise when you repurpose it in your personal and professional life post-military. With that said, what if we could take this intense way of executing and apply it in our everyday lives and use the waiting as an opportunity to receive invaluable feedback, resources, connections, or information that could help us live a more fulfilling and satisfactory life? In this episode, Chris shares a simple framework that can be repurposed in any area of life you may feel like "the hurry up and wait" landmine may be stopping you from living a life you love post-military.
Here is the framework to use in any situation you feel like you are hurrying up and waiting in:
- What’s the desired outcome
- How can I enjoy the process of getting there? Or how can I make it fun?
- What are ways I can ask the right questions from Google, the person in front of me, a group forum, in my network to see it from different perspectives?
- How do I have everyone feel included and appreciated?
- After execution- ask what feedback is there. Find a way to measure it.
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When we transition out of the military we can lack this individual sense of moral ground to stand on to build teams and teamwork around us. Mainly, because we are used to doing what's best for the overall mission and we don't have the creative space to think critically about our individual beliefs. How do you begin developing the self-awareness to understand your moral ground and then also gain the courage to stand in those beliefs while becoming a public leader in your local community and beyond? In this episode, Mayor Josh Penner shares how he softened the edges of his militant enlisted Marine Corps communication style, learned how to build the moral courage to communicate where he stands on important issues without anger, and how we went about learning the rules of engagement becoming a public leader in Orting, WA and beyond. Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Mayor Penner’s background and story of becoming a public leader.
7:00MM: Refining your militant communication style to be more effective post-military.
12:00MM: Mayor Penner’s philosophy on leadership transitional skills from military to public leadership.
15:00MM: Removing labels and having the moral courage to communicate who you are and what you believe.
21:00MM: Penner strategy consulting firm
28:00MM: Last saved rounds from Mayor Penner for veterans looking to improve as a leader post-military.
Learn more about Mayor Josh Penner's leadership consulting firm here: https://pennerstrategy.com/
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In this episode, we celebrate another 100 episodes produced here at The Ambitious VET Show. I share the top 5 most listened-to episodes and some personal learned lessons over the past two years of being immersed in the veteran community and around podcasting strategy.
Here are the top five most listened-to episodes of the last 100:
121: Diversity, Unity, and Being Treated as an Original with U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Author, And Speaker Cornelius Maxwell
134: Knowing What Drives Your Business Growth with Navy Veteran and CFO4Vets Founder Scott Chesson
139: Connecting Health And Social Care Inside Local Communities With Army Veteran, Taylor Justice
147: Leveraging The Veteran Business Outreach Centers To Start, Grow, and Sell Your Business With Amy Amoroso
149: Life's Real Currency with Retired Air Force Major, Brenda Sanchez
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There are a lot of setbacks and failures along your pathway to becoming who you want to be, finding your ideal career path, and living a life on your terms post-military. In this episode, Bryan Stewart, retired Marine Corps infantry officer, seasoned healthcare executive, board member, and founder of HDO Health shares his learned lessons on how to overcome setbacks and practical tips on how you can own your journey versus being reactive to circumstance.
Impactful Moments of the Show:4:00MM: Going from decades of executive leadership experience to going into entrepreneurs.
6:00MM: What he learned from always staying inside of a beginner's mindset.
8:00MM: The process that led to his decision to leave the Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer.
12:00MM: Why he is sourcing talent in the healthcare space from the SkillBridge program.
14:00MM: Questions to ask yourself to gain clarity on your pathway to better leadership opportunities post-military.
17:00MM: Bryan's golden rules he learned from being raised in a judgemental household as an executive leader and start-up founder.
32:00MM: Bryan’s three last saved rounds.
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjstewart/
More About Bryan Stewart:
Bryan is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a senior executive with decades of servant leadership experience. His background includes big picture expertise, keen operational, financial, and governance skills, and firsthand knowledge of the functions and processes that make teams and businesses work.
His diverse business career spans successful domestic and international roles across various organizations, including large, public companies like Medtronic, Abbott Laboratories, Zimmer Biomet, and Humana.
He has also operated in several privately held and private equity-owned companies, including Ventana Medical Systems (Roche Diagnostics), AmeriPath (Quest Diagnostics), Healogics, and Sage Growth Partners. Bryan most recently served as the Chief Executive of PracticeWise and Golden Victory Medical and currently serves as a Director with Victory Strategies and as the Founder and CEO of HDO Health.
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When trying to build a life, raise a family, and advance in your career post-military it can be challenging when you are still carrying unhealed wounds that cause you to isolate yourself, numb yourself with vices, or have you neglecting self-care. In this episode, I dive into the trenches with Jay Fondren (Combat Army Veteran and Director of Operations at Wildops) and JB Basaldua (Marine Corps Purple Heart Recipient and operation facilitator at Wildops) where they both share their challenges and how they overcame things like isolation, self-care, and building accountability partners around them to support in their own healing and growth in life after the uniform came off.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: What is isolation and how can we overcome it?
13:00MM: Jay- overcoming numbing behaviors like becoming a workaholic to avoid taking care of what matters most.
20:00MM: JB- catching the red flags to keep your health trending in the right direction.
25:00MM: More about Wildops and how they are fostering deep trusting relationships and healing at their events.
30:00MM: Last few saved rounds!
Learn more about Wildops here: https://wildops.org/
More about Jay Fondren:
Jay is originally from Corsicana, Texas. He enlisted in the US Army at age 19 as a forward observer. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, and deployed to Iraq in 2004 with C Trp 10th Cav (Brigade Recon Troop), 1BCT, and 1 CD. On November 24, 2004, Jay was severely injured by a roadside bomb and in October 2005 Jay was medically retired from the military. After the military Jay worked for several years for the Department of Veterans Affairs. While at the VA, Jay realized the need for faith-based care and support for Combat Veterans and left his management position at the VA to do full-time ministry work. Jay previously worked for the PTSD Foundation of America. Jay, Anne, and their six children live in the Houston area. Jay is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University (DBU) with a BAS in Christian Ministry. Jay is also an Ordained Christian Minister. He attended his first Wild Ops trip in 2021 in Tennessee. He currently serves Wild Ops as the Director of Operations.
More about JB Basaldua
Filling the Enlisted Veteran seat on the Wild Ops Board of Directors, Lance Corporal Basaldua served in the Marine Corps from 2003-2008. Seriously wounded during his first combat tour in Iraq, he was awarded a Purple Heart.
After participating in a Wild Ops Operation in the summer of 2021, JB joined the Leadership team. He serves as an Operation Facilitator and on the Vetting and Access Teams. JB brings an invaluable perspective to the Board as combat wounded veteran whose life is being transformed through his Wild Ops experience. He is committed to working with fellow combat veterans who seek healing from their combat trauma-related wounds. JB and his wife, Melissa have been married for 18 years and have 3 children. A dedicated husband, father, and man of faith, JB is actively involved in ministry at church and raising his family. They reside in Rockwall, TX.
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When we transition out of the military we can lose our sense of curiosity, silliness, and ability to adapt to the individual needs of each individual. Coming from a military institution where everything is uniform, highly regulated, and structured how do you find that love and joy in serving people's individual needs?
In this episode, Daris Mcinnis, will share his journey into the education field after being an ordnance logistics officer in the United States Army, what he learned about himself, and how veterans can bring the missing leadership needed inside the education industry.
Impactful Moments of the Show: 4:00MM: What Daris is most excited about right now in life.
6:00MM: Daris’ Higher Education perspective.
9:00MM: What led him from the Army to early childhood education?
14:00MM: How the education field can support developing more flexibly and adaptability to individual needs.
18:00MM: Bringing silliness to a serious life.
24:00MM: Bringing critical thinking to a diverse work environment.
28:00MM: Why veterans are a good fit for the field of education.
32:00MM: A couple of last golden grenades from Daris to support you in your journey of getting into the educational field.
More about Daris:
Daris is full-time doctoral student at Penn GSE (Graduate School of Education) and a summer learning curriculum specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Prior to Penn, Daris served as an early childhood teacher in Washington, D.C., an Education Pioneer in New Orleans, LA, and five years on active duty as an Ordnance Logistics Officer in the United States Army
Connect with Daris on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daris-mcinnis-57180067/
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In this episode, Joe Giordano, retired Army Master Sergeant and founder of Project Opportunity- a free ten-week entrepreneurship training program for veterans based in Salisbury, Maryland shares the challenges to overcome to become a successful veteran entrepreneur. In a world where entrepreneurship is COOL, to be a true success it goes deeper than just an idea. We discuss things like, business plans and the components of them i.e. market research, financial modeling, SWOT analysis, and competitor analysis. Along with how to test your assumptions of product market fit and forecasted revenue growth and fundraising.
By the end of this one Ambitious VET, you will understand what it takes to be a TRUE veteran entrepreneur and why it's important to take programs like Project Opportunity to ensure you aren't wasting your time or resources on a pathway with no GOLD at the end of the tunnel!
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We go from a regimented lifestyle in the military to complete FREEDOM post-military. Which can be overwhelming when you are ambitious and looking to maximize your time. In this episode, Jason Belvill, Co-founder and Director of Operations for a healthcare start-up BodySpec shares his story of getting out of the AirForce and how he began architecting his own personal daily checklist to feel like he's moving forward toward his unique goals post-military.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
5:00MM: Jason’s background and how he went from his project management experience in the AirForce to falling into the director of operations role.
10:00MM: how to leave a very regimented lifestyle of the military to thrive inside of an autonomous career culture.
14:00MM: The importance of having a personal checklist for your definition of success.
20:00MM: Understanding what you identify as in the context of creating a WINNING MORNING ROUTINE.
Link to book Jason shared: The One Thing: https://amzn.to/3IyjXsJ
24:00MM: Being intentional in relationships in the face of a chaotic life.
29:00MM: Jason's last saved rounds.
Here is where you can learn more about Jason:
Bodyspec: https://www.bodyspec.com/
Email: jason@bodyspec.com
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Learning how to communicate inside a new industry's culture can be a challenge after your military transition. Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick Kirchner always aspired to use his voice to influence and persuade people ever since grade school. After 31 years of service and honing his craft as a voice talent while still serving in the Corps, Patrick now is the founder of Sound Attention where he offers voice-over services inside a variety of industries. He shares his journey in the Corps starting as an E-1 all the way to when he decided he would go after voice-over work.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Personal brand building.
8:00MM: How a retired Lt. Col of Marines never lost his voice and where to focus in the voice-over industry.
12:00MM: The power of getting personal brand feedback from your sphere of influence.
15:00MM: When he identified he had a sexy voice and how he invested in himself to improve.
20:00MM: A Lt. Colonel’s perspective on his military transition.
23:00MM: What are Patrick’s learned lessons in the voice-over industry.
28:00MM: What is his favorite industry to do voiceover work in.
Connect and learn more about Lt. Col. Patrick Kirchner here:
https://www.soundattention.com/
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Melissa Washington has a great story of overcoming adversity and making the most of the resources in front of her that would later have her empowering thousands of people. She shares in the episode that never stopping to sharpen her saw during the times of financial challenge led her to a global career opportunity with LinkedIn and in the present-day founder of Women Veterans Alliance a platform for women veterans to connect and share resources to empower their growth!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Melissa’s story and what she learned transitioning out of the Navy, marrying a Marine a month afterward, and then dealing with your husband leaving for deployment a month after that.
10:00MM: How she dug herself out of being laid off in 2009.
12:00MM: How an EDD meet-up group turned into teaching open house LinkedIn Workshops.
20:00MM: Landing her LinkedIn job after posting a LinkedIn Ad for FREE training.
25:00MM: Mellissa’s secret sauce in building relationships that support career advancement.
28:00MM: The checklist behind Melissa’s book: “Get Back To Work!”
34:00MM: How Women Veterans Alliance was born - 7 years ago.
37:00MM: What ambitious female veterans can gain by participating in of Women Veterans Alliance.
40:00MM: Last SAVED Golden grenades.
Connect and learn more about Melissa's work here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/washingtonmelissa/details/experience/
Women Veterans Alliance: https://www.womenveteransalliance.org/
Melissa's Book: https://www.melissawashington.com/
Other Career Seeking resources mentioned:
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In this episode, you will learn how to not get entrapped by your circumstances, gain new leadership insights on managing people who do not have the same experience as you, and practical tips on how to empower team members to make their own decisions and solve problems.
Impactful moments of the show: 3:00MM: Mathew’s Marine Corps transition story
8:00MM: How to not get trapped inside of circumstances
15:00MM: Leveraging military philosophy to manage someone pivoting into an industry they have no experience inside of
20:00MM: Empowering people to make their own decisions and solve problems in the workforce that positively impact.
25:00MM: Last few golden grenades to fuel your growth, fulfillment, and post-military life ambitions.
Connect with Mathew Vermilyer on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewvermilyer/
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Feeling established post-military can take a long time. In this episode, Susan Simoes a Marine veteran who transitioned into the telecommunications industry and never looked back shares her story of getting established, how to be true to who you are, and provides some profitable LinkedIn tactics to create more career advancement opportunities.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
7:00MM: The story of her landing her first job on the ground floor.
12:00MM: How she got established as a professional in the corporate world.
24:00MM: A real framework and tool to leverage to establish your professional network.
29:00MM: Solid practical tips on how to leverage LinkedIn to land a job.
34:00MM: Great resource to leverage to land government jobs.
37:00MM: One last golden grenade
Connect with Susan Simoes on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansimoes805/
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As veterans, we can all fall victim to leveraging the same leadership style we were taught in the military, being aggressive and commanding people. What if you kept the aggression. however, switched the twitch from commanding people to seeking to understand them and allowing them to bring diverse ideas to the battle plan? In this episode, retired USMC infantry veteran, Scott Haas shares how he transitioned into the security industry to now leading national-level talent acquisition efforts for a large company, BGIS.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: How he explains how an infantry Marine can win all those awards.
6:00MM: How he leveraged some basic principles to open up more fulfilling and lucrative doors!10:00MM: The power of the pushing back mentality.
13:00MM: The question to ask yourself to stay in action from where you are.
17:00MM: How to get the most out of every conversation.
23:00MM: Last Golden Grenade Segment
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In this episode, you will learn the importance of creating a team environment of belonging, trust, and innovation. In addition, a simple framework on how to inspire and empower team members to bring innovative ideas around your biggest pressing problems.
In life post-military, we can be responsible for a lot of different roles. Sometimes they can be damn right overwhelming when there are people involved who have expectations from you. I am talking about a spouse, co-workers, friends, and family members, the list goes on.
In this episode, you will gain one timeless critical formula to use in the next step if you are feeling the pressure to perform in the midst of chaos, stress, and overwhelm.
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In this episode, you will learn how how to change your relationship with failure and when to pivot along your path to finding your purpose aligned with your strengths.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Scott's background as a Service Warfare Officer, in business school, and 10 years in the construction industry. 6:00MM: fell into Gallup’s Strength Finders and turned the idea into coffee mugs.
12:00MM: 10X vets, Academy fund (short term real estate)
14:00MM: Changing your relationship to failure and knowing when to pivot in life.
17:00MM: What made him decide to change his environment.
20:00MM: First endeavor with coaching college students that had him realize what he didn't want to do.
22:00MM: Keeping the vision and being open to shifting the strategy.
25:00MM: Number one question to ask yourself before deciding to pivot.
27:00MM: Scott's pandemic see-through Fan Bag failure.
30:00MM: ONE LAST #GOLDENGRENADE
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In this episode, I share a key idea I gained from a mentor I learned from when I was a sales trainer for a marketing software company that changed how I use technology to increase productivity. In addition, I share some tactics and strategies on how to limit overwhelm and identify the technology that meets your goals in life!
In this episode, I bring six of the most listened to episodes of the show over the past 4 years together in the areas of business and personal finance, resilience, personal growth, Diversity, Unity, and personal branding. I also provide one question to ask yourself before jumping into each one to gain that ONE GOLDEN GRENADE you are looking for to implement in your life immediately.
Episodes Discussed:
1: Habits Around Money and Life with Daniel Kopp
2: Living your Brand with Sean Douglas
12: Be Relentless with Jeff Banman
62: How to Go from Shit Bag to Shit Hot in Life, Business, and Career with Nate Schoemer
134: Knowing What Drives Your Business Growth with Navy Veteran and CFO4Vets Founder Scott Chesson
121: Diversity, Unity, and Being Treated as an Original with U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Author, And Speaker Cornelius Maxwell
In this episode, you will learn from a 23+ year retired Marine Officer who has a total of 35+ years of leadership experience about how to overcome self-criticism and align your vision, goals, and values together for a more fulfilling and empowering personal and professional life post-military.
Impactful moments of the show:
4:00MM: Gary's background
6:00MM: Difference between teacher and coaching skillsets.
8:00MM: Giving up self-criticism along the pathway to becoming a top-performing leader post-military.
16:00MM: How to make behavior changes and build support systems to ensure they happen.
25:00MM: One theory to get ahead of emotional triggers.
32:00MM: One last Golden Grenade.
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In this episode, you will learn what the Broad and Build theory is, who created it, why it is important for you in seeking to improve your positive emotions on a daily basis, and how you can apply it in your life.
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In this episode, you will learn how to identify the risk factors that lead you to resignation or lack of drive or motivation in life. You will also gain a simple framework on how to take massive action in getting yourself tuned back into your post-military purpose.
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In this episode, you will learn key principles that you carry that make you 5x more successful than 80% of the marketplace you are looking to be successful in. Chuck Wright after three decades of being in the financial planning world is now launching the Texas Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM- Chuck's background.
6:00MM- Marine Corps Porn for a Marine Corps retired pilot and Chuck overcoming his fear of heights.
12:00MM- Story of finding his financial planning career path and becoming a top 2% in his craft.
20:00MM- How he found his next purpose after building a financial firm over three decades.
26:00MM- What leadership principles VETPRENEURS carry that have them be 5x more successful than non-veteran entrepreneurs.
30:00MM- Where companies go wrong in hiring veteran talent.
33:00MM- How Vetpreneurs can implement their leadership skills using practical business tools.
44:00MM- Last #GoldenGrenade
Learn more about the Texas Veterans Chamber of Commerce: https://www.txvetcc.com/
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In this episode, you will learn the benefits of pivoting into new career paths every two years, three ideas to build out a system that 10X your productivity, and one last golden grenade that puts networking into perspective.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: George's background
6:00MM: Intentionally pivoting every two years into new companies and why?
8:00MM: Why does it seem like veterans learn quicker than civilian counterparts?
10:00MM: Building your own Military Operations in life post-military?
16:00MM: Key performance indicators discussion and some problems we see leaders make that kill progress.
22:00MM: One Last Golden Grenade.
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In this episode, you will gain three #goldengrenades to thrive during inflation as a consumer and business leader.
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Are you a prior-enlisted or commissioned veteran who didn't do 20+ years resulting in no pension? Maybe you are looking to pivot into the financial industry or you are someone looking to gain more insight on your financial next steps? In this episode, you will learn smart money moves to fuel your future wealth from The Military Money Expert© herself Lacey Langford.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Her challenges in identifying a career path as a military spouse after her Air Force transition and how she landed into the world of finance.
7:00MM: Smart money moves for ambitious veterans looking to be wise with their money.
15:00MM: Leveraging benefits to create margin in life.
21:00MM: Leveraging HR professionals to understand benefits and how to find money in lost accounts.
24:00MM: Staying on track financially to meet your goals.
29:00MM: Financial resources for veterans.
33:00MM: More information on Milmoneycon in April 2022.
35:00MM: Lacey’s one last golden grenade.
Learn more about Lacey's conference MilMoneyCon here: https://milmoneycon.com/
Learn more about Lacey's other offerings, resources, and podcast here: https://laceylangford.com/
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In this episode, you will learn how to lean on your experience, education, skills, and reputation to build a fulfilling life post-military from a 21-year retired Naval Officer turned lifestyle social impact entrepreneur of STZY.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Anthony’s story of joining the US Navy at 17 in Alabama.
7:00MM: Becoming the number one recruiter in the nation as an introvert.
12:30MM: The power of one person believing in you.
17:00MM: The lesson in putting all your eggs in one basket.
20:00MM: Managing your own expectations.
23:00MM: How to fall back on your human capital when life hits the fan!
27:00MM: STZY lifestyle sock founding story.
32:00MM: His why behind his mission with STZY.
34:00MM: How to partner with STZY.
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In this episode, you will learn how Josh took his military experience and scaled a company to 6M+ in revenue without any advertising cost leveraging a few critical #goldengrenades in this show!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: His Navy transition story into finding his platform to make a difference post-military.
8:00MM: The question to ask yourself when you need to inspire and motivate yourself to be the person your audience, employees, or followers need.
12:00MM: Early learned lessons through failure before launching and growing a 6 million company.16:00MM: How to lead with generosity without sacrificing profit.
19:00MM: Pro-tip in gaining clarity around where to be generous.
22:00MM: Leveraging a platform to generate b2b influential relationships.
25:00MM: Three resources to look for in a potential b2b center of influence relationship. 39:00MM: Why advertising is failing in growing your authority and influence.
36:00MM: Leveraging your military experience to build authority and influence. 40:00MM: One last #goldengrenade.
Learn more about Up My Influence and Josh's Unlimited High-Ticket Sales Intros Masterclass Series here: https://upmyinfluence.com/
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In this episode, you will learn mistakes made by an online and E-commerce expert who has been in the industry for over 20+ years while balancing being a Canadian Armed Forces Warrant Officer.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Canadian Immigrant story and how he broke into the affiliate marketing industry.
7:00MM: What he did in the early days (90s) to improve his craft of online marketing.
9:00MM: Answering the MILLION DOLLAR question when you fail?
13:00MM: How he connected his passion for finance with online marketing and e-commerce.
16:00MM: Four key weapons to add to your arsenal in building a 7-figure agency and how to look at the process.
27:00MM: What Greg learned from building the agency.
36:00MM: How he accidentally built a 7 figure e-comm store through Shopify.
42:00MM: What to do when you lose motivation.
Learn more about Greg's agency here: https://h-hour.biz/
Join Greg's FREE group of vetpreneurs looking to build, grow, and scale E-commerce businesses: http://go.enlisted2entrepreneur.com/
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In this episode, you will learn what it takes to leverage tactical assets to land a job, how to notice when it's time to take a leap of faith on something that fires you up, and gain the needed human capital to live optimally free from stress, pain, and anxiety. Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: How everyone is prone to have a transition issue and how to overcome it. 10:00MM: Why shooting from the hip in finding your mission in life ONLY leads to disappointment and unfulfillment.
13:00MM: Moving to a city… not knowing anyone what he learned about himself. 18:00MM: Tuning into what fires you up and getting out of your own way to execute it!
22:00MM: VRB’s founding story and how they are relieving pain, stress, and helping with sleep.
32:00MM: Two key factors in getting out of your own way and execute, execute, execute!
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In this episode, you will learn how to identify your stressors, take extreme ownership of them, and gain one tool that will provide you with the clarity to actively practice getting ahead of stress and overwhelm by weeding out the low-priority bullshit.
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In this follow-up episode to episode 172, you will gain a communication framework that will equip you with the tools needed to be more influential and leader-like in your established support groups post-military.
In this solo episode, Chris shares three steps on how you can build social support systems in the midst of problems that appear to big for you to handle.
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A lot of us think the crucible only happens one time in our lives. However, another way to look at becoming who you want to become after your military service is another testing of skills and character. In this episode, you will learn how to endure life’s crucibles that create abyss in your life, how to leverage mission accomplishment over anything else to create a force multiplier effect, and the one killer to all veteran’s ambitions post military from a Marine Corps veteran who built a $30MM+ company!
Impactful Moments of the Show:4:00MM: Zach's enlistment story into the Marine Corps and his philosophy on creating rhino-like skin during challenges.
7:00MM: His transition into Fire Fighting after a couple of successful sales jobs and his glow-in-the-dark invention.
11:00MM: Zachary’s two crucibles in life.
12:00MM: The two tools to overcome your crucibles in life.
16:00MM: The ability to give up control of "raising your baby"
18:00MM: How he Increased his company’s revenue by $10M+ after letting go.
21:00MM: The one killer to veteran’s ambition.
24:00MM: How to create an unstoppable partnership with your spouse!
26:00MM: What led to Zach writing the book Warrior Entrepreneur.
28:00MM: Components of the book to fuel the warrior spirit.
30:00MM: Final Golden Grenade.
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During these times of accelerated change politically, socially, and economically in our nation, it's important for you as a military veteran to understand how to bring your emotional agility to the frontlines to lead our nation into the next chapter. In this episode, you will learn the primary factors of why people resist change and how you can develop your emotional intelligence to lead the pack!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: How veterans are still an untapped pool for leadership talent and why that is.
6:00MM: What Phil has learned about emotional intelligence $1.5B in revenue, an executive title, and 50 years later.
12:00MM: How to do the emotional labor outside of your comfort zone.
15:00MM: How to stop looking for leadership and realize that you are the leader.
17:00MM: Why is emotional intelligence becoming mainstream?
26:00MM: How to take action in the midst of fear and anxiety.
28:00MM: The Butter Fly Story.
34:00MM: Last parting golden grenades.
Connect and learn more about Phil's work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjpjohnson/
Resources discussed during the show:
IQvsEQ Blog: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/career-advancement-corporate-success-phil-johnson/
Korn Ferry's Article on Military misperceptions:
https://www.kornferry.com/insights/this-week-in-leadership/veterans-employees-emotional-intelligence
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What happens when we remove politics from situations? AND… how are healing farms bridging civilians and veterans together in a thriving micro-community- cultivating emotional, physical, and spiritual health? In this episode, you'll learn how to get back to the core of what makes great leaders thrive!
Impactful Moments of the Show: 4:00MM: His transition story getting out as a 22-year-old enlisted Marine - going through 18 different jobs!
9:00MM: The VFW 266 play he created before pivoting into another sector.
13:00MM: What happens when we remove politics from situations?24:00MM: How do we step up having years of experience performing in diverse environments.
32:00MM: The difference between systematic government and people having power.
36:00MM: More on Veterans Healing Farms' 9 years of service in North Carolina and beyond.
45:00MM: Last parting Golden Grenades.
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Are you ready to clear the financial clutter and chaos that is handicapping your potential post-military? In this episode, you will learn some effective personal finance strategies and tactics geared towards the military mindset that will equip you for financial dominance in 2022.
Impactful Moments for the Show:
4:00MM: Three decades of experience and military parallels in personal finance.
11:00MM: Stopping the bleeding.
15:00MM: Put yourself into a position of strength by securing the perimeter.
26:00MM: Proven formula to set your parameter.
22:00: Engage the enemy: Identifying the real enemy.
38:00MM: Going from following orders and creating your own personal financial freedom plan.
44:00MM: Building future ops- the intel and tactics of deploying others to build a future bigger than you could on your own.
48:00MM: Planning the Exit: Accomplishing your mission- and how to finish strong.
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In this episode, you will learn what it takes to take a perceived life-altering setback and turn it into a life calling that allows thousands of voices to be heard and lives positively impacted. Christine Walker, of At Ease Magazine puts on a clinic on how she relentlessly pursues having veterans' voices and stories shared that forged them in the fire and have made them who they are today.
Impactful Moments Of The Show:6:00MM: Christine’s background and relentless journey to starting At Ease Magazine.10:00MM: The moment she decided to start At Ease Magazine.13:00MM: More about the stories being told in the magazine never heard.18:00MM: Christine’s process to creating quality post 9/11 veteran content that puts them AT Ease.
23:00MM: The secret sauce IN how you continue to grow and advance as an ambitious veteran.30:00MM: How can you support AT EASE Magazine right now.
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In this episode, you'll learn tactics that will fuel your happiness, and sense of personal achievement. You will always gain some mindset hacks to transition from institutional to a growth mindset and how to position yourself to increase the return on luck using what you individually carry as a military veteran.
ImpactfulMoments of the Show: 4:00MM: Alex’s background, New York Stock Broker to Marine Corps, to becoming a restaurant owner in Maryland, to going back into the Corps, to building a successful Real Estate Investment Firm over the past 10 years.
6:00MM: What it was like transitioning back into the Marine Corps after being an entrepreneur.
11:00MM: After ten years of military retirement, what led him to write this book:
14:00 MM: The false view of the term “veteran” as a blanket statement used by society.
18:00 MM: Transitioning from stagnant and institution mindset to growth mindset.
23:00MM: Self Education, Audible, Recommendations to compound results in your life.
27:00MM: Formal education is ONLY 50% of you accomplishing what you want post-military…
32:00MM: Resources available to leverage your service in becoming more impactful post-military.
34:00MM: The last Golden Grenade Segment.
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In this episode, you will learn what it takes to understand what has you feel successful and gain one new exercise to improve your decision-making which will result in accelerating the realization of your life goals.
Be one of the first two to take advantage of a FREE core values assessment, by emailing me directly at choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
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In this episode, I share three critical mental, emotional, and practical #goldengrenades that landed me inside of a room of accredited investors with a chance to raise $300K. Where in your life do you need to become more to place yourself inside of high stakes and high rewarding situations in life?
If you are an ambitious vet committed to learning more about how to solve the billion-dollar transition problem and fuel post 9/11 veteran's desire to self actualize post-military, click here to download your FREE copy of our qualitative research study: https://www.ambitiousvetnetwork.com/
What are you doing nowadays to escape from all this political propaganda noise going on today to take care of yourself and gain perspective on it all? In this episode, you will learn from a patriot raised by a Vietnam War veteran who is supporting veterans to better process emotions and thoughts through horse therapy.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
5:00MM: J.R.'s background and a long family line of World War 2 and Vietnam veterans.
8:00MM: His perspective from a dependent seeing his Vietnam veteran dad transition out.
14:00MM: What inspired Veteran Ranch and what makes it different?
20:00MM: The power of horse therapy and the feeling of unbroken loyalty just like the Marine Corps.
28:00MM: J.R.’s one last #goldengrenadeDo you #giveabuck? Learn more about the Veterans Ranch here: https://www.theveteransranch.org/ Show Sponsor:Download your free copy of the qualitative research study solving the billion-dollar transition problem: https://www.ambitiousvetnetwork.com/
The military transition process can be overwhelmingly personal to your unique experiences. In this episode, you will learn from two decades of experience with working with veterans and data collection with military-transition.org founder, Brian Niswander. Impactful Moments of the Show:4:00MM: Brian’s background and what led to Military-Transition.org.6:00MM: Key Learnings after two decades of working with veterans in transition.11:00MM: Truths About The Military Transition.19:00MM: Most Hiring Managers Aren’t Veterans with a proven framework to take personal responsibility in the hiring process.
25:00MM: Best practices in creating career advancement opportunities.
27:00MM: One Last Golden Grenade.**Check Out The Truths About The Military Transition And Other Resources at: https://www.military-transition.org/
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A lot of times when we have been out of the military for a while we can lose that spark in our hearts and it can leave us feeling empty. In this episode, you will learn how to master the basics and set yourself up for continued fulfilling opportunities in business and in life with Marine Corps veteran, Mark Holm.
Impactful Moments of the Show: 4:00MM: Why the transition can be stiff!
6:00MM: The two things the Marine taught him and what was missing in him advancing in life.
9:00MM: Ten years in the corporate world, the number one thing that Mark Holm learned.
12:00MM: Profitable business acumen that creates ongoing opportunities.
22:00MM: Ideal Printing, Promo, and Wearables, INC.
28:00MM: Mark’s Last GoldenGrenade.
Learn more about joining the National Marine Corps Business Network and Ideal Printing, Promos, and Wearables, INC here:
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Ideal: https://www.idealppw.com/
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Ever wanted to write a book to tell your story? What if you could have the opportunity to become an Amazon best-selling author within 90 days using a proven "done for you" system that has created 100s of best-selling veteran authors? In this episode, you will learn why your story matters, how it opens more doors, and what you can do to make the creative process easier.
Impactful Moments Of Show:4:00MM: Why does your story matter.
9:00MM: Going to a place where most veterans do not want to go to make the biggest impact on people.
11:00MM: How becoming a best-selling author positions you better in the marketplace.
15:00MM: How to get off your ass and write your book!
19:00MM: The only statistically driven platform for selling your books and how to beat the algorithm.
25:00MM: One last Golden Grenade to fuel your growth and advancement in life post-military.
Learn more about becoming a best selling author with Steve and team: https://www.thrivingbestsellers.com/
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Some of us get out of the military and fall into security as it is a natural fit to find financial stability until we find the THING we are looking to do that provides us with a greater sense of purpose. With that said, how do you take your natural instincts from the military and open doors into bigger opportunities in the security sector? In this episode, you will gain the needed tools on how to create a fulfilling and lucrative security career! Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Mark Ledlow's bumpy process of transitioning into the security industry post-military and how not being a good test taker almost knocked him off his path.
9:00MM: Understanding the landscape of the security industry.
11:00MM: How to move from an entry-level security opportunity to open more doors for advancement.
17:00MM: How to find mentors who pay dividends in life.
20:00MM: Getting out of this immediate gratification mindset when pursuing success.
26:00MM: Focusing on your most profitable function in your career.
27:00MM: Power of surrounding yourself with people smarter than you and how technology is changing the game in security.
32:00MM: The defunding Police problem and how to deal with the lack of fight in our country right now.
38:MM: One Last Golden Grenade.
Learn more about Mark's security services here:
https://www.ledlowsecurity.com/
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Did you know that someone could be targeting your parents or grandparents for financial elder abuse, resulting in them losing their retirement and financial stability late in life? This is a black-out problem that most of us post 9/11 veterans do not even think about, however, John Schwartz, Army Vet, graduate from West Point, 24-year retired special agent from the FBI educates us on the motives, differentiator between good and bad intentions and key vectors to identify in predators looking to steal your family's wealth.
Impactful Moments Of Show:4:00MM: More about John Swartz’s background.
5:00MM: How John Swartz transitioned into the FBI after 9 years of military service and the one way to spot more opportunities in life.
8:00MM: After 9 years in the military and 24 years with the FBI- what inspired John to launch an Elder Financial Abuse Non-Profit. 12:00MM: Understanding how predators assess victims.
14:00MM: How to identify predators and attack vectors to protect your parents and grandparents.
17:00MM: Gaining insight into key differentiators of bad intentions to good ones from predators.
20:00MM: Looking deeper into coercion skills.
23:00MM: Motives behind financial elder abuse.
26:00MM: One Last #GoldenGrenade from John Schwartz.
If you have noticed that your elder loved ones have received any of these attack vectors, click here to learn how to protect them: https://endefa.org/
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How are you leveraging the skill of magnification around your VALUE delivery inside of your business, life, and career? In this episode, we unpackage one mindset hack to creating unlimited fire support in your pursuit of forwarding your goals post-military.
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Would you like to learn more about the top three leadership traits that are missing in today’s society that military veterans can provide? In this episode, you will learn from a 23 year retired Army LTC, author, and accomplished speaker, Oakland McCullouch as he breaks down creating your leadership legacy and becoming the leader you were meant to be.
Impactful Moments of the Show: (MM=Minute Mark)
4:00MM: How to bring selfless leadership to move the world forward today. 6:00MM: Key leadership philosophy to disrupt this "ME" culture we Are living in today.
8:00MM: How can we transfer our leadership skills and build our economical value.
12:00MM: One communication tactic to be a successful leader In today's generation.
16:00MM: Your job is to motivate people as a leader, how do you do this??
22:00MM: The two things that matter in the real world.
23:00MM: The missing leadership traits that veterans can provide to the world in chaos today.
33:00MM: ONE LAST #GOLDENGRENADE.
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Are you feeling like you are swimming against the current of your life right now? What about not feeling fully equipped to solve the problems you are dealing with in your life or current leadership role? In this episode, you will learn how to develop an innovative mindset and gain a framework to solve any business, team, or personal life problem stopping your success!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: What is an innovative mindset.
7:00MM: How to shift your mindset above the noise!
10:00MM: A framework to bringing innovation to a problem you are looking to solve.
22:00MM: The powerful economical impact of asking for more help in life?
26:00MM: Mapping out an action plan.
32:00MM: One last #GoldenGrenade.Learn more about the innovative mindset challenge and how to connect with Elise here: https://www.betterwithwe.com/ Show Sponsor: Ready to Achieve your most ambitious goals and live the life you desire with the Full Focus Planner, check it out here: https://fullfocusplanner.com/ambitiousvet
In this episode, you will gain the tools to equip you in being bulletproof in the face of today's chaos you are facing in life. Special thanks to a few ambitious vets who rallied inside The Ambitious VET Network Facebook group last minute to recommend and vote for this topic.
If you are not already a member of the group, feel free to request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETNetwork
We would love to hear what you are taking away from the show and gain feedback, feel free to provide it here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
In this episode, you will learn the value of personal development from a Vietnam war veteran, how to conquer your next big challenge, setting your mindset up for success when entering into any new industry, and how to gain awareness around noticing the landmines stopping you from getting what you want in life.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: The value of personal development from a Vietnam war bet.
8:00MM: Looking for the next big challenge to conquer.
12:00MM: Setting your mindset up for success in any industry you want to conquer post-military.
15:00M: Qualities of a successful network marketer.
20:00MM: Learn how to identify the landmines stopping you from getting what you want in life.
24:00MM: ONE LAST #GOLDENGRENADE.
Learn more about how you can get into the network marketing industry that is a low barrier to entry, worth BILLIONS but requires a lot of discipline and consistent focused effort to make it worth it, which is right up ambitious vet's sleeves. Check out Micheal's information here: https://linktr.ee/mgl298
**In this episode, you will learn how to identify the price to pay in becoming who you desire to be post-military, how to eat your own dog food (metaphorically speaking) before falling victim to paying too much of a price, and leadership tips that will have you building unstoppable teams.
Impactful Moments of the Show:** 5:00MM: background of 20+ years of IT experience to leaving Microsoft to pursue his next mission to save our children through technology and automobiles.
7:00MM: Eating your own dog food.
16:00MM: The price to pay to become invaluable to the marketplace.
21:00MM: How to create unstoppable commitment in life.
27:00MM: Creating unstoppable teams.
32:00MM: Last #goldengrenade
Learn more about how Jeff and the team are putting tomorrow's technology in yesterday's vehicles to make the roads safer for our children here: https://www.airgo.ai/soteria/
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In this episode, you will learn how to perform when structures fall out from underneath you, gain a new framework on how to think about influencing your potential customers as an author, coach, information entrepreneur, and much more #GoldenGrenades on how to launch your life into a new dimension with Navy Veteran turned founder of Author Jump, Jay Magpantay.
Impactful Moments of the Show:4:00MM: Jay’s background, Navy experience, and business failures.
6:00MM: His mission of empowering authors to change the world.
9:00MM: What to do when structures fall from underneath you.
18:00MM: The Jumpify Method to communicating to potential consumers online.
28:00MM: Translating industry jargon into consumer language.
34:00MM: ONE LAST Golden Grenade to encourage an ambitious vet to leap into a new dimension.
Learn more about how to sell more books and get more clients with Author Jump here: https://www.authorjump.com/
Check out the winner Ben Killoy of The Commander-in-Chief Giveaway here: https://www.militaryveterandad.com/
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For this 150th episode, I thought I would do a solo episode with a brand new format and share three critical insights that helped me go from a wrestling mat in an apartment I couldn't afford to being recognized recently as a Forbes Next 1000 company. In this episode, you will learn the mistakes I made in business, marketing, and simply growing my influence. Hopefully, this accelerates some time frames for you!
6:00MM: Build a business model not a brand first.
10:00MM: Using social media as a communication distribution tool, not the primary source for your business marketing.
12:45MM: Make sure to network up as well as network amongst your peers.Feedback is the ammo to this weapon, if you have any advice, topic ideas, or constructive feedback, please email me directly here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
Today we have a retired 27-year Airforce. Maj., Brenda Sanchez who has cracked the code in leveraging relationships in personal life and business life to create ongoing progress in your next mission in life. In this episode, you will learn how to overcome a broken relationship, the concept of multiple streams of income, and how to leverage life's real currency.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: One answer to what to do when you feel like something is missing after a number of years of being out of the military. 8:00MM: The power of part-time reservist when building your influence, impact, and next project in life.
13:00MM: Multiple Revenue Streams: What does this mean and why is it important to building sustainable income in life.
19:00MM: Life's Greatest Currency. 30:00MM: Why is the fortune in the follow-up and how does Brenda automate the process for you?
40:00MM: Brenda's One Last Golden Grenade for any ambitious vet looking for more success, fulfillment, or satisfaction in life.
Learn more about how to build a business on relationships here: https://lifesrealcurrency.com/
Ready to learn more about how to participate in the Commander-In-Chief Giveaway, click here to share, collect points, and win over $400 worth of prizes:https://youtu.be/_Kivl1RZaTsShow Sponsor: Thanks for supporting our show sponsors Ambitious VET, today we thank GetPayroll, a disruptive veteran-owned payroll app to streamline all your payroll needs, click here to learn more: http://bit.ly/GetPayrollApp
In this episode you will learn how to choose your hard, find deeper levels of satisfaction and connection with your family as a high achieving veteran, and have an opportunity to learn more about Ben Killoy's work around helping busy dads home come psychologically!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
5:00MM: What Ben has learned in life since the last time we have spoken to him in 2018 that has 10x his belief in himself.
10:00MM: How to pick your hard.
12:00MM: Human DOING vs Human BEING in deepening your satisfaction in life as an Ambitious VET Dad.
15:00MM: How do we balance being ambitious vet dads and being a great father.
18:00MM: How to get out of your head as a high achiever and inside your home as a father.
28:00MM: Two sides of the sword that empower ambitious vets to achieve more.
**Get your five proven strategies for having a better connection with your family here: https://www.militaryveterandad.com/busydads
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Ever wanted to learn more about the twenty-two Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) powered by the Small Business Administration (SBA)? In this episode you will learn how to take advantage of the Vboc, what they are, why their important for you as an aspiring veteran entrepreneur seeking to start, purchase or grow your own small business.Impactful Moments of the Show:5:00MM: Amy’s Background and how she found her passion in serving as the Vboc director for New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the past 10 years.
12:00MM: How to shift your mindset from survival to creating effortless opportunities in business post-military from a military spouse perspective.
14:00MM: What the twenty-two Vbocs do to serve veterans in all 50 states and FREE offerings they provide to aspiring veteran entrepreneurs.
17:00MM: Number one problem that the VBOCs see with 100s of veterans seeking to start a business.
20:00MM: How to make your first point of contact to maximize your result within the VBOC ecosystem.
24:00MM: Problem + Solution = Opportunity FORMULA.
28:00MM: ONE LAST GOLDEN GRENADE.
Learn more about the Veterans Business Outreach Centers here: https://vbocregion2.com
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We all have a story to tell that impacts, heals, and inspires others to move forward in life’s challenges. But not everyone has to overcome being unemployed for 19 years as a stay-at-home mom, with three kids, and having service-connected issues. If you want to be inspired by remembering who you are and what you are capable of with very little, listen to this episode. If you desire to learn more about what a Veteran Chamber of Commerce is all about and why you should join or start one in your region, check this episode out!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
5:00MM: Humbling beginnings.
7:00MM: Persian Gulf War US Navy transitioning story, Cristie's suffering in silence story, and learning to do a lot with a little.
10:00MM: What to do when you hit a low point in life post-military.
13:00MM: What turned Cristie's life around.
16:00MM: What had Cristie launch the DFW Chamber of Commerce after being a member of Amvets, VFW, and other local veteran support groups.
18:00MM: What is the DFW Veterans Chamber of Commerce and why is it important to be a member.
22:00MM: One last #goldengrenade segment.
Learn more about the DFW Veterans Chamber of Commerce here: https://dfwveteranschamber.org/
Connect with Cristie Remmel on LinkedIn Here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristiercampo/
Show Sponsor: Thanks for supporting our show sponsors Ambitious VET, if you are interested in learning how to become the commander and chief of your new life post-military? Or how to finally get out of your own way, leaving you in action creating fulfilling results, click here to learn more: https://www.tenstepstosuccessbook.com/
Are you ready to strengthen your mindset and repurpose your military strengths into a successful life post-military? In this episode, you will learn from Marine Corps veteran, Harvard Business School graduate, and founder of Ranch Road Boots, Sarah Ford on how to continue to repurpose your leadership skills in business post-military.
Impactful Moments of the Show:4:00MM: Sarah's background and upbringing from a strong father figure. 7:00MM: Repurposing her award-winning mentality and leadership into the marketplace post-military.
10:00MM: Strengthening her mental toughness through triathlons at a young age.
14:00MM: Advice to get yourself through tough times.
16:00MM: Her self-discovery journey in the first few years out of the military.
18:00MM: Her all-out massive action approach to tackling your next mission post-military.
12:00MM: Sarah's "Shoe Dog" story of selling her 50 units of boots through a horse trailer.
21:00MM: Her journey to creating traction in her business and the problem of having too big of ambitions too early in post-military life.
28:00MM: Her inspiration from the American West and how it has been translated into Ranch Road Boots.
32:00MM: Sarah's one-last #goldengrenade.
Learn more about Ranch Road Boots here: https://www.ranchroadboots.com/
Show Sponsor: Thanks for supporting our show sponsors Ambitious VET, if you are interested in learning how to become the commander and chief of your new life post-military? Or how to finally get out of your own way and step into a mission that makes an impact, click here to learn more: https://www.tenstepstosuccessbook.com/
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When you were serving in the military you could always count on the azimuth to point you in the direction you needed to go in to accomplish your mission. The question is, how can you feel that same intuitive-like purpose while having a selfless tribe around you committed to your success post-military? In this episode, you'll learn from retired Army Special Forces Green Beret, former Chief Strategy Officer, successful Rugby coach, and co-founder of Tribe+ Purpose, Otis McGregor.
Impactful Moments of the Show:4:00MM: The ONE thing that most people fail to do in fulfilling their purpose, that veterans have an unfair advantage in.
6:00MM: Otis' background and his seven-year story of feeling lost before finding his purpose.
11:00MM: Transitioning never stops.
15:00MM: How to gather the courage to walk away from something that provides an awesome living.. but doesn’t provide the satisfaction you desire.
20:00MM: Otis’ story of brand pivoting into Tribe+Purpose.
25:00MM: What is Tribe + Purpose = ???
30:00MM: The power of having a tribe around your purpose.
34:00MM: One Last #GoldenGrenade
Learn more about Tribe+Purpose here: https://www.tribe-purpose.com/
Show Sponsor: Thanks for supporting our show sponsors Ambitious VET, today we thank GetPayroll a disruptive veteran-owned payroll app to streamline all your payroll needs, click here to learn more: http://bit.ly/GetPayrollApp
Imagine is what could be possible if you learned how to self-manage your emotions such that you increased your happiness, contentment, or your sense of feeling valuable in your everyday life. In this episode, you will learn how to take your emotional intelligence to the next level, resulting in you increasing your life's satisfaction and resilience to emotional landmines that usually take you out of the fight.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Noble's background, including graduating from West Point, Army experience, to 10+ start-ups that have either failed or been sold.
7:00MM: Discussion around the Pandemic, Emotional Health Crisis, and the birth of EQ for Entrepreneurs.
8:30MM: What inspired the re-branding from EQ for Entrepreneurs to EQ Gangster.
13:00MM: How to go from the emotional skills of a 5-year-old to mastering them within your decision-making with family, business, and personal life.
18:00MM: What Noble wishes he knew.
20:00MM: Personal Daily Emotional Sit Rep to increase your emotional well-being.
24:00MM: What top professional athletes in the world understand to enhance their high-level performance.
26:45MM: What’s Next With EQForEntrepreneur and EQ Gangster.
Episode Mentioned: 120: 3 Emotional Tools That Will Improve Your Emotional Bandwidth.
30:00MM: One Last Golden Grenade
Subscribe to EQForEntreprenuers on Itunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eq-for-entrepreneurs/id1497445408
Learn more about EQForEntrepreneurs here: https://www.eqforentrepreneurs.com/
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Looking to stay calm in the chaos of becoming more valuable in the marketplace post military, while anxiety, pain, sleep and stress try to hold you back? Why not just GET NAKED!? In this episode, you will learn from 26 year retired Navy Seal and founder of Naked Warrior Recovery has he drops Golden Grenade Nukes to blow you to new levels of leadership and execution in your life.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00 MM: Background, Boy scouts, Ninja and early inspirations. 8:00 MM: The Navy Seals Mindset on execution.
12:00 MM: After 26 years in the seal teams, William's number one leadership learned lesson that accelerated his trust and credibility with his peers.
17:00 MM: The difference between 210 degrees and 212 degrees is effort.
20:00 MM: Big rock philosophy on productivity.
25:00 MM: The Naked Warrior Origin Story and Mindset.
32:00 MM: For skeptics who still aren’t bought into CBD.
36:00 MM: Get Naked Mindset.
46:00 MM: Learn more about Naked Warrior Recovery here: https://nw-recovery.com
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Preparation and education can still lead to landmines blowing up your progress. Rather you prepare eighteen months out from your transition date or even if you have been out for years and killing it. **Question is how do you overcome losing six figures and being bed ridden for a couple years to rebuilding your dream post-military?Today’s guest will share his raw, authentic story, and how to refine your thinking to endure your pain while you rebuild your authority in your desired industry.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM:** Jeremy's story of loosing six figures at 22 years old. To getting back into the pathway for success while landing a job he wasn't qualified for on paper.
8:00MM: How formal education doesn’t always make you more valuable.
10:00MM: Why ambitious vets devalue themselves in the first couple years getting out of the military.
13:30MM: How we can stop the continuous never ending improvement after the uniform comes off.
14:30MM: How he learned how to persuade and influence people in sales, rebuilding his confidence.
17:00MM: First business, 10-15 year run, and then the autoimmune system landline that landed him on his deathbed for two years.. loosing it all!
24:00MM: Overcoming the flawed mindset that a majority of ambitious vets fall into while building authority in the marketplace. 26:00MM: Rebuilding your value without entitlement.
32:00MM: False expectation of what success is.
36:00MM: Power of mentorship and getting a new perspective.
38:00MM: Spartan Media company story and what they offer! 48:00MM: Jeremy's Last Three Golden Grenades.
Connect and learn more about what Jeremy and Spartan Media are doing here:
Website: https://spartanmedia.com
Social links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jeremyknauff?sub_confirmation=1
LinkedIn:
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Want to learn on I became the commander and chief of my new life post military? Overcoming two failed suicide attempts, five different career in five different industries? Or how I learned how to finally get out of my own way to step into a mission that impacts 1000s in the United States, if so click here to learn more: https://www.tenstepstosuccessbook.com/
Thanks for supporting our show sponsors Ambitious VET, today we thank GetPayroll as a disruptive veteran-owned payroll app to streamline all your payroll needs, click here to learn more: http://bit.ly/GetPayrollApp
What does it mean in the start-up world, when someone mentions TIMING?? This has been a conceptual term in the rules of the game in raising capital, fueling your dreams, and gaining the needed resources to make the impact you are committed to making as a founder outside of your respected military branch. In this episode, you will learn what timing means practically in your business, John's story of triaging his family relationships while helping his first start-up be acquired by Daimler-Mercedes in 2014., and much more!
Impactful Moments of the Show: 3:00MM: John's background and how he got lucky with his first business exit after 20+ years in the Army.13:00MM: How to build your valuation, pitching from purpose and not from an exit standpoint.
18:00MM: Two things John's learned that will save you time, money, and resources in raising capital.
21:00MM: How to screen your investors so you are talking to the right people in the right room.
24:00MM: Difference between strategic's and VC's
28:00MM: The political problem negatively impacting veteran's success post-military.
34:00MM: Leading a start-up team.
38:00MM: More on Goodworld, named one of Fast Company’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" and a top 25 veteran-owned company by Forbes.
40:00MM: Last Golden Grenade- when you gotta commit, commit, but when you do, show it in your actions.
Connect and learn more about what John and Goodworld are doing here:
Website: https://goodworldnow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngossart/
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From an Army Officer who was medically discharged to co-founding and growing a unicorn digital health start-up with a valuation of $1.6B, Taylor Justice is breaking the 4-minute mile in how ambitious vets can achieve big goals post-military. Listen now to figure out how he did it. IMPACTFUL MOMENTS OF THE SHOW: 4:00MM: Taylor's background and journey to discovering is BILLION dollar purpose.
7:00MM: Taylor's philosophy around achieving mission accomplishment.
9:00MM: His' learned lessons along the journey with Unite US.
15:00MM: Social determinants, what are they and why should you care?
20:00MM: What Unite US looks for in vendor partnerships across the nation. Inspired by Jaime Scott, from episode 46: Know Your Fight
25MM: Taylor's ONE LAST #GOLDENGRENADE.
Connect and learn more about what Taylor and Unite US are doing here:
Website: https://uniteus.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-justice/
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From Navy Officer in charge of a billion-dollar project in northern Chile to raising over $35+ million and scaling to 40+ employees. Zach Scheel, Co-Founder, and CEO at Rhumbix, a Forbes #8 Veteran Startup in US, accredits his success to his military learned lessons. In this episode, you will learn how to leverage your military learned lessons to start, grow and scale a start-up worth millions of dollars.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Zach's background and journey from Navy officer to co-founding Rhumbix.
7:00MM: Early days of Rhumbix, raising money with no software experience, and what had them finally begin winning.
12:00MM: Using Teams of Teams philosophy to building culture inside of a top veteran-owned business.
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15:00MM: Developing Culture in a Start-up.
17:00MM: Finding what motivates people intrinsically.
19:00MM: Zach's One Last #goldengrenade segment.
23:00MM: Connect and learn more about what Zach and Rhumbix are doing here:
Website: https://www.rhumbix.com/
Email: zach@rhumbix.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zscheel
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Have you ever wondered what would be possible if you took 100% responsibility for your development and your income? Imagine being able to attract the opportunities, leaders, and in this guest’s case SUCCESS, by simply learning how to increase your belief in yourself! In this episode, you'll learn how to attract the people needed to win, make rewarding decisions, and act without doubting yourself with We Steel Rise founder, Victoria Thompson.
Impactful Moments of the Show: 5:00MM: Learning how to celebrate your success.
7:00MM: Victoria’s background and what led her to join the United States Airforce.
13:00MM: Her decision to take responsibility for her development and income, SUCCESS magazine style!
17:00MM: The courage to pursue the mentor she wanted who raised $3M+ in crowdfunding.
21:00MM: Attracting powerful people in your local community. 24:00MM: Why doing the logical thing isn’t always impactful and fulfilling.
28:00MM: What WE STEEL RISE is and how they are supporting the 79% of veteran women getting out of prison for petty crimes who can't find permanent housing.
33:00MM: Victoria's "One Last Golden Grenade"
Connect and learn more about what Victoria is up to in the trenches of life post-military here:
Website: https://www.westeelrise.org/
Email: vbthompson52@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-thompson-728b96132/
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Are you interested in knowing where to start when becoming an award-winning leader in your life? How do you make yourself indispensable in the mission you striving for right now, in your company, or in life? Both these are answered and much more from multiple award-winning CEO, Marine Corp Recon veteran, and National Security innovative leader, Chris Taylor.
Impactful Moments Of The Show:
4:00MM: Why he decided to get out of the Marine Corps and what his experience taught him after 13 years of service.
8:00MM: Identifying his first opportunity post-Marine Corps.
10:00MM: Experience at Harvard Kennedy School and building relationships with top world leaders.
14:00MM: Why you need to test yourself versus others first!
18:00MM: After sitting on five boards of impactful organizations and growing a company from $185M- $800M+ in three years, what Chris learned about responsibility.
20:00MM: How to not put people on blast who avoid responsibility and the power of reflection.
22:30MM: Leadership is a craft. It’s a way of life.
25:00MM: To get good at your craft. You have to get good at yourself first!
30:00MM: Cognitive Bias and behavioral economics.
32:00MM: How do we quantify responsibility?
35:00MM: Questions to ask yourself to go to places in life you have never gone before.
37:00MM: How to shift your mindset for growth, in your leadership role.
40:00MM: Chris’ last golden grenade: PERSISTENCE.
Connect and learn more about what Chris and his team are doing:
Website: https://www.georgetown.edu/
National Security Innovation Network: https://www.nsin.us/
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"For those who served, no explanation is necessarily. For those who haven’t served, no explanation is possible."Are you ready to gain the critical insights on where success starts, how to place value on your military experience, and continue to fuel your key differentiator of always running towards the GUNS versus away from them? If that's you? You are going to enjoy this one with decorated United States Marine Corps sergeant, a combat veteran of the Vietnam War turned CEO of GetPayroll, Charles Read. Impactful Moments of the Show:4:00MM: Transitioning in 1971 as an enlisted Marine and dealing with businesses’ that did not value his military experience.
8:00MM: Where does success START?
16:00MM: How do we quantify our experience to prove our economical value?
Fox Business Interview: https://youtu.be/zBEeuYw6jPs
20:00MM: “THEY”Do not understand us. They don't need to and that's why we focus on getting the job done. PERIOD!
24:00MM: Charle's one last Golden Grenade: “Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in ten years.” -Bill Gates
Connect and learn more about what Charles and his team at GetPayroll is up to in life here:
Website:
https://getpayroll.com
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LinkedIn:
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If you are a veteran owned start up or mid size company who is looking to understand more about the KPI’s or other words- key performance indicators driving your business’ growth, check this episode out! In this episode, you'll learn 20+ year CFO/COO who has managed budgets from $700M+ to even a couple $1,000s on how to know the numbers that drive your business forward!
Impactful Moments of Show: 4:00MM: Scott’s background from graduating the United States Navy Academy to IBM AND the 6 years of finding out what he really wanted to do leveraging his passion for numbers. 8:00MM: From surface warfare officer to falling in love with numbers.
12:00MM: The key KPI’s to track early to ensure your start-ups success!
16:00MM: Why you need to always have your projections at least 2X more than you need.
20:00MM: Getting real on the ambitious vet network and how bragging about profit isn’t always the THING investors look for.
24:00MM: How to avoid the 50% STAT of small business’ who fail in their first 5 years!
30:00MM: Scott's Golden Grenades:
Connect and learn more about what Scott Chesson is up to in life after the uniform here:
Website:
https://chessolutionsllc.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottchesson/
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What would it be like to give up your false humility and step into actually owning your shit-hotness in life post military??You will learn how along with a simple framework on how to solve critical problems in your industry, myths behind one of the most transferrable career paths to purse post-military, and the one #goldengrenade that will blow you up into the top 20% of veterans providing value in the marketplace post-military.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Special forces to Starbucks to Wall Street to executive level leadership in Project Management and Financial domains.
8:00MM: How Scott leverages the POD Complex in his business and life.14:00MM: Being ambitious is not a bad thing and how to out grow your insecurities.
16:00MM: The Balance between false humility and owning your shit.
20:00MM: Debunking myths around the most transferable career path for ambitious vets.
30:00MM: Scott's one #goldengrenade to blow you into the top 20% of veterans who are becoming in life post military.
Ways to connect and learn more about what Scott Kinder is up to in life after the uniform:
Website: https://dolcoach.com/
Connect with Scott Kinder on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottckinder/
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Do you feel like you are hitting bankruptcy in life? Maybe it’s business, relationships, marriage, or just overall wellness? Look, life can be challenging at times AND in this episode you will learn from Fred Wellman, 22-year Army veteran and Executive Director of The Lincoln Project on how to use your life experiences as building blocks, the one question to ask yourself when you feel stuck, and gain a new perspective on how to pursue an ambitious life that isn't always filled with sunshine and rainbows.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
5:00MM: His "ah ha" moment in the Army that catapulted him into a passionate and profitable career post military.
8:00MM: What to do when life hits bankruptcy as a Ambitious VET.
14:00MM: Why Mentors and how to leverage them for success.
22:00MM: Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, and the difference between the generations of veterans who have served.
Ways to connect and learn more about what Fred Wellman is up to in life after the uniform:
Website: https://lincolnproject.us
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FPWellman
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Are you an aspiring, first-time, or seasoned veteran or military spouse entrepreneur who has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, political events, or social injustice incidents? If so, check this episode out as you will learn directly from Chris Hoffmann's three biggest learned lessons in 2020 that took him from almost going out of business to experiencing 100% revenue growth. FYI these three #goldengrenades can apply to multiple business models.
Links to other two solo episodes where you can learn more from Chris Hoffmann directly:
72: The Three Interpersonal Skills That Will Keep Your Life Advancing:
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49: Power of Paying to Play to Become More Quicker: https://chtbl.com/track/611A4C/pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theambitiousvet/49-_The_Ambitious_VET_.mp3 If you enjoyed this solo episode and would like to hear more solo episodes let Chris know by emailing "I loved the solo episode and would love to hear more _______(content you desire most) from you!"Feel free to email him directly at: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
PS: Check out my featured article where I dive deeper into personal stories and people who inspired me to keep going in 2020 inside of April's edition of The Rosie Network's: Military Entrepreneur Magazine here: https://therosienetwork.org/me-mag-editions
One of the biggest landmines I see an Ambitious VET fall into after transition is trying too hard to create momentum so they feel successful. On this episode, you'll learn how to not only set healthy boundaries on your way to growing an impactful brand but also how to begin with 5 minutes a week to start with Amanda Huffman.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
5:00MM: How Amanda took 5-minutes once a week as a mother to building one of the largest platforms for women of the military to be heard on.
8:00MM: Creating healthy boundaries while building an impactful brand.
12:00MM: When she learned the power of giving back.
15:00MM: Three Golden Grenades:
- Get started. 5-minutes a week.
- Enjoy the journey.
- Learn form the success’ and failures in life.
Ways to connect and learn more about what Amanda Huffman is up to in life after the uniform:
Website: https://www.airmantomom.com
The Women of the military Podcast: https://www.airmantomom.com/podcast/
Girls Guide to the Military YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsrfrX3UrvJnCG7XvGDJQ
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We all have experienced some dark times in life after transitioning out of the military. Some more worse than others, But what if you could be encouraged today to be courageous enough to be authentically you verses allowing everything to just build up inside like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode? Are you ready to learn from a fighter pilot on how to keep your adrenaline high while still being open, vulnerable and generous in trenches of life? If so this is your episode!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
(MM) Minute Mark4:00MM: From fighter pilot to homeless story.
6:00MM: How you can be successful in your career and still not be ok personally.
8:00MM: Going from winning and crushing it as a fighter pilot to learning how to be vulnerable and open.
10:00MM: What Dave learned from unnecessary suffering.
12:00MM: How to fuel the adrenaline rush addiction post military while still living according to your purpose.
14:00MM: Learning how to let things go through music and other mediums.
16:00MM: Process of improving your self-awareness.
18:00MM: Angel 15 call group of military members past and present coming together to create more leaders.
20:00MM: Dave breaking down his coined quote: “Once people realize how to overcome their internal resistance and their fears,” Dave says, “it is extremely rewarding to watch them gain momentum, confidence and hope.”
23:00MM: People don’t care about all the great things in your life, but what captures people's attention the most?
Dave's Three Golden-Grenades:
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Be your own biggest FAN.
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Accepting the circumstances- be like a surfer.
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When you aren’t feeling great, help other people.
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Are you a MAN feeling insecure, not confident, or find yourself lacking the confidence needed to lead courageously in areas of life that you care about? Are you a MAN willing to invest the time, money, and energy to become more to attract the life you want post military? In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to become a more secure, confident, and courageous leader in your life.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: Paul’s upbringing in an abusing household starting at 9 years old, living in different friend's houses throughout high school, to joining the Marine Corps.
9:00MM: What he learned in the Marine Corps, overcoming a demotion while still persevering to achieve the rank SGT (E-5) before discharging after 4 years.
12:00MM: Attempting to fit back into civilian life after being told what to do at all times of the day.
15:00MM: 2008's identity crisis story of being a sex addict which led to a divorce.
17:00MM: The survival mindset behind why some guys join the military.
20:00MM: His time in the oil fields to finding his faith to healing his past.
24:00MM: The process of finding yourself with trade jobs that aren't filling the void.
28:00MM: Going from cheating in high school to graduating pastoral college.
29:00MM: Filling the whole in your chest that doesn’t feel right.
34:00MM: ManCamp Founding Story
41:00MM: True North MasterMind Ambitious VET 30-Day Free Trial offer.
43:00MM: 3 Golden Grenades:
- Hate the long term consequences verses love the immediate payoff.
- Learn to like Michael Jackson- Man in the Mirror.
- Life is NOT always about you.
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Are you a veteran who disconnected from the military community from day one after you served? Telling yourself it was time for a new chapter of your life ONLY to be missing the bond that is unbreakable today? If so, in this episode you will learn from U.S. Army Special Forces Officer (Green Beret) veteran and founder and CEO of Triple Nikel, Ruben Ayala as he finds a new mission to fight for years after transition which leads him to knocking down doors of his military peers to support in it's execution.
Impactful Moments of the Show:5:00MM: Ruben's Number One Success Habit.
6:00MM: Ruben’s transition story as a special forces Army Green Beret Officer.
9:00MM: How he leveraged his MBA degree as a practical bootcamp to accelerate his learning curve in becoming a business leader in his local community of San Antonio.
12:00MM: Going from guns to 5 vending machines to 100+ vending offerings.
14:00MM: The moment Triple Nikel was born and how he recruited his initial leadership team.
23:00MM: How they came up with the name Triple Nikel.
27:00MM: What makes Triple Nikel so different?
30:00MM: Triple Nikel’s war cry to a nation which needs healing.
34:00MM: Ruben's Three Golden Grenades:
- Get you a mentor
- Download Audible
- Immerse yourself into the civilian culture, they pay taxes too!
Connect with Ruben Ayala on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-ayala-mba-9742bb31/
Learn more about Triple Nikel's mission here:
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Have you ever felt like you were in an environment where everyone was making emotional decisions in the moment versus leveraging a known diddy like BAMCIS which may slow the process down, however, But ensure strategic mission domination? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode you will gain the #goldengrenades needed to leverage key military philosophies like "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" to gain a strategic advantage in the marketplace. Active duty United States Marine Maj. Anthony Gantt and CEO and Founder of At Ease Rentals found a problem and is leveraging military concepts to disrupt the sharing economy.
Impactful Moments of the Show:4:00MM: Maj. Anthony Gantt's background and what led him up to joining the United States Marine Corps.
9:00MM: Origin story of At Ease and Balancing growing an innovative tech (two sided marketplace) company while being a Major in the Marine Corps.
13:00MM: Deciding to be a leader in the military to actually change regulations and orders.
15:00MM: Learning the rules of engagement in innovating an industry.
17:00MM: Next steps after ideation.
20:00MM: Slow is smooth, smooth is fast! Leveraging military philosophies to lead the marketplace.
25:00MM: If you do choose to separate from the military community, make sure to not separate from these two things that make the difference in your success post military.
30:00MM: Productivity Tip: Piss Poor Preparation, Promotes Piss Poor Performance; Piss Poor Performance, Promotes Pain.
32:00MM: Maj. Anthony Gantt's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Connect with others in your space
2) Learn an organizations why
3) Do something that adds value and monetize it
35:00MM:
Connect with Maj. Anthony Gantt on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-j-gantt-jr-a7389729/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ateaserentals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/at_ease_rentals/
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When we start our transition journey as an Ambitious VET, it isn't always smooth sailing is it?? A lot of us undervalue ourselves or worse subscribe to the wrong information that leads us down a road to no where fast! How do we break out of conventional wisdom while defining what we want in life? In this episode you will walk away with a complete framework to break out of the "in the box" way of operating in life post military and inspire new ideas to stay unstuck on your journey to becoming a titan!
Impactful Moments of the Show: (Minute Mark = MM)
4:00MM: Carson's career diverse transition story after honorably serving in the United States Marine Corps.
10:00MM: The mental landmine that a lot of Ambitions VETs fall into when chasing success post military.
15:00MM: The number one question to ask yourself when seeking clarity around your priorities.
18:00MM: The difference between divergent thinking vs conventional wisdom.
22:00MM: How to inspire diversified thinking.
25:00MM: The 5 B’s framework to a happier more satisfying life.
28:00MM: Michael Hyatt Productivity Journal: http://bit.ly/GetYourCopyOfFullFocusPlanner
32:00MM: Feedback Loop
35:00MM: Carson's Three Golden Grenades:
- Be Unreasonable
- Get Good At Asking Questions
- Go Do Something Exciting For YOU
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Connect with Carson on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carhoney/
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Do you feel or have you ever felt like you were in career prison? If so, it's time to break out once and for all! In this episode you'll learn how to discover and build your "realized value" in the marketplace through strategic employment, human capital strategy, and franchise ownership with Joel Stewart, United States Navy Veteran, CEO of the Veteran Franchise Initiative, International speaker, and author of the valuation equation series.
Impactful Moments of the Show: 4:00 MM: Joel's transition story of overcoming health issues and building his value through doing what he could do.
9:00 MM: Building self-worth in the midst of impossible circumstances.
15:00 MM: Looking for the logical next step in life progression.
18:00 MM: Symptoms of career prison.
21:00 MM: How military soft skills create high impact and high profitable career paths.
24:00 MM: Getting over the "I have to prove myself" or "It's time to simply provide for my family" landmine.
26:00 MM: Creating a profitable practical experience versus a long term formal education pursuit.
30:00 MM: Realizing your value and the proven equation to build your economical value.
35:00 MM: 5 Parts to realizing your value in the marketplace.
42:00 MM: Strategic employment critical insights.
50:00 MM: Building skills no matter your career circumstances.
55:00 MM: Confirmation bias and how to break out of it.
58:00: Three Golden Grenades:
- Break out of career prison.
- Exercise: Life Planning- Skill Mapping- over the next 5 years.
- You control how others perceive you.
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Interested in running and eventually owning your own franchise business through the program should contact Mark Bauer at map@phantomsupport.org Learn more about what Joel is doing to empower you to break out of career prison here: www.TheValueEquation.org
Connect with Joel Stewart on LinkedIn here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joelstewartmba
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Isn't it funny when you come across those Uncle Rico military veterans who live for their glory days, thinking that their combat action ribbon will create a lucrative career or fulfilling life post military? Look, nothing is wrong with talking about your military experience, however, as you will learn inside of this episode, many veterans get stuck by simply still living in their past to only get slapped across the face by the present moment. What would it be like if you shifted your mindset from fixed to growth by simply getting out of uncle Rico’s van?! Impactful Moments:
5:00 MM: Carl's background and transition story.
8:00 MM: How his previous Lt. Col. led him out of an unfulfilling life even out of the uniform.
10:00 MM: How you can get paid more teaching then being a technician of your job.
14:00 MM: How he used career stability as a police helicopter pilot as a stepping stone to become expert in his field.
17:00 MM: The external validation trap veterans fall into.
24:00 MM: How to leverage your military experience to create more opportunity.
28:00 MM: Don’t belief your own propaganda.
32:00 MM: Two things that will give you more meaning in life.
36:00 MM: Carl Forsling Three GoldenGrenades:
- There is no turn over binders in the corporate world.
- No one else knows what they are doing either!
- No one cares about you as much as you think they do.
Connect with Carl on LinkedIn here:
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Did you know that 70,000+ US veterans own a franchise? Gross $140B a year? $24.4B in labor and hiring? Or produce $41.6B in gross domestic product? Sometimes you do not have to go through the learning curve of starting your own business if your tired of the corporate world. Sometimes all you need to do is plug your determination, mission centric mindset, discipline and all the other soft skills we are known for as veterans into a proven viable business to create an impactful life post military? In this episode you'll learn from United States Marine veteran and CEO of Veteran Franchise Advisers, Richard Ashe on how to be successful being an executive of global tech company and an entrepreneur and why he would bet his 30 years of business experience on why you can have everything you want and more by owning a franchise!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00MM: His upbringing from the Bronx, middle-class family, and what he learned from his experience being a United States Marine.
8:00MM: What to do after you have mastered the technical skills of your profession.
9:00MM: His crash burns along the way to becoming a CEO.
12:00MM: A pivotal question to ask yourself when feeling stuck in life.
16:00MM: Where ambitious vets go wrong in business.
20:00MM: Chase the passion.. money finds passion.
24:00MM: Why Franchising?
26:00MM: Compelling reasons on why you would be interested in franchising..
28:00MM: A mindset shift on your process to personal and professional branding and execution.
30:00MM: The TOP soft-skills required to be successful in life post-military.
34:00MM: Why consistency is key in life and business.
36:00MM: Numbers behind why ambitious vets thrive in starting franchises.
38:00MM: What do you need to set yourself up for success being a successful franchisee.
45:00MM: Difference between pitching a bank with a franchise and your own business idea.
49:00MM: Some Cons to franchising and how to get ahead of them.
52:00 MM: Three Golden Grenades:
- Never Stop Learning- what don’t I know??
- Passion- people buy why.
- Watch your money— Rich people get richer for a reason.
Connect with Rich on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richashe/
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We all wish to be more proactive, more strategic, and on top of things when we get out of our respected military branches. However, we all know we play military until Uncle Sam tells us we are done in the uniform. At least that was my experience and this guest's. But imagine a service member being able to have the opportunities to gain the individual self awareness to be proactive verses reactive. Also major organizations tapping into military grade skills sooner. In this episode you'll gain critical insights and perspectives from Cornelius J. Maxwell, a motivational speaker, a veteran advocate, and business consultant.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4:00 MM: Cornelius J. Maxwell background and is lighting up his passion right now.
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6:00 MM: His transition story and landmines he hit socially, mentally, financially, and how he found stability.
15:00 MM: Transition Units Theory, how it all started from a viral Facebook video.
20:00 MM: What educational units are missing in military transition as we relearn the civilian way of life.
27:00 MM: Building relationships as he scales his message and idea.
28:00 MM: Four things successful people do that unsuccessful people do not do:
32:00 MM: How to solve problems through generations when you are dead and gone?
35:00 MM: Unapolotically: I am a man book, what it is and why he wrote it.
37:00 MM: Phases to the book.
48:00 MM: How you can support him in his ambitious pursuits.
52:00 MM: Unapologetically: I am a man poem.
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How do we keep the desire strong while feeding our leadership skills and mindset to shape the environments we find ourselves in right now? In this episode you'll learn from USMC Colonel Garth Massey, Chief Leadership Officer on a new way to fuel the desire you have inside you ambitious vet and at the end of the show you will have an opportunity to take the next steps in executing on it!
Impactful Moments of the show:
5:00 MM: Col. Garth Massey’s Background and Why he choose to join the United States Marine Corps.
7:00 MM: The challenges of answering the call of duty and sacrificing along the way.
10:00 MM: Decision making and problem solving from a place of virtues and purpose.
17:00 MM: The difference between "commanding" and "pacing" leadership.
24:00 MM: Why struggling needs meaning to it.
25:00 MM: Shaping the environment around you for continued growth.
28:00 MM: Desire is your source to application and business outcomes in life.
32:00 MM: Putting your foot back on the GAS where others are struggling.
37:00 MM: Golden Grenades:
- Virtues matters- 2,000+ years of teaching.
- Commanders Intent- what you desire to get done and why?
- Shaping the environment- not about excuses- you are responsible for shaping what happens.
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If you are looking for a brand new perspective on to deal landmines in life, i.e. set backs, failures, this is the episode for you. If you desire to improve on building capital in your life, like human, social, and financial so can you finally have the margin for error in judgements, decisions, and assumptions this episode is for you! In this episode you will learn from Dr. Derek Abbey, CEO & President of Project Recover and retired United States Marine after 20+ years of service!
Impactful moments of the Show:
5:00 MM- Derek’s background in higher education, non profit space, and inside Project Recover.
8:00 MM- How the Marine Corps saved his life.
12:00 MM- Building confidence through military grade challenges.
18:00 MM- How to look at landmines in your life as opportunities.
24:00 MM- How to exceed people’s preconceived judgements and build social capital that creates ongoing momentum and opportunity through life.
28:00 MM- How to deepen your purpose and satisfaction in your life.
30:00 MM- The wrong thing to ask when you are looking for what’s next in life.
35:00 MM- How he made key career decisions to experience real progression.
38:00 MM- Derek's Three Golden Grenades.
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Are you a veteran dealing with the uphill battle of trying to keep up with outdated tactics and strategies in finding a fulfilling and lucrative career? Maybe you’re an employer looking to break the statistic of 65% of veterans leaving their first post-military career within 24 months by finding top talent through a skills based approach? In this episode, you'll learn from Robyn Grable, CEO of Veterans Ascend, her 15+ years of human capital management experience, and how to accelerate your path to salary increase and experiencing true career progression.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
3:00 MM: Her lessons learned in talking about herself and standing for her skillsets while transitioning out in 1988.
5:00 MM: How to gain control over your career, skill development, and incubating your value in your current role.
11:00 MM: Robyn's 15 years of experience on blast, sharing what she learned in military hiring and landlines that are killing productivity, revenue, and culture within major organizations.
16:00 MM: How to get unstuck in your career (as a veteran) or hiring initiatives (as an employer).
19:00 MM: Weeding out costly manual processes to hiring top military talent and one key tool for any Ambitious Vet to use immediately to begin understanding their skillsets more deeply.
23:00 MM: The question most organizations will never ask themselves that cost them both money and talent.
27:00 MM: What is the opportunity for corporations right now within the military veteran talent.
29:00 MM: Golden Grenades:
- Knowing yourself, self and skills inventory.
- Volunteer, help others fulfill on their missions.
- Network AND Research- connect, connect, connect.
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Are you feeling overly serious in life right now?? Maybe you are hesitant or indecisive because you are reacting out of FEAR, which alot of us do when times get challenging and uncertain. In this episode with Nick Ripplinger, president of Battle Sight Technology LLC and author of Front Line Leadership you’ll walk away with the Golden Grenades needed to live with a more light hearted approach to life and give yourself permission to make mistakes while leading the way in your next big project in life.
Impactful moments of the show:
2 MM: The importance of not losing yourself in the midst of serious times.
4 MM: Nick’s transition story and how no matter the planning is done.. you will never have it all figured out.
7 MM: The consequence of taking what came to him and the one principle he leveraged to create more desired results in life.
9 MM: The unfolding of Battle Sights infrared technology and the magical crayon that is innovating the frontlines technological world!
12 MM: How to create a light heartedness to serious problems and find risks worth taking.
18 MM: Creating innovation through end user feedback.
20 MM: How to pivot from leading from FEAR.
22 MM: How to crush your ego and eagerness to be important. 25 MM: Frontline leadership and journal conversation.
29 MM: Power of documenting your days.
31 MM: Golden Grenades:
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Find what you are passionate about.
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Communication is KEY with spouse, kids, colleagues, ETC.. be yourself and share the good, bad, & ugly.
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Surround yourself with the right people for growth.
Listen to Nick's interview on The Winfield Way: Military Strategies for Leaders and Entrepreneurs here:
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Check out how Nick and team are spearheading technology for the Frontlines here:
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Are you hesitant in life right now? Maybe overly cautious or even indecisive? If so stay tuned as Jesse Iwuji, Lt. Commander Navy reservist, Nascar driver, NBC Sports analyst, and owner of The Red List Group LLC- supplies the #goldengrenades to strengthen your faith, determination, and remind you of what it takes to be a champion in your own race!
Impactful moments of the show:
3 minute mark: The the early grind of balancing Navy life and racing nascar on the weekends.
4 minute mark: Jesse's perspective on military transition
6 minute mark: How to breakthrough your fear in hitting that next big milestone in life.
9 minute mark: Building bullet proof self belief to out last the weak.
11 minute mark: You can't build a million dollar dream with a $1000 dollar effort.
13 minute mark: What to do when you are feeling burned out or tired.
14 minute mark: Setting healthy boundaries with energy suckers and naysayers along your ambitious journey.
Golden Grenades:
- Never let someone's opinion become your reality.
- Darkest point of the night, the sun will still rise!
- Strong enough, long enough- success is heavy- your muscles have to be strong enough to carry it!
Follow Jesse's journey here:
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During times of uncertainty, it’s so easy to fall victim to survival mindset, in which, we all know all to well from serving in the military. What if you could shift your perspective from looking for the next BIG EPIC THING TO HAPPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to finding the small daily advantages that stack up to EPIC WINS years down the road? In this episode, you'll learn the fundamentals in becoming a successful entrepreneur and how to prepare for your next big funding stage!
Impactful Moments of the Show:
4 minute mark: Alex's story of going from family business, to growing within silicon valley, to managing portfolios, capital, and connections within the private equity space.
8 minute mark: Alex's perspective on transition and how ambition changes in different seasons of life.
12 minute mark: How he found long term sustainable successful in life.
16:00 minute mark: Alex’s philosophy on entrepreneurship.
22:00 minute mark: How to think like an investor and how build a scalable team.
27:00 minute mark: What do we need to be thinking about in business as we move into a political transition.
30:00 minute mark: Why 2020 will be a record year since 2007 from a capital stand point from the venture world.
38:00 minute mark: Golden Grenades:
- What’s alive in you today.
- You do not need permission.
- Go get it! Go ahead and take a step with it.
Are you an entrepreneur looking for accelerated growth? Check out Evolution Acceleration here: www.evolutionacceleration.com Feel free to connect with Alex on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexchompff/ Evolution’s Fundraising Resources Room Contains:
Fundraising Readiness Assessment How Much to Raise Video Reading List - including Value Proposition Canvas (discovering your product/market fit)
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Have you ever found yourself thinking “if only I could build a time machine and go back and fix the past?" I think that can be a lot of us sometimes. but what if you could finally forgive yourself for the mistakes you have made, things you didn't do, and finally be in the moment providing solutions to high impact and payoff problems? In this episode, you'll learn from Black Box Safety founder and United States Marine veteran on how to overcome some of the toughest obstacles both physically and mentally along the journey to your goals.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
3:00 minute mark: Jackson’s story of being 6 weeks into infantry school for the Marines and breaking his femur which led to three surgeries and one hip replacement. Not mention medical discharged from the Unites States Marine Corps.
5:30 minute mark: How being medically discharged impacted Jackson after having a couple family members serve 20+ years in the military.
9:00 minute mark: Taking life in moderation as he transitioned and built his human capital.
10:00 minute mark: Him leaning into his first occupational safety role after his bachelors degree.
12:00 minute mark: His realization of why occupational equipment and PPE industry matched his core purpose in life.
14:00 minute mark: How Chris (the host) found his passion in interviewing and connecting deeply with impactful people.
17:00 minute mark: Giving up binary thinking and how to pivot your identity.
18:00 minute mark: Jackson's philosophy skipping the grieving process and diving right into solutions in life.
22:00 minute mark: Giving up resentment tied to past mistakes.
25:00 minute mark: When to plant a TREE and the mindset you need to have after you plant one.
29:00 minute mark: Jackson's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Be a responsible stewart of your cashflow
2) Take advantage of any free resource you can: i.e. SBA Score, etc .
3) Connect with PTAG once you are ready to launch your business.
Learn more about Jackson and team at Black Box Safety here: https://bit.ly/BlackBoxSafetyWS
Connect with Jackson on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksondalton
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"Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.”-Jim Rohn. In this episode, you will learn from Chief Marketing Officer of Triple Nikel, Media Production Manager of Green Beret Media, and retired Army Green Beret, Chris McPhee, as he shares his transition story, how to stay plugged into motherships in your life, and much more! Impactful moments of the show: * Chris' determination despite multiple set backs * Value of a mentor * Motherships and how to leverage them to create ongoing opportunities in life. * The power of learning * Chris' story of pulling himself out of the darkness and being sober for years now. Listen for what that made available for him in life. * His tips and tricks in building relationships and building a massive following of people you influence.
Chris' Three Golden Grenades:
- Find a mentor and immerse yourself into their content
- Take the time to understand who you are- Robert Green books (resource)
- How to redesign your life after sobriety.
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During perceived divided times right now in 2020. It’s important that we as a veteran community stay plugged into a tribe that continues to root each other on. How do we do that and make sure we are networking up not down as we look to close width and destroy our next goal in life? In this episode, you'll learn from Meritorious Co-Founder, Ryan Loya on how to create opportunities through quality strategic networking.
Impactful moments of the show:
4:28: No replacement for experience- what he learned from this.
7:48: How to go from a bunch of jar heads to keeping up with the New Yorker way of life and all his industry pivots along the way.
11:00: Relationships matter and why they matter in our ambitious pursuits.
20:37: Strategic networking and how to get ROI on it.
23:00: How we can nurture the right relationships during a disruptive time.
Ryan's Three Golden Grenades:
- Career Path VS Industry first when looking at vocational goals.
- Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
- Chase your passion not the money.
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In this episode hosted by Michael Parker LIVE inside our Ambitious VET Network Facebook group, we dive into topics like:
-The common misperceptions of veterans and what the surprising reality is
-How to translate military lingo into business conversations
-What skills do veterans have to offer
-What 3 key skills should all ambitious vets focus on to create fulfilling success post military
-Who is our tribe and what are the consequences of walking away?
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Meet the Speakers:
Raleigh Wilkins:
Raleigh is the CEO of Wheeler-Wilkins, Ground Truth Sales System, and Managing Director of Sales Platoon where he draws upon 25 years of progressive leadership experience as a U.S. Marine, executive business leader, and entrepreneur to create and build highly productive sales teams that drive top lines sales, increase profit and scale sustainably. Following 6 years of active duty service, Raleigh entered the business world – holding positions from account executive through Sr. VP of Sales at early-stage startups through Fortune 1000 companies, before starting Sales Platoon – an organization which identifies high-potential candidates from among the military community and then transitions them into high-performing corporate sales executives. In addition to his work with Sales Platoon, Raleigh is a sought-after turnaround expert, inspiration change management leader, and organizational design consultant.
Learn more here: https://www.salesplatoon.org
Otis W. McGregor III, CPD, CPC, LTC ®:
Otis’ passion is creating better leaders, he focuses his business on this daily. Otis has spent his career creating better leaders, in the Army Green Berets and businesses large and small. Otis’ passion supports other people to achieve their success. He retired from the Army in 2009 as a Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel following 25 years of service. Since retiring from the Army, Otis has been the Business Development Director and Manager for several
companies ranging in size from very small to very large corporations. He founded LTO Enterprises in 2010, as a consulting firm focused on business development. In 2017, Otis pivoted LTO to create better leaders of high performing teams and performance coaching for business leaders and athletes. He is CEO & Head Coach of LTO Enterprises and co-host
of The Cam & Otis Show podcast and author of Enable Your Team’s Success: Succeed in Life and Business with a Strong Team. He has 3 grown children and lives with his wife in
Colorado.
Learn more here: https://www.lto-enterprises.com
Chris Hoffmann:
Chris is a Marine Corps Combat Veteran and founder of the Ambitious VET Network, one of the largest global personal and professional development communities for veterans that seeks to provide innovative tools and resources to post 9/11 veterans who have financial stability but are still lacking something in life, career, or business. Chris is a social entrepreneur, passion-driven performance coach, trainer, podcaster, and author of the Amazon best-selling book, "10 Steps to Predicted Success Out of the Uniform." Chris has been featured on CBS Eye Veterans, Stars and Stripes, recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the top Veteran and Military Entrepreneurs, and featured in many more publications. What Chris is truly passionate about is empowering people to execute on what really matters in life.
Chris in his free time loves hiking and participating in Landmark Worldwide's leadership programs.
Ambitious VET, are you ready to shift your perspective on what’s going on and begin strengthening your resilience, your sense of self, and set clear boundaries so you can finally focus on what matters to you and your loved ones? If so, in this episode you'll learn from Dennis Volpe: retired Naval Officer, Executive performance & transition coach, and Forbes coaches council member who brings the fuel for your batteries to stay the course.
Impactful moments of the show:
- Triathlete story and how it builds his resilience to become a better human.
- After 14 Years of comfort - to the unknown.
- The difference between change and transition
- Seeing resources that push the needle forward right in front of you.
- More info on his Camp Resilience and Warrior Week founded by Zach Brown.
- What does personal leadership mean and how can we improve it.
- How to set boundaries around your priorities.
- Emotional intelligence and how to improve it in daily life.
- Bounce Forward with resilience not backwards.
- The difference between perseverance and resilience.
Dennis' Three Golden Grenades:
- Team Sport- Create your own Quick Reaction Force Team- (QRF) 5-10 people - to source perspective, insight & accountability.
- Change happens to us / transition happens for us
- Resilience means recharging your batteries. - spirituality is what provides mental toughness.
Special Offer for Ambitious VETs: For Veteran Entrepreneurs looking for some insight and perspective from a career military officer now in the business performance and transition coaching space, Dennis will offer one free one-hour coaching session to the first five (5) Ambitious VETs who get in contact with him. No strings attached.
Ways to connect with Dennis:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djvolpe
Website: https://transitiononpurpose.com
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In a world where you may find yourself underemployed or unemployed at the moment. Remember there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. In this episode you will learn from Ed Henkler of The Blind Guide as he talks about an easier way to find fulfilling employment leveraging a strategy called "creative employment."
Impactful Moments of the Show:
3:00 min: personal story that had him discover his passion for the blind and visually impaired.
4:00 min: how being confident on the outside isn't always the answer and how you maybe undervaluing yourself and not even knowing it.
12:00 min: What he learned witnesses others around him advancing quicker than he did.
18:36 min: The 1M dollar question to spark your passion for life.
26:00 min: Creative employment strategy.
38:00 Golden Grenades:
1) Uncover your passion
2) Choose to thrive
3) Always Stay Positive
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Explore everything The Blind Guide has to offer here: http://bit.ly/TheBlindGuideWS
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There is a lot of external pressure in the world today; politically - economically and even in the social construct of how we perform in everyday life together as a collective society. With all the moving parts, what if you could gain clarity despite the uncertainty? In this episode, you'll learn from Lane Belone, Special Forces (Green Beret) veteran and co-author of the brand new book: "Unleash Your Humble Alpha: Own Your Presence in Life and Become the Epic Leader You Are Meant to Be" as he dives into his principles on how to increase your focus to accelerate your performance in life!
Impactful moments of the show:
3:07: Filling the GAPs between 2018's episode 8: Become A Curious Explorer In Life till now and what he has learned so far in becoming more.
9:07: Learning how to make decisions from your instincts verses external pressures.
11:41 min: How to tune into instincts verses trying to get your mind game right.
15:00: Why Humble Alpha now?
19:00: Chose to not be on DEFAULT MODE.
22:00: Discovering the purpose or the WHAT in your life.
31:44: Walking in life with clarity.
35:00: Choosing to be a winner verses chasing wins.
45:00:
1) Clearly identify where you want to go and who you are.
2) Let something go- to get to where you are going.
3) How to let go of emotional landmines:
- What is it
- Accept it
- To appreciate it
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One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat. Every person is guilty of this mistake at one time or another. The mental key, however, lies within this episode. You'll learn how to strike GOLD in the face of defeat, despair, and failure, how to accelerate your growth in a subject matter, and secrets to getting inside rooms that deliver on your return on investment.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
- Justin's decision to walk away from an 8 year career journey to guaranteed financial security.
- The power of being BROKE and how Justin overcame it.
- Follow the prospector, don't dig in the dirt.
- The 5-year theory to becoming a expert in your field
- Once you earn money from the books- follow the breadcrumps.
- Shifting your narrative around failure.
Justin's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Mental Game- get around people that make you feel good and support your dreams and aspirations.
2) Education- 600+ books read to date - Always have a thirst for learning- always renew your mind- then you can get inside of more profitable rooms.
3) Follow the prospector.
Learn more on how you can connect and learn from Justin Brooks here: http://bit.ly/JustinBrooksWS
Email him directly here: info@justinbrooks.com
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The world’s economy has been struck pretty hard with the Covid crisis- but remember- the nation's economy and your own personal economy is totally different. If you listen to this show on a weekly basis you are probably a veteran who has big goals - and with that said, now more than ever you need guidance financially on how to overcome short term struggles with a long term strategic plan to execute on those ambitions. In this episode, you'll learn from Lawrence Lagud of First Command Financial Services on how he personally overcame financial struggles as a SSGT in the Marine Corps, how to shift your mindset on money, and the process towards becoming financially squared away in life.
Impactful moments of the show:
3:00: Lawrence's personal story on how he joined the United States Marine Corps with $20.00 in his pocket, torn jeans, and duck tape on his shoes to later becoming the "money guy" in the Marines and now outside of the military.
10:00: The flawed thinking of "All I want is Freedom" after the military and how to think about your financial security long term.
15:00: First Command's difference they have been making since the 1950s through educational workshops, fun events, and their unique ability to stay key'd into how military finances work.
22:00: The Devil is the details of your financial habits. The process to achieving those BIG goals all Ambitious Vets have.
Here are the next steps in connecting with Lawrence and getting squared away with your finances today:
Ph: 619.330.0416
Email: LELagud@firstcommand.com
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Are you an Ambitious VET looking to accelerate your career path into an executive role? Are you someone who is finally ready to give up the old school tactics of resume writing, interview prep and other outdated non-effective approaches that only leave you with a J.O.B. that you do not love and leaves you under compensated. If so.. Tune in as Kevin Kermes of Career Attraction tackles the biggest myths that only slow you down and explain what it takes to land the work you love with the compensation you deserve! Impactful Moments of the Show:
- Interesting fact of Kevin.
- How taking the pressure off and not always having it all figure out catapulted his career.
- His $100K salary journey getting out of the military and his struggle with seeking validation at the beginning of his transition.
- How to overcome the initial judgements of the naysayers who don't understand you and your ambition.
- His experience inside the headhunter and recruiting space.
- The initial mental Landmine all ambitious vets hit in the first few years post-military.
- How to stay clear on where you are going, not only what you are leaving.
- A career with no purpose behind it will eat you up.
- Why we are not always created equal as talent.
- Kill it! When it's not a good fit, it's simply not a good fit.
- The NEXT THING debunked.
- The two biggest things that will push the needle forward more than anything else.
- Understanding your current body of work i.e Human Capital
- How do leave people feeling?
- Extreme Ownership philosophy inside your employment seeking.
- Resume is the golden ticket- but not the keys to the chocolate factory.
- WHO is really under pressure the HR Manager or YOU?
Kevin's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Do your purpose
2) The ABC’S of communication
- Be attuned with your audience
- Have a simply message and easy for people to advocate for
- Clarity
3) Ask yourself "Hell Yes or Hell No" - does this support my vision
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We all want respect as we grow and advance in our lives post military.. But the same way we gained that respect in the uniform isn't the same way we gain it in the civilian marketplace, within our families, and relationships. What if you could become an Alpha inside your desired field without dealing with the stress of forcing it? Stay tuned as Carl Churchill of Alpha Coffee dives into his Warrior Ethos and what you need to be thinking about as you build your competencies in your next mission in life.
Impactful Moments of the Show:
1) How Carl found himself in Stoicism as he navigated the transition the first few years.
2) Carl's background, what had him get burned out while being on active duty, and how he slowly but surely found his next mission in life post military.
3) Civilianizing your military skills.
4) Stopping the thumbing of chest, how to build allies, and not bring the hammer in communication unless you have to.
5) What led him to Alpha Coffee.
6) Don't trade money for happiness.
7) Turning down a 10M deal only to fall into bankruptcy and what him and his family did about it.
8) The basement story of Alpha Coffee.
9) The Warrior Ethos.
10) Constantly improving your fighting position.
11) How to leverage the warrior ethos in marriage and everyday life.
Carl's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Discipline and Habit
2) Find your Tribe and make sure it is a positive one
3) Continue to challenge yourself to grow and find new perspectives
Get a taste of the 'Alpha Difference' here: https://alpha.coffee/ambitiousvet
Connect with Carl on LinkedIn here:
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Have you gotten out of the military uniform and realized just how much you don’t know? Military jargon and Industry jargon in the private sector are not necessarily different, it's just a different language to learn. Stay tuned to learn more on how to view money as a tool, increase your communication skills, and how to simplify industry jargon to translate your natural profitable skill sets the military equipped you with which are in demand in the market place today.
Impactful moments of the show:
1) Being wrong with the who, what, when, and how getting out of the uniform and what to do about it.
2) Understanding money as a tool to measure success or failure in life.
3) How important knowing terminology inside the Project and Program Management space to ensure success.
4) The difference between project portfolio management, project management, and program management.
5) One tip on how to translate your military experience into a desired industry or company.
6) The easier the receiver to understand the faster things go in communication.
7) Steve's three Golden Grenades.
Connect with Steve Natschke here on LinkedIn here: http://bit.ly/SteveNatschkeLI
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Are you someone who listens to this weekly podcast because you discharged out of the military with BIG dreams? Are you listening because you are committed to figuring out how to execute on them? Today’s show with Chaunte Hall will equip you with the three pillars you need to be equipped with to begin figuring out who you are after the military rank, uniform, and titles come off. So that you can live ongoingly proactive versus reactive as you grow and advance in the civilian world!
Impactful moments of the show:
1) How your favorite music can inspire you into power action.
2) What does Centurion Military Alliance (CMA) stand for and against?
3) Getting out of the military to pursue your dreams only to realize you aren't who you thought you would be out of the military.
4) Think in tangible terms and put the puzzle pieces together from there.
5) The power in stepping back and assessing how you are viewed and then learning how to rise above the perception.
6) Chaunte's three pillars to realizing increased wellbeing, holistic health, and resilience.
7) How to master speaking to a job description.
Chaunte's Three golden grenades:
- Self awareness is KEY- allows you not to be rattled.
- Don’t do life alone- you are always relevant!
- NOW is the time to Rise more than ever before.
Connect with Chaunté Hall on LinkedIn here: http://bit.ly/ConnectwithChauntéonLI
Learn more about Centurion Military Alliance by clicking here: http://bit.ly/CENTURIONMILITARYALLIANCEWS
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Ever wanted to know what it would be like to both find your voice and learn how to express it? What if you were able to be ok with not being ok and telling that story? A Wild Ride Called Life founder and producer of "The Truths We Hide" podcast, Annette Whittenberger, shares her wild ride through PTSD, depression, and anxiety as a retired Army officer of 17 years.
Impactful moments of the show:
1) Becoming an accidental entrepreneur
2) Her self healing journey of eliminating negative influences and giving up caring what people stayed around and who didn't.
3) How she found her true belonging post-military.
4) Discover the ALL IN people and go ALL IN into those relationships.
5) Vulnerability shows emotional intelligence.
6) How to not allow the stigma to consume you and your ambitions.
7) Ways to cope with challenging days.
8) A key mindset hack to increase trusted relationships around you.
9) Somedays the struggle is REAL. How Annette doesn't cave into the pressure of status, social media "likes", and how to stay tuned into what fuels your happiness.
10) How to develop mental resilience when the world wants you to only know how to write a resume, learn how to interview, and dress to land a job.
11) How to go from feeling broken to improving despite the internal resistance and pressure!
12) Annette's two ways she is allowing others to have their stories be heard.
13) A Wild Ride Called Life book launch.
Annette's Three Golden Grenades:
1) It’s Ok to not be Ok.
2) Learn how to turn your mess into a message that inspires and influences key people around you.
3) Give yourself GRACE.
Learn more on how to support her upcoming book launch and much more here: http://bit.ly/AWildRideCalledLifeBookLaunch
Connect with Annette on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-whittenberger-a953a227/
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60% of small businesses’ FAIL after business disruptors like Covid-19. How do you build business resilience, learn from poor leadership, and minimize risk while not sacrificing the progress you have already made? Listen to the episode to find out as Dave Weiner (an Air Force veteran) combines his 27 years of law enforcement and corporate security experience to equip you to be proactive versus reactive in life.
Impactful moments of the show:
1) In the beginning, always say yes to opportunities.
2) Poor leadership = opportunity
3) Dave's KEY leadership skills and tactics to have others feel powerful and productive around you.
4) Tactics to be proactive with your time and time-wasting people who suck the energy right out of you.
5) Preparedness means before continuity means afterward. How do you manage business disruptions?
6) Cheap is Expensive. Cost is time and resources not always $$$.
7) Essential business functions to keep your supply chain moving efficiently and effectively.
8) One industry that is getting hit hard right now and how we need to be thinking as people go back to work.
9) Dave's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Plan your escape
2) Research your market
3) LinkedIn Networking
Here is how to connect with Dave Weiner and Secure Measures, LLC:
Website
Call Dave directly: 310-507-1493
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In 2018 I set out on a pioneer adventure to see who had the same experience I had where resume writing, interview prep, and other easy to outsource or network your way through skills became overrated in the pursuit of more life satisfaction & fulfillment. Now, 2 years later, 98 episodes, and 70+ hours of disruptive content later... Michael Parker and I sit and reflect on the top episodes, golden grenades provided, and share what's next inside this crazy journey we call The Ambitious VET Network! We hope you enjoy it!
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“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.”- Peter Drucker business philosopher. Automation has become our new “innovation” and consumers want something immediately which is why Amazon is the most profitable business in the world today, BUT, can Amazon provide a couch to you when you need somewhere to stay because your life is pivoting?? What would it be like if you could create buy-in with everyone you are meeting at a virtual or in-person event that creates opportunities ongoingly in your life and theirs? This episode with Dave Burlin will show you how!
Impactful moments of the show:
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Letting people know America is open for business.
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Where is was during post 9/11 and how going back to his roots refueled his purpose and passion for life.
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Shifting your mindset on what relationships are for your life as an asset long-term vs a lead for immediate reward.
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Dave's 6 Principles to #WHYNETWORKING:
1) Show-up
2) Serve BEFORE Sell
3) Share
4) Synergy
5) Smile
6) Shop Local
- Dave's Three Golden Grenades to keep you moving forward in life:
1) Network is your net worth, continue to plant seeds
2) Time Management Magic
3) We become what we choose to learn.
- Dave's top three books:
Start.:Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters.
Do Over: Make Today the First Day of Your New Career
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth
Here is how to connect with Dave Burlin, subscribe to his podcast and find ways to connect, grow, and scale alongside him:
Website
Subscribe to Dave Means Business Podcast on iTunes here
Subscribe to Dave Means Business Podcast on Spotify here
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A Lot of you who listen to the show on a weekly basis are aspiring thought leaders in your desired field or new battleground, am I right? During these times we all have had to pivot and “adapt and overcome” as us United States Marines would say in such a way that has us feel like we are still making an impact and progressing towards our next missions. My question to you is.. What would it be like if you could use a simple framework that you have already used in the military to think your way through winning this battle we call Covid-19 and come out with the tools and support needed to lead like a military General.
Impactful moments of the show:
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Bridging the gap between rounds down range & rounds in personal life post-military.
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Story about a 4-day cross country trip after transitioning out of the Corps in 2012 and how complete immersion into leveraging the "veteran-status" for forward progress accelerated his learning curve in the civilian sector.
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How you can't undo being who you are as a "veteran"
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The 5 IED's we all deal with mentally and emotionally after the military and the one solution that keeps us moving forward in the right direction.
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Impactful story of jumping right into a "shitty situation" but coming out with practical knowledge and wisdom that Micheal would leverage for years to come!
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Michael's light bulb moment and inception of 5Paragraph.
One Resource he recommended that contributed to his success: Zero to One by Peter Thiel
- Break Down of the 5 Paragraph format and how you can implement in your life immediately.
Michael J. Penney's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Process- number one thing- planning process- annual retreat- hair on fire! Fragement orders - immediate action plans- get you through the process- take look at the situation!
2) Nouns- the right people, the right places, with the right things- any success or mission
3) Delegate- set up observations- finger on the pulse- eyes, ears, better tailor the plan and action.
Here is how to connect with Michael and discover more about what he is doing to empower you as an Ambitious VET to accomplish mission success:
5Paragraph.com
Connect with Michael on LinkedIn here
What's your IED? How to add value in explosive situations. (TEDX Talk)
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When life feels uncertain and the world’s media is controlling the narrative, how do you as an Ambitious VET frame your own narrative based on your struggles from past chaotic times to boost your relevance, human connection, and social currency? What if you could bring that same deep bond and tribal like culture of the military to your life now out of the uniform and have people buy into the who, what, when, & how of YOUR strategic narrative.
Key parts of the show in order:
- Scott's 23 year Army journey and personal story on how he almost gave up during the transition and what kept him going.
- Going from tribal to opportunistic (individual) culture and how to retune yourself for success!
- "Beware of the snakes in the head" the "what the hell's I am doing?" "These people don't understand" and how to grab those snakes by the heads and not allow it to destroy your life.
- Personal Story of when Scott began to question his relevance and how we overcame it.
The Generosity of Scars TEDx Talk in 2019.
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How to go below the waterline and accelerate trust in relationships both personal and professionally.
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The four things he discovered in some of the most low trust areas in the world serving as a Green Beret that if implemented allows you to connect and navigate on your terms no matter where you find yourself in the world.
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"Logic makes people think, emotion makes people act, and relationships are the greatest conductor of emotion"
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Relationships are your portfolio- how do we accelerate trust using a simple common sense tool and more.
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Generosity of Scars
-How to own your story and not have your story own you.
-How we can break down the pillars of entitlement
-Repurposing your scars to service others which creates a level reciprocation.
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Framework of impactful story telling, narrative competence, and how to control the narrative in conversations around you.
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Creating a story worthy of primetime!
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Ambitious VET Hot Seat Questions from a few Ambitious VETs.
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Scott's upcoming Rooftop Live event on October 2-4th, 2020.
Which will allow you to gain relevance during uncertain times by learning to:
-Own your life
-Own your story
-Own every room
More information on Rooftop Live here: https://bit.ly/RooftopLIVE
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Here is how to connect with Scott and discover more about what he is doing to empower you to lead in high stakes low trust environments:
Website
Connect with Scott on LinkedIn
Grab Scott's brand new book: Leading Through Chaos: Thrive Like a Green Beret on Amazon here. *100% proceeds go to struggling veteran owned business'
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Do you feel like you are doing all the right things because family and friends are saying you are but the “what if” is still there inside your heart? Maybe you have the good old J.O.B but are lacking the structure to fulfill on what you really want in life? In this episode with the one and only John Lee Dumas of EO Fire, an Army veteran turned 7-figure entrepreneur will spark your fire, passion, and provide the #GoldenGrenades needed to keep going inside the trenches!
Once the show starts:
0:00- 3:22 Min: John's 6 year struggle and searching post military journey through law school, corporate finance and commercial real estate and how he discovered what both inspired him and others around him.
Recommended resource: Audible- http://www.audibletrial.com/AMV
3:22- 5:17 Min: John's number one landmine, how to not have landmines blow off your legs or arms for good, and finding your ONE THING to be consistent at for long term massive growth!
Recommended readings here: Slight Edge & Compound Effect
5:17: 7:29 Min: One question to ask your consumers who have the problem you are committed to solving that will continue to keep your growing and advancing as a business leader!
7:29- END: JLD's Three Golden Grenades in living a fulfilled and satisfied life:
1) You are not being productive. Don't confuse "busy" with "productive" Produce the right content at the right times!
2) Discipline- if are not happy or satisfied- you are not planning your day. This is another reason why you are struggling!
3) Focus- one course until completion. String those together overtime.
To connect with JLD and discover more resources and tools to accelerate your path to a happy and fulfilling life post military, check out the links below:
Website
Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast
Resources available to support you in launching a podcast, keeping you focused, boosting your productivity, & much more here:
EO FIRE Resources
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We live in a world where 80% are falling victim to problems and circumstances that we all have been dealt, waiting for everything to be back to normal so they can continue to go back the rat race they were running before. What if you could use this time to accelerate your learning through a simple formula to understand anything you are looking to improve on right now? Imagine coming out of this new normal more competent and knowledgable than you have ever been in the industry you are most passionate about? Mike Nasche breaks it down shotgun style on this episode!
Once the show starts:
0:00- 4:30 Min: Shift your attitude, shift the direction of your life!
4:30- 10:00 Min: The four levels of understanding and how to get back into the beginner mindset.
10:00- 17:35 Min: How to give up the victim mentality and a simple framework to follow to create an effective feedback loop.
17:35- 24:30 Min: Not settling for anything less than a passion driven life, what had him pivot into the construction industry, and one resource that is fueling his success past his insecurities and fears.
24:30- 27:40 Min: How to decide on a essential industry and opportunity that isn't going to take food off your family's table.
27:40- 29:45 Min: A story of humility when he was laid off in his first career in the summer of 2008 with a toddler and new born baby.
29:45- 35:30 Min: Mike's Three #GoldenGrenades:
1) Mindset- what you say about you is more important then what they say about you.
2) Constantly be putting new tools in your toolbox, learn new skills and study successful people (always be learning).
3) The Last Dance- Are you willing to put in the work- nobody cares, work harder!
35:30 - END: How to learn more about TUFF Construction Solutions and connect with Mike Nasche:
Connect with Mike Nasche on Linked here.
TUFF Construction Solutions
Mike Nasche's "More than a Grunt" Instagram Page
TUFF Construction Solutions Website
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You maybe feeling resigned, pissed-off or frustrated with what is going on in the world today. And you know what- I get it, it's competitive for all of us in today’s marketplace. Rather, you are a veteran furloughed employee looking for advancement or veteran-owned business looking for a clientele to expand your runway to continue to do what you love. In this episode, our promise to you as an Ambitious VET is you will walk away with the communication, resourcefulness, and training basics that were instilled inside you in your never ending continuous improvement military training.
Once interview starts:
0:00- 3:00 Min: Where the continuous improvement mindset came from inside Laurie Sayles.
3:00- 10:15 Min: Back when there was no exit strategy of the military, terminology gaps within the new world we live inside of and one communication skill we need to learn to develop to get what we earned while serving in the military uniform.
10:15- 14:53 Min: How leverage your TITLE to negotiate your salary that 80% of people fail to do because they lack this one thing.
14:53- 19:12 Min: Adapting to new digital communication styles to influence and persuade.
19:52- 26:43 Min: Why Ambitious Vets need to be focusing on investing into themselves now more than ever.
26:43- 30:00 Min: How do we fight this competitive marketplace with the soft skills we naturally have.
30:00- 33:30 Min: Laurie's Three Golden Grenades-
1) Transfer your buddy system in the military to networking in the real world while maintaining the relationships.
2) Show-Up.
3) Discipline embodies your greatest valued asset.
33:30- END
Learn more about the resources, tools, and offerings from Laurie and her team here:
Civility Management Solutions
Connect with Laurie Sayles on LinkedIn
Laurie's personal website
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Many of us deal with loss, depression, grief, and anger in different ways- and in these times you maybe dealing with one or multiple of these emotions. If you are, there is nothing wrong- you don’t need to RANGER up and prove to everyone your tough, we already know that! You also do not have to stay in helplessness, hopelessness, and in a doubtful mindset. In this episode you will walk away the #goldengrenades needed to be a high performing leader without suffering in silence anymore!
Once the Interview Starts:
0:00- 9:00 Min: Jennifer's background and three pivotal dramatical experiences that would have 98% of people give up and commit suicide, but not her- now she considers herself a medal head!
9:00- 14:40 Min: Scars that people cannot see and how to not have them define who you are.
14:40- 15:40 Min: Not being defined by labels, working for the next achievement verses finding your personal value within.
15:40-18:00 Min: Everyone comes to the ledge differently, how it doesn't matter if you broke a moral code or carry a chemical imbalance, and what is most important.
18:00- 22:41 Min: Turning a pile of shit into beautiful flowers by becoming a great marksman.
22:41- 33:00 Min: Five things we cannot control- and what to do about it.
33:00- 37:00 Min: Jennifer's Three Golden Grenades-
1) Loose the battle- win the WAR- define your WAR!
2) Don’t want pity- find respect in community!
3) Tribe- making sure you matter and surrounding yourself with people that make you feel that way!
37:00- END: Redefine Your Mission program partnered with Doc Springer- which includes two books, 40 video trainings with guide workbooks with straight talk and critical insights.
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Learn more about the resources, tools, and offerings from Jennifer here:
Website: https://bit.ly/JenniferTracyOfficialWebsite
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Over 40 million American’s alone have been laid off due to the pandemic- leaving us questioning ourselves, are we really essential in our work? Maybe you are in a boat where you are looking at your options and second guessing your value, skill sets, and goals? If this is you- you aren't alone and in this episode Terry Wagner of Motivated Military Movers explains exactly how he puts things into perspective by referencing it to his military training and past experiences so he stays adaptable and overcoming whatever life throws at him.
Once the Interview starts:
0:00- 3:31 Min: Terry's background and how is Hawaiian roots creates immediate trust and connection with people.
3:31- 9:48 Min: What Terry focused on in his three year gap between getting out of the Navy and launching MMM.
9:48- 13:00 Min: How military training equips you for entrepreneurship and the ability to succeed.
13:00- 18:00 Min: Terry's four tools in building mental toughness after the military.
18:00- 24:00 Min: How seeing landmines in the future can be your superpower during these times and increase your economical value in the marketplace.
24:00- 28:50 Min: A funny story around is formal education and how he didn't sacrifice his military training to conform to the civilian sector.
28:50- 31:00 Min: The number one skill that Terry leveraged from his military training that allowed him to accelerate his impact and success of Motivated Military Movers without any formal education.
31:00- 33:14 Min: Motivated Military Movers philosophy- quick employment process, and vision to having moving become a new trade that veterans and thrive inside of.
33:14- 39 Min: How the veteran-status gets you in the door- but you still need to back it up once inside.
39- END: Terry's Three #GoldenGrenades:
1) Have some goals- keeps you moving towards something.
2) Have a team- you need a support system- you don’t last long alone.
3) Self-Belief, mental toughness- you have gotten through something worse in the past.
Learn more about Motivated Military Movers and Terry Wagner here:
Call directly at: 877-255-2597
MMM Website
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We all have heard about the dreaded cookie cutter approaches that most box gyms and personal trainers use that end with a smaller bank account, basic workout templates and nutrition advice that are just not unique to your bodies needs. What if there was a way to hack your body into breakthrough results while building your confidence using a proven habitual approach to your health, nutrition, and mindset? I have got good news- Dr. Paul Henning, a 16 year Army Officer brings his 25 year experience and education to this month's spotlight to talk about how easy it is.
Learn more about Dr. Paul Henning and join his community of busy professionals looking to crack the health and wellness code here:
Operation Transformation- Facebook Community
Website
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With the world being slowed down economically and some of the biggest industries being hit hard, thus limiting resources and opportunities for us to advance and grow-as Ambitious VETs- it’s still not an excuse to sit on the couch and wait for things to change. Are you ready to hear a message from a retired Army 1stSgt who has been there and knows what it is like to have to reinvent yourself time after time to stay relevant within the marketplace to produce value? Don't miss this episode as we dive into topics like- talent acquisition with veterans and mil-spouses, recruiting for business and institutions, LinkedIn personal branding, and much more!
Once the interview begins:
0:00- 7:38 Min: How trying to identity parallels between the military and the civilian culture is not the answer- and THE ONE THING that should be the focus for having a successful career path post military.
7:38- 11:33 Min: Darryl's personal philosophy on how to create open communication loops within your roles in life and how to fuel your continuous improvement mindset everyday.
11:33- 19:52 Min: Going from diamond and parade rest to no one cares and having to suck up pride to reinvent himself.
19:52- 24:30 Min: What you are exposing when you aren't willing to learn how to brand yourself and properly leverage LinkedIn as a career or life advancement tool.
24:30- 30:58 Min: What industries were hit hard because of the crisis, what are some emerging booming industries, and what are some business models you can take advantage of so you are not put in a furlough position again.
30:58- 36:40 Min: How G.I. Jobs and Mil-Spouse is providing innovative solutions to connect veterans and mil-spouses to opportunities that fulfill them.
36:40- END: Darryl's three #GoldenGrenades:
1) Find your purpose- find out what you need to be doing tomorrow.
2) Compliancy kills- don’t get comfortable- the world will move without you.
3) Less than 1% of population volunteered to serve- don't forget who you are.
Learn more about Darryl, Viqtory, G.I. Jobs, and Military Spouse and everything else him and the team are doing here:
Viqtory Website
G.I. Jobs Website
Military Spouse Website
Hot Jobs GI Jobs Website
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During a slow season in life- just like the hurry up and wait lifestyle you may remember inside your respected branch in the military, it's important to ask yourself difficult questions to understand your self more so you don't loose the fire along the journey towards your next mission in life. Are you ready to not only find out what matters most to you but also how to execute in away that brings you joy and others around you? Well, tune into this episode as you will gain the #goldengrenades needed to design a vision that inspires you into action, despite immediate circumstance or fear limitations.
Once the interview begins:
0:00- 6:16 Min: The power of using paralleled ideas in story telling to effectively influence and persuade people.
6:16- 6:50 Min: How Khemit leverages his passion for fiction content to tell better stories in his life.
6:50- 10:21 Min: His decision making process walking away from a fortune 10 company to chase what he wanted.
10:21- 11:26 Min: Uncover what’s most important to you and not falling victim to desperation.
11:26- 18:50 Min: A model to better understand FEAR.
18:50- 22:11 Min: Leaving security to discover deeper levels of satisfaction in life.
22:11- 25:51 Min: Why you don't know what you want and how to make sure you are leading yourself in the right direction.
25:51- 30:00 Min: Building momentum in your life, career, and business.
30:00- 33:00 Min: Building a life story that you are proud of.
33:00- 38:00 Min: Khemit's Three #goldengrenades:
1) Learn your values-move in that direction
2) Take care of yourself in all different areas of life
3) Don’t trivialize your suffering
38:00- END: Where to learn more about The Character Arc and other resources Khemit provides professionals looking to improve their lives after the military.
Learn more about Khemit, The Character Arc and everything else he is doing here:
Website
Spender to Saver Program in One Week Program
Podcast
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One of the most expensive things you will ever own is a closed mind- How do you as an Ambitious VET continue to reinvent yourself, open your mind to new possibilities, while not jeopardizing your well being, stability, and relationships along the way? In this episode you will walk away with hacks on how to balance two or three major projects in life, resources on discovering your top 5 things that you are a master at, and much, much more with the Co-Founder of the third most funded fashion campaign on Kickstarter- Original Grain and a brand new health/wellness company The Art of Enso Superfoods- Andrew Beltran.
Once the interview begins:
0:00- 8:00 Min: Falling victim to tunnel vision, not being able to connect with people, and finding clarity through service and self-realization.
8:00- 12:00 Min: What to do with white space in your calendar, executing on good ideas, and a quick mindset hack on increasing productivity.
12:00- 15:00 Min: Finding your black sheep.
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15:00- 26:30 Min: Unconscious lessons learned that are not realized until 7 years later and thousands of dollars lost.
26:30- 31 Min: Finding balance in the midst of a crisis.
31- 34 Min: Andrew's Three #GoldenGrenades:
1) Establish benefits- checkin with yourself- fill in what is needed.
2) Reinvent Yourself
3) Start today
34- END: Where to connect with Original Grain Watches, The Art of Enso Superfoods and Andrew.
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Learn more about Andrew, Original Grain, and The Art of Enso Superfoods here:
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Facebook Original Grain
Website Original Grain
Website The Art of Enso
Check out Andrew's Authority Magazine "How To Survive And Thrive During A Time Of Crisis:
5 Lessons I Learned From My Military Experience" Interview article here: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/marine-corps-veteran-andrew-beltran-how-to-survive-and-thrive-during-a-time-of-crisis-5-lessons-c2d5f87ebae8
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This time right now in history when racism, systematic injustice, and a global pandemic has us human beings globally exposing our deepest insecurities, fears, doubts- it's important to find media that will inspire us into progressive action that forwards humanity not pushes it back. How are you protecting your mind from bias narratives that may or may not even be what’s going on? If your ready to protect your mind during a noisy and dramatic world right now and equip yourself with the tools and tactics to keep your mind on your goals this will be your episode with Heroes Media Group, Founder Adam Bird.
Once the Interview Begins:
0:00- 4:32 min: The basics of media and what you need to know about it.
4:32- 9:40 min: The problem with media today, how to navigate the left and right wing opinions, and how to not confirm to a lazy thinking societal norm.
9:40- 14:54 min: Three tactics to protect your mindset for peace, clarity, and prosperity.
14:54- 17:54 min: Untwisting the media agenda and creating open loop story telling.
17:54- 21:00 min: How to reset yourself for optimal performance in life, career, and business.
21:00- 25:00 min: Bringing good inspiring stories of Heroes in your local communities.
25:00- 29:00 min: Many hands bring light work.
29:00- 30:00 min: The myth that chasing the dollar will make you happy, the endless pursuit!
30:00-END: Adam's three #GoldenGrenades:
1) Volunteer 2) Find your purpose 3) Believe in yourself
Learn more about Adam Bird and Heroes Media Group here:
Website
YouTube
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Have you ever felt like your communication was not moving your desired end result forward? OR - Maybe you feel like you fit into the veteran stereotype of you are better off seen not heard. How do you increase your communication skills to an executive level which gets high performing results? Along with key mind hacks on getting ahead of the god awful comparison insecurity we all fall victim too at some point when seeking more in life and much more in this episode with Aaron Spatz, United States Marine Commissioned Officer Veteran and Founder of Bold Media.
Once Interview Starts:
0:00-10:16 min- Challenges in building a personal brand and how to give up chasing the bullets on the resume and make it about the journey.
10:16- 13:50 min- How to overcome the fear of comparison and self-doubt so you can live with confidence and power.
13:50- 19:00 min- You don't need to prove yourself! All you need to do is this..
19:00- 30:00 min- Debunking a "better seen not heard veteran stereotype"
30:00- 32:35 min- Seek to understand not force and some tactics and frameworks on how Aaron and I have been successful in doing so.
32:35- 35 min- Industry jargon could stop you- this is how you can overcome it!
35- 36 min- Inspecting verses Assuming
36- 44 min-How marketing is changing during these times and how durable brands last during times like this.
44- END- Aaron's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Finding a mentor you like and how to leverage one
2) Goal-setting philosophy
3) To find something service driven- Scratch that service itch.
Learn more about Aaron Spatz and Bold Media here:
Youtube
Website
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Ever wanted to know how to get ahead financially so times like Covid-19 and other crisis that naturally happen in life- don’t bankrupt you? OR, MAYBE- You are an aspiring entrepreneur or industry leader and you want to know what it takes to serve people on your terms and spend as much time with your family that you desire- this month's spotlight speak right to your heart! Monthly we will be showcases and spotlighting today’s most gritty, determined, and inspiring veteran owned businesses who are boosting the American economy with their battle tested services, offerings, and products- you will hear their stories, failures, and how they rebuilt their new missions that are fulfilling them now after the uniform has come off!
Learn more about Gibbons Solutions here:
Website
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In this episode you will walk away knowing how to leverage your soft skills you naturally hold as a post 9/11 millennial veteran to create an increase in opportunity in life, career, or business. In addition, how to execute with a quality service that brings endless referrals- JDog style!
0:00- 2:30 min: The first days of Jdog in a Home Depot parking lot on a Saturday afternoon.
2:30- 5:00 min: Why he joined the military and what initial jobs he had after his military transition.
5:00- 10:21 min: How he built the human capital needed to survive recessions, failed businesses, and rebuild from scratch in a totally different industry. After 7 years in retail making someone else a lot of money PLUS the story behind the "BullDog" on their marketing material.
10:21- 13:03 min: The "One Thing" Jerry does to stay adaptive during potential challenging times.
13:03- 17:00 min: How to gain a competitive advantage with your "veteran status"
17- 19:00 min: Customer its all about emotion- grandfather served- family served- immediate respect- American People want to serve veterans- CEO’s and everyday people- tactically use the leverage-
19:00- 22:15 min: Executing a quality service and how JDog is creating a ecosystem of veterans looking to re-enlist into the military community while creating profit margins.
22:15: 26:10 min: The turn-key Jdog training and development process to becoming a franchisee of theirs.
26:10- 29:17 min: Jerry Flanagan's three #GoldenGrenades for you as an Ambitious VET!
29:17- END: How to learn more about Jerry and Jdog Junk Removal & Hauling, plus carpet cleaning.
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In this episode you will walk away with a new perspective on how to serve a cause way bigger than bullets, crisis, or just trying to pay the bills. What would be like if you were able to gain the tools needed in the toolbox to come out of this Covid-19 pandemic more valuable, more impact, and better equipped for massive impact in the marketplace. Matthew Griffin, Co-Founder of Combat Flip Flops breakdowns the behind scenes moments of their successful Shark Tank episode, how he learned to take an idea from inception to execution, and how you can improve yourself for better during these times of challenge.
Once the Episode Begins:
0:00- 2:30 min: Personal Background on Matthew Griffin
2:30- 7:00 min: How Matthew Griffin shifted his mindset from bullets to business in conflict areas which in turn brought a better world for all of us to live in.
7:00-8:43 min: How in the middle of chaos a great idea can still come to the surface if you are open minded to it PLUS behind the scenes of what its like to be on Shark Tank and absolutely tame the sharks!
8:43- 9:30 min: What’s Griff’s insight on how to build the courage to execute on your ambitions.
9:30- 13:23 min: How your military experience holds the keys to your leadership success out of the uniform.
13:23- 14:56 min: Tools and toolbox- how to develop the soft skills needed to succeed at a big level.
14:56- 22:26 min: In the middle of chaos lies opportunity.
22:26- 24:37 min: What’s next for Combat Flip Flops?
24:37- 26 min: How being unarmed in conflict areas allowed him to be recognized amongst country leaders!
26- 28:37: Golden Grenades-
1) Patience..
2) Treat the body like you will live in it the rest of your life- level of fitness and will be able to lead more effectively over time.
3) Self-Talk- First thing you think is “I am going to fuck it up” or “It may not be perfect but I will learn from it- Leading me toward my win or leading me away from my goals?
28:37- END: How to learn more about Combat Flip Flops
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In this episode you will walk away with the insights needed to rebound after multiple pivots after your military transition. Josh explains that sometimes you never find "IT," sometimes you just need to grow through different career opportunities to understand what passion and success means to you. Now, after four different career transitions after the military he is finally doing what he loves in helping connect the dots with veteran entrepreneurs, transitioning veterans looking to get into tech and IT, and bridging the gap between veterans and employers in San Diego, California and beyond!
Once the Interview Begins:
0:00- 3:19: Josh's philosophy on success.
3:19- 16:41: After four different restarts after the military transition what Josh found satisfaction in while discovering what mattered to him along the way.
16:41- 22: 53: Marketing, branding, and recruiting veterans during time of crisis.
22:53- 26:00: How to stand out digitally and in person to land the job, career, or opportunity you desire most.
26:00- 36:55: Josh's theory on passion and how corporations, employers, and veteran entrepreneurs can win during these times when the United States needs military veterans the most.
35:55- 47:00: Josh's Three Golden Grenades:
1) Self-aware stop being outward focused- seek to understand yourself first and ask difficult questions.
2) Relationship Capital- building relationship capital promoting other companies' stuff- never know when you are going to cash in the relationship capital.
3) Define Success: How do you feel successful? Simon Sinek- Science of feeling successful-sometimes its not always the money.
47:00- 50:45: How did get connected with Josh.
50:45- END: Josh's number one process to defining his own success and keeping life simple during challenging times.
Connect with Josh and all his efforts here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VETDTalentNetwork/
Josh's LinkedIn here.
Josh's initiatives in recruiting veterans into tech: https://www.ccsglobaltech.com
San Diego veterans gaining sustainable living: https://www.sdvec.org
Buddy Check and Biz's Facebook Group here.
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In this episode you will walk away with a tool and over 420+ resources to accelerate your personal needs as a veteran in mental wellness, careers, social life, financial independence, fitness, volunteering, VA benefits, education, having a successful career, connecting with other veterans, and stabilizing your finances within 90 hours or less. John and team are Combining Arms with 72+ member organizations to get you what you need when you need it, you won't want to miss how they are bring social connectivity to social distancing!
0:00- 4:30 minutes: John's mission in bridging the gap in 250K misplaced undervalued military veterans with easy access to personal and professional networking.
4:30- 7:30 minutes: His most embarrassing moment in his first job interview and what saved him.
7:30- 10:08 minutes: How John and Combined Arms are solving the problem in personal and professional networking amongst post 9/11 veterans.
10:08- 18:40 minutes: John’s shares his superpower and how he is leveraging it to bring his team Combined Arms to ignite health care and corona virus initiatives to keep us veterans on purpose and in action.
18:40- 23:00 minutes: John's three #GoldenGrenades.
23:00- END: How to get connected with the team at Combined Arms
Connect with John and Combined Arms here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/combinedarmstx
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnboerstler/
Website: https://combinedarms.us
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In this episode you will walk away having gained the mental hacks on how to get past PTSD, how to connect in veteran advocated spaces that aren't only about smoking, drinking, and talking about glory days, but are in fact intentional on following through on what they talk about is the next steps, and Jeremy's philosophy on how he used "areas of opportunity" to stay unstuck and in forward motion in his life after military service to be considered Kentucky's veteran of the year.
Once the interview begins:
0:00- 3:00: Jeremy's earn it mentality while seeking success and passion.
3:31- 10:40: After getting out and completely loosing his identity, Jeremy shares here how he leveraged his traits in the military and shifted his mentality from victim to victor during hard times, figuring himself out to becoming what he wanted to be in the marketplace.
10:40- 15:20: Why hanging out at the VFW's and American Legions aren't cutting it for Post 9/11 veterans.
15:20- 18:17: In the face of imposter syndrome, losing identity, and not feeling like an asset to the country anymore, how do you stay on mission.
18:17- 24:22: How to have goals, be relentless in their pursuits, and find ways to fill your gaps along the way.
24:22- Jeremy's Three Golden Grenades.
25:00- END: How to find Jeremy and connect with what he is doing.
Connect with Jeremy and the Veteran's Club here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyharrell81/
Email: https://www.veteransclubky.com
Website: https://www.veteransclubky.com
Grab your veteran made coffee here: http://bit.ly/BlackRifle
Participate inside of our research study here: http://bit.ly/LinkedInResearchStudy
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In this episode you will walk away with a complete framework on how to refine your message to be a hunter verses a victim on LinkedIn where over 500 million global business professionals go for career advancement, lucrative opportunities, and B2B business networking. You want to know how Eric turned his passion into paychecks and is making it easy for other Ambitious VETs to do the same? You won't want to miss this episode!
0:00- 3:45 minutes: Eric's philosophy of success and what he is passionate about right now that is equipping other veterans to find lucrative careers.
3:45- 6:20 minutes: How to leverage LinkedIn to get ahead of landmines in hiring, interviewing, and recruiting.
6:20- 11:00 minutes: Eric's three step process to refining your message on LinkedIn for accelerated opportunity.
11:00- 12:00 minutes: Building your economic value and what to think about while doing it.
12:00- 18:50 minutes: Why is Project Management such a great opportunity for Ambitious VETs?
18:50- 26:00 minutes: Three Golden Grenades-
1) Value Proposition on how to solve the person in front of you’s problem.
2) LinkedIn is a bullhorn- make sure to segment your network on the platform.
3) Become a force multiplier
26:00- END: How to connect with Eric.
Connect with Eric and Vet2PM here:
Linkedin: http://bit.ly/EricWrightLinkedInConnect
Website: http://bit.ly/vet2pm
Participate inside of our research study here: http://bit.ly/LinkedInResearchStudy
Join the Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Have feedback on the show? Feel free to provide it here along with any potential affiliate or corporate partnership inquiries: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
In this episode you will walk away with the three essentials to building a LinkedIn Profile that creates sustainable and lasting career advancement and allow the clients, strategic partners, and potential employers you want to work with find you faster.
0- 2:45 minutes: Greg's personal philosophy and how after 28 years of service still doesn't prepare you for the military transition coming.
2:45- 5:20 minutes: What is LinkedIn in the middle of a booming technological communication age?
5:20- 7:40 minutes: How LinkedIn differentiates from other social media platforms when it comes to professional opportunity.
7:40- 17:21 minutes: First essential to focus on is setting up a LinkedIn profile and Greg shares the three sections to focus on first to set yourself up for success.
Here you can set your 12 month FREE Career Premium Service with LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/Linkedin12monthAmbVET
17:21- 21-50 minutes: Second Essential, how LinkedIn is perceived in the marketplace.
21:50- 27 minutes: Third essential with Greg’s LinkedIn best practices to gain the professional networking, career, and business opportunities you are looking for globally.
27:- 29 minutes: FREE Special Offer from Greg to get your LinkedIn kickstarted and on the right track.
29:00-END- How to take advantage of Greg's offer and connect with him.
Connect with Greg and Greg Jenkins Consulting here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregjenkinsconsulting/
Website: https://www.gregjenkinsconsulting.com
Participate inside of our research study here: http://bit.ly/LinkedInResearchStudy
Join the Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
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In this episode you will walk away with how to deal with being misunderstood inside your current circumstances, the difference between the Military organizations and the current C-Level Corporations that struggle to retain the military talent pool, how to leverage basic fundamentals learned from our military experience to perform at the highest levels of business.
Once Interview Starts:
0- 3:30: Patch's passions, frustrations, and missions in life right now.
3:30- 13:00: How to deal with being misunderstood and out performing the rest inside your chosen career path.
13:00- 26:50: How he got past the earlier failures of military transition and his perspective on why corporations can't retain veteran talent.
26:50- 47:00: Practical knowledge on how to leverage key military diddies to have an edge in the market place, how to over a common misunderstanding around bootstrapping, and much more here.
47:00- 49:30: The Green Monster Effect
49:30- 57:00: Patch Baker answers Ben Killoy's question from Military Veteran Dad Podcast: "What is a question people should be asking you but often don't know to?"
57:00:- End: Patches’ Three Golden Grenades-
- Fundamentals
- Compartmentalize information
- Always position improvement
Connect with Patch and Mobius Media Solutions here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patch-baker-72354a40/
Website: https://mobiusmediasolutions.com
Learn more about American Dream U here which Patch is Co-Founder of: https://americandreamu.org
Participate inside of our research study here: http://bit.ly/LinkedInResearchStudy
Join the Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Have feedback on the show? Feel free to provide it here along with any potential affiliate or sponsor partnership inquiries: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
In this episode you will walk away with a brand new out of the box way of thinking on how to raise your perceived value through a few key communication skills that if implemented get you ahead of resume writing, skill translation, and other having to sell yourself tactical approaches that only leave you underemployed, unfulfilled, and not satisfied.
Once the Interview Starts:
0:00- 2:00 : The different hats Glenn wears and his personal philosophy of vanity metrics.
2:00- 4:30: What is missing inside the Veteran community to have us be more connected and trusting in one another.
4:30- 10:30: How to separate yourself from the rest in gaining the opportunities you need to feel like you are on track to living a life you want to live. (FYI its not resumes or skill translation)
10:30- 17:30: How OSD got into hearts of active duty military members and have mastered how to plug them into their Veteran Support Ecosystem that has served over 1,000,000 veterans and their families to date.
17:30- 20:40: Announcing their Xbox partnership and $250,000 matching gift game to serve another 800,000 veterans and families.
20:40- 27:18: Glenn’s three golden grenades.
27:18- END: How to connect with OSD and Glenn.
Connect with Glenn and OSD here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennbanton/
Website: https://weareosd.org
To donate to the $250,000 gift matching game presented by Xbox, click here: https://weareosd.org/xbox-match/
Participate inside of our research study here: http://bit.ly/LinkedInResearchStudy
Join the Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Have Feedback on the show? Feel free to provide it here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
In this episode you will get the tools to keep life and business simple. Erick Castro from Kana Subsurface Engineering Construction Company explains his simple but challenging philosophy of how he went from Active Duty Army to building a company from two employees to twenty-five and 5 million a year.
Once interview starts:
0:00- 5:30: How Erick is showing how a perceived "broken" Army Veteran is building something that last.
5:30- 8:30: How he took advantage of an opportunity that presented itself.
8:30- 11:30: His mentality around gaining an edge on the competition.
11:30- 17:04: Relationship building, increase revenue, and succeed at scaling your business and career.
17:04- 21:40: Why is the utilities industry one of the highest rating Veteran recruiting opportunities out there.
21:40- 24:21: Erick's Three Golden Grenades.
24:21- END: How to take advantage of KSE's opportunities and connect with Erick.
Connect with Erick and KSE here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-castro-mba-9aa3735/
Website: https://www.kse.construction
Email: info@kseConstruction.com
Participate inside of our research study here: http://bit.ly/LinkedInResearchStudy
Join the Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Have Feedback on the show? Feel free to provide it here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
If you are dealing with constantly being placed in positions you don't want to be in out of fear of lack, not having enough, or even not feeling enough, I encourage you to listen to episode where Rich Cardona, Marine retired Captain after 17 years shares is landmines he hit the first fews years of getting out and how he found his purpose in accelerating a virtual connection with potential clients, strategic partners, potential employers, etc, through video marketing where he has now worked with some of the biggest influencers, thought leaders, and veteran entrepreneurs in our community.
Once Interview Starts:
0- 3:21: In Rich’s own words, what does he do?
3:21- 8:14: Overcoming the fear of video online, the number one thing you need to focus on when starting your social media video marketing strategy, and how Rich helps with the process.
8:14- 15:27: After getting out of the United States Marine Corps as a Captain, doing all the right things to become marketable, but still being forced into positions he didn't want to be in, here Rich explains how he began to discover what he wanted out of life.
15:27- 18:40: How to check yourself on your shit in building a quality personal brand post military.
18:40- 23:12: Video Marketing is becoming a trend— How this is creating more opportunity for Ambitious VETs who want to become more in their lives, careers, and business'
23:12- 27:00 3 Golden Grenades-
1) What was the last productive thing you did that had you forget time exists?
2) Be part of the conversation
3) How to not rest on your Military glory days and still go after what you want.
27:00- END: How to find and connect with Rich and his final thoughts.
Connect with Rich here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcardona/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richcardonamedia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richcardonamedia/
Website: https://richcardonamedia.com
Participate inside of our Research Study here: http://bit.ly/LinkedInResearchStudy
Join the Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Have Feedback on the show? Feel free to provide it here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
This solo episode is for any Ambitious VET looking to advance in their career, life, or business leveraging the three interpersonal skills I had to learn the hard way.
You will walk away having gained these #goldengrenades:
-How to listen such that it accelerates your trust and credibility with quality people in your life
-Gain the number one super power of mine that has allowed me to consistently find new ways to advance through trusted relationships
-One skill that if practiced will have you living a life you design vs reacting to everyone else's concerns, fears, and expectations
Participate inside of our research study here:
http://bit.ly/LinkedInResearchStudy
Join the Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Have feedback on the show or want to let me know the one #goldengrenade you will implement from this episode? Feel free to email me here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
Ever felt forced out of something that gave your life so much meaning and purpose, just to fall into the familiarity of being back in your hometown again? Your comfort zone is a dangerous place and Frank Manteau shares his story on how he was medically forced out of the Marine Corps into the unknown world and made it happen through finding his tribe to plug into, understanding his values, and finding opportunities to innovate any where he could in the years leading up to his brand new passion project, (CRE) Crayons Ready to Eat, that is beginning to take United States Marines by storm.
Once the interview starts:
0-4 minutes: How this clown got forced out of the circus
4-7 minutes: The one thing you do not tell your SgtMaj when wanting to stay in the Corps
7-12 minutes: Dealing with divorce, jumping job to job, and taking a big leap out of his comfort zone a few years after military service
12- 14:30 minutes: The one skill he wasn't able to leverage in his inventory when taking the leap to San Diego
14:30- 17:15 minutes: The moment when he got off the wrong bus stop and found his next opportunity
17:15- 20 minutes: How he grew a heavy duty equipment department to 50,000 a month by simply leveraging his Marine philosophy
20- 22 minutes: When he decided to walk away from financial stability and go after what he is worth
22- 26 minutes: The next steps he took to begin building his own woodworking company
26- 28 minutes: Frank's "DON'T DO WHAT DIDS"
28- 29 minutes: The story of how CRE was formulated
29- 37 minutes: How he plugged into wise council to get to the next level of executing his passion
37- 42 minutes: Bunker Labs plug
42- 43 minutes: Frank and teams Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to fulfill on the demand for Crayons Ready to Eat globally
43- END: Frank's three #goldengrenades
Connect with Frank and team here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankmanteau/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crayonsreadytoeat/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crayonsreadytoeat/
Learn more about Crayons Ready to Eat here: https://crayonsreadytoeat.com Learn more about Kamikaze Woodwerks here: https://www.kamikazewoodwerks.com
Participate inside of our Research Study here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1trZy7mqSfnRTmWfk1RJXuY8aOJRRnqbA8NLpvq8Np3c/edit
Join the Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
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Have Feedback on the show? Feel free to provide it here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
Ever felt like your life is a mess? What if you could turn your mess into a message? Ryan, after years battling childhood trauma and combat PTSD, the result was multiple life-threatening diagnoses and 5 near-death experiences. Through self-discovery, Ryan has transformed his life and has made it his mission to share his gifts and talents to positively transform the lives of others. If you are ready to gain the #goldengrenades needed to thrive, not survive life with PTSD, this is your episode with 2x Tedx Speaker, Author, Army Combat Veteran, and Founder of World Of Dog Training, Ryan Matthews.
Once the interview starts:
0-4 minutes: What very few people know about Ryan Matthews.
4-7 minutes: How buying a dog training franchise gave him the traction needed to build confidence.
7-10 minutes:His battle with PTSD
10- 18 minutes: His failure at the peak of his dog training career.
18- 21 minutes: The moment he decided to become a master, not an expert.
21- 28 minutes: His passion projects right now.
28- 31 minutes: Ryan's three #GoldenGrenades
31- END: Ryan's special offer and conclusion of the show.
Schedule your breakthrough call with Ryan here: http://bit.ly/CallwithRyan
Connect with Ryan here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamryanmatthews/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamRyanMatthews
Learn more about Ryan's dog training passion here: www.WorldOfDogTraining.com New CBD line for dogs: www.PeaceOfMindHemp.com Ryan's personal brand here:
www.IAmRyanMatthews.com Apply for the Ambitious VET Sprint, launching October 23rd, 2019, here: http://bit.ly/ApplicationSprint
Learn more about The Ambitious VET Sprint here: http://bit.ly/VETSprint
Join the brand-new Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Provide Feedback to the show here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
As a veteran making a career change - or struggling with one - would you prefer to have an 84% chance of success or only 28%? If you'd prefer a greater chance of success.. listen to this conversation with Matthew J. Louis where he dives in the three reasons why we struggle during the transition into the civilian workforce and how to overcome the loss we experience when taking off the rank, awards, and camaraderie around us.
Once the interview starts:
0-5 minutes: What few people know about Matthew J. Louis.
5-8 minutes: How he found traction once the uniform came off and what tools he used to do so.
8-12 minutes: The moment him and his pregnant wife were laid off in a new city and new home and what he learned from it.
12- 18 minutes: The three reasons why we struggle with the transition into civilian job market and tools on how to get ahead of them.
18- 23 minutes: Matthew's three #GoldenGrenades
23- END: How find out more about Matthew's book and what he is doing to empower Veterans in optimizing their career opportunities.
Connect with Matthew here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlouis/ Learn more about his brand new book: Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career here: https://matthewjlouis.com/books/ To join the FREE 10-Day Being Bullet Proof Challenge: Your 10 orders to Mastering the Inner Game ending on October 19th, 2019, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeingBulletProofChallenge/
Apply for the Ambitious VET Sprint, October 23rd, 2019, here: http://bit.ly/ApplicationSprint
Learn more about The Ambitious VET Sprint here: http://bit.ly/VETSprint
Join the brand-new Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Provide Feedback to the show here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
How do we leverage the tools that were engrained in us to win wars, once we lose the rank, uniform, and military prestige? After 19 years in the Marine Corps on the cusp of being promoted to Lt. Col. Tom had to make a decision, luckily he knew how to leverage the tools and resources gained while serving to create economic value in the marketplace that would come to be Ridgeback Business Solutions. Ready to see the resources and tools you didn't even knew where right in front of you, that make the biggest difference in assessing, deciding, and acting in life after the uniform? Check this episode out!
Once the interview starts:
0-3 minutes: A person fact about Tom that very little people know.
3-7 minutes: How he made the decision to walk away from a future of prestige in being a Lt. Col. and step into the civilian sector as a president of a company.
7-9:15 minutes: How to know when to leverage knowledge in making tough decisions.
9:15- 15 minutes: MCDP 1- Marine Corps War Fighting Philosophies and how Tom has leveraged tools like this to win in his new battlefield.
15- 21 minutes: How Ridgeback Business Solutions came to be after his endless quest on doing things better.
21- 25 minutes: GoldenGrenades:
1) Will power 2) Preparation 3) Cashflow
25- End: How to find Tom Daly
Connect with Tom here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdaly57/ Get involved in his LinkedIn Friends in Commerce Group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8600346/ Website: https://ridgebackbusinesssolutions.com To join the FREE 10-Day Being Bullet Proof Challenge: Your 10 orders to Mastering the Inner Game ending on October 23rd, 2019, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeingBulletProofChallenge/
Apply for the Ambitious VET Sprint, October 23rd, 2019 here: http://bit.ly/ApplicationSprint
Learn more about The Ambitious VET Sprint here: http://bit.ly/VETSprint
Join the brand-new Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Your service doesn't have to end after the military, and neither does your income. In this episode, Markian Sich of Active Duty Passive Income talks about the seed that was planted and the romance that drove him to launch a global military real estate investing movement. Don't miss his tools, best practices, and resources that will have you owning your piece of America and building the generational wealth we all desire to have.
Once the interview starts:
0-630: His story of being a Ukrainian immigrant who wanted a taste of the American dream.
630-1120: The two things that lit his flame in building ADPI while still in the uniform.
1120-1906: His focus issue at the beginning of building his passion and the tools and principles that made the difference for his growth.
1906- 2447: The two problems Active Duty Passive Income seek to solve.
2447- END: How to get connected with ADPI and Markian's three Golden Grenades: 1) Positive Mental Feedback Loop 2) Knowing your Financial Freedom Number 3) Spend time selflessly educating your team
Here is how to get connected with Markian and ADPI family:
Website:
https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com
Facebook Tribe:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilitaryRealEstateInvesting/
Markian's personal email: markian@activedutypassiveincome.com
Learn more and apply for the Ambitious VET Sprint, October 23rd, 2019 here: http://bit.ly/VETSprint
Join the brand new Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
What happens when you have exhausted all of your FREE resources, you are backed against a wall and you have to come up with an answer to why you haven't identified that core purpose that drives you after the uniform comes off? This is where we are defined as veterans 3+ years separated or retired. Ricoh Danielson, author of "The Rise of the Vetrepreneur" shares how he went from ramen noodles, 4 failed businesses to finding his purpose in the cyber security sector and investing into other ventures that aligns with his next mission in life.
Once the interview starts:
0-6: How he builds grit to get shit down
6-9: His trial/error approach to finding traction and what the uniform means to Ricoh
9- 12: His most challenge time learning how to win and how he coped with not failure and being stopped
12- 17: Ricoh's philosophy on staying true to one self, while refueling to get back into the fight
17-19:45 : His learned lesson of placing his ambition in the wrong things
19:45- 22:30: Why he wrote the playbook on how to build fortitude and grit as a Ambitious VET and Veteran Entrepreneur.
22:30- 24: Talking about chapter 9: Doing what you can with what you got.
24- END: Ricoh's three Golden Grenades and Special Offer
Here is how to take advantage of Ricoh's special offer:
Email him here:
ricoh.danielson@gmail.com
Text/Call here:
Phone number: 480-747-5970
Connect with him on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricoh-danielson-736a0715/
Learn more and apply for the Ambitious VET Sprint, October 23rd, 2019 here: http://bit.ly/VETSprint
Join the brand new Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
This one is important to me personally. Pete Sanchez, was one of the first men ever out of the Marine Corps that gave me the resources I needed to become the person I desired to be to fulfill on my vision of feeling like I was making an impact, not just making money. He brings a great angle as a civilian, sharing how a Navy veteran pivoted his life from a DOD employee working pay check to pay check to creating a God centered life driven off learning how to become better each an everyday!
Once the interview starts:
0-9:20: When he learned to ask for what he wanted.
9:20-12:11: Life like before he met a his veteran mentor.
12:11- 18:06: The moment his dreamer mind was switched back on and he began to commit to becoming a specialist again.
18:06- 22:32: His four tips to keeping your life expanding and growing in the right direction.
22:32- 25:00: Expanding your Spiritual Walk and finding someone 20 steps ahead of you to narrow your learning curve.
25:00- 28:36: Pete's three Golden Grenades: 1) Creating your foundation 2) Be a student of economics 3) Master in communication
28:36- 36:13: How to find Pete and take advantage of his offer.
Pete's offer to help you grow in your relationship with God. Prayer, Accountability, 1 on 1 calls: https://www.facebook.com/petesanchezIII/
Ways to connect with Pete:
Connect on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petesanchez3/
Connect on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/petesanchezIII/
Join the brand new Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
If you aren't already inside our Global Facebook Tribe who believe in becoming more to attract more in life of over 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Ready to identify, execute, and accomplish your next mission? Check out our website here: http://vettrainingcoaching.com to get connected and equipped with what you need to living a life of impact after the uniform comes off, next Ambitious VET Sprint start on October 23rd, 2019. If you are even thinking about it, I would apply, spots are limited and not everyone gets accepted.
Want to know how to enjoy the journey in earning what you want in life after the uniform comes off? In this episode Wally Carmichael, founder and host of the Men of Abundance Podcast, The Pay it Forward Community and founder of Abundance and Prosperity Business Mastery shares how he went from a trailer park lifestyle to climbing up to one of the highest ranks in the United States Army. His #goldengrenades around what he learned when his networking and knowledge failed to get him his first job after the Army and how he gave up chasing a life he thought he wanted only to gain stronger relationships, resources, and more fulfillment. If you are looking to increase in faith, family, life, fitness, and finance, this interview will keep you moving forward!
Once the interview starts:
0-4:45 minutes: His humble beginnings
4:45- 7:49 minutes: how he found traction after spending four months throwing his resume at USA Jobs with no success.
7:49- 10:36 minutes: What it was like for him to wait four months to jump back into his next mission in life after 25 years of service.
10:36- 12:22 minutes: How networking and having the wrong knowledge can impact your opportunities after service.
12:22- 14:25 minutes: How he shifted his mindset from just throwing his resume out to gain himself opportunity to helping others how this shift brought everything he ever wanted.
14:25- 18:42 minutes: His pivotal movement while sitting in his beach house with his family that had him realize what he was chasing wasn't really the thing he wanted the most.
18:42- 24:07 minutes: What is possible when you don't chase money.
24:07- 28:30 minutes: How to pay it forward and increase in family, faith, fitness, finance, and life.
28:30- 32:22 minutes: Wally's three golden grenades:
1) Be abundant in your thoughts and actions
2) Pay it forward
3) Enjoying the journey
32:22- End: Wally's special giveaway and acknowledgement
Take advantage of Wally's special offer and solve your number one business problem in less than 72 hours here: http://menofabundance.com/av/
Ways to connect with Wally:
Website: https://menofabundance.com
Men of Abundance Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/menofabundancecommunity/
Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WallyCarmichael
Follow him on Instagram: Wally_Carmichael
Connect on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/WallyCarmichael/
Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallyCarmichael
Join the brand new Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/
Want to support the mission here and help us be named as the top 16 veteran, mil spouse companies who will pitch live for $15,000 in Washington D.C. Click here to vote for us: http://bit.ly/AmbitiousVETPitchContest
If you aren't already inside our Global Facebook Tribe who believe in becoming more to attract more in life of over 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Ready to identify, execute, and accomplish your next mission? Check out our website here: http://vettrainingcoaching.com to get connected and equipped with what you need to living a life of impact after the uniform comes off, next Ambitious VET Sprint start on October 23rd, 2019. If you are even thinking about it, I would apply, spots are limited and not everyone gets accepted.
Feeling like you need new tread on your tires or more oil in your tank to keep elevating your life, career, or business? Noble Gibbens, puts on a clinic here on how it's not the mechanics, it's your mind! He shares his story, practical tips on how to seek wisdom and understanding, how to stay unstuck in life, career, and business, and much, much, more. Get ready to fuel your hungry and ambition in this one!
Once the interview starts:
0-4:48 minutes: His Taco Story.
4:48- 13:18 minutes: How building your parachute while you fall is sometimes the answer.
13:18- 17:40 minutes: How to find wisdom and knowledge to keep you moving forward
17:40- 28:12 minutes: How to reframe failure so you can learn and win faster
28:12- 34:44 minutes: His vision and mission behind The 360 Movement Personal Growth Tribe
34:44- 41:30 minutes: Noble's three #goldengrenades:
1) Daily Habits 2) Mentorship 3) Mission Statement
Ways to connect with Noble:
The 360 Movement Tribe: https://m.facebook.com/groups/170606050193012
Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noble.gibbens
Follow him on Instagram @thenoblegibbens
Connect on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noble-gibbens-a2748323/
Noble's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJdsmyWqTlpJNmf4CuAru1g
Learn more about the The Military Influencer Conference's dynamic three-day event; connecting entrepreneurs, business executives, and brands with the influencers who shape and support the military community here:
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If you aren't already inside our Global Facebook Tribe who believe in becoming more to attract more in life of over 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Ready to identify, execute, and accomplish your next mission? Check out our website here: http://vettrainingcoaching.com to get connected and equipped with what you need to living a life of impact after the uniform comes off, next Ambitious VET Sprint start on October 23rd, 2019. If you are even thinking about it, I would apply, spots are limited and not everyone gets accepted.
Are you in a season in life where you are feeling like you aren't fulfilling on your potential, maximizing your resources, and confident enough in your abilities to just commit to becoming who you need to be in order to accomplishing that mission you hold in your heart and mind? Nate, an American dog training and canine educational expert and Marine Corps Combat Veteran, who was a co-host of Rescue Dog to Super Dog on Animal Planet, partner in Cammies and Canines, and co- creator of On Season K9 Nutrition, shares his #goldengrenades to living a life of continued improvement, passion, and fulfillment.
Once Interview starts:
0- 18:40 minutes: His personal story of beginning in the Corps in the bugar platoon as a shit bag to learning the hard way using the comparison principle to grow and develop his value, skillset, and abilities.
18:40- 21:54 minutes: His for purpose hike where him and his team wear 50 pounds for the 50% probability of Veterans committed suicide over civilians, 22 miles for the 22 a day that do commit suicide.
21:54- 27:00 minutes: His lesson in not assuming things
27:00- 29:51 minutes: How to give up assuming (practical tips)
29:51- 34:00 minutes: Pin pointing where anxiety comes from and how to release it
34:00- 37:32 minutes: 3 Golden Grenades
37:32- End: Where to find Nate
Ways to connect with Nate:
Personal Website: https://www.nateschoemer.com/
Nate Schoemer's Dog Training: https://nateschoemerdogtraining.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NateSchoemer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateschoemer/
Cammies & Canines Website: https://www.cammiesandcaninessanctuary.org
Cammies & Canines Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cammiesandcanines/
Cammies & Canines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cammies_and_canines/
On Season K9 Nutrition Website: https://onseasonk9.com/
On Season K9 Nutrition Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/onseasonk9/
On Season K9 Nutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onseasonk9/
If you aren't already inside our Global Facebook Tribe who believe in becoming more to attract more in life of over 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Ready to identify, execute, and accomplish your next mission? Check out our website here: http://vettrainingcoaching.com to get connected and equipped with what you need to living a life of impact post military!
Want to know why you are feeling like you are reacting to life's problems, conflicts, and obstacles versus creating a life by your own design on your own time? The problem isn't all the actions you are taking that are getting you unfulfilling results, it is simply your mindset. Gilbert, an Enlisted Naval Officer Veteran, CEO of TLD Recruiting and Veterans Franchise Group, shares in this episode, his keys to living an extraordinary life on your terms after transition.
Once Interview starts:
0- 6:10 minutes: His next mission of empowering Veterans passion and a little unknown secret no one knows about him
6:10- 13:00 minutes: a resource that allowed him to break through the victim mindset of being at the effect of life and allowed him to communicate better, more powerfully, and with more confidence
13:00- 19:57 minutes: After two transitions, twenty interviews, and feeling lost, what he learned about creating a life by design
19:57- 23:50 minutes: How not having a vision for your life is having you feel stuck, unfilled, and lost
23:50- 36:10 minutes: The myths in starting a franchise after the military and how to breakthrough them
36:10- 38:00 minutes: Gilbert's three golden grenades
1) Building a team around your primary aim 2) Clear Vision 3) Develop yourself
38:00- End: Acknowledgement and how to find Gilbert
If you are local in San Diego, CA or you know someone who would like to take advantage of Gilbert's FREE Veterans Franchise Business Education Workshop on August 17th, 2019, visit: http://bit.ly/VFGevent
Connect with Gilbert here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbertsaguid/
Website: http://bit.ly/VFGWebsite
If you aren't already inside our Global Facebook Tribe who believe in becoming more to attract more in life of over 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Ready to identify, execute, and accomplish your next mission? Check out our website here: http://vettrainingcoaching.com to get connected and equipped with what you need to living a life of impact post military!
Are you an Ambitious VET who deals with the landmine we like to call depression? I know I have moments to this day that depression tries to creep up and expose its ugly head in the face of me committed to becoming more in life. Richard Kaufman, an Army Veteran who has failed more times than the average joe drops in and unleashes #goldengrenades for you to be inspired to never give up in the face of life's darkest moments.
Once Interview starts:
0- 10:58 minutes: The down and dirty of Richard's life of starting as an alcoholic by the age of 12 years old
10:58- 17:50 minutes: How self help and mentors helped Richard pull himself out of the darkness
17:50- 20:25 minutes: The moment he was run over by a humvee and lost sight in his eye
20:25- 22:01 minutes: His vision to save 1 million first responders and Veterans lives
22:01- 24:00 minutes: Three #GoldenGrenades
1) Stay Humble 2) Stay Teachable 3) Find Good Mentors
24:00- END: Acknowledging Richard and all his efforts to overcome some pretty tough life adversities
To take advantage of Richard's FREE 15 minute support call connect with him here: https://www.facebook.com/richardkaufmanVeteran/
Connect with Richard here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kaufman-989757139/
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of over 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Want to be your own boss, but not willing to take on the risk of starting your own business from scratch? Franchises can be a great alternative if you want to have the operating procedures, support and guidance in the start-up phase of a business.
Allow Veterans Franchise Group to narrow your education gap in finding your tailored franchise business opportunity.
To learn more visit:
https://www.veteransfranchisegroup.com
Are you local in San Diego? Come join for a FREE Veteran Franchise Business Education Workshop, onSat, August 17, 2019. For more details visit:
https://vfgevent-081719.eventbrite.com
Do you know what your military service is worth? Depending on your rank and size of your professional network you could be missing out on $1,000s of dollars in lost opportunities. What’s the secret?
Scott has created a LinkedIn training program to reveal it!
As a veteran, you want to enjoy a lucrative career, right? In this episode, Scott doesn't hold back on what it takes to build influence, leverage, and liberty in an age where we have more tools than ever to create the life we want post military.
As a West Point grad who transitioned without a plan, Scott knows it can be costly to misuse the tools and resources right in front of you.
Learn for his lessons Ambitious VET in this #GoldenGrenade packed conversation.
Once Interview starts:
0-5:30 minutes: Pain of Mediocrity
5:30- 7:52 minutes: From dating a German Opera singer to rediscovering his purpose, while bootstrapping every step of the way
7:52- 10:16 minutes: The real risk when you get out
10:16- 15:44 minutes: How he found his purpose after loosing his German Opera Singer girlfriend and loosing his father shortly after. (Scott's desperate moment we all get to after the uniform)
15:44- 18:32 minutes: How being Institutionalized stunts our growth in becoming more post military
18:32- 21:56 minutes: The one thing Scott is known for and how he consistently lives FREE, without worry, fear, or concerns
21:56- 25:16 minutes- His brand new LinkedIn Liberty Masterclass where you can go create your future, right now
25:16- 29:40 minutes- Details on the FREE Program
29:40- END- Scott's three #GoldenGrenades that will equip you to build influence, leverage, and liberty in life
To join Scott's FREE Masterclass: 5 Mistakes Veterans Must Avoid When First Getting on LinkedIn. Click here: https://welcomely.growthtools.com/p/linkedin-liberty-masterclass
Connect with Scott here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scott.Tucker02
If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of over 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Want to be your own boss, but not willing to take on the risk of starting your own business from scratch? Franchises can be a great alternative if you want to have the operating procedures, support and guidance in the start-up phase of a business.
Allow Veterans Franchise Group to narrow your education gap in finding your tailored franchise business opportunity.
To learn more visit:
https://www.veteransfranchisegroup.com
Are you local in San Diego? Come join for a FREE Veteran Franchise Business Education Workshop, onSat, August 17, 2019. For more details visit:
https://vfgevent-081719.eventbrite.com
This episode we pulled out from our secret archives. This was our first ever recorded episode of The Ambitious VET Show two years ago. We purposively left it unedited and raw for you to hear what it sounds like to just be getting started with a vision or idea.
In this episode: Travis Collier: Active Duty Coast Guard Commissioned Officer: (Author of Command Your Transition and SCALE, Founder of Battle & Rhythm, & host of "Transition Tactics:"
Important topics covered:
-How he compares military ambition to civilian life ambition and how military is a pendulum between combat and comfort.
-His "Sight Sets the Limits" Theory- What do you see is possible in front of you, (Opportunity or Circumstance)
-Aspiration Vs Ambition -Getting real with what you can't do
-Feedback Loop Theory and how to use it to your advantage
-Reacting vs Aligning and creating from your core values
-Seeking the magical Secret Formula
-Travis' advice on how to create traction and rhythm out of the uniform
-Social Jet Lag - how we sabotage our routines
-Importance of peer group & not breaking the chains
-His '2 Transition Ratios' for fulfilling on a successful transition
-His Vision & How to connect with Travis
-About 20 minutes of us just bullshitting and talking about life
In this very informal interview recorded in a Starbucks, back when I was sleeping on a couch after a break up with a woman I lived with Travis we get raw, honest, and real on what it takes to create a fulfilling life post military.
Connect with Travis here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviscollier/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.collier
Want to be your own boss, but not willing to take on the risk of starting your own business from scratch? Franchises can be a great alternative if you want to have the operating procedures, support and guidance in the start-up phase of a business.
Allow Veterans Franchise Group to narrow your education gap in finding your tailored franchise business opportunity.
To learn more visit:
https://www.veteransfranchisegroup.com
Are you local in San Diego? Come join for a FREE Veteran Franchise Business Education Workshop, on Sat, August 17, 2019. For more details visit:
https://vfgevent-081719.eventbrite.com
Ready to join the tribe of Veterans who believe if you want to make a real impact post military you have to become more and the glory days are still ahead. Join The Ambitious VET Tribe here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
In this Episode: You as an Ambitious VET will get present to how, just because you worked in the military as one thing, doesn't mean the thing you were called to do is the same. Jose, having troubles fresh out of the Navy in 2010 finding direction on the next steps found peace through trial/error in education, career paths, and opportunities. It wasn't until he had his "ah ha" moment while helping someone in the arena of politics that he decided to go all in, putting in the work, hours, and grunt work to now becoming a front runner for US Congress running for District 53 in California.
0-6:00 minutes: His story of sharpening the mind after six years in the Navy living in others expectations and belief systems.
6:00- 8:00 minutes: His "ah ha" moment that had him see where he belonged.
8:00- 10:20 minutes: The wisdom in grunt work and how it leads to bigger opportunity, one step at a time
10:20- 14:51 minutes: What he learned when he decided to live outside of societies expectations for his life.
14:51- 18:50 minutes: His definition of "suffering" and how you can interpret your military experience differently.
18:50-25:48 minutes: His vision and plan for Military Veterans once he gets elected into office: The Hero's Promise: Military Bill of Rights.
25:48- 28:39 minutes: Jose's three golden grenades that will shift your perspective on life no matter the season you are in.
28:39- 30:45 minutes: How to join Jose's fight to the White House
Connect with Jose and his fight here:
Website: https://www.joseforcongress.us
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-caballero-2075865a/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jose4sd/
Ready to join the tribe of Veterans who believe if you want to make a real impact post military you have to become more and the glory days are still ahead. Join The Ambitious VET Tribe here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
In this episode: You will get clear on why it's important to build a brand, how to build a quality reputation, and what you need to being doing to build a unique personal brand that attracts opportunity tailored towards your values and beliefs. If you are an Ambitious VET who can't ever shit it off, look I get it, Dan does a great job in explaining how he balances work with what really matters in his life and manages to even leverage experiences to create more brand equity.
"Don't go to the grave with that music still inside of you. You gotta let it out!" -Dan Evans
Once the show begins:
0-5:00 Minutes: How he found direction and began to build a reputation after 13 years of Military Service
5:00-11:00 Minutes: The small investments he made that paid off as life threw him challenges
11- 17:40 Minutes: Dan, leveraging technology to solve organizations problems
17:40- 23:07 Minutes: What to do when you are dealing with the unknowns of life's transitions
23:07- 29:27 Minutes: What he does to prevent burn out and keep life balance while still building brand equity
29:27- 32:00 Minutes: What Dan wants to be known for in life
32:00- END: Dan's three Golden Grenades and how to implement them right now in your life
Connect with Dan here:
Website: https://www.danevansonline.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjevans/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evans.daniel.ja
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evansdanielj/
Book Dan referenced: "What Color Is Your Parachute? 2019: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers: Click the link to view: https://amzn.to/2XwygsK
To take advantage of the FREE 30 minute "Sniper Focus Strategy Execution" call with me to empower you to execute on that next fulfilling mission in life, click here: I am ready to WIN
In this episode: Kirby recently announced as the brand new moderator of the Ambitious VET Tribe on Facebook, a 20+ year retired first sergeant of the United States Army, coach, speaker, and ultra runner explains why the Ambitious VET tribe, what does this tribe mean to him, what he see's is missing that he plans on bringing that will help you as Veteran inside the tribe get what you need to live a life you love. We even share some actionable tips on how to begin positioning yourself as a influencer inside the community.
Key #GoldenGrenades to listen for:
1) Why be a contributing member of The Ambitious VET Tribe
2) How you can take immediate advantage of the resources, connections, and opportunity inside the tribe
3) How we as a tribe can begin to create an ecosystem of opportunity that feed each other's success and satisfaction
4) Kirby's three golden grenades that you can immediate that action on and increase the quality of your life
Connect with Kirby here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirby.ingles
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirbyingles/
To take advantage of the FREE 15 minute "Sniper Focus Strategy Execution" call with me to gain the clarity, direction, and tools needed to execute on that fulfilling life you desire, but don't know how to get, click here: Let's go get it
Feedback is the life blood of anything improving and growing, please take the time to send me an email and let me know what you think of the podcast: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
This is for you and you getting out of the repetitive boring routine that is not fulfilling you right now in life. Let us know how we can improve for you.
If you give him 1% he will earn 99%. Dylan Raymond, the transition expert who is a multiple time author, keynote speaker, coach, consultant, and military recruiter explodes this interview with his humble beginning story of starting in the streets of NYC and joining the United States Army where he did the work to earn the rank of Master Sergeant after 25+ years of service to starting over using his philosophies in this interview to be positioned in a place in life where he speaks at some of the top job board conferences to enlighten both Veterans and companies who don't know the first thing in keeping military talent or for the Veteran themselves to navigate into an organization that fits with their idea of success.
"You either have to network or NOT work when building success post military." Dylan Raymond
Once the show begins:
0-6:30 Minutes: From Heavy D weighing in at 240+ pounds in the streets of NTC to finding purpose
6:30-11:00 Minutes: From arrogance to four months of unemployment to rebuilding confidence
11:00- 13:45 Minutes: Biggest Failure of not preparing before leaving the military
13:45- 16:41 Minutes: How seven doors to opportunity stop Ambitious VETS in becoming more
16:41- 19:55 Minutes: The problem with FREE resources for Ambitious VETS
19:55- 25:00 Minutes: Dylan shares what he shared from stage that both companies and Veterans can apply immediately in achieving a meaningful relationship long term
25:00- 29:00 Minutes: Dylan's three Golden Grenades that you can implement right away to execute your next mission quicker
29:00- END Minutes: Dylan's offer to the first five Ambitious VETS who text the number 832 301 5110 "#AskChief" to recieve a FREE signed copy of his book "Rucksack to Briefcase: A civilian-side, job hunting guide for service members and their families"
To order your copy of Dylan's book click here to order: http://rucksacktobriefcase.strikingly.com
Connect with Dylan here:
Website: https://www.dylaneraymond.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanraymond/
To take advantage of the FREE 30 minute "Sniper Focus Strategy Execution" call with me to see if you have what it takes for one of three more one on one coaching spots we have to empower you to execute on that next fulfilling mission in life, click here: I am ready to WIN
In this episode: a man who never let circumstance hold him down, explains how taking advantage of one platform can catapult the rest of your life to a place where you can bring a voice to the unheard. If you are a Veteran looking to serve something bigger than just your needs, Ronaldo is your man, as he has been featured on Food Network’s Chopped, BBC America’s cross-country chef competition “Chef Race,” and appearances on WNBC, Fox News, Telemundo, and Univision. He is a popular featured chef presenter and speaker at live events including the Food Network’s “Food & Wine Festival,” the Diabetes EXPO, and The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York.
"I got out of the uniform with 4 flat tires. I was just another guy, from Sergeant in the Marine Corps to just "Ronaldo." -Ronaldo Linares
Once the show begins:
0-5:00 Minutes: Who is Ronaldo
5-17:00 Minutes: How did Ronaldo find traction post military?
Golden Grenade Alert- Never thought about the process just knew what he was going to do.
17:00- 23:00 Minutes: Challenges in becoming more out of uniform
23:00-30:30 Minutes: What does Servant Leadership mean to Ronaldo?
*Golden Grenade Alert- Umbrella Analogy
30:30- END: Ronaldo's three golden grenades
If you're looking to take advantage of Ronaldo's Ambitious VET offer and talk to him more about bringing his brand new 'in person' Servant Leadership Workshop to your small or mid size business click here to apply for your 30 minute discovery call to see if you qualify: https://bit.ly/2HPSTaE
Connect with Ronaldo here:
Website: http://www.ronaldolinares.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-talent-partners/
If you are looking to set up a FREE 15 minute Sniper Focus Strategy Execution call with me to see if you have what it takes for one of three more one on one coaching spots we have to empower you to execute on that next fulfilling mission in life, click here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/choffmann1
In this episode: Ever wonder why you are feeling unfulfilled, unsatisfied, or underemployed post military? Natalie shares her story of getting out of the Navy and moving back home where everyone praised her for what she did and was currently doing for work. Everyone was happy, but Natalie. After 10 years of recruiting work she has found her ambition in accelerating Ambitious VET'S journey getting out of the service to their next meaningful career post military.
"Hero's aren't born, their built." -Military Talent Partners
Once the show begins:
0-4:00 minutes: Her story
4-6:00 minutes:How she gained traction out of uniform
-Listen for how she felt- isolated, disconnected, not knowing how to connect
6- 9:00 minutes: How did she find her purpose out of uniform?
Golden Grenade alert!! Finding your why makes all the difference
9-11:00 minutes: Her biggest failure and what she learned from it.
Failure is a common them and you have to be willing to try new things. You can either stay scared and isolate or leap and grow
11-13:50 minutes: How do you as an ambitious vet get ahead of what stands in your way to becoming more quicker.
13:50-15:10 minutes: The biggest challenge you as an Ambitious VET deal with in finding a meaningful career.
15:10- 20:00 minutes: Career transition accelerator
20-22:00 minutes: Natalie's three golden grenades
How to take advantage of the Ambitious VET offer and join the next Mission: Career Transition: 6 week intensive program beginning in June 2019, email Natalie here and let her know you heard about the program from the Ambitious VET Podcast to get the program for only $197, regular $3,800: natalie@militarytalentpartners.com
Connect with Natalie's and Military Talent Partners here:
Website:
https://militarytalentpartners.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-talent-partners/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilTalent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/military.talent.partners/
To join the world largest personal/professional development community on Facebook and enter the Ambitious VET March to 1000 to win over $700 worth of giveaways that will narrow the time frame to accomplish your next mission, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
In this episode: Ever felt embarrassed after transitioning out of the military for not being able to get things moving quick enough? Barry shares the two things that kept him going after transitioning out of a 20 year military career to keep his hero status to his family. Barry is now a Director of HR and program manager for Operation Supply Drops upcoming new self improvement initiative: Boots to Books!
Once the interview begins:
0-3:00 Minutes: His challenging transition story after 20 years of Military and 10 years of operational experience, including a MBA education.
3:00-5:00 Minutes: How he gave up the embarrassment to allow others to support him in his pursuit to finding purpose post military.
5:00- 7:00 Minutes: Biggest Failure- How he thought the numbers game would work in his favor. Don't miss his humbling reality!
7:00-9:00 Minutes: Greatest Challenge for him becoming more post military. His explanation of the difference between confidence and entitlement.
9:00- 14:30 Minutes: About the Boots to Books Program that is having a surprising buzz, here why here.
14:30- 17:00 Minutes: What this program makes available for Ambitious VETS
17:00- 20:00 Minutes: Barry's three Golden Grenades
20:00- END: Acknowledgement and how to connect with Barry
How to connect with Barry:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryengelhardt/
How to follow OSD's progress with Boots to Books: https://weareosd.org/our-impact/
If your wanted to be apart of this fast growing movement and read the books that all high performing Veterans are reading to become more connect with Barry or Email me here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
To join the world largest personal/professional development community on Facebook and enter the Ambitious VET March to 1000 to win over $450 worth of giveaways that will narrow the time frame that it will take you alone to accomplish that next mission you hold in your heart, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
I personally would love to hear what #goldengrenade you took away by you sharing it on your social media platforms and tagging me or by leaving a review on your respected listener app.
I will reply and if you leave a review I will announce it on next week's show.
"Let's go get it!"
In this episode: Why do some Veterans get out and create fast momentum, influence, solid reputation, and even living a profitable fulfilling life quicker than the rest? It's simple while the rest are wasting time using free resources that get free results others are investing into events, books, experts who can narrow the time gap in them creating the breakthrough results that we all desire! I do my first ever solo round where I share the importance of paying to play in life from my own experiences of going from extreme poverty, depression, hopelessness to being known as a top thought leader in the Military Influencer space and living a spiritual, purposeful, passionate, emotional, and mentally rich life!
To provide feedback or if you have any questions please email me directly at: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
To join the world largest personal/professional development community on Facebook and begin your journey on becoming who you need to be to attract more opportunity and impact click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
Would love to hear what #goldengrenade you took away by you sharing it on your social media platforms and tagging me or by leaving a review on your respected listener app.
I will reply and if you leave a review I will announce it on next week's show!
I still have two slots available for my EXCLUSIVE one-on-one coaching offer. To book your FREE 15 minute "Sniper Focused Strategy Call" with me click the link below and let's see how we can keep your mission moving forward: https://bit.ly/2Y6rmqG
In this episode: Have you ever had an idea for an invention, but just didn't know where to start to execute on it? Matt Butler, Air Force Retired and Founder of Rollors share his story of getting his "ah ha" moment on one of his deployments which bred the "Rollors Game Company" and a 10-year journey of becoming a leader inside of an industry he never thought he would be known for outside of playing with the products, "Lawn and Beach Games," Wall Street Journal said, Rollors is the “best new lawn game you’ve never heard of," until NOW! Come join me as I dive into the trenches with an Ambitious VET who started his idea in his garage and now its in mainstream retailers like War-Mart, Amazon, and many others!
Once the interview begins:
0-11:00: Personal stories and transition journey after 20 years in the Airforce
13-18:00: The moment when he realized his purpose after the AirForce and a crazy story of his first craft fair at a church where he sold out his first 50 games created
18-19:30: Matt touches on how he dealt with and continues to deal with self-doubt as he grows Rollors and lives life outside of the military
19:30-24:00: Matt's process in taking an idea and actually acting on it
24- 26:00: The importance of doing diligence before investing time and effort into a task or project
28-30:00: Matt's SPECIAL AMBITIOUS VET offer
30- END: Matt's three Golden Grenades
How to connect with Matt and Rollors:
Website: https://rollors.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rollors/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rollors
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rollors/rollors/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollors/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rollors1
Wanna take advantage of FREE Shipping and order your Rollors game today and get the good times rolling, order here: https://rollors.com/products/rollors-game
USE COUPON CODE: “ambitiousvet” to get your Rollors game today!
To book your FREE 15 minute "Sniper Focused Strategy Call" with me click the link below and let's see how we can keep your mission moving forward:
https://bit.ly/2Y6rmqG
In this episode: We all have heard of those "Veteran Friendly" companies that are willing to open their doors for the veteran talent pool but what happens when 45% leave within 12 months or even worse the 65% that leave after 24 months? Dave Beadle is a key stakeholder inside of one of the world's largest telicommuncations companies veteran integration programs and has been fighting the good fight of empowering employers with the right tools to retain a invaluable veteran talent pool that desperately is seeking challenge and leadership opportunity. Check this episode out and see if your organization is "Veteran Focused."
Once the interview starts:
0-10:00: Dave's story and wisdom of how different it was to transition back in the 80's vs the 21st century and how he spent close to a decade "figuring it out"
10-14:45: How "Be of Service" led him to figuring out his core purpose and mission
14:45-19:48: How challenging it can be in the 21st century for military veterans looking for respect, to fit in to a companies culture, and feel valued in the marketplace
19:48- 25:20: "Veteran Friendly" VS "Veteran Focused"
Golden Grenades to listen for: Dave's four levels of maximizing a Veteran's talent and skillset as an employer
25:20- 27:52: How can Employers play a better role in Veterans making their first opportunity the one they commit to long term
Golden Grenade to listen for: What are the root causes Veteran turn over inside companies
27:52- 30:00: Dave's three golden grenades: Purpose- Transition is a process- Never to late
30:00- END: HUGE Ambitious Giveaway to help Employers gain a deeper awareness on how to become Veteran Focused
Here is how you can connect with Dave:
Sign up for his monthly Newsletter - Forging Integration in Transition by emailing him at info@dhbeadleconsulting.com and mention this Ambitious Vet event. If you are interested in the FREE assessment for Veteran-Friendly to Veteran-Focused, email him at the same address and let him know how to contact you and what is the company.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhbeadle/
Interested in having a conversation around being a monthly, quarterly, annual sponsor of The Ambitious VET Network, Coming inside the tribe and performing the Passion Driven Tip of the Week or being a guest on the show, email me directly for more details: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
If you're unclear on your next fight to fight or need support in the trenches daily while you fight for what you believe in, come join the Ambitious VET Tribe here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
In this Episode: Jaime shares how she spent most of her life running or avoiding problems, until her FIGHT to fight found her. How many of you don't know what to fight for after serving in the military? Spending years lost and confused struggling to find that one thing that fulfills you. Jaime was that person, thinking a change of scenery was the answer to finding what was missing in her life. It wasn't until her fight found her, when she began to undertake a mission that 80% of the world resists, the CBD Industry and the fight for her sons cure of Cystic Fibrosis.
Once the interview begins time stamps:
0-4:00: Story
4-5:00: How Jaime found traction 4 months out with a job, but just wasn't satisfied and why.
5:30-8:00: Jaime's way of discovering what she was passionate about post military.
8- 13:30: The moment she realized she couldn't run or avoid problems anymore and began to fight for a BIGGER MISSION.
13:30- 15:15: How she developed grit and resilience to fight against social norms ad stigma against CBD
15:15- 17:30: How to endure the fight with tons of resistance
17:30- 20:00: Here vision and mission to educate and break the stigma attached to CBD
20- 22:30: Her Special Offer to Ambitious VETS
22:30- 24:45: A secret hack to how CBD can increase liver damage
24:45-25:23: How to take advantage of the Ambitious VET offer
25:23- 27:48: Jaime's three Golden Grenades
Here is how you can connect with Jaime:
Website: https://thehempuralist.com
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2VW9zSs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehempuralist/
Grab your SPECIAL Ambitious VET OFFER from The Hempuralist - TM here: https://mailchi.mp/c4389b212ddb/beginnersguide
Interested in having a conversation around being a monthly, quarterly, annual sponsor of The Ambitious VET Network? Email me directly, for more details: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
If your unclear on your next fight to fight or are needing support like Jaime in the in trenches daily while you fight for what you believe in, come join the Ambitious VET Tribe here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/
In this episode: Adam shares how he went from underemployed to doubling his salary after serving eight years in the Air Force. Veterans as a whole struggle with self promotion and focus on the wrong tactics needed to build a network that creates bigger and more profitable opportunities post military. Check out Adam's #goldengrenades as he shares practical tactics, his own breakdowns, and breakthroughs on how you can build long term meaningful and purposeful relationships.
Once the interview starts:
0- 6:00: Story- Green Up Solutions and How he has established a Passion Project
6- 12:00: Adam dives into how he took opportunity as it came and made a progression in each one.
12- 17:20: How Adam discovered his talents/gifts/skillset in NETWORKING
17:20- 23:06: The Power of High Volume Networking
23:06- 28: What is Post Military Pro and what does Adam mean in building meaning and purpose in life through organic networking?
28- 31:30: Adam's 3 Golden Grenades
31:30- END: Acknowledgement
Here is how you can connect with Adam:
Website: https://postmilitarypro.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postmilitarypro/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraatz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averagegijoe/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/braatzam/featured
If you're interested in having a conversation around being a monthly, quarterly, annual sponsor of The Ambitious VET Tribe and everything it has to offer, email me directly, for more details: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
Please feel free to send us feedback or if you would like to come on and share your story to triumph after military service, you can email me above as well. "Let's go get it!" -Chris
In this episode: Mark Green shares his story of coming from poverty in a mobile home with 5 brothers and sisters in Missouri to achieving one of the top ranks the Army has to offer, author of 3 books, national sought after speaker, podcast host, and founder of My Silver Boots LLC. His resilient journey and challenging Veterans to peel back the onion to get to the core of drive them has Mark labeled as "Mindset Veteran" and on this episode makes a HUGE announcement around a project that will impact thousands of growth minded Veterans looking to grow, expand, and impact in their lives.
Listen for this #GoldenGrenade: "I pivoted from being worried more about my own environment and began focusing on being of service to others."
Once interview begins:
0- 9:00- Story- Being raised in a dysfunctional and broken home, taking a journey with Gypsey caravans, and just trying to find traction, Mark shares how he found traction
9- 14:30- How Mark identified his strengths of telling stories and solving problems.
*GoldenGrenade Alert: His "ah ha" moment at a Jack Canfield event
14:30- 25:00- "I pivoted from being worried more about my own environment and began focusing on being of service to others." Mark's words of wisdom to any Veteran falling victim to their circumstances
25:00- 27:30- What is My Silver Boots LLC and his amazing story of what the logo means to him
27:50- 35:00- Mark's 3 Golden Grenades for any Ambitious VET looking to make an immediate impact right now in life.
35- END- How to Find Mark
Here is how you can connect with Mark"
Website: http://www.mark.green
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2G5USXr
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mysilverboots/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_silver_boots/
If your interested in having a conversation around being a monthly, quarterly, annual sponsor of The Ambitious VET Tribe and everything it has to offer, email me directly: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
In this Episode: Lorraine demonstrates what an Ambitious VET is by explaining her transition story after 20 years of service and still asking herself "what's the next challenge" to undertake. I think, we as Veterans silently ask ourselves that question, but do not want know the answer to it, resulting in us getting into a world wind of careers that leave us unsatisfied. Lorraine does a great job sharing personal stories of spending time as the president of a Toastmasters club in her area of New Jersey and shares actionable advice around how to build trust and credibility while building your own individual brand post military.
Listen for this #GoldenGrenade: How to position yourself as VALUABLE out of uniform
Once Interview Starts:
0- 5:00 Minutes: Lorraine's story and challenges
5- 7:00 Minutes: Transition Story and how she pulled upon her experiences to execute next steps
7- 9:00 Minutes: What's Next, what made Lorraine desire more after 20+ years after service
9- 11:00 Minutes: Building trust and credibility after service
11- 13:00 Minutes: Positioning yourself for opportunity
13- 14:45 Minutes: Catching the pattern of doing things
14- 20:11 Minutes: Lorraine's relationship to Failure
20- 22:30 Minutes: Art of Self Promotion
22- 26:30 Minutes: Lorraine's special offer EXCLUSIVELY for Ambitious VETS
26- 29:30 Minutes: My FREE giveaway partnered with a CHALLENGE for you
29- END: Golden Grenades
*Golden Grenade Alert: Donkey Story teaching a VALUABLE LESSONS
Here is how you can connect with Lorraine:
Website: https://lorrainecuff.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerCuff/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/invite-sent/cuffbiz/?isSendInvite=true
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choffmannvet_trainingcoaching/
To get started on your 30 day trial of Audible and support the podcast click here: http://www.audibletrial.com/AmbitiousVET
In this Episode: Otis dives into his 7 year journey of finding what he loved after 25 years in the U.S. Army. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in Green Beret Special Forces regimen. Even though he conquered the rank structure of the Army, Otis shares to live a fulfilling and sustainable life post military you have to begin again with a beginner's mind.
Listen for this question: What does trust the process mean to you?
Once the Interview Starts:
0-8:00 Minutes: Otis' story of transitioning out after 25 years in the Army and taking 7 years to figure out what was next
8- 10:00 Minutes: The process of improving
10- 15:00 Minutes: Otis' "Ah Ha' Moment out of the uniform
***Golden Grenade Alert: Who you know gets you in, making yourself useful sustains success
15- 19:00 Minutes: #1 FAILURE and what it learned from it
***Golden Grenade Alert: We can be loyal to the regimen while serving and in business loyalty is hard to find
19- 22:00 Minutes: How do you let go of loyalty when the mission isn't complete in the organization?
22- 27:00 Minutes: What does trust the process mean to Otis McGregor?
27- 31:00 Minutes: What is LTO Enterprises?
31- 35:00 Minutes: Otis' 3 Golden Grenades
35- END: How to connect with Otis and acknowledgement
Here is how you can connect with Otis:
Website: https://www.lto-enterprises.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/otis.mcgregor.1
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otismcgregor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lto_enterprises/
To get started on your 30 day trial of Audible and support the podcast click here: http://www.audibletrial.com/AmbitiousVET
In this episode: Heather gets RAW, HONEST, AND IN YOUR FACE on what it takes to create a community around your mission to insure MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT. She does a great job explaining her evolution into discovering her next mission.
Listen for this question:
What do I do as an Ambitious VET who is 2-3 Years out of the uniform and seeking to build community around better executing my next desired mission?
Once the Interview Starts:
0-4:00 minutes: Heather is sharing her journey from Air force to getting in the digital marketing arena, a lot of good sound practical "ah ha' moments to be had here Ambitious VETS as she explains how she became a Police Officer to become a real estate agent only to realize her real mission.
4:00- 13:00 minutes: Transition story and how she overcame feeling not valuable and no purpose
13:00- 17:00 minutes: She talks about how her thought process when hitting your breaking point out of uniform
17:00- 19:00 minutes: The difference between being honest and being a jerk
19:00- 26:15 minutes: How she began to develop her passion in the digital marketing industry
25:15- 32:00 minutes: How we we as Ambitious VETS build community around our mission.
32:00- 36:00 Heather shares Daniel Alarik's story of going from $1500 in his pocket to building a mission with Grunt Style, a Veteran focused apparel company that is now well over 100 million dollars in revenue.
36:00- 45:00 She throws 3 KILLER #goldengrenades for you to go and implement or start practicing tomorrow to elevate your impact.
45:00- END: Acknowledgement and how to follow Heather Dopson
Here is how you can connect with Heather:
Website: http://www.heatherdopson.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheatherdopson
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherdopson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherdopson/
To get started on your 30 day trial of Audible and support the podcast click here: http://www.audibletrial.com/AmbitiousVET
In this episode: Trish explains the challenge of narrowing your focus down to one thing with a world full of noise and distractions. She shares how she found her purpose by pressing live and she explains how you to can generate a lifestyle of impact through Facebook lives that can drive low cost leads to your business or even if your looking for your next career have hiring managers knocking on your door.
When the interview starts this is the time stamps:
0:00- 12:00 Acknowledge of my car accident and Trish's story
**Golden Grenade Alert- How do you eliminate the noise to focus on your ONE THING
12:00- 16:30 How she found traction out of the Navy after 7 months of struggling to find a job
16:30- 21:00 Why Facebook Lives
**GoldenGrenade Alert- Why most people do not generate leads from Facebook Lives
21:00- 24:00 How to press live with purpose
24:00- 27:30 How to acquire the Leto Eye and know how to provide the right content at the right time
27:30- 31:20 Trish's three golden grenades
31:20- 33:00 How she landed the Vaynermedia Speaking engagement
33:00- 34:30 Live question around how to deal with scattered brain syndrome when on live video
35:00- 41:11 OFFER for the first 3 Ambitious VETS who take actions
41:11- 42:30 How to learn more about Trish and monetizing Facebook Lives in less than 5 minutes
42:30- END Acknowledgement
Here is how you can connect with Trish:
Website: https://trishleto.com
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SXCvax
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-leto-06b2b7135/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_expert_connection_/
To apply for the upcoming Ambitious VET Sprint: Executing Your Next Mission in 90 days, click here:
http://vettrainingcoaching.com/index.php/sprint/
In this episode: Adrianne blows this thing away talking about how to leverage opportunity one step at a time, while building relationships that WIN THE WAR WE CALL TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE MILITARY!
When the interview starts this is the time stamps:
0:00- 4:00 Adrianne's Story
4:00- 8:00 How she found traction after a year of having the right resume but no calls coming in for opportunity
8:00- 11:00 The moment she found her opportunity that would be the next 11 years of her life
11:00- 14:00 How she fell in love with her work and realized what she was doing was what she was supposed to be doing
14:00- 18:00 Perspective vs Resources
**GoldenGrenade Alert: Listen for why customization and relevancy is important towards forwarding your next mission
18:00- 21:00 Resources vs Resourcefulness
**GoldenGrenade Alert: Importance of a process to reacclimating to the civilian sector
21:00- 24:45 Adrianne secrets to how she builds strategic partnerships
**GoldenGrenade Alert: "Alone we go faster, BUT together we go further!"
24:45- 32:00 How you can maximize strategic partnerships in making a long lasting and enduring impact
32:00- 34:00 About SAVI VETS and how to find them
34:00- 35:31 Adrianne's 3 Golden Grenades
35:31- END Acknowledgement
Here is how you can connect with Adrianne and SAVI:
Website: https://www.savivets.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savivets
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savi-strategic-alliance-for-veteran-integration/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savivets/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/savivets
To download your FREE audiobook and begin your 30 day trial with Audible, click here:
http://audibletrial.com/ambitiousvet
To apply for the upcoming Ambitious VET Sprint: Executing Your Next Mission in 90 days, click here:
http://vettrainingcoaching.com/index.php/sprint/
About Adrianne:
Adrianne Phillips is a service-disabled veteran, who founded Strategic Alliance for Veteran Integration (SAVI) as a reaction to the immense need for support of veterans transitioning to civilian life. After serving in the U.S. Air Force as a combat service-member and Security Forces, Adrianne transitioned out of the military and into civilian life. During this time, she realized that veterans often make the transition with little or no structural support or guidance. This prompted her to spend over 11 years working in the veterans benefit sector, including working in development, adjudication, training, presenting, quality assurance, and division management. In 2011, she started a corporation focusing on event travel management and corporate business travel. In 2017, she harnessed her experience as a veteran, benefits manager, and entrepreneur to found the Strategic Alliance for Veteran Integration with the goal of supporting every service-member’s transition.
In this Episode: Rob "The Warrior Strategist" Garcia dives into the innate skills that are needed to make it inside the business battlefield after service and how to develop SNIPER LIKE FOCUS in executing on the task that bear the most fruit in your business' development.
When the interview starts this is the time stamps:
0:00- 12:00 Rob's Story before and after serving actively in the Air Force
12:00- 14:30 How he found individuality and purpose after being a tow truck driver and owning a couple small business that he just wasn't passionate about
14:30- 18:20 Failures that led up to becoming The Warrior Strategist
18:20- 24:00 Why he became the Warrior Strategist
24:00- 29:00 Why is he so driven and what everyone can get out of fear of loss and experiencing loss in life
*Golden Grenade: What shifted Rob's life
29:00- 36:00 Rob shares for the first time after his FB LIVE nervous breakdown, what caused it and what he learned from it
36:00- 37:00 Promotes his brand new Tactical Workbook that has be going off like wild fire
37:00- 45:00 Sharing results he has produced using his strategies and tactics he teaches his clients
45:00- 49:00 Rob's 3 Golden Grenades
49:00- End: Call to Action and Acknowledgement of what Rob has been able to bring to the Military Community
Connect with Rob Garcia here:
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2IzaF4t
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-garcia-45264b10/
Rob's Facebook Tribe: Success Engineers with Dr. Rob: https://www.facebook.com/groups/685761001584450/
Ever wanted to know the secret formula to a fulfilling, impactful, and meaningful life out of uniform? Check out the Ambitious VET Sprint here are 2nd ever 12 week group program designed for you to execute your next mission in just 90 days!
Apply Now!
http://vettrainingcoaching.com/index.php/sprint/
Wanna join The Ambitious VET Tribe of over 500+Veterans are hooking and jabbing daily together to win at big levels out of the uniform? Get the support, tools, and accountability needed to challenge yourself to new heights!
Join for FREE here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vetempowermenttransition/
In this Episode: Jeffrey dives into how he matured as a leader in the Army, overcame a health scare that woke him up to his passion for life, and how he has rebuilt the credibility he spent 20 years building in the Army.
You want to know what it takes to rebuild your credibility and marketable skills out of the uniform, take it from a former 1st Sergeant.
When the interview starts this is the time stamps:
0-6:00 Minutes: His Introduction and what the Army made available for him
6-12:00 Minutes: What did the Army teach him about leadership
*GoldenGrenade Alert: Jeffrey shares his pivoting point of his Army career that made him shift his whole perspective on life
12-15:00 Minutes: Shares the challenges in building leadership
15-25:00 Minutes: His transition story after 20 years of service
*GoldenGrenade Alert: Listen for when he talks about placing himself back into a beginners mindset and what that did for his progress
25-32:00 Minutes: How he helps leaders build confidence through speaking
32-35:00 Minutes: Answer a Live Question: TOPIC- How do stop the racing thoughts when trying to get your point across
35-37:00 Minutes: Jeffrey's definition of leadership
38-42:00 Minutes: Why he started " On The Other Side: Leadership After Transition
42-44:00 Minutes: We discuss back and forth around our similar missions
46-49:00 Minutes: Answer a LIVE question: Topic: Finding your passion again after conforming to a routine life
49-51:00 Minutes: Where to find Jeffrey
51-56:00 Minutes: Jeffrey's Golden Grenades
Here is how you can connect with Jeff:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.lodick
Facebook Podcast Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/152268008590819/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-lodick-speaker/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otos_leadership/
If your looking to narrow that time frame of gaining the practical wisdom you need to get your next mission done check out Audible:
https://amzn.to/2EdxKoT
o Join the Ambitious VET Tribe of 500+ Ambitious VETS in the trenches making it happen out of the uniform, click here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vetempowermenttransition/
In this episode: Sebastian gets RAW and REAL around his journey from the uniform and how he discovered what he calls, "What he REALLY wanted." After reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad while serving in the U.S. Navy, Sebastian set out to be an entrepreneur but after starting his own barber practice while utilizing his G.I. Bill, then pivoting and climbing up to a superior rank in a Financial Network Marketing Company, he shares what he realized about living a life he really wanted verses doing something because he has to do it.
So many of us are willing to die for our country while serving but loose that drive while pursuing our purpose out of the uniform. What if we gave our life to finding our purpose or at least living it out?
Sebastian explains how in Process over Perfection.
0:00-8:00 Sebastian's Introduction
8:00-23:00 Transition Story
#GoldenGrenade alert: The moment he finally felt REAL FREEDOM
23:00- 26:00 Sebastian talks about pivoting after listening to the Feedback Loop and how he sought after finding his purpose
#GoldenGrenade alert: Power of being in NATURE
26:00- 36:00 Taking the next step and how life will reveal to you why you're not the person you need to be yet to have what you want
36:00- 46:00 Biggest Failure and What he learned from it.
46:00- 54:00 How he found traction out of the uniform
#GoldenGrenade alert: Listen for his story of traveling to Columbia with only $150 in his wallet and what he learned from having absolutely NOTHING, this is a powerful part of the interview!
54:00- 57:00 Sebastian's three #GoldenGrenades to impact your life immediately
57:00 How to get connected to Sebastian and his journey
Ways to connect with Sebastian:
Website:
https://www.ignitewithsebastian.com
Sebastian's Tribe:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/214902775915509/?ref=bookmarks
Instagram:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/214902775915509/?ref=bookmarks
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowerworldleaders/
If your looking to narrow that time frame of gaining the practical wisdom you need to get your next mission done check out Audible: https://amzn.to/2WRjaL3
To Join the Ambitious VET Tribe of 500+ Ambitious VETS in the trenches making it happen out of the uniform, click here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vetempowermenttransition/
"How to not let your MISTAKES catch up to your PACE in your pursuit to becoming your best self" -Stephen Colon
In this episode: Stephen Colon, founder of Knucklehead Promotions LLC and Marine Corps Veteran dives into his story on how he started paying rent at a friends house at the age of 15 and fought his way through the high ranks of the Marine Corps, through the high executive roles of the Corporate world just to come back to you and share all his knucklehead mistakes and share his message of "you don't always have to have it all together to succeed, sometimes you just got to be a Knucklehead.
0:00-8:00: Intro and his RAW Story in making it through desperate times
8:00-10:00: His transition story and how he did not have any traction
10:00:13:00: Story of living in Oki and meeting a badass and shit hot Marine that would later teach him vital lessons
"Out paced my reckless decisions until I got out!"
13:00-22:00: Stephen how he eventually got the pace moving after transitioning out
22:00-30:00: Shares his first #goldengrenade in my opinion in his concept called "Role vs Identity" and how we collapse the two in pursing our next mission
30:00-40:00: What is Knucklehead as a brand.
40:00-44:00: Stories of Knuckleheads he has interviewed.
"My hour of mentorship and being an idiot!" - Stephen
44:00-56:00: Vision of Knucklehead and how to become an insider
#GetsomeWins #DontbeBeta
Here is all the ways you can follow Stephen:
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SklJWE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheadpodcast/
Website: https://knucklehead.wpengine.com
If your looking to to take advantage of Audible and begin listening to #goldengrenades anywhere and everywhere from thought leaders, influencers, and experts in your next mission, click here:
https://amzn.to/2t4oXiA
Come join 500+ Ambitious VETS in the trenches together making it happen out of the uniform here: https://bit.ly/2WCrHBn
Do you feel like something is missing in your life?Do you struggle with keeping a healthy life due to the demands of life?Have you ever felt like you’re not ENOUGH?
These are just a few questions Megan struggled with during her transition trying to create traction out of the uniform! I am sure a lot of you guys who listen will be able to relate to Megan's story of being unemployed for the first 8 months, getting a divorce, and fired from a job she moved out of state to get TO now best selling author, podcast host, and speaking on stages with people like Mario Lopez, Les Brown, and Randy Jackson. Megan is a WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION who dives into her story and throws countless of #goldengrenades for any Ambitious VET willing to use their struggles as lessons learned to become more!
Here is Megan's best selling book: You are Enough: 5 Steps to Move from Struggle to Strength: https://amzn.to/2Uho0PS
Megan's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mfenyoe
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganfenyoe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megan.fenyoe/
To take advantage of Audible's Membership for ONLY $14.95 and kick start your pursuit in accomplishing your next mission faster, here is the link: https://amzn.to/2Sf1o5f
Ambitious VETS!
There is a time for everything; a time for war, a time for preparation, and a time for healing after a battle. That's what I need to do right now, so I can come back and give you guys all of me again FULLY! For those of you not connected inside the Veteran Empowerment Transition Tribe where over 570+ Ambitious VETS are connecting, sharing, and strategizing for a progressive 2019 I recently shared that I was involved in an intense car accident where I was hit by a drunk driver which resulted in a total loss vehicle, physical/mental/emotional damage, and a lot of legal and medical visits to get me back to where I need to be in order to bring the VALUE I can to you guys and everywhere else I am committed to impacting in 2019.
Right now, I need time to heal as I am overcoming PTSD and working through legal issues with the situation. This podcast isn't going anywhere and my team and I have some MASSIVE PLANS TO GROW THIS AND BRING A MORE PERSONAL TOUGH TO IT AS WELL, SO IN THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS YOU MAY NOT SEE EPISODES POPPING UP IN YOUR LISTENER APP, BUT KNOW I AM RIGHT BESIDE YOU ALWAYS AND IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, INPUT, OR YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO EMAIL ME AT:
Choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com
I might not be able to answer your question, but I ensure you, I will find the answer!
Look forward to diving into the trenches with you guys in a couple weeks for Episode 34!
"Let's go it!'
In this episode: Rolo shares how leading with the right intentions can lead you to a passion driven life out of the uniform! We chat about the power of TENACITY & PERSEVERANCE, attention to detail and how it can LITERALLY SAVE YOUR LIFE CHASING YOUR PASSION!
Rolo Abanilla, CEO of Fresh Start Credit Repair & Marine Corps Veteran. Who started off in an MOS as a Machine Gunner, then onto Security Forces, and eventually ending as Primary Marksmanship Instructor.
After completion of the Marines, he spent time as a Juvenile Correctional Officer for a maximum-security prison, and then later by working as a Mail Handler for the United States Postal Service, found that to be unfullifiling and eventually found himself back into a career relating to security, and eventually became a Federal Law Enforcement Officer for several federal agencies. After 20 years of services, He decided to slow down and opened up Credit Repair Company now known as Fresh Start Credit Repair AND he works full-time as a Peer Support Counselor for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Check out what Rolo and his team are doing here:
www.startyourcreditfresh.com
Are you ready to kick of the new year in an Ambitious VET kind of way? That means getting the habits, routines, and knowledge you need to make 2019 the best year yet, it begins with what you plant in your ears. Today's sponsor is Audible, I have been using Audible for over a year now and knock out an audiobook a month on a certain topic I need to improve on. You should be the same way and check out the details here:
https://amzn.to/2C0mHgI
In this Episode: Donnie Boivin explains how he went from a 22 year old transitioning Marine Veteran to building up 20+ years of sales experience and launching Success Champions, a top 200 podcast on iTunes, where he impacts the world one story at a time. He shares how your AUTHENTIC story is enough to monetize, scale, and impact.
First 50 Ambitious VETS to click on the link below can schedule a FREE 30 minute "profit session" with Donnie:
https://bit.ly/2LHtTCH
Looking for more engagement that converts on social media? Here is the link to Donnie's new program: https://successchamps.us
Check out Donnie's Success Champion podcast with my episode here:
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Looking to level up your impact in 2019 and get the exposure you need to position yourself as an industry expert? Check out Marine Veteran Eric Mitchell's PR Mastery Live here: https://www.ericlmitchell.com/p/membership
In this Episode: Greg blows the show away with his story on how he had to deal with the communication gap of being to DIRECT and INTENSE while building a name for himself in the Jewelry industry fresh out of the uniform. After working for multiple companies and seeking more knowledge and experience in other countries around his new mission, Greg shares how to evolve in your new mission out of the uniform.
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Connect on Facebook:
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In this episode: AJ explains practically how he found the #1 thing most Military Veterans are missing in their quality of life out of the uniform after going from warrior to door to door salesman, to running a sales team, to private security, to launching and running one of the fastest growing functional fitness promotion companies on the planet Rush Club that when he stopped it was reaching over 200K people globally, to having his conscious chaotic journey reveal his calling of helping military families reconnect and find the passion that brought them together in the first place.
For more information on what AJ and his wife are creating with Dream Big, Play Bigger visit: https://bit.ly/2QmiDkP
In this episode: We dig into Reden's amazing story of coming over to the states with LITERALLY nothing from the Philippines where he shares a REAL STORY of having to share his FEMALE COUSINS SHOES! Through criticism, grit, & DEEP passion to SERVE Reden has built a successful and impactful life after 14 years of service in the NAVY, building a HUGE Health and Nutrition Community to promote and build influencers in the arena, & sharing men and women who serves stories through his apparel brand!
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In this Episode: Merica Bourbon Founder and Marine Recon Veteran, Derek Sisson explains how to develop the intangibles to make yourself bulletproof and sustain the marathon of seeing your end mission to completion. Derek breaks down how he took Merica bourbon into 32 states in ONLY 12 months using the intangibles the Marine Corps equipped him with.
To connect with Derek and Merica Bourbon, click links below:
https://www.facebook.com/MericaBourbon/
https://www.mericabourbon.com/age-verification/
In this Episode: James Snow from Jas.Advisor.Grp explains how after serving as Army Medic and working the corporate world for 11 years brought him to his calling of equipping Ambitious VETS with the strategies, resources, and tools to create a legacy out of the uniform!
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In this episode: Andy talks about how he went from a 21 year old transitioning Grunt Army Veteran working at a shoe store in a mall to failing his way forward into a 17 year intellectual property attorney who helps active duty, milspouses, & veteran entrepreneurs protect their passions.
In this episode: Dan shares his wisdom after transitioning twice out of the Army after 20+ and 3 Bronze Stars later. He talks about how an Ambitious VET can lead with the core competencies given and developed during time in service and create a high performing life out of the uniform.
To get connected with Dan visit: http://www.vet2bizlife.com
In this episode: James talks about how to build a reputation around one thing so much that you will see trends and be intuitive in seeing opportunity when no one else does!
-How to build relationships and listen for needs
-"Hurry up and wait" is what a lot of us heard while serving.. well, James shares how you can find opportunity in the waiting
-How he built off his talents, abilities, and passions
-Difference between emotional and logical way of growing your brand
-James also drops his 28 years of branding experience into the show around how AMBITIOUS VETERANS can build a quality brand and be KNOWN FOR SOMETHING
In this special episode recorded live inside our tribe Veteran Empowerment Transition back in July. Sean Douglas, Dan Dwyer, and I answer questions like: What Tribes we associate with when life gets hard, Networking: how to get over the awkwardness of initially breaking the ice, and what daily anchors we use to keep our lives sustainable, consistent, & linear towards making bigger impact out of the uniform!
In this episode: Eric shares how to endure the rollercoaster ride of the transition process and create a message with a BOLD purpose.
Eric and Got Your Six Coffee Co. are making waves in the coffee industry, one of the most profitable industries out there today and bringing purpose to the revenue that flows in. Being their goal to end veteran homelessness, to eliminate the veteran suicide rate of 22 veterans a day, and to work with other organizations such as EMT’s, LEO’s, and Fire Fighters to lend a hand when and where ever we can.
To get connected to Eric and Got Your Six Coffee Co, visit https://gotyoursixcoffee.com
In this episode: Ryan Reed digs into his story and how he developed core leadership principles based off his Marine Corps, Professional MMA, & Firefighting careers. Along with what he has learned from world class leadership while recruiting contributors to his International best seller!
Biggest Golden Grenades to listen for:
-His philosophy on goal setting
-How to look at competition
-What FAILURE actually means
-Power of knowing your next step
-How immediate dead end opportunities can be tools for next steps
-Pursuing something that means something
-What he learned about failure
-What studying your CRAFT can do for your bank account, value, and personal brand
In this episode: Dwayne drops golden grenade after golden grenade as he shares how he went from a 25 year old struggling transitioning veteran being driven off fear to leveraging other's lessons and wisdom to become a high end executive of a Aerospace Engineering company, founder of Landmark Life Coaching, contributor of Huffington post, & a brand new author!
Biggest Golden Grenades to listen for:
-How Dwayne discovered his passion driven life after feeling empty for chasing Money and security out of the uniform
-How we can switch from being fear driven to passion driven
-How to build confidence for BIGGER wins from the inside.... out!
-How creating new neuro-pathways in the brain can create brand new results & how to implement
-How to build relationships for opportunity
-What qualities & core strengths you can leverage at a job interview
-His PHILOSOPHY behind READY AIM FIRE which he talks about in his book that will give you access to an empowered life out of the uniform
To learn more about Dwayne's passion for empowering ambitious veterans visit:
http://landmarklifecoaching.com
How to go from confusion and not belonging out of the uniform to creating a mission and purpose that creates PROFIT and INCREASE!
"I was trying to live a mediocre life and life wouldn't allow me to!" -Andrew O'Brien
In this episode: Andrew talks about how to endure through prostitution, war, murder, & suicide and use adversity to your advantage in building a HUGE BRAND!
Listen for these golden grenades:
-Difference between entitled vets and gritty vets
-How to be loud and not quite out of the uniform
-What makes you different between millionaires
-Living with passion VS making money
-How to be POLARIZING
-Power of investing into yourself
-FREE content and WHY you don't get results from it
Andrew went from dealing with some of the most intense adversities someone can handle like; Prostitution, War, Suicide, & Murder to go into business for himself. He built a successful publicity company from $0 to 7 figures in it’s first year. After realizing that the money wasn’t creating happiness for him, he decided to leave his successful company behind and create Vetpreneur Tribe. He always knew that he belonged within the Veteran community, and this could be his way to get back to his family.
To get connected with Andrew and his movement visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vetpreneur/
In this episode: Matt explains how leading with your PAIN & taking extreme ownership of your life can get you to 7 figures out of the uniform!
Matt Sapaula, is US Marine Combat Veteran turned financial coach, author, speaker and media personality & veteran entrepreneur. He is the Money Smart Guy, who has been featured on Fox Business, The New York Times, WGN 9 News along with every other Chicago media outlet. Matt helps those in transition towards an encore career and to consider becoming an entrepreneur. He mentors those to acquire the confidence, mindset and skills to win the money game. He is co-owner of PHP Agency, the fastest growing financial marketing organization in the US & just announced that last night that him and his wife Sheena hit over a 1,000,000 in cashflow revenue in just 3 years of building the business!
Please like & share if you found just one golden grenade from this interview! Lets awaken & shift the paradigm of today's AMBITIOUS military veteran with self-awareness & high end thinking!
In this episode: Chaz explains how we went from a kid fishing in the ponds of Kansas- to spending all of his twenties deployed as an 0311 without any fishing- to living out his inner childlike passion and becoming one of the most influential and well know fisherman in the United the States!
We talked about: -Chaz's defining moment that ignited his passion for fishing again -His first lesson learned out of the uniform from a mentor that attributed to his "Quality" is #1 message in his branding both personally and professionally -Power of tenacity and work ethic -Why being resourceful creates faster opportunity -How he implemented his military tactics, such as "command and signal" to create two events on both east and west coast that are now annual events -Power of following your instincts -Don't miss his story of how he created his brand Cross Bone Outfitters, AMAZING & MOTO DRIVEN!
To learn more about Chaz's passions visit: https://www.crossboneoutfitters.com
In this episode: Denise BLOWS the show up so much that my server LITERALLY needed to reboot for a part 2! She explains how she went from being someone who would walk into a room and everyone would snap to attention, to being someone who lost all status in the civilian world and how she built a new empire, became a international best selling author, & is helping women discover and leverage their AUTHENTIC VOICES!
-We talked about how to focus on your accomplishments when your not creating traction and feel stuck -Importance of Emotional IQ out of the uniform -How to regain identity out of the uniform -How to let go of the military persona and connect with civilians -Her Formula on leveraging your military perspective to add value to the civilian sector -What to do when you deal with "Self-Doubt" -How to get unstuck and not be stagnate -She shares her vision for her best selling journal called "Live in Gratitude Daily: The Key to Abundance, Joy, & Love" and how gratitude can open up new opportunity for us ambitious veterans -She explains how to RE-FEEL after being conditioned to be numb while serving Denise Joy Thompson is a coach, a champion for people finding their power within, a catalyst for transformation, a speaker, writer, a Colonel and Veteran. Denise is the CEO of Global Broadcasting LLC, founder of Global Voice Radio and owner of The Coach Alliance. After more than 27 years as a therapist and a military member, including two deployments, Denise Joy has transitioned to coaching women (and a few good men) in creating their businesses and a life they love to live.
In this episode: Ben shares his story of going from his breaking point out of the uniform & being lost for 6 months to taking a seminar that reignited his passion for LEADERSHIP, which led him to following his curiosity and finding his purpose for developing heart centered Veteran leaders through his blogs and coaching.
Ben Killoy, is a U.S. Marine Veteran turned national renowned blogger, & VET Business and life coach who seeks to develop heart centered veteran leaders. He resides in Janesville, WI, with his wife and three beautiful kids! Ben, went through what most transitiong veterans go through of redefining identity and rediscovering your passion and purpose for life. A seminar changed it all for him, and realigned him to his passion for leadership. Since then he has been on a mission to master leadership principles & use his passion for leadership to help veterans understand who they are, develop the skills to overcome adversity and own their life and choices.
To learn more about Ben's passions visit: http://www.benkilloy.com
In this episode: Jeff talks about how he went from ARMY RANGER to sleeping in his JEEP to BEING RELENTLESS in finding problems to solve that lead him to his brand new project the ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE SYSTEM™ which allows you to gain the mindset, presence, & execution needed to have the "IT" Factor!
Biggest Golden Grenades to listen for: -Three ways to look at life out of the uniform that will open up opportunity -What BEING RELENTLESS will do for your success and life -How to shift expectations in the transition -His humbling moment when getting let go as a fire fighter -How a Medal of Honor recipient is the example of the "IT" Factor and what attributes to you being the person who executes at high levels no matter the circumstance or adversity -His 3 GOLDEN GRENADES.. BOOM!!
To learn more about Jeff's passions and projects visit: http://www.jeffbanman.com
To get your copy, audio, or book a 60 minute strategy session with me to dive into one area of life that you want clarity around to execute on at a high level.. visit: https://ambitiousvet.com
In this episode Daniel explains how he went from trenches to treasures; explains his theory of horizontal & vertical understanding to thrive in relationships and marriage, & talks about the biggest challenges with Ambitious Transitioning Veterans today around having thriving marriages!
Pick up your copy of his new book "Leave No Marriage Behind" here: https://maestross.lpages.co/danielfaust/
If your looking to STOP surviving and desire to THRIVE in your relationships visit Daniel's website here:
http://learn-n-live.us
Here is the link to "How to Build and Maintain your Thriving Personal Relationships- While Building Your Business:
http://enthusiasticlay.com/relationships-thrive
This week's featured guest Jordon Kestner CEO of Stealth Performance Communication & Warrior Within Athletics reveals & explains the #1 underestimated skill set to develop as a transitioning veteran that took him from being homeless to finding a $20,000 investment and business partner that has taken him from boardrooms in Google headquarters pitching his passions to disrupting the communication technology industry as a whole.
Your going to get a lot of this, regardless if your a brand new veteran out of the uniform or a vetrepreneur running a million $ company already!
Please like & share if you found just one gold nugget from this interview! Lets awaken the military veterans of the world with self awareness & high end thinking!
For info on Jordon visit his website here:
StealthPerformanceCommunication.com
n this episode: Charlynda explains the power of taking one idea & how to create a movement out of it! It's one thing to inherit a million dollar idea, but its another to have the grit to execute and build a team of believers! You will catch the vision behind one man's passion & a grand daughters grit to uphold a legacy!
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