Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast

On this episode of the Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast, we speak to Scott Gatto, founder of the Reunite The Fight.Reunite The Fight is a non-profit that have helped over 400 veterans in a variety of ways from providing all expense paid camping/fishing trips for veterans who served in combat together to personal consultations explaining various federal and state benefits you may be entitled to but are not aware ofWatch as Scott talks about how the organization first started, the one time they worked with the Kansas City Chiefs to reunite a Veteran with his old battle buddies, various examples of benefits veterans don’t know about, and much more! This is the episode to share with any veteran looking to learn more about their available resources or looking to connect with lost friends. Watch, Listen, Learn... Be inspired...#staymotivated

Election madness is the hottest topic in the news and rightfully so. Marine Corps veteran Brandon Sodergren gives his thoughts on the election, mainstream media, and the current state of politics from the view of an avid Trump supporter.

Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast # 20 with owner of LEAD Tactics, Jake Edwards. Jake is a Marine Corps Veteran of the Iraq war and recently started his company LEAD Tactics. Jake is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to emergency management and specifically looking to bring innovative solutions to one of the most scary issues we face as a nation today; School Shootings/Active Shooter Threats.

On this weeks episode of the Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast, we had the pleasure of siting down with world renown massage therapist and creator of "The Bluff Technique" and "Surgery Without the Knife", Jimmy Bluff. While others have made large claims about helping people out of pain, Jimmy's proven results and reputation speak for themselves. You can find his social media and find countless unprompted client testimonials. Jimmy made his mark in the Bodybuilding world with his famous technique working with some of the greatest legends the sport has ever produced. Names like Jay Cutler, Kai Greene, Dexter Jackson, Dana Linn Bailey, and Dave Palumbo just to name a few. Outside the bodybuilding world, his unmatched skills fixing people has landed him clients like Tony Robins, Ice-T, Busta Rhymes, Triple H, etc... During the episode, we talk about his exploration into his spiritual journey and his personal accounts with a few of his most recent Ayahuasca retreats. Ayahuasca was used for spiritual and religious purposes by ancient Amazonian tribes and is still used as a sacred beverage by some religious communities in Brazil and North America, including the Santo Daime. Many people have made great claims concerning their mental, physical and spiritual health after the use of the plant. It is widely speculated that this plant could help many veterans in their continued struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.Jimmy details his path to entrepreneurship and how he developed "The Bluff Technique" - his highly sought after skills around the world. Jimmy is one of the most interesting people we have had the pleasure of talking with. I hope you guys will enjoy this candid conversation about some truly interesting topics.Follow Jimmy:IG: @jimmy_bluffFacebook: The Bluff Technique-Advanced Muscle Reconstruction

On this weeks episode of the Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast, Scott catches up with Stephan Fernandez, the owner and founder of Pick 6 Global Logistics. Scott and Stephan served in the same platoon and deployed together in 2009. They spend some time catching up and then get into the meat and potatoes of Stephans path into transitioning our of the service and into entrepreneurship.Stephan is an entrepreneur who took his skills as Radio Operator specializing in Air traffic control and applied them to the world of logistics and trucking. He's been able to create a successful business model from the ground up. Stephan started out in the industry driving for a big box logistics company where he learned the ins and outs of the business. From there he created a vision to "change the game", hence the name Pick 6 (A football reference for you sports buffs). Stephan is actively looking for veterans to hire as drivers for the company. He offers a unique business model wherein the financial rewards are much more lucrative for the driver than the typical driver - carrier relationship model. His company values the work life balance and offers a competitive benefits package.Follow from this episode:IG: PicksixglWebsite: www.picksixgl.com

On this episode of "The Smoke Pit", we had the pleasure of sitting down with retired Marine Sgt. Maj David Devaney, a 30 year career Scout Sniper. David is the author of "They Were Heroes", a memoir detailing the heroic stories of his men in combat, while calling attention to the fact that many heroes of these deadly conflicts have gone unrecognized.David is an subject matter expert in Post Traumatic Stress and what he coins "Post Traumatic Growth". Over the course of the conversation, David challenges the traditional paradigm and gives a much more raw and practical analysis concerning PTS/PTG as well as some ways that we can look to use these experiences to enable our future success. This is a MUST listen for anyone who deals with PTS from a personal experience or who deals with someone who faces the challenges of PTS. This is the perspective WE NEED to hear and unfortunately, we've been misled. Enjoy.Follow David:Facebook: David DevaneyFacebook Group: Coyote Brown: 30 Years a Liberty Risk

Listen how Marine veteran Carson Crook partnered with Army veteran Sam Parker to launch their website TeamSciath.com (Now live!) that offers affordable training programs for people considering certain military branches as well as firefighters! Carson also speaks about nutrients in development that will be available exclusively on their website and in their gym!If you're into fitness and ever thought about how to capitalize on your favorite hobby, this is the podcast to listen to! When we recorded, the website wasn't even finished... now you can go to www.Teamsciath.com and find ideas in action! The point is that you don't always need to have everything set in stone. You can be successful and still be in development. It all depends on how much YOU BELIEVE IN YOU!!!

On this episode of the Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast, Paul Zens talks about his military career through September 11th and how he partnered with a fellow soldier to create Fire For Effects, a wooden flag company that actually presented their own personally created wooden flag to Chicago Bears coach for the World Series Parade!Paul also dives into how he broke into the market of wooden flags, what separates him from the competition, and how you can potentially start your own business one day!Learn more about Fire for Effects and show support on their main website below!www.fireforeffects.comCheck out our Dot Mil Merchandise website!www.dotmilgear.comQuestions? Feel free to email us at veteranentrepreneurpodcast@gmail.com (yes, the whole name)And as always, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and shareFollow on Instagram from this episode:Fire for Effects IG: @fireforeffectsDot Mil Merchandise IG: @dotmil_gearDot Mil Founder Scott Brewer IG: @xtreme_athletixSan Diego REALTOR® Elvin Lantigua IG: @myrealtorelvin

On this weeks episode of Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with NFL Veteran David Dean to discuss his path from being a Captain at UVA to the NFL as a walk on defensive linemen. David details his story of being released from the NFL in his second year and his relentless pursuit and struggles to make it back to the league after playing in the AAF and CFL for 2 consecutive seasons. This inspiring story is one we can all look to regardless if you’re a Military Veteran or somebody overcoming a personal hardship in your life. It was intriguing to look into veterans of other industries, particularly the NFL. I got to touch on some of the parallels between the military and the NFL. That feeling of being around something for so long that’s shared only by a select group of people in a tight knit community, to all of a sudden be out of that circle and on your own. It’s a feeling of frustration and isolation, and David talks to us about what he did to get to the next stage of his career while still enjoying his passion of football...Be sure to like and SUBSCRIBE as we release a new interview with a Veteran Entrepreneur each week and they give you their experience and lessons on transitioning into the civilian world and how to build your own business.David DeanInstagram - @ddeanonthescene

In this week's episode, I interview Allen Bose & Casey Hagstrom of Missing Link CrossFit, Reborn Weightlifting, and CrossFit Emerald Isle out of Jacksonville, NC. These Marine Corps Veterans outline their journey from their days on Active Duty to their transition our of the military and into entrepreneurship eventually owning and operating 3 different gyms. Their story is full of great setbacks and triumphant victories. These guys have put it all on the line numerous times and are here to tell their story. If you are interested in starting a gym or breaking into the fitness industry, this episode is for YOU! If you have any questions drop a comment below!If you are in the Jacksonville, NC area please check these guys out!Website - https://www.hybridtheoryathletics.com/our-facilities/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HybridTheoryPersonalTraininghttps://www.facebook.com/HybridTheoryAthleticshttps://www.facebook.com/crossfitemeraldislehttps://www.facebook.com/rebornweightlifting/Instagram:@missinglinkcrossfit@rebornweightlifting@bossmanbose (Allen Bose)Visit DotMil Gear on our social media:Website - www.dotmilgear.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dotmilgear/Instagram - @dotmil_gearPlease LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!**Search -- 'Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast'-We are now on YouTube, Apple iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts

In this week's episode, I interview Retired Air Force Stealth Fighter Pilot Steve Ankerstar. Steve served 20yrs as an Air Force fighter pilot, now he serves his clients & their families in both cultivating and preserving their wealth and financial wellbeing. Steve us the owner of Afterburner Financial, an Austin, Texas-based financial services firm as well as the host of the wildly popular On Time On Target personal finance podcast. Of note, Steve dropped the first bomb of the “Shock and Awe” campaign in 2003 from an F-117 stealth fighter at the beginning of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.We discuss a variety of financial topics including Thrift Savings Plan, effects of COVID-19 on small business and personal finances, the Real Estate market, and how the payroll tax cut might effect you. Steve is extremely knowledgeable and has the ability to take really complex concepts and make them more digestible to understand. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve's Podcast feeds:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-time-on-target/id1517679186 (Apple)https://ontimeontarget.libsyn.com/# (Other)Social media:https://www.facebook.com/OTOTnow/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruiserankerstar/www.twitter.com/steveankerstar (@steveankerstar) www.Instagram.com/cruiserf15Websites: www.ototnow.comwww.afterburner-financial.com Contact Info:Email: VIPservices@afterburner-financial.com (business)Email: Steve@ototnow.com (podcast)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visit DotMil Gear on our social media:Website - www.dotmilgear.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dotmilgear/Instagram - @dotmil_gearPlease LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!**Search -- 'Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast'-We are now on YouTube, Apple iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts

Episode #6 Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast In this week's episode, I interview Marine Corps Veteran Elvin Lantigua, a Licensed Real Estate Agent (Discher Group) based out of San Diego, CA. During the podcast we talk about his transition out of the Marines and some of the lessons he learned and wanted to share looking back. His path to entrepreneurship was slightly longer than some of the previous guests, but his analysis of his experience and growth provide great insight regardless of the career path you choose. Additionally, Elvin breaks down some real estate basics and current trends in the Southern California area. As a military relocation specialist, he also highlights some important topics concerning PCS moves and PCS season. Lastly, Elvin brielfy touches on the VA Home loan and some of the new updates that have come out and some ideas to think about when using it as a primary residence and investment property. We will have Elvin on again in the near future to breakdown the VA Home Loan and answer any of your guys questions! Be sure to reach out to Elvin if you are currently in the market in San Diego or will be PCS'ing to the local area in the near future! Elvin Lantigua Instagram - @myrealtorelvinFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/nydomincan01Visit us on our social media:Website - www.dotmilgear.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dotmilgear/Instagram - @dotmil_gearPlease LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!**Search 'Veteran Entrepreneur Podcast"**-We are now on YouTube, Apple iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts

Episode #5 - I interview Traci Bennet, the owner of Vital Roots. During the podcast we briefly discuss Traci's service in the US Air Force, her transition, and how she became an entrepreneur and owner of Vital Roots Movement - a body work and personal training business out of Boulder, CO. Traci has worked with clients ranging from people who are new to fitness to elite professional athletes. If you're in her area and looking for a qualified professional, Traci is your gal! Traci Bennet Website - https://vitalrootsmvmnt.com/Instagram - @traci_lmt_frcVisit us on our social media:Website - www.dotmilgear.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dotmilgear/Instagram - @dotmil_gearPlease LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!

Episode #4 - I interview Calvin, the owner of FURFECT and MILIDINE. During the podcast we briefly discuss his service in the US Navy, his transition, and how he became an entrepreneur of two companies. His most recent startup is MILIDINE, a food delivery service similar to UBER EATS. Calvin gives some insight to the business structure and some of the associated costs and hurdles he's had to overcome. Visit us on our social media:Website - www.dotmilgear.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dotmilgear/Instagram - @dotmil_gearPlease LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!