Veteran Wealth Secrets

In this episode, we have Jason Williscrof, a United States Navy. After transitioning, he had a series of technology startups that led to a career in data management consulting for global financial institutions. Listen as Jason shares the "you can't do it alone" tips and a couple of tricks on how not to do it alone, and much more.  Episode Highlights: 09:10- The "smart and safe path" coming out of the military  12:59- The story behind Ring Knocker  22:00- What do veterans can do in finding their identity/purpose? 26:00- Leveraging the internet to your advantage  27:45- The goal for RingKnocker Key Points: Position yourself to thrive through anything because nobody knows what's going to happen. Activate your professional network, network to people who already understand you, and then do business with them  Leverage the digital skillset to connect to your community, to put yourself out there in the civilian world.  Quotes: “You can fail at stuff a few times, and it's okay. You can pick it up and try something different.” “Nobody knows what's going to happen, and so it makes a lot of sense to position yourself to thrive no matter what. “ “Business is better than charity if you want to do effective things right because money is a strong indicator of whether you're doing the job well or not. “ FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Veteran Wealth Secrets 041 with JB Spisso - Leadership is Learned! In this episode, we have JB Spisso, a leadership & culture expert, owner, published author, and sergeant major (retired) US army. JB gives insights about a deeper meaning of leadership, how to adapt and overcome, and the best ways to translate leadership skills learned from the military into the civilian space.  Episode Highlights: 01:45- When does JB realize the meaning of leadership? 06:08- Translating leadership skills vs. being in management 12:16-Where does creativity come in to be a leader?  14:00- JB's transition process  17:44- Leadership is a learned trait  Key Points: Leadership is a learned trait; it will continue to get better over time, and it doesn't have to be one way.  Find mentors in the business world that have already done what you're doing.  Have a conversation with people and ask questions on where you are good at, and then continue to refined your skills  Quotes: “The military is a melting pot of diverse human beings, where you learn how to lead the group, bring them together, and have a common goal. “ “If you see a skill set in a veteran, tell them. The military have to remind themselves of the great skills that they have and find a way to translate that into the corporate world” “Adapt and overcome. You might not get all the plans, but if you get most of it, start moving,   don't be afraid to make adjustments as you go. “ “The military is very creative. We are adaptable in so many things. Let's continue to find ways to adapt, continue to network, ask questions, talk to people, and be a good listener. “ FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

In this episode, we have Tom Satterly, a retired CSM Delta Force, best-selling author of All Secure, co-founder and co-CEO of All Secure Foundation, professional speaker, and podcast host. Let us gain more insight about the secret to getting beyond PTSD through strong relationships and much more. Episode Highlights: 02:44- Journey of Tom's after the transition 10:39- What should people come to All secure for, and how they're being served? 17:22- Addressing the relationship issue  19:50- Relationship dealing with the pandemic  Key Points: The relationship is work, and we should put effort to be good at it.  We have not been taught of everything, admit that you need help,  ask for help, and start taking care of yourself. The solution to solving PTSD is the strong relationship Quotes: “What we don't realize is that we put all our efforts into helping other people in the serving industry, but we never take care of ourselves” “Be aware that it's physically impossible to have been taught of everything, and so start listening to people and judge less” FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

In this episode of the Veteran Wealth Secrets,  we will have Michael Henninger, U.S. Army Veteran, CEO, and founder of VBOTAG Consulting and The Lorelei Group, to tell us about his prosperous journey to the finance field. Michael gives us more insights about opportunities to build a business out of passion, especially during these trying times, and how to find your sense of purpose in this modern economy.  Episode Highlights: 01:09- Michael Henninger's journey from the medical field to the finance field 07:06- The opportunities in the veteran community amidst the pandemic 11:45- The Vivo Tag and the types of businesses Michael serves  13:37- The opportunities for veterans in the finance industry  15:30- The tax season explained Key Points: Surround yourself with people that think like you, and eliminate people that don't. Build relationships with clients and other business owners within your niche.  The modern economy gave the veteran community more opportunities to make a business out of their passion  Wealth is not about how rich you get, but it's about your time and your sense of purpose.  Quotes: “You will encounter people that will tell you, you can't do something when they never tried doing it, to begin with, so you have to surround yourself with people that think like you.” - Michael Henninger “As horrendous as this Covid has been, it's showing a world that you don't have to be in a brick-and-mortar building because you can be anywhere and build a business out of your passion.”- Michael Henninger “As far as starting as a business and finding that freedom, you have to find what you're passionate about. Your passion will pull you through when your excitement is gone. “ FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Veteran Wealth Secrets 039 with Amanda Huffman Today, we have Amanda Huffman, who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer. While in the Air Force, she has deployed to Afghanistan with the Army. She left the military to be a stay-at-home mom, and through that transition, she started blogging. Currently, she is the host of the Women of the Military Podcast. Today, she will share her insights into transition and dive into the meaning of "You can't do it alone"  with Amanda.  Episode Highlights: 03:50- The start of Amanda's blogging and podcasting journey 05-00- Amanda's catalyst  07:59- The Women of the Military Podcast 10:32- The meaning of "You can't do it alone"  18:24- The main theme or message of Amdanda's podcast  Key Points: We make a lot of mistakes, but we have to learn along the way. Failing forward is the way to go. Check out different niches and find your voice   Start connecting people, use social media platforms to meet more people within your community.  Quotes: “We make mistakes, but go back, change them, move forward, and keep building on that.”- Amanda Huffman  “As a woman veteran, I realized that I can talk to women and found out that women have these amazing stories that people don't know about.”- Amanda Huffman  “Blogging and podcasting is not a very individual thing because you can't do it alone. “-  Amanda Huffman “You can't do it alone. When we all work together, we can reach many more people to extend help.”- Amanda Huffman “Your story matters.”  Amanda Huffman FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

William Randolph is the Founder/CEO, THINK Acquisition and a US Navy veteran (1988-1993). Let's dive a little bit deeper into the ability to observe, assess, adapt, and overcome to help veterans build the skill sets needed in the private world.  Episode Highlights: 01:39- William Randolph life story  07:11- The ability to observe, assess, adapt, and overcome.  09:14- The Unity of Command concept  14:20- What is Think Acquisition and who does it helps. 21:38- William Randolph's  meaningful advice Key Points: Change the intentionality on what you are doing to build the skillsets that you need in the private industry Be prepared for the move , get all your blocks and build upon them. Start small, get in, become someone that people like, know and trust, and then grow your business from there.  Quotes: “Once you get to halfway point of your career, you start to think about what's next, and those assignments were very intentional to line up the skill sets to be successful in the private industry”-William Randolph   “For our fellow veterans who are transitioning from the military, never leave your blocks behind. Keep building them to build the skill sets that pay a huge dividend in the marketplace.”-William Randolph “You don't always have all of the gear and equipment you need to be successful, but the most important gear you can have is your mind and how you prepare your mind.” -William Randolph “The world will split you, will chew you, and spit you out if you don't take advantage and take control of your life. “- William Randolph FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Today, we will have Patrick O'Neill, the CEO of Amp Your Good, Inc.  Patrick will share his wisdom about how to find and identify a good mentor who will help in the domains that you need expertise in, especially in this modern economy.  Episode Highlights: 01:43- How did Patrick get into entrepreneurship?  06:00- Give Healthy project  13:42- What is mentorship and how to find a good mentor  20:00- How to find civilian mentors to be involved in the military community Key Points: Find a mentor that cares to take the time to give you thoughtful advice, not necessarily always the correct advice, but you feel they are acting in your interest.  Mentors don't have to be someone older than you, but someone who can give insight into something you need help with.  Mentorship is getting assistance and perspective in the domains that you don't have expertise in.  Quotes: “A good way to help people is with food and give them what you would expect or hope for how somebody would help you.”- Patrick O'Neill “Have a mindset that mentors don't fall out from the sky, have an understanding of what you think your broad needs are in terms of advice or coaching” - Patrick O'Neill Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

"Be easy to talk with, stay calm, pay attention to details, be firm but polite, have a plan, and be good at networking!"- Larry Gast, a 85' USAF Academy grad with an MBA, student/athlete, AF veteran 85-90, entrepreneur and investor for 35+ years, father, outgoing, and loves to bring people together for social/business purposes.  Episode Highlights: 02:34- Larry's incredible military life journey 05:55- What happened to Larry after the transition? 09:38- The precursor of going off and starting a venture 10:41- The key to a successful business  12:30- The best business pieces of advice of Larry 15:17- The strengths and weaknesses of veterans  18:25- Larry's ventures 25:30- The key takeaways from Larry  28:38- Where to find Larry  Key Points: The key to a successful business is, be genuine, ask the right questions, pay attention to details, and follow up with people.  Know your products and services, as well as your strengths and weaknesses. Make sure you are talking to the right people. Make sure you deal only with the decision-makers. Quotes: “Go and get at your people skills and sales skills because if you're not good with either of those,  you won't be in business for very long. ”- Larry Gast  “You can't predict the weather, and you can't predict what will happen in your business all the time. Also, you can't predict what people are going to do. So, be polite and firm with people, try to be helpful, honest, and not over-promising more than you deliver.”-Lary Gast  “Veterans have a lot of good things. We are tough, quick learners, goal-oriented, but sometimes we don't have the best people skills, we won't listen as well as we should, and sometimes we don't ask for help when we should.”- Larry Gast “Everything starts with knowing what you have to offer. Make sure you are talking to the right people. Make sure you deal only with the decision-makers.“-Larry Gast  “We are real people, in business we make mistakes, it's a journey,  but never make the same mistake again. “- Larry Gast  FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

-Key factor in your success -This has to be a priority in your life -If it's not, then you will not be as successful -Requires that you educate yourself -You need to learn about how money works -Adjust your behavior accordingly -Must also act on what you've learned -Process, not an event -Identify -Evaluate -Decide -Execute -Monitor and Adjust Learn more: https://usvetwealth.com/resources Get your copy of the Modern Guide to Military & Veterans Life Insurance Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

"Silencing your inner critic is one of the toughest things to do, but once you get a hold of it life/business will run a lot smoother."-Private Chef Ronaldo Linares. He works as a private chef  in the New Jersey area providing clients with gourmet meals that are healthy, makes them feel great, and aids in their life development.   Episode Highlights: 02:01- The unique journey of Ronaldo Linares to U.S Marine 08:20- What is the American dream mean to Ronaldo 10:55- The C-H-E-F concept (Career, Health, Education, and Family)  14:25- Silencing the inner critic 18:07- Turning inner-critic into your friend  26:06- Becoming great at any business with servant leadership  28:52- What do the next three years look like for Ronaldo? Key Points: The American dream is living a life on your terms Start silencing your inner critic by finding people who are already doing it to gain wisdom.  Take control of your inner critic and turn it into inner-motivator to help you keep going Quotes: “American dream for me is being able to live your life on your terms, stop doing things for other people.“- Ronaldo Linares “As soon as your start taking control of that inner critic, you start developing that muscle memory, you start developing that habit and turn it into an inner motivator.”- Ronaldo Linares “The civilian world is different, you have to speak differently, but it doesn't mean you cannot implement that leadership tactic from the military”- Ronaldo Linares FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Get your copy of the Modern Guide to Military & Veterans Life Insurance Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Jeremy Knauff is a Marine veteran who ran a successful marketing agency until a health crisis nearly killed him and destroyed his business. He rebuilt from that devastating loss by developing a process that his agency now uses to turn clients into the authority in their industry. Episode Highlights: 01.25- Trials and tribulations of Jeremy Knauff 02:30- Jeremy Knauff went through a health crisis 03:34- Jeremy developed a process to turn people into authorities in their industry 11:07- Veteran's are great at doing the job but are not great at demonstrating capabilities and self-promotion 12:21- Adapt and overcome  13:43- Leveraging the digital landscape to becoming an authority  17-43- Becoming an authority by sharing knowledge and experience, and building a community 20:42- The foundation of building authority in an industry 23:57- The Spartan Media  Key Points: Learn from failures and build resilience from them. If you can't work the same way that you used to, find smarter ways to do things. Get out there whether it's digital or in the physical world, to demonstrate capabilities and heighten self-promotion Sharing your knowledge and experience, and building a community around your brand, are the key to becoming an authority Quotes: “We learn so much more from our failures than we ever will from our success”- Jeremy Knauff “In the marketing industry, if you don't have case studies or clients that you can use as an example,  you're nobody”-Jeremy Knauff “The bottom line is there's a lot of opportunities out there if we're willing to take it.”-Jeremy Knauff “Regardless of the circumstances, focus on your goal, adapt, and overcome.”- Jeremy Knauff “Leverage the digital world to find and learn new knowledge and skills, stay up to date on it and keep refining because that's how we're going to be good at it. “- Jeremy Knauff FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Today, we will have Monica Munir, an Army Veteran and the Founder of Veterans Transition Services of America. Let's hear her advocacy in helping the veterans and how she found her passion in helping out the community.  Episode Highlights: 01:40- An ironic and funny life journey of Monica  05:15- Diagnosed with stage IV Lymphoma cancer 07:06- Monica transitioned from security to helping veterans  10:21- Sickness opened Monica's eyes to so much more  11:41- Permitting to seek a passion  13:09- Monica found herself as an advocate  16:53- How does Veterans Transition Services of America work?  Key Points: You don't have to have boots on the ground combat to help. As long as you have the passion for what you do, you can advocate for the veteran community.   Veterans Transition Services of America walk through veterans to find and utilize available resources in transition.  Look at how to help the families because family members are just as important as the veteran.  Quotes: “Just being sick in the hospital opened my eyes to so much more, and so my passion is to help other veterans get on their feet so that they can help themselves and they don't feel they're lost.”- Monica “There's so much that you can get that veterans don't realize they're entitled to. People don't recognize that family members are just as significant as the veteran too.”-Monica “Yes, I am a female, I don't have boots on the ground in combat, but I was the one who helped them get what they're doing. Now, I utilized that to be an advocate for veterans.”- Monica https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Today, we will have Tim Johnson, the founder of Cannabis Safety First, industry safety and security specialist, providing biometric security systems, custom vaults, safety training, consulting, and legislative lobbyists. Let's sit down and gain insights from Tim with his call to change the stigma against cannabis, especially in the veteran's industry and community. Packed so much wisdom into the cannabis industry, let's sit down and gain insight from Tim with his call to change the stigma against cannabis, especially in the veteran's community. Episode Highlights: 01:12- Tim Johnson's journey in the  law enforcement 05:00- What led to Tim's enhanced involvement in cannabis? 06:36- Problems with the justice system involving cannabis 09:41- Adult-use cannabis program 12:22- The drive of determination, commitment, and self-respect 18:52- Getting veterans more involved in the cannabis space 19:55- A push for veteran rights when it comes to cannabis  24:50- A call to change the stigma against cannabis Key Points: There are so many opportunities for veterans in the cannabis industry Use leadership skills and influence to call for a change for the cannabis stigma There's a huge problem with the current justice system involving cannabis that needs to change  Quotes: “Cannabis is everywhere, it's kinda like chocolate in a candy store.”- Tim Johnson  “The military teaches you discipline, and discipline leads you to set a goal. Once you set the goal, commit to following through with that goal and have self-respect.”- Tim Johnson “My passion is to correct that wrong, to get rid of that stigma, to take care of our veterans, stop killing us, give us our rights when it comes to employment and continuing educations”- Tim Johnson  “My goal is to reach out and educate all walks of life because educational awareness is the key to success.”- Tim Johnson  “Be active, contact lawmakers, and demand for a change.”-  Tim Johnson FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

"Never take no for an answer.”- Dan Trtanj,  veteran who served five years as a military working dog handler.  Today, he is the owner and founder of At Eaze Extracts, a Veteran Owned Hemp CBD company focused on providing the highest quality Hemp CBD products while promoting "A Better Option for a Better Mind and Body" Episode Highlights: 01:50- Dan's entrepreneurial journey 04:20- Cannabis as a potential medicine and alternative  08:15- Dan's desire to be an entrepreneur  11:50- The THC of recreational cannabis and medicinal cannabis 12:41- The 2018 Farm Bill  15:00- Never take No for an answer  20:24- How did Dan push through with his doubts   24:25- Dan's mission in the next three years  27:03- The cannabis as a perfect space for veterans Key Points: Have the right determination and mental attitude, and  never take a no for an answer In moments of weakness and insecurity is where growth takes place. Being an entrepreneur and starting your own business is both a blessing and a curse. There's no dabbling in entrepreneurship.  Quotes: I always had this determination and mental attitude to never take a no for an answer, because a lot of times  when somebody is telling you it's impossible,  it's because of their incapabilities, and so they are unable to see what you may be able to see or what you  believe you can manifest.”-Dan Trtanj  “If I had listened to every person throughout my life that tells me that I can't do it, I would've quit almost everything I've ever done in my life, or I wouldn't have started this successful business in2017. “- Dan Trtanj “If you're a high achiever, you're always assessing yourself both as professional and individual, there are so many doubts and setbacks, but I combat that by having transparency on what we do and by setting standards”- Dan Trtanj “Being an entrepreneur and starting your own business is both wonderful and hard given the pressure, but never for one second did that ever make me deter. Those moments of weakness and insecurity are where the growth is taking place.”- Dan Trtanj FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Let's gain great insights from Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, the CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions, and dig into a deeper understanding of effective leadership and how to fill the void.  Episode Highlights: 01:13- What is Triad Leadership Solutions?  05:27- Triad Leadership Solutions helps veteran's leadership work in the civilian world.  09:00- The expectations on military leadership 09:50- What does effective leadership mean?  12:30- The precursor to good leadership  16:09- How to fill the void?  19:47- Where there's nothing available, create it 21:20- Finding creativity within ourselves  26:45- What's next to Triad Leadership Solution? Key Points: Effective leadership is the ability of a person to communicate clearly to the group who vested interest and trust in that person, which will result in the flawless execution of the team's mission. To be a great leader is to become a great follower. At times, digress from leadership to be a follower to continue to  grow as a leader Be proactive to dare and find the void, and then fill it with impactful efforts.  Quotes: “We are not running a dictator leadership organization anymore, but an effective leadership with all the necessary steps to grow and be effective to the civilian world.”-Enrique Acosta Gonzalez “The school system is geared to teach you how to be a follower, and I believe that's the precursor to great leadership. You have to be a great follower to be a great leader.” -Enrique Acosta Gonzalez “Dare to identify that void if you see it fill it. See the necessity to fill it and make an impactful effort.” -Enrique Acosta Gonzalez FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Let us celebrate patriotism with Dean Wegner, the Founder & CEO of Authentically American, a Veteran owned, American-made premium apparel brand, who believes in the American worker, and honors our American heroes. Prescribed to the theory of  “it's not what you know, it's who you know.”  Episode Highlights: 02:05- Dean Wegner's life and incredible experiences  03:24- Why be an entrepreneur?  04:51- Authentically American mission and passion for job creation  05:35- Do veterans well suited to be an entrepreneur? 07:20- Dean's Mantra of “It's not what you know, it's who you know” 09:37- What works in networking to grow your brand?  15:00- Traditional marketing strategy and leveraging social media platforms 16:30- Dean's personal and professional vision three years from now  17:35- Sweat-activated print innovation of Authentically American T-shirt Key Points: Entrepreneurship is not for everybody in the military because a business will start on a blank sheet of paper, so it's not for someone who relies on SOP or structures.  To be successful in entrepreneurship, you have to put planning, discipline in a different context, use creative thinking and problem-solving together.  Invest in people and relationships, because success in this modern economy is not about what you know, but it's who you know. Quotes: “You'll have incredible experiences out there, but why not go on your own? It boils down to an opportunity to create jobs, an opportunity to make a difference,  and ultimately an opportunity to leave a legacy.” - Dean Wegner “Networking implies more about the relationship, the key is not just investing with people, but it's the follow-up after.”- Dean Wegner  “Ultimately, a few years from now, people will recognize our brand with the incredible product experience they'll have.”- Dean Wegner FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Let us sit for a meaningful conversation with Pete Turner and gain wisdom as he speaks about his success story in transition, his challenges and the things that he did to overcome those challenges, how he pivots when things aren't working out,  and much more.   Episode Highlights: 01:30- Pete's incredible journey from the military to his successful podcast.  07:50- 2 main secrets to deal with the transition 09:02- Breaking out and figuring out your support system in transition  15:00- Pete's challenges in getting into the front door for an interview  20:11- Pete describes his pivot after being on a null value. 22:00- Work out the problem and figure out how to get it done 25:00- Pete's shift to podcasting 26:55- The best  piece of advice to anyone who plans to do a podcast  29:40- Podcast drives some revenue, but more importantly, it drives opportunities  30:30- What next for Pete in the next three years  Key Points: Two main secrets to do in transition are to outwork your problems and find a mentor.  Go to a place that is advantageous to your goal, if things are not working out, pivot and reinvent your goals. You have to be lean, figure out how to multiply, have a network to be surrounded by great people who would help you on your journey.  Quotes: “Transition is a multifaceted broken jar that you have to cobble together and find the right pieces, it's hard, and you should expect a lot of trials.“-Pete Turner If you can't get a response, it's an indication that you're not going in the right direction, and you need to pivot dramatically and figure out how to get help to solve the problem. “- Pete Turner “You have to be lean, there can't be any fat, you have to outwork the problem and figure out how to get it done, and that's leadership”- Pete Turner Wear a lot of hats, but more importantly, you have to find other heads to put hats on so that you can be surrounded by great people who help you get to where you're going.”- Pere Turner  “Find positive ways to interact with people and compel people to interact with you, and then you will find opportunities from that.”- Pete Turner  FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Today we will sit with Sergeant First Class (ret) and founder of Honoring the Heroes, Ryan Jones,  to share his wisdom and advocacy about helping the military community as well as the law enforcement community through  Honoring the Heroes.  Episode Highlights: 01:03- Ryan Jones's role in the military  03:26- What is Honoring Heroes about?  06:19- A police officer has no decompressed time, unlike the military.  8:190- What's next on the horizon for Ryan Jones?  09:52- Honoring the Heroes is limited by funding.   13:02-Networking- Ryan's secret in pulling it off  16:40- Ryan's transition story  21:20- What's next for Ryan in the coming years for Honoring the Heroes? Key Points: Honoring the Heroes gives tactical backpacks filled with resources for mental, emotional and spiritual health.  LinkedIn is more than just a social media platform but an incredible platform to reach out to people and establish your network.  Networking is the key that made Honoring the Heroes a success.  Quotes: “One of the best things that we could do as veterans is to talk positively about our service. Don't sugarcoat the negative, but let's also emphasize the positive things that the military has given us.” - Ryan Jones “I am amazed how many people are willing to help if you would only ask, and Linkedin's been amazing for all of our tractions and everything going forward.” - Ryan Jones “Pick something that you enjoy doing even if it doesn't pay enough because if you're doing something but you're miserable, you'll only do it long enough until you think you can quit.” - Ryan Jones  FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Today we will have Dana Hughes, who retired from the AF as a CMSgt after 30 years AD in 2019. After eight months of personal sabbatical, she jumped into entrepreneurship and became the owner/operator of Hughes Healthy Vending. Today, Dana will share her exit game, how she navigated around it, and how she strategically executed her plans into entrepreneurship.  Episode Highlights: 01:56- The sabbatical moment of Dana Hughes  07:11- Dana's epiphanies  09:27- Dana came across Vending, a billion-dollar industry  14:18- Preparing for your early exit 18:00- How does the Vending industry work?  11:52-What's next for Dana?  3 Key Points: Go out of your comfort zone and then find what works for you.  Start early, know your numbers and address them accordingly.  Be sensible about how you are spending your money. Quotes: “If you wanted to do it, do it!”- Dana Hughes  “Preparing for your early exit is knowing your numbers, factoring different things in your life, and making adjustments as necessary. “ - Dana Hughes 

Veteran Wealth Secrets 17 with Christopher Butler - Listen, Learn, Be Humble Today we will have Christopher Butler, a United States Army Veteran and Operations Manager of Asurion, to share insights about connecting with the military community, how he tackled his life in this modern economy, his employment success in the civilian world, and much more.  Episode Highlights: 01:19- What's life like for Christopher Butler after his transition?   03:21- The shift from military to the civilian world in the tech perspective. 06:15- Christopher's epiphany  08:50- How does veteran network via Linkedin helped Christoper in his post-military life?  11:36- Strategies in  reaching out that leads to employment success.  16:50- Christopher's life with his leadership role in Asurion. 21:30- What's next for Christopher in the next three years.  3 Key Points: Do not be afraid to look like a clueless person. Take a step back with your ego and ask questions.  Networking and reaching out to people help to lead to your job. Start early in making connections and finding what people did that might fit your goals and what you wanted to do when you get out of the military.  Quotes: “Every connection you make can set off a chain reaction that may lead you to a job.” - Christopher Butler “There's a business for literally everything, and there are so many options out there you just need to know the resources.”- Christopher Butler FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Life insurance innovation is just like innovation in every other aspect of our lives. It's a new technology, a new financial weapon system, that's been developed in recent decades. People haven't been able to figure out how to employ it, especially the financial professionals, because it's a “bringing your new toys to an old fight” type of approach. But I believe that in the coming decades this new approach is going to become more and more common because of the way the financial system is going to play out and the amount of true risk involved with people's money―whether it's the risk of a stock market crash, the risk of taxes going up, the risk of getting sued, the risk of losing jobs, or the risk of just plain not having liquid assets in the right places.  Get your copy of the Modern Guide to Military & Veterans Life Insurance Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

As part of our series on personal finance basics for active duty military! Have you ever struggled with the decision of whether or not to pay your car or house off early? On the surface, it seems like the right thing to do. You absolutely hate having those monthly payments, and it sure would be nice to get rid of them once and for all, but have you considered the opportunity cost of your decision? In this session of US VetWealth live, Scott and Trevor discuss the importance of using your greatest resource, time, to your advantage and start creating or building wealth today, instead of putting it off until tomorrow, or next week, or next month, or....get the point? Today we're going to cover: -The efficiency of using your $$$ to pay off assets that won't allow you to realize a ROI without leveraging or selling them. -The opportunity costs of your decision to pay off big-ticket items instead of putting your money to work for you. -Examples of how powerful of a resource time can be when it comes to creating and building wealth. Are you ready to break the mold of "the way it's always been done" and realize that the conventional wisdom that's been passed down to you from The Great Depression era isn't so wise anymore? Come join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12PM EST and learn how to start building true autonomy by taking control of your money and your life. Subscribe to our Yhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7vRdwcU2VoXBcD3WeHvpg (ouTube Channel)! Get your copy of the Modern Guide to Military & Veterans Life Insurance Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

"Use a deliberate, organized method to gather info from all sources"-Grant Demaree, co-founder, and CEO of Onebrief, an AI-enabled operational, presentation-ready tool for joint rapid military planning.  Episode Highlights: 02:36- Grant went outside of the box in transition  05:13- Knowledge management is mainly a soapbox issue 08:51- Auto-create and auto-update outputs that a planning team needs, are the central thing that we do 09:37- How does Onebrief's solution make customers' lives easier? 13:07- People's skepticism in software  15:39- Grant's recommendation for transitioning  21:00- Grant's transition planning  23:15- How to connect with Grant  3 Key Points: Onebrief offers auto-create and auto-update of outputs, a presentation-ready tool for joint rapid military planning.  In Onebrief , even the largest plans are agile.  Even with skepticism with software, most people are willing to take a demo and give it a shot.  Quotes: “I've seen that people care a little bit about knowledge management, but care a lot about the quality of briefing because they don't rank it as a high priority.I think, no priority is higher than knowledge management.”-Grant Demaree “People have the right to be skeptical about software, given that we had 57 years of accumulated failures to solve this problem, but what I found is, most people are willing to take a demo and give you a shot.“-Grant Demaree “What makes you operational, whether seeing your forces and the enemy's forces as a system, is the dominant mode of thinking. “-Grant Demaree FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Get your copy of the Modern Guide to Military & Veterans Life Insurance Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Today we will have a meaningful conversation with Elis Salamone, an entrepreneur, a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and an Army/Air Force Combat Veteran. She will delve into a deeper meaning of failure and success, the importance of planning, looking at the pros and cons when transitioning, and much more.  Episode Highlights: 04:05- Looking at pros and cons in transitioning   04:35- Don't move for a job, but to a place with a support system 12:39- The meaning of failure and its relevance to success 13:36- Combating the unconscious biases of being a military woman of color in the civilian world  19:33- Elis is helping people through coaching methodology figure out if entrepreneurship through franchising is the right pivot for them.  22:29- The beauty of franchising  22:44- Veterans are the most successful franchise owners because they know how to follow a system 3 Key Points: When you get out of the military, be careful where you move to, don't move for a job, but move to a place where you have a support system.  Failure is not the end, but it's just another stepping stone to success. Re-engage, pivot, and go in a different direction as you learn from it.  Franchising is a very successful business model where most veterans became successful owners because they know how to follow a system.  Quotes: “When you're transitioning or decide to get out of the military, make sure to look at all the pros and cons and have some sort of plan.”- Elis Salamone  “You can't keep on doing the same thing and expect a different result.”- Elis Salamone “Failure is a failure if you don't learn from it. It's just another stepping stone to success.”-Elis Salamone  FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Military service members face a unique problem when transitioning from the military that is seriously underrated and under acknowledged by the systems that are set up to help us transition. For many of us during our time and service our rank, our small unit. And probably our command becomes our whole identity as a veteran.  And you can get. Lost very easily as you take on your military roles and responsibility. It takes a mental effort to hold on to you. So the transitioning out processes. Stress panic and sometimes desperation that a lot of us experience. And that makes a lot of sense to me because it's an identity crisis.  FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

In today's episode, we will have Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®, a pigheaded entrepreneur who rehabilitates salespeople and trains their managers. He's a reassuringly-expensive copywriter, sought-after speaker, and marketing automation expert. He is the author of 2.5 books on sales, marketing, and CRMs, host of The Sales Podcast, host of The CRM Sushi Podcast, and he will help you grow by mastering the overlooked truth in life that to make any sale, you must make every sale.  Episode Highlights: 02:17- What's life like for Wes these days? 03:49 - “To make any sale, you must make every sale” mindset  06:20-  Every little thing in preparation matters in the ultimate sale.  10:39- You don't need a degree, but real-world experiences and dependability  14:55- Invest in additional training through a support group   18:21- The implementors.com weekly group training is the best.  20:26- Invest in yourself as a wealth management strategy.  3 Key Points: In business, all little steps matter, so to make that ultimate sale, include every detail (e.g. logo, email, social media page, etc.). Real-world experience and dependability are what companies' are buying, not the degree. There are different tactics in every sales environment, so invest in additional training through a support group or someone that's already been there, done that. Quotes: “If I can succeed in that environment, why not just go on my own? “- Wes Schaeffer “As a veteran, you already know how to work harder and get the job done, regardless of what obstacles you encounter, and that is what companies will pay for.”- Wes Schaeffer “You don't need a degree. Get practical experience, take the online classes at night, then grow. “Your real-world experience and your dependability are what they're buying.”- Wes Schaeffer “You better invest in additional training, some type of support group to ask questions because as you learn, there are different scenarios. “-Wes Schaeffer “Dive in, give until it hurts, and as long as you invest in yourself, it'll always pay dividends.”-Wes FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Rich is a former Army Black Hawk pilot and a West Point graduate turned tech CEO. He is fortunate to lead the team at BlueRecruit, a software platform that connects America's blue-collar skilled workers with the companies desperate for their talent. Let us listen as Rich explains the amazing opportunities in the blue-collar direction.  Episode Highlights: 02:38- BlueRecruit has started as Rich realized that nobody's targeting blue-collar labor.  05:08- 10% of Rich company's job seekers are veterans 05:39- Rich in partnerships with community colleges to provide certifications and be more attractive to employers 09:42- The concept of implied task 13:00- The proper mindset as a veterans go into the new world 14:57- The opportunities to steer more in the blue- collar job direction 14:57- The opportunities to steer more in the blue-collar job direction 18:21- Rich plans to do career counseling in helping blue-collar workers to get through their ranks 3 Key Points: Get rid of the negative connotation about a blue-collar job because there's plenty of opportunities in this direction.  You don't  necessarily need a degree to get a decent job. Blue- collar jobs have many skills that are interchangeable amongst industries.  Quotes: “When you transition from the military to the civilian world, it is not lateral, you're usually taking a step back, but you're going to rely on that experience and then move faster through the ranks.”- Rich Camacho “Veterans are the new minority we have to adjust and mold to the civilian culture because no one is doing you a favor in getting a new job.”- Rich Camacho “We must stop teaching kids about the negative connotation of a blue-collar job like you're going to be dirty and greasy, and you never make more than $22 an hour. There are plenty of opportunities in this direction to make more. “- Rich Camacho FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

How do you feel about your retirement accounts right now, in 2021? Many Veterans are asking us; can you live off military retirement given the current economic circumstances? We believe that now is the ideal time to regain control of your retirement savings, protect them from future market crashes, and position those accounts to avoid ALL future taxes.  If you are like most veterans, for the past ten years or so you have probably been under the impression that your retirement account was doing great. The economy has been great, your balance has been growing... and then, suddenly, it tanked. People are starting to realize that the economy was not all it was cracked up to be. You may be wondering how bad it's going to get.  FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Today we will gain wisdom from CSM Maurice Chaplin of the 8th Theatre Sustainment Command on Fort Shafter Hawaii. How to overcome the fear of investing … This will be great insight! Episode Highlights: 2:35 Maurice Chaplin as the senior military leader amidst the pandemic.  3:27 The virtual environment in the army.  4:11 The impact of Covid-19 cases in the military upon the shutdown of Hawaii.  6:18 The psychological impact of the pandemic to military.  8:19 The secret on Chaplin's career.  8:43 Overcome the fear of investing for financial freedom. 8:41 The blended retirement plan.  10:10 Chaplin's wish as a private soldier.  11:21 Giving sense of security to soldiers by educating them about investment.  13:18 The shiny object syndrome in the military.  13:55 The 2 turning points of Maurice Chaplin to say yes to investing. 16:21 Chaplin's creative approach to soldiers in educating them about investment.  18:30 The modern economy and the importance of saving money in the military.   19:38 The financial freedom after retirement.  20:00 Establishing budget.  20:33 The temptation of online shopping and discounts. 20:39 Coming out in the military with financial freedom.  23:00 The biggest financial take away from Chaplin. 23:30 What's next for Sergeant Major Maurice Chaplin? 24:00 Chaplin as an army is a blessing and privilege to serve. 24:15 Three years from now, Chaplin might be seating on the boat fishing or volunteering. 25:00 Prepare for your future, take the opportunity and take risk.  3 Key Points: Overcome the fear of investing in financial freedom. Learn the difference between wants and needs.  Manage possibilities internally and find what fits your family.  Tweetable Quotes:  “To get to that financial freedom, you just have to find what works for you, or even listen, or take some advice from others”- Maurice Chaplin “You don't just wake up, and say, hey! I am the army's major the next day, or I am the general the next day. It comes with time, it comes with investment, it comes with education.”- Maurice Chaplin “It comes the day you leave the military, if you save enough, you might not have to get another job.”- Scott Tucker “What's the point of the (military) discount if you didn't need the thing. And then, you still spending more money?”- Scott Tucker FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Get your copy of the Modern Guide to Military & Veterans Life Insurance Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Today we will gain wisdom from CDR Jarrod H. Smith who's creating the modern approach to military transition assistance through his amazing program in sending active-duty members back to society as healthy contributing members.   Episode Highlights: 5:41- Veteran Wealth Secret definition of wealth. 6:42- Service member's mission to transition out of uniform 9:44- The three pillars of military life (health, status, and wealth) 14:44- The major psychological change in military training 15:32- The missing piece in military transition 18:39 Issues in starting a business after retirement 19:35- The Commissioned Officer's Guide program of Jarrod H. Smith 20:11- The reality of veteran suicide crisis 22:19- The commissioned officer's god turbo transition tool  3 Key Points:  Focus on the big M-Mission, have structure and specific tasks that you should do to have slack and flexibility at the transition date. Setting up a business after retirement doesn't happen overnight. It takes time.  Be aware of civilian life to better relate to the community after retirement. Quotes:  “We all need to be ready to return to society to do great things and not get out there and ask for handouts.” -Jarrod H.Smith  “No matter how much money, resources, time, and effort I put into this, if I can save one veteran's life, then it's a success.”- Jarrod H.Smith  “I believe that it takes 5 years to set yourself up to get this right. If we have a structure, direction, and coach/god holding you to take care of your business throughout the military service then, we can send every active service duty member back to society to be a healthy contributing member.” - Jarrod H.Smith   “Until we can get ourselves right and get right with our identities and who it is that we are as core beings without our rank and uniforms is going to be really, really hard.”- Jarrod H.Smith   “We need to be real about the veteran suicide crisis, and I believe to the very depths of my being that it is a mixture of poor medical use during service that leads to poor health when we leave, and it's a part of not being financially prepared.”- Jarrod H.Smith   “The most important thing a service member can do from a U.S. vet wealth perspective is recognizing today, right now, that they are in a mission to transition out of uniform.”- Jarrod H.Smith FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

What's the first thing that you think about when you hear the phrase “life insurance?” Especially in regards to the standard American Retirement Life Insurance company. Most people think of death. Why?  Because that's what we think life insurance is about!  When you get a corporate job, https://usvetwealth.com/veterans-life-insurance-death-benefits/ (life insurance is commonly offered as a benefit). This is because the life insurance that comes along with a corporate job is only about your death. The lump sum paid out to a beneficiary is a benefit—for them, not for you. But when you https://usvetwealth.com/life-insurance-innovation/ (insure your own life) as an income-producing asset, much as you protect your other assets like your home or your car against loss, life insurance becomes an asset.  That life insurance is a death-related benefit is just one more of the myths and misconceptions that so many people live by, and that make it so much harder to get their financial lives in order than it ought to be. I am going to talk about life insurance in the context of life. I want to dispel the myth and finally wake people up to the realities of our financial industry so that they can take advantage of this knowledge for themselves. Get your copy of the Modern Guide to Military & Veterans Life Insurance Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)! Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative)

In today's episode, Zach Page and Wyatt Page, two young active-duty officers, tell their noble mission in founding The American Legacy Project Inc. in the non-profit space. Let's delve into how sharing military experiences through stories became a powerful tool to inspire the military community.   Episode Highlights: 01:50- Zach and Wyatt both graduated from Westpoint with an economics major 03:45- What led Wyatt and Zach to start a non-profit business? 15:55- Knowing when to start and having a deeper understanding of  a non-profit business  20:10-  Benevity portal is a free sign for a non-profit that matches them to corporations that encourage employees to volunteer for them 23:00- The American Legacy Project serves active duty, reservist or veterans, and civilians 24:24- Zach explains the process of capturing stories for the project.  27:40- About 35 legacies have been captured since March  29:45- Why do veterans need to tell their stories?  3 Key Points: Sharing military experiences through storytelling is a cathartic and powerful way to better understand yourself and find a meaningful connection. Telling veterans' stories is an opportunity to realize the lessons on their service, which inspire those who are coming along.  Knowing these stories gives a deeper meaning to the common phrase " thank you for your service"  and develops empathy between civilians and the military.  Quotes: “Find the thing that seems boring to someone else and make it fun to you. If you can find something, build it and make it fun.”- Zach  “Your time in service teaches you so much in life, and a lot of us downplay because we are shy to introspect, but the more you talk to people, the more stories you see that are ready to be told and need to be told.”- Zach “The American Legacy Project is a great way to bring the community at large together regardless if they're in the military or not.”- Zach FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)

https://usvetwealth.com/brian-wirtz-marine-entrepreneurship/ (Veteran Secret 011 with Brian Wirtz - Play The Long Game) Brian Wirtz, a retired Marine turned entrepreneur, will share his wisdom in playing the long game during the transition. Today, he will share his thoughts on creating your vision, setting up your revolving door, and taking opportunities to further skill sets.   Episode Highlights: 02:43- Brian focuses on building his talent acquisition company that focused on high performing veterans. 04:09- Brian is trying to develop a strong pipeline to place the visionary integrators concept.  09:27- Brian defines playing the long game for transitioning veterans  13:25- Unpacking his epiphany with a couple of tiered processes.  14:45- The civilian context and creating your own trajectory.  22:58- LinkedIn approach focused on rotational tours, foundational tours, and transformational roles  24:00- The cutting edge of helping to integrate LinkedIn approach to military transition  25:00- The best pool of integrators are transition military  3 Key Points: Playing the long game is setting your goal a few years from now, making the plan, and being open to different routes to get there. Recognize the value in things that are outside the traditional things. Build skill sets, both from failure or success, put yourself where opportunities show up.  Get a variety of experience in different types of companies that would make you a more well-rounded leader and entrepreneur.  Quotes: “Everything I've done has been in different industries, but that's part of what makes my path valuable. I've learned my lesson and continue to grow to the next level of leadership and business administration.”- Brian Wirtz The long game for transitioning veterans is to take the goal post and move it from getting a job to figuring out where you want your life to go. “- Brian Wirtz “You can get something that's income replacement, but it never changes. Put yourself in an intentional trajectory to take on higher levels of responsibility because the civilian sector is unbounded, but you're responsible for creating your opportunities. “- Brian Wirtz “The absolute pond of fish for integrators are transitioning militaries we just need the transitional experiences to get them ready and successful.”- Brian Wirtz FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)

Veterans are suffering the consequences of financial planning theories and military benefits programs leftover from the 70s and 80s. They only show us a limited picture of their military financial benefits. This is hurting both our service-members and the American taxpayers.  That's why we launched https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-vetwealth (US VetWealth), to help service-members, veterans, and their families learn how to navigate and leverage their financial benefits so that they get the most out of a lifetime of service. Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative)

In today's episode, we will have the CEO of The Patriot Group Recruiting Agency, David Dickey to share his wisdom in making a plan, adapting, and overcoming toward your mission.  Episode Highlights: 01:00- David's career as a recruiter during the pandemic 02:41- What makes the Patriots Group different from its competitors 04:35- David's epiphany  06:00- Putting the metal to the pedal when you see success or failure 07:31- The two extremes that motivate David 10:22- Things to be aware of to become prepared in the modern economy and the new normal  13:13- Things to do to bolster resumes in this new environment  16:13- David's definition of success in the next three years 3 Key Points: Take time to set your goals (long term or short term), come up with a plan, stick to it and keep making applicable adjustments.  When looking at the right company or industry, take a look at where you are, consider the worst-case and best-case scenario, and then decide if this is the industry that you want to work with long term. Bolster your resume by getting all certifications that you need in areas that you want to go. Make your network by joining virtual events or connecting through LinkedIn. Read books, and practice your soft skills.  Quotes: “A lot of people, especially entrepreneurs tend to lay off, so once you succeed or fail, it should motivate you to work even harder and put the pedal to the metal.'- David Dickey “The sooner you can identify what you love to do, the better, but continue to self-evaluate to do what it is that you love.” - David Dickey “Regardless of where you are going, if they decided to do something else, you shouldn't be afraid to do it. Take into consideration what you have learned from the military and your current civilian experience.”- David Dickey   FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)

In today's episode, we will have a meaningful conversation with Jason K. Johnson, the founder, and CEO of Project K-9 Hero, about finding your passion at all costs, protecting our working service hero dogs, and much more.  Episode Highlights: 01:40- How does Project K-9 Hero start in 2016 04:21- K-9 Flash Becomes a Hero book inspired Jason to start the organization  05:32- The K-9 Hero Act helps federal funding from the government for retired working dogs.  06:25- Several ways to donate to the retired working dogs 08:30- How did Jason found his passion for working dogs  12:12- Searching revenue stream  to make the mission work  17:00- Jason's short term horizon three years from today for the project  3 Key Points: To be successful, take the risk, bet on your skills, and do it. Once you find your passion, tell people about it. Stay on top of your mission, be responsive, get a hold in every direction, focus on the most important things, and get those things accomplished.  Put intention into your passion and purpose. Quotes: “The secret to success is to take the risk. You don't get those jobs when you give up, so take risks, bet on yourself, and say you can do it. “-Jason K. Johnson  “The only way to be successful is not to sit in the corner, get out and find new audiences to let them know who we are in Project K-9. ‘- Jason K. Johnson “K-9 heroes spent their careers protecting us, and now it is time to spend the rest of ours protecting them.”- Jason K. Johnson 

The Real Meaning of Personal WealthWhen I ask an audience or a client what their biggest concern is about their personal situation in the military, they invariably say that they wish they had more money. Regardless of rank, and despite the many benefits that the military offers and the attempts to teach military financial planning, most military personnel are not thriving financially; they're living month to month. A choice to serve in the armed forces is a choice to directly correlate money with your time. There are nice pay raises you can go for, and there is always the potential for promotion, but they are all based on a timeline. Essentially, you have to sacrifice more time to earn more money. If you want to look good in the military, you've got to be the first up, the first in, and be wearing the shiniest boots. You've got to be the best at PT and the best at performing your duties. You have to stand out. In order to stand out, you've got to have that something extra, and having that something extra takes you extra time. This sacrifice of time in order to get ahead is above and beyond the sacrifice that you are already making in order to perform your duties and train for the mission. So where does the extra time come from? You've got it ― it comes from the time you would otherwise be spending with your family. It also comes from the time you might otherwise be spending organizing and preparing for the inevitable: https://usvetwealth.com/military-life-insurance-for-veterans/ (life after the military).

Veteran Secret 007 with Vincent Wainwright - It's Up To You In this episode, we will have Vincent Wainwright, a Navy veteran, a serial entrepreneur, and founder of two search firms in Redondo Beach. He will share his secret on how to win each day, whether in the combat information center or at your desk.   Episode Highlights: 2:05- The life of Vince Wainwright and his context of the new normal  4:55- Being ready and available to job market amidst the pandemic 7:52- Vincent's largest epiphanies and his journey in helping veterans enter the workforce.  10:50- Setting ultimate goals and planning on taking the next step  11:20 The dangers of going out in the massive and digital world. 12:13- The use of social media platforms to reach out and promote yourself.  13:38- Building a brand and learning how to do networking  15:00- Putting yourself in the digital world and connecting with like-minded people.  17:24- Vincent's vision to his success three years down the road  3 Key Points: As a veteran during a pandemic, it is best to be as professional as possible. Be yourself and make yourself available, and then let the job market know you're available.  Go outside of your shell to the massive digital world, reach out, and take advantage of social media platforms as a networking tool to promote yourself. With the pandemic going on, look at that checklist of what you can and can't do, identify the things you like doing, and then find different ways to enhance your main interest/passion. Quotes: “What an exciting time to be a veteran during the pandemic because you already know what it feels like to hear that general quarters alarm. As a veteran, we are well prepared, so what a veteran can do is just be themselves and be available to the job market.”-Vincent Wainwright “The danger in going out in this massive and digital world is that people are going inside their shells instead of reaching out. ”-Vincent Wainwright “You don't have to jump fully in and appease everybody, do it professionally. Go on LinkedIn, put out a couple of your interests, put yourself out there and then find like-minded people.”-Vincent Wainwright FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)  

Veteran Wealth Secrets 006 with Eric "Doc" Wright, PhD - Learn Civilian Language In this episode, we will have Eric "Doc" Wright, Ph.D., a founder of Vets2pm, serial entrepreneur, and business linguist. We will learn more about becoming fluent in the civilian language of 'managements' that can profoundly change a veteran's post-service fortunes.   Episode Highlights: 2:19- Eric "Doc" Wright as an entrepreneur.  2:40- Doc helps veterans to  get fluent in the language of the civilian workforce (the language of management) . 4:32- Things to focus on when a veteran is transitioning.  10:30- The importance of language when transitioning to the civilian workforce.  12:03- What is fluency, and its significance in being qualified for a post.   12:26 The language of management and military leadership. 16:00- Communicating the value that you can bring as a veteran to the civilian workforce. 17:29- Doc Wright's Life's Work book.  18:50- Going to the top of the short stack through civilian language.  22:30- Doc's transition classroom word of the day and his book launch. 3 Key Points: During the transition, it is essential to focus on risk management, plan the foreseeable future, re-calibrate accordingly, and diversify the income stream.  Learning the civilian language is extremely important in transitioning to be successful in the civilian workforce.  The civilian workforce is looking to hear for a veteran to talk in the civilian language, not the obscure leadership dialect.  Quotes: “Civilians don't understand that in the military, we only talk about leadership as a dialect of management, while management is the language of business.”- Eric "Doc" Wright, PhD “Fluency is the ability to translate and communicate clearly, confidently, and concisely in the target language. If you can't understand and can't respond, you're going to get a letter that says you're under-qualified.”- Eric "Doc" Wright, PhD “You got to learn the language because if you don't know the language you can't be effective. Get on, run circles around them, learn the language, be hands-on, and then you'll be the CEO.”- Eric "Doc" Wright, PhD FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!) FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!)

Recently, in a conversation I was having on LinkedIn, it came to my attention that I have some pretty controversial ideas about the new Blended Retirement System (BRS). In short, I think that the BRS model creates a poverty mindset. A poverty mindset is an underlying belief that you will never have enough money. People with a poverty mindset are always worried about money. https://usvetwealth.com/how-to-withdraw-from-thrift-savings-plan/ (Thrift Savings Plan) (TSP) has its own issues. And just like how https://usvetwealth.com/tsp-losses/ (TSP is a 401k military retirement) planning model that does little to truly give a veteran financial control. Read the Article about https://usvetwealth.com/is-tsp-a-401k/ (Thrift Savings Plan). FREE eBook https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-retirement-myth-lp/ (Veteran Retirement Rescue - Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis!) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)

Today we will have Joe Kramer, a West Point graduate, former Army officer, and the founder of Ruck On. Listen as he shares his exciting story and thoughts on how he has gone through the process to achieve success with his belief + action= results equation.    Episode Highlights: 3:33-  Doing your best and not just meeting the standards.  7:33- Taking advantage of the lock down and the modern economy to learn new skills.  8:11- The birth of Ruck On. 12:27- Joe's reflection about his successes in the past.  15:11- The Belief + Action= Result equation.  17:55- Reframing relationships and how Joe thought about failure.  19:16- Overcoming the fear of failing and doing things outside of your comfort zone.  24:13- The next big thing for Joe with Ruck On and the upcoming The Rucking Supply Drop.  3 Key Points: Start to visualize and believe. The goals that you have are the things that you can attain by making that reality.  Overcome fear of failure and go outside of your comfort zone. If it didn't work out, see what you could have done better.  Always do your personal best and not just based on someone else's metrics.    Quotes: “The equation Belief+Action=Results is my proof that when I believe something and put it into work, I can attain and make that reality. “-Joe Kramer. “I learned a lesson about always doing your best, like your personal best, and not based on someone else's metrics.”-Joe Kramer  “What's big for me is being okay with doing something that might be out of my comfort zone, getting positive or negative feedback, and not being afraid of failure.”-Joe Kramer  “Being an entrepreneur,  it's okay to try new things, if it didn't work out, move on and see what you could have done better. “ -Joe Kramer  FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)

Today we will have a meaningful conversation and perspective on finding purpose in post-military life with Mark P Miller, a commissioned army signal officer, army public affairs officer and mass communication specialist. Visit markmillerpr.com   Episode Highlights: 3:15- Mark P Miller retired earlier than expected due to medical reasons. 3:48- Asking yourself of “what do you want? “is the core secret in transitioning. 10:30- Mark worked as public affairs director after retirement 12:23- Mark started the communications consulting business in public relations. 18:00- Mark's Military background and municipal background gave him a niche to work in government and non-profit organizations. 21:09- The importance of GRE and Ph.D. program in thought leadership 24:19- The implication of The Foundation of Inquiry course in the current environment and transition. 29:50- How the military prepares members for transition   3 Key Points: Transferring skills and translating skills in transition must be based on what you want to do, because transition is as unique as the person.  Recognize where you're bringing value to feel that sense of purpose in your chosen job/career after retirement. Think through all the stuff the military taught you and use that for transition as opposed to just looking completely at the tap, but looking at all the skills the military gave you.   Quotes:  “Going back to what you said about transferring and translating those skills, sure! that was easy for me to do, so that's what I want to do, so that's what I wanted.” - Mark P. Miller  “It's not that you should or shouldn't, or listen to anyone else tell you. I chose to stay in the same profession and just do it differently but that's not for everybody, so I think the transition is as unique as the person.” - Mark P. Miller “If I want to be successful long term, I need to be a thought leader in my field. Although I have a pretty deep resume, sure I've got good credentials, but I seek to be an absolute expert and thought leader in my field. “- Mark P. Miller FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)

Conventional = Ordinary = Mediocrity When I did my military to civilian transition I became an adviser at a typical financial planning firm, I had gone through all the standard trainings and licensing. I wasn't a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), but it's not that hard to learn the standard retirement planning philosophy and basically follow the rules, regulations and compliance of how everybody is "supposed" to save their money if they're doing all the correct things from a fixed income perspective. I didn't know any better, and I served my clients in that capacity. I'm not saying that what I was telling them was wrong. It's just an antiquated methodology, given the current times. We sure weren't focusing on military to civilian transition enough.  Read More: https://usvetwealth.com/military-to-civilian-transition/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-to-civilian-transition/) FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)

Welcome to the new Veteran Wealth Secrets Show! I'm your host and author of the book Veteran Wealth Secrets, Scott. R. Tucker. And joining for this podcast trailer is the show Producer and host of the Holding Down the Fort Podcast for Military Families, Jen Amos! FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Wealth-Secrets-Post-Military-Obtaining/dp/0578813203 (Buy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!)