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The Veteran Business Collective Podcast tackles tough issues in business, community and the veteran space while highlighting the inspirational stories of our members and guests. Give us a listen if you want to hear about important issues, learn something new and be inspired!

Signal Fire Media Company


    • Jul 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Veterans Business Collective

    From MARSOC Ninja to Crawlspace Ninja

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 62:51


    Schuyler Witt shares his story of going from a special operations officer with Marine Special Operations Command to a business owner, doing over $1mil in his first year with no prior experience. He shares his formula for success including finding the right opportunity and then what it takes to execute successfully. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective!The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    The Honor Foundation Paves the Way for Successful Military Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 44:55


    Lindsay Cashin describes her move from corporate to non-profit with The Honor Foundation and why THF is so important for transitioning special operations personnel.  Connect with The Veterans Business Collective!The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Powerwashing to Christmas Lights, Navy Veteran Builds Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 46:31


    Navy veteran JC Chanowsky shares his story of going from a father and son team to over 20 employees. Want to scale your service business quickly? JC explained how. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective!The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    From Army Aviation to Franchise Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 42:09


    Army veteran Chris Sikes shares leadership lessons from his time in the Army that helped him successfully open a franchise. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective!The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    What is Geo Owl and Why You Should Know About It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 66:50


    Avery Washington and Nich Smith talk Geo Owl, military intelligence, and our growing world of technology. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective!The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    From Army Aviation to Franchise Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 43:09


    CloudWyze added Dave Pouleris to the company's leadership team as vice president of operations. Discover his journey to the top, and the advice he has to give. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective!The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Tech Start-up Veteran and Budding Actor Shares All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 51:05


    Ethan Bickley, an Army veteran, shares his story of going from the Army to running a tech start-up while also working on acting gigs in the Wilmiwood. Post military careers are often not a straight line and contain many surprises as they unfold. Ethan's story is one of those.Connect with The Veterans Business Collective!The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Building an Empire in a New City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 48:20


    Marine Corps veteran Rob Rens shares his story of quitting corporate America, moving to a new city, and launching multiple new ventures at the same time. This path is not for the faint of heart but is possible, as Rob explains, if you keep a few key things in mind while on your journey. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective!The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Multi-year transition plan, that's a first!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 45:01


    Active-duty Marine Raider, Shane Stuhlmiller breaks down his multi-year transition plan. He explains how he researched everything available to a transition service member from education to special programs and what was great and not so great about each. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    How Many Jobs Have You Had...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 65:19


    West Coast transplant and marine veteran Matt Mylott joins the VBC podcast as a guest. Chayse gets fired up, as Matt shares that at the age of 41, he's had more careers than most. In this episode, Chayse dives deep with Matt as they discuss his unique journey, his careers, and passions......and his silly ass quirks. As the VP of Ignition at Signal Fire Media, Matt paints a picture of his new vision for his work and his life, and how recent hurdles have helped him make huge progress in his own personal development. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    It's a Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 52:03


    David "DW" Hamil discusses his post-military journey and opens up about some of the struggles he has faced and overcome during the last few years to get to where he is now. David is super authentic with his story and generous with acknowledging where he has had assistance. Here how it is a continuous journey and one not walked alone. The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org) Contact John and Folla Capital at jpanaccione@follacapital.com

    Wanna be a Financial Advisor, Mortarman, and a Pilot?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 45:50


    Roger Carrasco, an active duty Marine, shares his journey of becoming an independent financial advisor while on active duty as well as his plans for future world domination in the National Guard. The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org) Contact John and Folla Capital at jpanaccione@follacapital.com

    So What's a Money Coach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 61:46


    Jan-Hendrick Zurlippe of Money Coach Z not only explains what a money coach does and why you need one but also discusses how his roughly 30 years of service in the Marine Corps prepared him for running his own money coach business. The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org) Contact John and Folla Capital at jpanaccione@follacapital.com

    Leadership and Business Lessons from Master Chief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 64:18


    Jody Fletcher discusses how he got his start in executive coaching while still on active duty. Jody also drops some serious words of wisdom that apply to everyone! Jody Fletcher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyfletcherprofessionalcoach/ Contact John and Folla Capital at jpanaccione@follacapital.com The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Cultivating a Culture of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 53:03


    Ryan Casey of the VBC tells us why he joined, what made him stay active, and why YOU should join too! Transitioning from the military is no easy task, but you don't have to struggle alone. Folks like Ryan and Chayse and the many wonderful regulars who attend want to help you. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Flying High? Need $10 Million to start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 58:29


    Active duty and reserve Marines partner to bring iFly Indoor Skydiving to Wilmington, North Carolina! Hear how it all went from a concept to signing a ground lease and raising millions to get it done. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Lessons in Resiliency from a Gold Star Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 55:00


    Hear how Destiny Flynn Draher, a mother of three and fitness model, has developed the kind of resiliency and positive attitude it takes to find success and love after becoming a gold star spouse. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    From Marine Recon to Inventor and Firearms Instructor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 59:42


    Ron Holmes takes us through his storied military career and schools us on inventing, patenting, manufacturing, and launching a company in the firearms industry. Ron Holmes - Ryker https://rykerusa.com (https://rykerusa.com) Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Networking Mastery and Intentionality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 61:08


    Army Veteran, Tim Howard schools us on networking and the importance of intentionality. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Real Estate, Aliens and Space Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 56:34


    Strap in to hear Avery Washington describe his journey in real estate investing and his outlook on the future of space travel. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    Unexpected Transitions and Empire Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 43:08


    Hear how Marine Raider, Marc Arrington was dealt an early retirement and is utilizing his final days on active duty to get a head start on building his empire. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

    VBC Origins and Funding Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 50:00


    Listen to John Panaccione of Folla Capital break down the barriers of access to capital for veterans, women, and minorities. Learn creative strategies for raising capital while hearing about the history of the Veteran Business Collective. Contact John and Folla Capital at jpanaccione@follacapital.com Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective's mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org/ (https://veteranbusinesscollective.org)

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