The Veteran Entrepreneur Masterclass: Recent Episodes
Brett Henderson
Welcome to The Veteran Entrepreneur Masterclass with Brett Henderson founder of Strategic Wealth Endeavor. We’ve created a community of veteran entrepreneurs just like you who are ready to help you succeed. Our podcast provides expert advice and resources so you can overcome any obstacle in your way. Brett, alongside veteran guest experts, offers advice on finding and keeping talent, maximizing enterprise value, and reducing risk. With a battle-ready business mindset, you can achieve anything. We want to help you reach your full potential and make your business thrive.
Different families and business owners have different needs and concerns when it comes to planning for the future. From physical and financial well-being to passing on values and goals to the next generation, there are countless important matters to consider. However, navigating the complex world of tax and estate planning, business succession, and family governance can be challenging and overwhelming. How can families and business owners make sense of it all, achieve peace of mind, and secure their financial futures?
In this episode, Steve Mancini joins Brett for another educational series of the Veteran Entrepreneur Masterclass podcast. With over 37 years of experience as an attorney to counsel families and business owners, Steve talks about how he helps families and business owners get to the heart of highly relevant matters and resolves issues in integrated tax and estate planning, business succession, and family governance counseling.
Steve Mancini is the Principal and Co-Founder of Strazzeri Mancini LLP, The Founders Group, and the Southern California Institute, a thought Leader Community providing resources, education, and advice via collaborative think tanks, events, programs, online content, and introductions.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
03:02 - Backstory of Steve Mancini
08:56 - Steve's motivation for attending law school
13:09 - How Steve works with business owners
18:53 - Why Southern California Institute was founded
22:06 - What drives business owners to seek Steve's help
26:47 - What makes family and business planning different in the past
28:35 - How Steve starts a conversation with a client
32:31 - How Steve deals with his clients' current advisors
38:26 - How advisors should lead their businesses
45:09 - Steve's approach to dealing with the stigma associated with insurance salespeople
48:43 - How entrepreneurs should think about insurance
Favorite Quotes
18:01 - "There's so much leverage when we work together as a team, and we're not worried about territories, egos, or anything. Let's check our coats and egos at the door, and let's do the best possible plan we can for our mutual plan." ~ Steve Mancini
30:00 - "We do a lot of life insurance in a lot of different ways. We don't believe in the one-and-done technique because things change at all levels. " ~ Steve Mancini
32:15 - "Sophisticated and high net-worth clients do not expect that they find an advisor that knows it all. They know that's impossible. So if you present yourself as knowing it all, they will sniff that out very quickly." ~ Steve Mancini
47:28 - "People don't like insurance. They often say that they don't believe in insurance. We have to educate them that it's not a matter of what they believe in. It's a matter of whether it works for them. Is it financially beneficial for them and their family to do it?" ~ Steve Mancini
Connect with Steve Mancini
- Strazzeri Mancini, LLP
- The Southern California Institute
- The Founders Group
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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Scaling a business is a goal for many entrepreneurs. It signifies growth, success, and a step towards achieving their ultimate vision. However, many find themselves caught up in the day-to-day tasks of running their businesses, leaving little time for scaling and growth. How can entrepreneurs create a solid structure and implement operating systems to scale their business fast?
In this episode, Brett and Giselle talk with Deric Keller. Specializing in helping entrepreneurs implement plans that can skyrocket their growth, Deric speaks about the importance of a solid business structure, how business owners can step outside their business, and why they should engage with a CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor).
Deric Keller is an experienced business coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). He helps veterans gain a sense of purpose and build themselves, build a company, or become a leader inside a company. He also provides consulting services to business people to reach their best personal and professional selves. Deric dives into the personal and professional issues with clients to ascertain how these issues came to be, addresses the issues head-on, and drives people forward to success.
In This Episode
02:03 - Backstory of Deric Keller
05:21 - How CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) can help entrepreneurs
08:08 - Why veteran entrepreneurs should build structure and step outside their businesses
12:39 - Why business owners should engage with a CEPA
23:24 - Why starting a business is like putting rocks, pebbles, and sand in a bucket
29:23 - How Deric gets clients and their teams to buy in when work needs to be done
34:47 - How Deric keeps a team on board after a sale of a business
38:52 - The benefits of having a network
45:15 - What it means to scale a business
Favorite Quotes
07:19 - "When you look at the majority of entrepreneurs out here right now, they're all just inundated with the business. When you're stuck inside the business and you can't figure out how to build the structure and step out of the business, your business isn't worth anything. You really don't have a business. You just have a job." - Deric Keller
24:47 - "Many people hide in busy work, trying to look effective inside of busy work. And the way that we do things is we really want to get people organized and get them focused on the tasks that actually build the business." - Deric Keller
32:40 - "Motivation is a flash in the pan and gets people started. But your internal drive is what carries you through." - Deric Keller
44:06 - "When you're either thinking about selling or hitting the ceiling and can't find a way through or looking at scaling your business, that's the key time we come in and make a huge difference." - Deric Keller
Connect with Deric Keller
- Exit Momentum
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- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
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- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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Veterans are often considered heroes for their service to the country, risking their lives to defend freedom and uphold justice. However, they often face different challenges when transitioning to civilian life. One of these is finding meaningful employment in the corporate world. Despite their valuable skills and experience, veterans face bias or misunderstanding from civilian employers who do not fully appreciate the unique talents and perspectives they bring to the table.
In this episode, Hiram Figueroa joins Brett and Giselle. As an advocate for veterans' rights, Hiram talks about what drives him to serve veterans and the veteran community, how some veterans play the veteran card, and the challenges veterans face in the corporate world.
Hiram Figueroa is a highly motivated Sr. Operation Manager with an extensive background in business transportation systems, project management, supply chain management, and overall day-to-day operations. He is passionate about leading teams to achievement while implementing efficient and effective processes. Hiram is also the host of the LinkedIn Perspective, a podcast about bringing awareness, truth, and a new form of leadership.
In This Episode
02:45 - Hiram's thoughts on how some veterans play the veteran card
07:32 - The challenges veterans face in the corporate world
14:25 - How Hiram deals with corporate issues
18:59 - Why some veterans are losing sight of their core values
23:12 - How veterans are having trouble getting support from the country
29:00 - What drives Hiram to serve veterans
32:30 - How Hiram creates a lot of engagement on LinkedIn
Quotes
03:23 - "No amount of compensation can bring value to the veteran community. When you're an advocate for veterans and veterans' rights, no amount of money, kickback, or royalties can bring significant value." - Hiram Figueroa
17:56 - "At this point in my life, I am reinventing myself to do something different because corporate America has changed so drastically. It's very dangerous. People like myself, who come up through corporate America, strongly believe social media has destroyed the American dream." - Hiram Figueroa
23:12 - "We (veterans) are in deep trouble because we are not getting the support our country says they're doing." - Hiram Figueroa
26:46 - "Entrepreneurship is all about personal growth, personal development, and leadership. It's the same thing with this strategy and mindset for veteran-owned businesses." - Hiram Figueroa
31:09 - "People will never know and understand the dynamic transformation we take when we sign that piece of paper, a blank check, up until our lives to do things. And then we come out different and are penalized for being different." - Hiram Figueroa
31:35 - "We are broken to a certain extent, but we're fixable because we see things differently and excel more than others. We do extraordinary things for average people who choose not to do things they say they would." - Hiram Figueroa
Connect with Hiram Figueroa
- LinkedIn Perspective on YouTube
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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Military families face unique financial challenges that can make it difficult for them to achieve financial freedom. Frequent moves, deployments, and the high cost of living in some areas can all contribute to financial stress. However, with the right tools and guidance, military families can learn to make, save, invest, and spend money wisely, ultimately building a solid financial future.
In this episode, Brett talks with Lacey Langford. Specializing in financial coaching for U.S. service members and their families, Lacey speaks about why she decided to become an entrepreneur, what her entrepreneurial journey looks like, and how she helps active duty service members, veterans, and their families achieve their financial freedom.
Lacey Langford is a U.S. Air Force veteran, military spouse, speaker, and financial coach who changes people's lives from being fearful of money to having control and confidence. She is the Founder of The Military Money Expert and the creator and host of The Military Money Show, the podcast that helps U.S. Service Members, Veterans, and their spouses make, save, invest, and spend money wisely.
In This Episode
00:50 - Backstory of Lacey Langford
03:01 - Why Lacey decided to become an entrepreneur
05:16 - What Lacey's entrepreneurial journey looks like
11:45 - How Lacey serves veterans and their families
16:36 - What Lacey enjoys most about her business
18:16 - What Lacey's podcast, The Military Money Show, is all about
23:39 - How Lacey helps people on active duty
27:43 - What service members should consider when addressing their financial needs
29:03 - What Lacey recommends when it comes to debt
34:01 - Saving for retirement vs. paying off student loan debt
37:16 - What most people feel when they talk about money
Favorite Quotes
14:24 - "The stronger we are, the more we can help the military community. We may not be the tip of the spear, but we can help sharpen the blade." - Lacey Langford
34:54 - "The one thing you think of that puts a pit in your stomach is what you should handle first." - Lacey Langford
35:19 - "Your financial decisions don't necessarily need to make sense to other people. It's what works best for you." - Lacey Langford
Engage with Lacey Langford
- The Military Money Show
- The Military Money Expert
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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Running a family business can be a great source of pride and satisfaction but can also be challenging. And one of the most critical factors in the business's success is the relationships between family members. From communication and collaboration to trust and respect, what other aspects make a difference in the growth and development of the business?
In this episode, Brett talks with Bill Hale. As a veteran entrepreneur who runs a family business, Bill shares how he and his son started their business, what it means to provide superior customer service, and what the power of positive relationships can bring to your business.
In This Episode
01:06 - Backstory of Bill Hale
07:57 - The story of how Bill and his son started their business
10:49 - Bill's working relationship with his son
16:27 - The ideal amount of expenses when starting a business
18:15 - What it means to provide superior customer service
24:33 - Bill's perspective on finding the right team member
28:05 - Some of the challenges Bill faced while running his business
32:03 - How Bill and his son manage their cash flow
33:58 - The benefits Bill provided for their employees beyond monetary compensation
43:45 - The best way to determine if you're serving your industry well
46:58 - Bill's key takeaways for running a family business
Favorite Quotes
20:12 - "Be nice to your customer. They're paying your salary. Don't lose that concept. Those are the two most important things if you've got a business. If you do that consistently, you're head and shoulders above everybody else." - Bill Hale
27:21 - "If you say you're going to do something, do it. Don't let anything stand in your way. If you say you will do it, take it to the bank and get it done." - Bill Hale
33:41 - "My son and I took lesser pay and passed that on to our employees. If you have happy employees, they will do a better job. So, it's not always about money in your pocket." - Bill Hale
39:09 - "As an owner or a manager, listen to your people because they'll give you good information. But at the same time, if they want to be slugs, you have to address that because your other employees know who is not working. And that's a downer if it's not addressed." - Bill Hale
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- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
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- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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The stock market is often considered the barometer of the economy. It reflects the collective sentiment of investors toward the performance of publicly-traded companies and the overall state of the economy. Its constantly fluctuating values, however, may cause investors to feel uncertain about how to approach their investments. While market volatility offers a distinct mix of opportunities and challenges, how can investors not just survive but thrive in today's economic environment?
In this episode, Brett shares a conversation with Mike Hurley. A seasoned market veteran who has performed successfully on both the buy and the sell sides, Mike talks about the stock market. He dives deeper into the impact of inflation on business owners, investors, and home buyers, his economic outlook for the next quarters of 2023, and what advice he gives advisors and investors to navigate this ever-changing economic landscape.
Mike Hurley serves as Chief Market Strategist and Portfolio Manager for NexPoint Advisors. He is also the Chief Investment Officer for NexAdvisors. Before joining NexPoint Advisors, he launched 2 of the first 100 alternative mutual funds, including the Fusion Global Long/Short Fund (FGLSX), which posted a positive return in 2008 and won the Lipper Performance Achievement Award in the Long/Short category for the one year ending December 31, 2008.
Mike also served as Chief Technical Strategist for several boutique research firms, including SoundView Technology Group and EOffering (The Investment Bank of ETRADE).
From 1986 to 1994, Mike served as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy, where he flew over 50 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm, earning two Air Medals.
In This Episode
01:31 - Backstory of Mike Hurley
05:15 - Mike's thoughts on the stock market
08:18 - A look at the stock market's trends
18:37 - The impact of inflation on the economy
21:44 - How higher interest rates affect US debt
28:48 - An analysis of inflation trends
35:18 - Mike's economic outlook for the next quarters of 2023
40:49 - How rising interest rates affect home buyers
43:00 - Mike's advice for financial advisors
46:31 - Mike's thoughts on how business owners and investors can navigate the ever-changing economic environment
Favorite Quotes
05:56 - "Markets trend in both directions, and people often forget that. They often forget it right about when they're ready to make a turning point." - Mike Hurley
28:05 - "The stock market is a leading economic indicator. So, when you go to plan your investments, speak to a trained professional. Don't just plan for your retirement based on what you're reading in the headlines." - Mike Hurley
43:01 - "I always suggest advisors who have clients who want some income to put them in bonds with a maturity date or actual bonds instead of bond funds because when the bond matures, they get their money back." - Mike Hurley
47:23 - "If you're running a different business, find a great advisor who's in touch with having a good plan and good products at his service so that he has a different tool for a different environment." - Mike Hurley
47:34 - "Not everything's a nail. You just can't go through life with a hammer. You have to generate income differently. Sometimes you have to protect a portfolio differently." - Mike Hurley
Engage with Mike Hurley
- NexPoint
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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An entrepreneur's journey can be challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding for those with the vision, drive, and determination to succeed. However, bringing an entrepreneur's idea to life often requires more than just hard work and dedication – it also requires access to capital. How can entrepreneurs find financial support to help them realize their ideas?
In this episode, Brett talks with Alex Chompff, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Evolution Accelerator and Managing Partner of Evolution Ventures, a venture syndicate arm that provides capital directly to entrepreneurs at a larger scale.
Aiming to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality, Alex talks about how he serves veteran-owned businesses, how he got started in the financial technology industry, and the factors determining whether to bring on a strategic or capital partner.
Alex Chompff has experience and knowledge that only comes from a lifetime of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. After serving in the United State Marine Corps, he became the Director of Technology at the world's largest venture capital firm during the legendary dotcom era.
Companies Alex subsequently co-founded operate at the front edge of innovation, creation, and value growth. These include NatureTrak, the Minters Collective, Evolution Accelerator, and The DAO Treasury Corporation. Today, Alex is a member of the Sacramento Angels and serves as an advisor to dozens of startup and growth companies.
In This Episode
01:53 - Backstory of Alex Chompff
06:27 - What inspired Alex to serve veterans
09:55 - Why Alex chose to work with other veteran-owned businesses
15:40 - The risks involved in bringing ideas to life
18:31 - How Alex helps entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life
21:52 - How Alex got started in the financial technology industry
29:41 - What led Alex to help people in the cannabis industry
32:40 - Factors that determine whether or not to bring on a strategic or capital partner
39:05 - A typical timeline for Alex to begin talking to entrepreneurs about the potential growth of their businesses.
42:13 - How people learn about Alex's work
45:46 - The factors Alex considers when deciding whether to invest in an idea
Favorite Quotes
07:48 - "Running a business with someone is like being married. It helps to have a common set of values and a common understanding of what constitutes good work and moral action. And it's important to be aligned with the people around you." - Alex Chompff
16:36 - "When you bring your idea to life, you communicate it to everybody around you. Your biggest problem will not be that somebody understands and steals your idea. It's going to be that people only half understand your idea and implement it incorrectly or in ways you didn't have in mind." - Alex Chompff
33:36 - "As far as whether to take on an outside investor or a capital partner, the most important thing to know is yourself. Understand what your goals are for yourself and for the business that you're creating." - Alex Chompff
35:11 - "Taking on capital is a lot like being married. You have to understand that if you accept someone's money to further your commercial interests, you're creating a rest of your life bond with that person." - Alex Chompff
46:15 - "Your time is always worth more than your money." - Alex Chompff
59:13 - "Experience teaches us that it takes more than one person to make a company, and there is no one person who has everything that it takes." - Alex Chompff
1:01:58 - "Use your investor's resources to be healthy because, ultimately, that's an important part of being an effective leader. An important part of building a sustainable enterprise is to be in a place of emotional, financial, physical, spiritual, and mental health." - Alex Chompff
Connect with Alex Chopff
- Evolution Accelerator Website
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- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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The thrill of starting your own business and being your own boss is a dream for many. However, entrepreneurship is a challenging journey. It takes more than just an innovative concept to succeed. As entrepreneurs, particularly financial advisors, how can you overcome the barriers and secure success in your business?
In this episode of the Veteran Entrepreneur Masterclass podcast, Matt Halloran joins Brett Henderson for another conversation about entrepreneurship. A former business and life coach to top advisors, Matt talks about what motivated him to start ProudMouth, the biggest lesson he learned from his entrepreneurial journey, and how to achieve success in the business world.
Matt is the Partner and Chief Relationship Officer at ProudMouth, Influence Accelerator & Podcasting Expert, and host of the Top Advisor Marketing Podcast. Matt has helped 5,000+ advisors understand how to create trust and build rapport with prospects they haven't even met yet. He studied how people communicate for over 20 years, was featured in The Wall Street Journal as a digital communication expert, and wrote "The Social Media Handbook for Financial Advisors" – the first social media book dedicated to financial services.
Matt has hosted and been on 1,000+ podcasts. He's also the host of ProudMouth's podcast, the Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, where he shares marketing strategies tailored for advisors and connects with top industry leaders. Matt has now combined his extensive knowledge and expertise in business and coaching with one of his passions: podcasting.
In This Episode
00:38 - How Brett Henderson got into podcasting
04:25 - Backstory of Matt Halloran
08:37 - How Matt transition from military to civilian life
13:12 - What motivated Matt to start ProudMouth
18:42 - The biggest lesson Matt learned from his entrepreneurial journey
23:05 - What makes Brett's business successful
27:54 - Matt's thoughts on why Brett is at the forefront of financial services
32:32 - Matt's advice for entrepreneurs
40:13 - Why knowing your purpose is important
44:30 - What Giselle has learned over the years in the financial services industry
Favorite Quotes
20:25 - "I sell to people who have consumed so much of our content that they come in mostly pre-sold. I would rather have the right people come to me and buy from me than me having to go out and make hardcore sales." - Matt Halloran
24:44 - "The number one thing most people don't do in the sales world is called the principle of reciprocity. If you do something nice for somebody, they expect you to ask them to do something nice for you." - Matt Halloran
33:28 - "Try to be a little more patient with everybody because you don't know the struggles that just happened before they came into your life." - Matt Halloran
35:12 - "Entrepreneurs are a different breed. Do not expect any of your team members to have even a millionth of a percent of the risk, passion, hours, and discipline entrepreneurs are willing to take. Because if they did, they'd be doing it themselves." - Matt Halloran
43:01 - "The entrepreneurial journey is an ebb and flow, and you have to learn how to ride those waves. When you can learn how to ride those waves, that's when success happens." - Matt Halloran
Connect with Matt Halloran
- ProudMouth
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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The ability to adapt to changing conditions, think strategically, and lead in diverse and challenging environments are some of the skills highly valued in the civilian sector. While the military and the civilian world operate in different contexts, many successful business leaders and entrepreneurs have attributed their accomplishments to the lessons they learned in the military.
In this episode, Brett Henderson talks with David Stepanek, Bristow's Executive Vice President, Sales and Chief Transformation Officer. In his role, David is responsible for all sales, marketing, and commercial functions of the business. In addition to activities in Bristow's existing end markets, his focus includes transforming the company's business mix through strategic diversification into new markets.
As a Marine Corps veteran, David talks with Brett about what attracted him to the aviation industry, how he adapts his leadership style in the civilian world, and his secret to success.
In this episode:
01:26 - Backstory of David Stepanek
04:31 - What attracted David to the aviation industry
06:30 - How David adapts his leadership style in the civilian world
11:43 - David's secret to success
15:14 - What it takes to be truly present in a conversation
18:56 - The role that launched David's career
25:08 - How David approaches work-life balance
31:14 - Some of the challenges facing the aviation industry today
37:31 - David's vision for the Bristow Group
41:27 - Some of the failures David has experienced in his career
45:43 - What David advises veterans
Favorite Quotes
07:40 - "In the civilian world, if you're doing what you show up for work, do your job description, go a little bit over the edge, and show some enthusiasm, intelligence, and courage, you're a rockstar." - David Stepanek
13:05 - "Never in my life have I anticipated being an executive vice president of a large public company, being named executive officer and being exposed to what I have. But over some time, I started to see that path. When I saw what I thought was an opportunity, I jumped on it and took risks." - David Stepanek
35:45 - "We're taking a revolutionary event, whether that's in aviation, communication, or crypto coin. We have to apply evolutionary laws to be successful because that will sustain and get us through it. That's the challenge of aligning people on the intersection of evolution and revolution." - David Stepanek
45:33 - "Take opportunities that come to you and do the best at whatever you have and be doing that day. Doing your best doesn't mean you have to be the best at everything. It means you have to be your best person that day and apply that to your business or your safety." - David Stepanek
46:09 - "If you're a leader, be present in your group. Make sure that you've set an example. Make sure you engage thoughtfully and intently with the people you lead, and they'll continue to provide you with whatever is necessary to succeed." - David Stepanek
Connect with Brett Henderson
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with David Stepanek
- Bristow Group
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Adjusting to civilian life after serving the country can be challenging for many veterans. Not only do they struggle to find employment and financial stability, but they are also often faced with physical and mental health issues resulting from their time in service. While the VA disability compensation program is designed to provide financial support to veterans who have sustained service-connected injuries or illnesses, some may find that their initial disability rating does not adequately reflect the severity of their condition. How can veterans find ways to increase their VA disability rating and compensation?
This episode is part of the educational series of the Veteran Entrepreneur Masterclass podcast. Today's guest, Matt Chasen, is a US Marine Veteran who aims to help veterans increase their VA disability rating and compensation. He talks about why most veterans fail to take full advantage of their VA benefits, how he helps veterans apply for disability benefits, and what advice he gives to all military coming out of service.
Matt Chasen is the Owner of VT Bennies. They are dedicated to helping veterans nationwide obtain the benefits they deserve. Their role is to make the challenging process of applying for disability rating increase by connecting veterans with doctors in their area who are familiar with the VA claim documents.
In This Episode
02:08 - Backstory of Matt Chasen
09:09 - Some ways VA loans can benefit veterans
11:27 - Why most veterans fail to take full advantage of their VA benefits
14:22 - Why veterans should apply for anything that they feel could be a possibility for disability
17:11 - How Matt helps veterans apply for disability benefits
27:27 - Matt's approach to helping veterans who have been denied disability benefits
31:37 - Matt's advice for military coming out of service
Quotes
09:13 - "Most veterans, in some form or fashion, are broken in their own way. They manage that brokenness, overcome it, evolve, and manage life. But knowing that there are resources out there that are available to other veterans is huge." - Brett Henderson
14:22 - "Many veterans are still in tip-top shape when they first leave the military. So, they don't realize that they do have any disabilities. But fast forward five or ten years down the road, they start noticing pain." - Matt Chasen
15:28 - "As a veteran, you always want to apply for anything that you feel could be a possible disability that you have. If you don't apply for it and you don't get it service-connected, it will end up coming back and biting you later on down the road. If you don't address the wear and tear on your body, it's just going to get worse and worse." - Matt Chasen
Engage with Matt Chasen
- VT Bennies
- VT Bennies on Facebook
Connect with Brett Henderson and Giselle Cayme:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
- Giselle Cayme
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Businesses face a multitude of legal challenges on a daily basis, from contracts and negotiations to disputes and lawsuits. With the increasing complexities of today's business world, how can businesses protect their interests, minimize risks, and make informed decisions that positively impact their bottom line?
In this episode, Brett Henderson and Giselle Cayme sit down with Louis "Dutch" Schotemeyer, a Partner at Newmeyer Dillion's Newport Beach office, to share tips and lessons in entrepreneurship. Dutch also talks about the importance of legal counsel for businesses and how having a knowledgeable lawyer can help prevent potential legal issues, protect a company's interests, and ensure that all operations comply with the law.
Dutch Schotemeyer is a seasoned litigator who works on all types of general liability and complex commercial disputes. He leverages his litigation experience to provide clients with front-end legal advice in various potentially litigious situations, including contract drafting, contract negotiation, employment issues, insurance policy placement, daily operations, and advice to C-Level executives. His experience as a corporate attorney, providing risk management and related advice to a variety of clients, including developers, contractors, landlords, and other real estate professionals, is invaluable to those clients who need help maintaining their in-house legal staff.
In This Episode
02:41 - Backstory of Dutch Schotemeyer
09:37 - How California deals with small businesses
13:31 - What makes people want a fractional general counsel
17:01 - The rate Dutch charged for his services
22:02 - What it takes to establish an LLC
27:04 - The top three insurances that a new business owner should have
31:33 - Dutch recommendation for anyone who wants to start their own business
35:45 - What EPLI is and why you need it in California
38:21- The trends Dutch sees in the business landscape
46:47 - The two things Dutch would recommend to help mitigate risk
Favorite Quotes
13:42 - "Most people come and call the lawyer once the milk is spilled" - Dutch Schotemeyer
20:57 - "The penalty for failure in California is high if you mess up with your employees. Many people don't understand the risk they're taking, and they should at least understand and know what that is." - Dutch Schotemeyer
41:33 - "If you can run your business without a partner, you are better off doing it." - Dutch Schotemeyer
Connect with Louis "Dutch" Schotemeyer
- Newmeyer Dillion
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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In pursuing goals, getting caught up in the idea that achieving something big and grandiose is needed to succeed can be easy. However, the truth is that small wins can be just as powerful in helping accomplish larger goals. These small wins can give motivation, confidence, and momentum to keep pushing forward, progress, and overcome challenges.
In this episode, Stephen Colon joins Brett Henderson for another conversation on leading innovative ways and overcoming obstacles to achieve financial stability. A marine veteran who successfully transitioned into the civilian world, Stephen talks about his professional and business endeavors, why he gave up on some of his businesses, and how he generates the momentum he needs to get a win and become the best version of himself.
Stephen Colon is the Founder and Director of Business Development at Knucklehead Media Group. He is a strategic and innovative business and sales professional with expertise in business development, relationship building, and training and development to drive growth, streamline productivity, and maximize profit. As a successful business owner, Stephen has fine-tuned the ability to leverage risk analysis for a company and deliver lasting results that propel a business to the next level. Additionally, he possesses a military background that has given him sharp leadership tools to build and train exceptional teams who contribute to achieving key business objectives and goals.
In This Episode
01:43 - Backstory of Stephen Colon
05:14 - What led Stephen to leave the military
07:03 - How Stephen spent his teenage years
14:05 - Stephen's professional and business endeavors
18:58 - Why Stephen's previous businesses failed
22:15 - How Stephen found private equity partners to work with
29:05 - Why Stephen gave up on his personal training business
30:39 - How Stephen generates the momentum he needs to get a win
36:48 - The drive Stephen has to be the best version of himself
40:33 - LinkedIn connections Stephen recommends
Favorite Quotes
08:19 - "I wanted to lead teams, build teams, and build a business. I wanted to have an impact. That's what drew me to run my own business." - Stephen Colon
11:57 - "There's no better catalyst for most entrepreneurs than realizing that you don't fit that mold of being just told of what to do and sitting in a box." - Brett Henderson
15:59 - "Some people can learn from experiences in a job. In today's social media-oriented world, you can start a business, be a consultant, or do something you stand up for on your own to go and be effective. You can be effective wherever you are, whatever company you're at." - Stephen Colon
31:30 - "How do you generate the momentum necessary to get yourself a win? You have to start getting small wins, then those small wins accumulate over time, and you develop the inertia and the momentum to string together a few good weeks. And those few good weeks progress towards a much larger goal." - Stephen Colon
38:07 - "You can be a victim or a victor. You can point the finger at other people, or you can point the finger back at yourself and realize that you can do something about it." - Stephen Colon
38:24 - "If you decide to take the easy road out, you are essentially training your brain to find the way out instead of the way through or the way around something." - Stephen Colon
Connect with Stephen Colon
Stephen Colon on LinkedIn
Knucklehead Media Group
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can be a challenging experience for veterans. It can be difficult to find a job that not only utilizes the skills and experience gained during service but also offers a stable and fulfilling career path. Many veterans find that the corporate world can be a great fit for their skills and experiences, but it can be difficult to navigate the job search process and stand out to potential employers.
In this episode, Brett Henderson shares a conversation with Joe Frankie. As a military veteran who wants to transition into the civilian sector, Joe talks about the darkest days in his corporate career and how LinkedIn has helped him pursue his mission. Now a coach and LinkedIn strategist, Joe discusses how he helps veterans find successful careers in the corporate world and what advice he can give to people who want to start their businesses.
Joe Frankie is a West Point graduate, combat veteran, and award-winning author. As CEO at JFIII Associates, he now helps companies build better teams. He brings 40 years of leading and untangling multiple business projects up to $8 billion worldwide and as many as 53,000 associates with a track record of building teams, deploying technology, and mitigating risk.
As a mentor and coach, Joe finds and assesses top-tier talent who leads and flourishes in the organizational culture. On an individual basis, Joe coach civil and military leaders on how to build a LinkedIn bridge from where they are to where they want to go. As of January 3, 2023, Joe has coached and mentored 696 executives, veterans, and students on using LinkedIn and resumes to better merchandise themselves and achieve their desired objectives.
In This Episode
01:49 - Backstory of Joe Frankie
04:03 - The darkest days of Joe's career
08:38 - How Joe learned to use LinkedIn
12:23 - How Joe distinguishes between LinkedIn bots and genuine connections
13:54 - Joe's approach to helping veterans find civilian careers
18:48 - The challenges entrepreneurs face in today's economy
22:17 - How the civilian world qualifies veterans for careers
25:49 - How Joe approaches interviews
27:13 - The power of a good LinkedIn profile
33:13 - How veterans can have successful careers in corporate America
38:10 - Joe's tips for getting promoted
39:28 - Joe's advice to veterans who want to pursue entrepreneurship
Favorite Quotes
10:17 - "LinkedIn offered me to help military people. If they populate what they brought to the table, I will help translate that into the hiring manager's vernacular." - Joe Frankie
16:18 - "If you can articulate what you did in the military, your profile allows you to tell story after story about how you solve problems." - Joe Frankie
19:05 - "With crisis comes opportunity. For entrepreneurs, you have to look outside the box. The people who look outside the box adjust faster than their peers. If you're a follower, you get what's left." - Joe Frankie
34:04 - "Do everything you can to be excellent. When you got a good track record in the civilian world, it gets easier to matriculate between civilian organizations. When you have a positive reputation, people check up on you, and the world is your oyster." - Joe Frankie
40:12 - "There are a lot of things that you have to do to run your own business. It's not your technical ability that's going to hamper you. It's going to be the odds and the ends that seek your time because you're going to be the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker." - Joe Frankie
Connect with Joe Frankie:
- (817) 905 5071
- LinkedIn: Joe Frankie III
- JFIII Associates
- 5-Minute Drill
- LinkedIn: The 5-Minute Drill for Executive Networking Success
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a powerful tool for goal setting, motivation, and success. That is because it aims to help individuals understand and change their thoughts, behaviors, and communication patterns to achieve their desired outcomes. By providing individuals with the tools and understanding they need to pursue their goals with greater clarity and confidence, NLP can help them succeed in the areas that matter most.
In this episode, Brett talks with Jason Jurado, Owner of One Path Coaching. A certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, NLP Coaching, Time Line Therapy, and a certified Master Hypnotherapist, Jason is passionate about helping others achieve mind and body wellness. He helps clients to manage their emotions and to focus on defining and taking action steps to achieve and maintain positive mental health.
With over 25 years of management experience focusing on developing and growing individual talent, Jason talks about why he is his friends' go-to person, how he helps people define and make life changes, and what role NLP plays in business management.
In This Episode
01:55 - Backstory of Jason Jurado
03:04 - Why Jason is his friends' go-to person
06:24 - How Jason enhances his abilities to help more people
10:40 - Jason's approach to helping people define and make life changes
15:50 - How Brett and his team understand the values of their clients
19:48 - How Jason determines what his clients truly value
24:52 - What NLP can do for business owners
29:48 - How Jason helps entrepreneurs achieve their goals
39:19 - What role NLP plays in business management
45:21 - Jason's advice for veteran entrepreneurs
Favorite Quotes
03:15 - "I was always there for people. I had that calling, so I felt it inside and knew when to be quiet. I knew when to talk. I knew when to make suggestions and when to be there." - Jason Jurado
10:23 - "No one's truly broken. People just have things they need help with." - Jason Jurado
14:32 - "When you struggle with emotions and try to push them away and stuff them down, that's what causes the problems." - Jason Jurado
19:51 - "The definition of values is what's important to you. When we elicit values, the context of a career, relationships, family health and fitness, personal growth and development, and spirituality are the six areas we look at." - Jason Jurado
32:05 - "If you're not living the life you desire, you have things holding you back." - Jason Jurado
Connect with Jason Jurado
- One Path Coaching
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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Military veterans bring a unique set of skills and experiences that can make them well-suited for success in the civilian world. From discipline and leadership to problem-solving and adaptability, these qualities are necessary to succeed in business and make veterans some of the most successful entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Brett talks with Jim Cragg, President & CEO of Special Operations Technologies. Jim is in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Commander of the American Legion Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283. With over 25 years of leadership in the army reserves, 20 years of running an innovative business, and decades of working with the American Legion and its veterans, Jim helps folks identify their strengths and skill sets and then helps them create, launch, and grow new programs and ventures. His expertise is in entrepreneurship and innovation, and he loves meeting others and discussing the best ways to improve existing systems. Jim helps foster the skills learned in the military, such as perseverance, organization, and leadership, and how to apply those in the business world.
Committed to helping the veteran community, Jim talks about how his military experience helped him create a business to serve the military and law enforcement, why veterans are most likely to succeed in business, and how he helps veterans to accomplish their goals.
In This Episode
01:54 - What motivated Jim to join the veteran entrepreneur community
05:30 - The commonality that binds combat veterans together
06:54 - Why Jim entered the business world
11:10 - Why veterans are most likely to succeed in business
18:02 - What it was like for Jim when he had malaria during his early military years
25:28 - How Jim got back into the military
27:55 - Jim's story of how he got into the manufacturing industry
34:01 - How Jim started his manufacturing company
39:09 - The lessons Jim learned in the military
49:51 - The qualities Jim looks for in people he works with
Favorite Quotes
06:11 - "It's important to bring together all the people with military training. But the military ethos, that military value, is what the community needs. That's what the business world and our nation need politically, culturally, and sociologically." - Jim Cragg
11:10 - "Someone has to tell these veterans coming out that they have a ton of worthwhile experiences. If they put half the amount of work they give into their army or Marine Corps jobs into their office jobs, they're going to be millionaires" - Jim Cragg
12:37 - "Our community doesn't have enough political leadership. We don't have enough business CEOs with the skillset we have coming out of the military. And that's what we need to do." - Jim Cragg
Connect with Lt. Colonel Jim Cragg
● S.O.Tech Tactical
Connect with Brett Henderson:
● 310-491-7975
● Swe90.com
● LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
● Strategic Wealth Endeavor
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When it comes to our well-being, implementing technologies that can detect invisible events is always a good idea.
In this episode, Brett Henderson sits down with Dr. Eric Luster, CEO & Founder of Movement Interactive Inc, to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur in the sensor industry and how these can provide us with peace of mind for our physical and psychological health.
Dr. Luster discusses:
● Some details about organizations that support veteran entrepreneurship, like the IVMF
● His background in the army and the transition from Sergeant Luster to Dr. Luster
● His experience as a nuclear biological chemical specialist
● The importance of having a partner that supports you in good and bad times
● An overview of the person-centered design concept
● What made him start his own business of health sensor monitoring
● The importance of surrounding yourself with people who are smarter than you
● Details on how he won The Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year at Oklahoma State University
● What it’s to be a portfolio entrepreneur and his biggest business lesson
● And more!
Resources:
● Get Over Yourself - How to Move without the Ball by Dr. Eric Luster
Connect with Brett Henderson:
● 310-491-7975
● Strategic Wealth Endeavor
● brett@swe90.com
● LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
● Facebook: Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with Dr. Eric Luster:
● LinkedIn: Dr. Eric Luster
● eluster@movement-interactive.com
● Movement Interactive - Website
About our Guest:
Dr. Eric Luster is the CEO & Founder of Movement Interactive Inc. and a Portfolio Entrepreneur. After 14 years in senior roles at the Department of Defense as a nuclear, biological, and chemical specialist and a research scientist and engineer, Eric began his work in the design of person-centered healthcare technologies. In 2012, he invented Hiji®Band, a device created to detect and report traumatic brain injury in athletics.
He also sits on the Community Advisory Board for the Center of Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging (CIHRA) at Arizona State University, which focuses on advancing technologies that combat disease and providing innovative and technology-driven solutions for seniors.
Eric's innovative technology has been selected for showcase in the Clinton Global Initiative for its social impact. In 2020, he was selected by the Arizona Republic as one of the Top 40 Entrepreneurs Under 40.
He also received the top honor, Entrepreneur of the Year, at the 2014 Veterans Entrepreneurship Program and is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, an elite honor awarded by the Army for technical expertise and performance.
Most recently, Eric was named one of the Top 50 Technology Visionaries by InterCon (2019).
When we think of starting a business, we only tend to consider the long-term benefits, but we often forget about the short-term obligations.
In this episode, Brett Henderson is joined by David Johnson, host of The David Johnson Show and founder of Fortis Life Group, to talk about how vital it's for companies, especially new ones, to have sufficient liquidity to meet their responsibilities. David also talks about his experiences as an entrepreneur in the insurance industry.
David discusses:
● Some details regarding his military background and college studies
● How he got introduced into the entrepreneurship world
● Why he didn't succeed when he started a tech company and what he learned from it
● The importance of cash flow for any business
● Why he does not want his business to scale very up
● Some ways entrepreneurs could get capital for their business
● Why he started his insurance company, and how he ran it without making money for six months
● And more!
Connect with Brett Henderson:
● 310-491-7975
● Strategic Wealth Endeavor
● brett@swe90.com
● LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
● Facebook: Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with David Johnson:
● LinkedIn: David Johnson
● david@fortislifegroup.com
● Website - Fortis Life Group
● Podcast: The David Johnson Show
About our Guest:
David Johnson is an army SOF combat veteran and host of a national military and veteran talk show called The David Johnson Show. For the past 11 years, David has been a geek of all things insurance. Insur-tech supporter and believer. He was selected as the 2020 Rosie Network Media Professional of the year and is a former Arizona’s top entrepreneurs 30 under 30 selection. David is a 2009 Arizona State University graduate. Compliments of the G.I. Bill
Improving ourselves can be difficult because sometimes we don't find the motivation to change, or we don't see the importance of it.
However, making small changes in our daily lives can benefit us and those around us for a lifetime.
In this episode, Brett Henderson chats with Philip Folsom, president and CEO of Wolf Tribe, about the importance of building our lives for the better and how the concept of honor relates to this.
Philip discusses:
● The concepts of tribe and honor and how someone can get their honor back
● His military experience and how he was involved in the army's first drone program in the eighties
● The big four profit drivers that come from an honor-based culture
● Why we should earn our rights
● Adolescent culture and its impact on future generations
● How hard it's to help people who don't want to be helped
● What we can do and the importance of improving ourselves from a physical, economical, and mental perspective
● And more!
Connect with Brett Henderson:
● 310-491-7975
● Strategic Wealth Endeavor
● brett@swe90.com
● LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
● Facebook: Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with Philip Folsom:
● LinkedIn: Philip Folsom
● Wolf Tribe - Website
● K4 - Website
About our Guest:
Philip Folsom is an Anthropologist, Culture Development expert and president & CEO of Wolf Tribe. In addition, he is the co-founder of VALOR, a PTS and resiliency program for warriors and first responders. Philip is known for his unique adventure programming and Tribe workshop that focuses on the primary culture components of building healthy and high performing teams.
When starting a business, you must consider several factors.
It is essential to have the right employees, equipment, and systems in place and raise enough capital.
In this episode, Sam (Samuel) Medina, CEO and founder of Samerica Consulting Group, joins your host Brett Henderson to share his experiences as a nurse in the Navy and how he became an entrepreneur. He also talks about the process of raising capital for his consulting company.
Sam discusses:
● How valuable it’s to network on platforms like LinkedIn
● His journey as a licensed vocational nurse in the Navy
● The reasons he left the marines despite enjoying his service there
● How he started his own company after being laid off
● How he used his 401k to raise capital for his business
● Some details regarding his consulting services firm and how he helps businesses scale through process improvement and automation
● And more!
Connect with Brett Henderson:
● 310-491-7975
● Strategic Wealth Endeavor
● brett@swe90.com
● LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
● Facebook: Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with Samuel Medina:
● (832) 878-8884
● LinkedIn: Samuel Medina
● samuel.media@samerica.net
Each entrepreneur has a story to tell that can guide or motivate others who want to start businesses.
In this episode, Brett Henderson is joined by Andrew Deck, Co-Founder and CEO of Covax Data, to talk about his beginnings in the financial industry and what inspired him to start his own software company. Andrew also explains the correct mindset to meet our goals.
Andrew discusses:
● What were his intentions for joining the Navy
● How he got into the investment world in Blackstone and his journey working with hedge
funds
● The reasons that made him start his own business
● The challenges he went through in his firm and what motivated him to keep trying
● The right mindset for veteran entrepreneurs
● And more!
Connect with Brett Henderson:
● 310-491-7975
● Strategic Wealth Endeavor
● brett@swe90.com
● LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
● Facebook: Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with Andrew Deck:
● LinkedIn: Andrew Deck
● adeck02@gmail.com
About our Guest:
Andrew Deck is the Co-Founder and CEO of Covax Data, an early-stage software company focused on delivering innovative solutions to complex problems. The company’s first product is a multi-use blockchain technology built to be lightweight, highly-performant and energy-efficient. Its capabilities, coupled with a pragmatic design, make the technology available to a wide range of deployments previously unavailable to the technology. Andrew is a proven leader and business developer across multiple industries. A U.S. Navy veteran, he began his career in finance with multiple alternative asset firms including Blackstone and Mariner Investment Group. Andrew was at Blackstone during the 2008-09 financial crisis where he managed portfolio hedges for their $32B hedge fund portfolio and developed an innovative commodity product that grew to $3B despite the investment climate of the time. Always bringing a unique, data-driven approach, Andrew developed some of the early machine learning based algorithmic trading models, as well as powerful deep-dive risk models for complex investment products. Since leaving the world of finance, he has focused attention on the areas of cyber and data security leveraging AI/ML and blockchain technology. A core belief – outsiders make the best innovators – has been a key driver of Andrew’s success.
Sometimes our efforts in entrepreneurship go unrewarded, which can be challenging.
That's why taking the proper steps to get prospects' attention will increase our chances of success.
In this episode, Brett Henderson sits down with Paul Mackiewicz, founder, and CEO of #Smart Marketing, to chat about his experience as a veteran entrepreneur and the challenges he faced before opening his digital marketing company. Additionally, Paul explains how our values can help us attract more customers.
Paul discusses:
● A little bit about his family and his background in the military
● How his first business didn’t go as planned despite his struggles and the lessons he learned from that experience
● How he got introduced to the digital marketing world
● His approach to getting new clients
● The Zero Moment of Truth concept
● Why you should answer every review your business has, whether they are good or bad
● The importance of knowing your values before developing a marketing plan to connect emotionally with your clients
● And more!
Connect with Brett Henderson:
● 310-491-7975
● Strategic Wealth Endeavor
● brett@swe90.com
● LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
● Facebook: Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with Paul Mackiewicz:
● (323) 716-2021
● LinkedIn: Paul Mackiewicz - ZMOT Expert
● ZMOT Expert - Website
● #Smart Marketing
About our Guest: Paul Mackiewicz is the Founder and CEO of #SMART Business Consulting. As a US Army Veteran, serving in Iraq in 2003-2004 in OIF/OEF, he has learned the true meaning of discipline and working for the good of the team. Paul has served as the consultant for a digital advertising start-up, obtaining the required financing, building the operational framework, and building a sales system that delivered results immediately. He has also worked with dozens of small businesses to improve their eBrand and increased the revenue generated from their review sites and social media profiles.
The process of reinventing ourselves can be complicated. Hence, it's essential to learn from other experiences to do better. In this episode of The Veteran Entrepreneur Masterclass, Brett Henderson sits down with Blair Dell to discuss his experiences as an entrepreneur and veteran. Listen in to the conversation as he shares the mindset people need to inspire and mentor others.
Blair discusses:
● His background in the military and as a Special Operations Medic
● His transition from working in teams during combat to the medical field
● The surprising statistic that led him to reinvent himself and give back to security officials and military
● The meaning behind the "No ego! All in!" philosophy
● What he does on a professional level with his company 813 Consulting and his projects with BMK Ventures
● His experience with PTSD and what it was like to be treated by Dr. Denise Kruszewski
● The importance of having a genuine passion when it comes to working on our goals
● And more!
Connect with Brett Henderson:
● 310-491-7975
● Swe90.com
● brett@swe90.com
● LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
● Strategic Wealth Endeavor
● Facebook: Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with Blair Dell:
● LinkedIn: Blair Dell
● bdell@bmkventures.com
About our Guest:
With over two decades of experience in Special Operations Medicine, through four combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, Blair Dell brings a wealth of knowledge to the course. He has taught tactical medicine around the world and has extensive experience orienting topics towards what is most relevant to his students.
After retiring as a Senior Chief in the US Navy in 2016, Blair is now a member of the Washington State Patrol SWAT Team. He is requested by military, LE, Fire/EMS, corporate and other entities around the country to speak on medical threats, preparedness, operations, leadership and resiliency.
Our day-to-day routines can be hectic. This could be due to our jobs, businesses, families, or any combination.
And we tend to forget that we are also humans and should focus on ourselves to avoid collapsing.
In this episode, Brett Henderson continues the conversation with Dr. Denise Kruszewski, Ph.D., ABPP, to talk about how to combat burnout and build resilience in tough times.
Dr. Kruszewski discusses:
- Her own experience going through burnout from a professional and personal experience and why it’s so hard to be aware of our own emotions
- The importance of listening to our compassionate voice rather than our self-critical voice
- The radical acceptance concept and how it applies to romantic, professional, and friendship relationships.
- The most common burnout signs and what we can do to overcome these situations
- And more!
Connect with Brett Henderson:
- 310-491-7975
- Swe90.com
- brett@swe90.com
- LinkedIn: Brett Henderson
- Strategic Wealth Endeavor
- Facebook: Strategic Wealth Endeavor
Connect with Dr. Denise Kruszewski:
- LinkedIn: Dr. Denise Kruszewski
- Center for Stress Recovery and Resilience
- drk@stressandresilience.org
About our Guest:
Dr. Denise Kruszewski founded the Center for Stress Recovery and Resilience (CSRR) to promote mindful, holistic, and effective responses to life’s challenges for individuals and organizations engaged in high-intensity, high-impact personal and professional endeavors. The clinicians at CSRR specialize in gold standard treatments and programs for trauma, sleep, anxiety, substance abuse, and mindfulness.
The mission and approach used at CSRR is inspired by the experience “Dr. K” gained as the embedded civilian psychologist at the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) from 2012-2017. At MARSOC, Dr. K developed rare expertise in providing evidence-based treatments for trauma, stress, anxiety, and sleep to special operations Marines, sailors, and their families. Along with other embedded assets, she crafted programs enhancing mental and physical performance in professional and personal endeavors for Service Members and their families.
At the CSRR, Dr. K aims to use this expertise to assist individuals, families, and organizations dedicated to enhancing their performance while engaged in challenging personal and/or professional endeavors, such as military professionals, first responders, NGO’s, and caregivers of those with special needs. Additionally, Dr. K has recruited and is training mental health professionals who want to learn how best to deliver these services in a culturally-competent and effective manner.
We all know that good leadership is essential, but it’s not always clear how to become a great leader. In this episode, Brett Henderson speaks with Patrick “Paddy” Gough about retiring from the Marine Corps as a colonel with 30 years of active duty service and assuming a position as the Executive Director of Human … Continue reading The Transition Of Leadership From The Marine Corps To Corporate America With Colonel Patrick “Paddy” Gough (Ep.8) →
When you decide to take that huge step to buy or sell a home, you want advice from someone who has gone the extra mile and knows the business. Especially in times of high-interest rates and affordability issues In this episode, Brett Henderson is joined by Jesse James Johnston to discuss the current real estate … Continue reading A Conversation on Real Estate and Mindset with Jesse James Johnston (Ep. 7) →
Many veterans and entrepreneurs have lived experiences that affect them every day and wanting to eliminate these negative thoughts can be challenging. That’s why it’s crucial to help them seek specialized help to get ahead and focus on what really matters. In this episode, Brett Henderson chats with Denise Kruszewski, Ph.D., ABPP, to discuss what … Continue reading Transitioning to a Better Mental State with Dr. Denise Kruszewski (Ep. 6) →
Advisors are typically thought to focus solely on financial matters when working with clients. However, building a strong relationship with clients and understanding their aspirations and goals is crucial. In this episode, Brett Henderson sits down with Giselle Cayme, Operations & Marketing Manager at Strategic Wealth Endeavor. Together they discuss the values and processes they … Continue reading Values and Processes at Strategic Wealth Endeavor with Giselle Cayme (Ep. 5) →
Our previous episode discussed the serious mental health problems many veterans face. Now it’s time to find out how The Battle Buddy Foundation is constantly working to help veterans by matching them to a canine. In this episode, Brett Henderson is joined again by Kenny Bass, executive director and co-founder of The Battle Buddy Foundation. … Continue reading The Process Inside The Battle Buddy Foundation with Kenny Bass – Part 2 (Ep. 4) →
The veteran suicide epidemic is real. There are many veterans out there who are suffering in silence. They feel like they have no one to talk to and nowhere to turn. In this episode, Kenny Bass, executive director and co-founder of The Battle Buddy Foundation, joins your host Brett Henderson and shares his harrowing experience … Continue reading How Dogs Can Be Lifesavers for Veterans with Kenny Bass (Part 1) (Ep. 3) →
The key to success when it comes to our finances is to build a good relationship. At Strategic Wealth Endeavor, it’s about more than just listening. It’s about understanding. In this episode, Brett Henderson is joined with Giselle Cayme, Operations & Marketing Manager at Strategic Wealth Endeavor, to talk about how crucial it is to … Continue reading The Relationships Developed at Strategic Wealth Endeavor with Giselle Cayme (Ep. 2) →
Welcome to the first episode of The Veteran Entrepreneur Masterclass with Brett Henderson, founder of Strategic Wealth Endeavor! In this inaugural episode, you’ll get to know about Brett as he unveils his beginnings in the financial industry, his time in the marine corps and how his life experiences have led him to be the person … Continue reading Learn About Brett Henderson and His Journey in the Financial World (Ep. 1) →