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In this insightful episode, we delve into the unique journey of Dan Ward, a Senior Principal Systems Engineer at MITRE, former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and author of four books, including The Simplicity Cycle and Fire. Dan reflects on his innovative career, spanning military service, systems engineering, and prolific writing, sharing lessons on catalyzing change and simplifying complexity.Dan's anecdotes illuminate key ideas: the transformative power of collaboration—“a catalyst by themselves is just powder in a jar”—and the importance of fostering a culture that celebrates learning from failure. He introduces the concept of “failure cake,” a practice his team developed to destigmatize failure by celebrating attempts and extracting lessons with humor and camaraderie.A firm believer in the power of writing, Dan calls on professionals to contribute to their fields, using his own journey as a guidepost. With practical insights and humor, he explains how writing a book is not just achievable but transformative, offering “book math” as a framework for aspiring authors.Whether it's through his viral article Build Droids, Not Death Stars, his “Green Pen Squad” initiative, or MITRE's free innovation toolkit, Dan exemplifies how leaders can simplify, inspire, and innovate. Tune in for actionable wisdom on leadership, storytelling, and building teams that thrive on collaboration and resilience.Check out "Build Droids Not Death Stars", an articule that Dan wrote that went viral and led to his first book, was inspired by his daughters.Check out The MITRE Innovation Toolkit to support innovation created by a group of Catalysts that Dan brought together.Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Debra Gaskill is the former managing editor of the Washington Court House (Ohio) Record-Herald.  She was an award-winning journalist for more than 20 years, writing for a number of Ohio newspapers covering the cops and courts beat, and the Associated Press, covering any stories thrown her way. During her tenure at the Record-Herald, the paper earned two Associated Press General Excellence awards. Gaskill brings her knowledge of newspapers to her Jubilant Falls series. The bools 'Barn Burner' (2009), 'The Major's Wife' (2010), 'Lethal Little Lies' (2013), 'Murder on the Lunatic Fringe' (2014) and 'Death of A High Maintenance Blonde' (2014) all center around crimes committed in the fictional small town Jubilant Falls, Ohio, and often center around the damage family secrets can do. 'The Major's Wife' received honorable mention in the 2011 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards and 'Barn Burner' was a finalist for the Silver Falchion Award at Killer Nashville.  Her novel, 'Counterfeit Life' (2020) returns tangentially to Jubilant Falls, and those familiar characters. Her Fracktown Gumshoe series  features retired cop turned private investigator Niccolo Fitzhugh.The series brings her cops and courts experience together in a mystery that "creates complex characters and places them in real settings" according to customer reviews on Amazon.com.  Gaskill has an associates degree in liberal arts from Thomas Nelson Community College (now Virginia Peninsula Community College) in Hampton, Va., a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from Wittenberg University and a master of fine arts in creative writing from Antioch University, Yellow Springs. She and her husband Greg, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, have two children and three grandchildren. They raise llamas and alpacas on their farm in Enon, Ohio. You can also connect with her at https://www.debragaskillnovels.com/

In this episode of The Blackletter Podcast, host Tom Dunlap is joined by Aaron Jackson, a former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and current partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, to discuss his new book, Cynical: Overcoming America's New Mindset with Seven Principles of Hope and Humanity. Aaron shares his insights on the destructive nature of cynicism and how it permeates our society. He outlines the seven principles from his book that can help combat this mindset and foster a culture of hope and humanity. Tune in to learn how to shift from a cynical outlook to one that embraces leadership, connection, and positive change.

In this compelling episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Dennis Mellen, founder of Full Throttle Leadership. Dennis, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and former airline captain, shares his inspiring journey of resilience after a career-ending heart attack and how he found a new purpose in leadership.Dennis discusses the importance of fostering a positive workplace culture, building strong interrelationships, and leading with purpose. He shares practical strategies for improving employee engagement and performance, emphasizing the power of open communication and trust.Tune in to hear Dennis's insightful stories and actionable advice on maintaining positivity, overcoming challenges, and making a lasting impact both personally and professionally. Whether you're a leader looking to enhance your team's dynamics or an individual seeking inspiration, this episode offers valuable lessons on achieving elite performance and creating a supportive work environment.https://fullthrottleleadership.com/

Kevin “Slick” Wenger is a former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served for 21 years. He most recently flew F-15s for the Florida Air National Guard (FANG) division out of Jacksonville for 9 years. He recounts stories from the air including his training experiences and intercepting Russian jets. We discuss the bases where Kevin has been stationed and his international missions in the Middle East. Kevin has led flyovers for the Jaguars and The Player's Championship. Go give Kevin a listen.

“LEADING OUTSIDE THE LINES” Join me and my guest Tina Parker,( Tina Parker founder of Lead Outside the Lines (www.leadoutsidethelines.com) as we discuss the importance of authenticity and resilience in leadership and how to “lead outside the lines.” Tina shares her experience as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and how she thrived in a structured environment by bringing her authenticity to the table. We explore the concept of success and how it is important to define success on your own terms. Tina's company helps people get back to the core of who they are and lead in alignment with their own definition of success. Our conversation explores her scale framework and the importance of authenticity, connection, and generosity in leadership. Our conversation also highlights the power of language and the role it plays in creating our own reality. As a FREE Gift Tina is making available access to her SCALE-UP Masterclass. https://bit.ly/masterclass-scaleup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message. Special guest Pete Werner, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and current Council President for the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) in Tennessee, joins Donna and Jay in this episode as they explore the pivotal role MOAA plays in advocating for veterans' rights on Capitol Hill. Pete shares stirring stories of MOAA's achievements, including the fight to protect Tricare for life and the establishment of scholarships for ROTC cadets. He also emphasizes the importance of remembering the silent heroes—the spouses and dependents—who support our service members from the home front. Join us as we uncover the power of advocacy, the strength in numbers, and the ongoing mission of service that extends beyond the uniform. Because as Pete reminds us, with MOAA's motto ringing true, we "never stop serving." To learn more about MOAA and how you can get involved, visit moaa.org and tune into this episode to hear firsthand the impact of collective action and dedicated service. Tune into our CHW Streaming Radio and the full lineup at cominghomewell.com Download on Apple Play and Google Play Online-Therapy.com ~ Life Changing Therapy Click here for a 20% discount on your first month. Donna's Links Website: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/Coaching Book: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017) Blog: Taking Off The Armor IG: @thetransitioningwarrior Twitter: @wtpc FB: The Transitioning Warrior Jay's Links Website: https://j2servantleadership.com/ Book: Breaking Average (2020) Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

Send us a Text Message.Special guest Pete Werner, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and current Council President for the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) in Tennessee, joins Donna and Jay in this episode as they explore the pivotal role MOAA plays in advocating for veterans' rights on Capitol Hill.Pete shares stirring stories of MOAA's achievements, including the fight to protect Tricare for life and the establishment of scholarships for ROTC cadets. He also emphasizes the importance of remembering the silent heroes—the spouses and dependents—who support our service members from the home front.Join us as we uncover the power of advocacy, the strength in numbers, and the ongoing mission of service that extends beyond the uniform. Because as Pete reminds us, with MOAA's motto ringing true, we "never stop serving."To learn more about MOAA and how you can get involved, visit moaa.org and tune into this episode to hear firsthand the impact of collective action and dedicated service.Tune into our CHW Streaming Radio and the full lineup at cominghomewell.comDownload on Apple Play and Google PlayOnline-Therapy.com ~ Life Changing Therapy Click here for a 20% discount on your first month.Donna's LinksWebsite: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/CoachingBook: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)Blog: Taking Off The ArmorIG: @thetransitioningwarriorTwitter: @wtpcFB: The Transitioning WarriorJay's LinksWebsite: https://j2servantleadership.com/ Book: Breaking Average (2020) Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

Special guest Pete Werner, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and current Council President for the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) in Tennessee, joins Donna and Jay in this episode as they explore the pivotal role MOAA plays in advocating for veterans' rights on Capitol Hill. Pete shares stirring stories of MOAA's achievements, including the fight to protect Tricare for life and the establishment of scholarships for ROTC cadets. He also emphasizes the importance of remembering the silent heroes—the spouses and dependents—who support our service members from the home front. Join us as we uncover the power of advocacy, the strength in numbers, and the ongoing mission of service that extends beyond the uniform. Because as Pete reminds us, with MOAA's motto ringing true, we "never stop serving." To learn more about MOAA and how you can get involved, visit moaa.org and tune into this episode to hear firsthand the impact of collective action and dedicated service. Tune into our CHW Streaming Radio and the full lineup at cominghomewell.com Download on Apple Play and Google Play Online-Therapy.com ~ Life Changing Therapy Click here for a 20% discount on your first month. Donna's Links Website: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/Coaching Book: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017) Blog: Taking Off The Armor IG: @thetransitioningwarrior Twitter: @wtpc FB: The Transitioning Warrior Jay's Links Website: https://j2servantleadership.com/ Book: Breaking Average (2020) Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

Welcome to the seventy-eighth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I'm your host Mark Hasara, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, KC-135 pilot, and author of the book Tanker Pilot. In the second episode with Navy Captain Bo Smith he explains Iron Hand missions, the methods and weapons the US Navy used to destroy Surface to Air Missile or SAM sites defending North Vietnam. Bo and his VA-82 Marauders A-7C Corsair II pilots developed tactics with the A-7C's improved avionics during the LINEBACKER I and LINEBACKER II air campaigns at the close of the Vietnam War. Leaving the Marauders Bo attended school in England, and he talks of developing great relationships with our allied leaders while attending classes. This episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show is financially supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. The aircraft profiles are extremely detailed, the arming t-handles and stenciling on the missiles clearly readable. Famous and favorite aircraft are captured in profile illustrations, printed on vinyl you can peel off and stick to any flat surface. Wall Pilot can create custom aircraft profiles of your favorite aircraft, with your name on  the canopy rail, specific tail number, and favorite weapons load. These profiles keep the show going so visit www.wallpilot.com and order one or two Ready-to-Print or a custom profile. Bo Smith was assigned to Attack Squadron VA-15 Gold Tails flying Douglas A-4Cs off the USS Intrepid during his second 1967 Rolling Thunder Vietnam tour. This print of a  VA-15 Douglas A-4C Skyhawk is Bo's personal jet, armed with an AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile which homes in on North Vietnamese radars, destroying the antenna and control van. During Bo's third Vietnam cruise he flew with VA-82 Marauders off the USS AMERICA in the new Ling-Temco-Vought A-7C Corsair II, designed with a new computer bombing system and the first attack aircraft with a Heads Up Display in the cockpit. This  VA-82 A-7C Corsair II is armed for an IRON HAND mission carrying Mk20 ROCKEYE cluster bombs and the AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile. The Marauders were chosen for the famous Than Hoa Railway Bridge strike on 6 October 1972 carrying AGM-62 Walleye tv guided bombs. Walleyes launched by LCDR Leighton "Snuffy" Smith and his wingman Ltjg Marv Baldwin destroyed the center pillar supporting the Than Hoa bridge, causing the center span to collapse. LCDR Leighton Smith retired as a four star Admiral and commander of all Naval Forces in Europe. Assigned an exchange tour with the US Air Force, Bo traveled to McConnell AFB as an instructor pilot in the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, training new aircrews how to fly the Thud. Although Bo did not fly the Wild Weasel mission, the counterpart to the Navy's IRON HAND role, this F-105G Wild Weasel was assigned to the 333rd Tac Fighter Squadron flying out of Takhli Royal Thai Air Base. This Thud shot down three North Vietnamese Air Force MiG-17s during the Rolling Thunder air campaign.  The A-7 Corsair II ended its combat career flying IRON HAND missions over Iraq in the 1991 Desert Storm air campaign. This VA-72 Blue Hawks A-7E is armed with the best anti-radiation missile made, the Texas Instrument AGM-88 High Speed Anti Radiation Missile or HARM. Want a great place to learn about Navy attack aviation? Bo created in my opinion the best electronic memoirs of his experiences on the web. His great website can be found at Bo Smith. He has terrific pictures and even some of the maps showing the air defenses around the Hanoi and Haiphong areas.  Thanks for downloading and listening to this episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show. This and previous episodes can be found at the Lessons from the Cockpit webpage found here. Please sign up for the All Ranks Club, receiving benefits like unpublished chapters to the book Tanker Pilot and very soon Virtual Bar Night, a Zoom meeting where we all get together with a special guest to talk about aviation and answer questions. If you want to see an example, go to my TikTok page and watch the four recent LIVE episodes doing Q&A and just telling some cool stories. We are also working on a coin All Ranks Club members will receive for signing up. Next week's episode will be with Captain John Markle, F-4 MiG-21 FISHBED killer with the famous 55th Tac Fighter Squadron, the Triple Nickel!  

Welcome to the seventy-eighth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I'm your host Mark Hasara, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, KC-135 pilot, and author of the book Tanker Pilot. In the second episode with Navy Captain Bo Smith he explains Iron Hand missions, the methods and weapons the US Navy used to destroy Surface to Air Missile or SAM sites defending North Vietnam. Bo and his VA-82 Marauders A-7C Corsair II pilots developed tactics with the A-7C's improved avionics during the LINEBACKER I and LINEBACKER II air campaigns at the close of the Vietnam War. Leaving the Marauders Bo attended school in England, and he talks of developing great relationships with our allied leaders while attending classes. This episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show is financially supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. The aircraft profiles are extremely detailed, the arming t-handles and stenciling on the missiles clearly readable. Famous and favorite aircraft are captured in profile illustrations, printed on vinyl you can peel off and stick to any flat surface. Wall Pilot can create custom aircraft profiles of your favorite aircraft, with your name on  the canopy rail, specific tail number, and favorite weapons load. These profiles keep the show going so visit www.wallpilot.com and order one or two Ready-to-Print or a custom profile. Bo Smith was assigned to Attack Squadron VA-15 Gold Tails flying Douglas A-4Cs off the USS Intrepid during his second 1967 Rolling Thunder Vietnam tour. This print of a  VA-15 Douglas A-4C Skyhawk is Bo's personal jet, armed with an AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile which homes in on North Vietnamese radars, destroying the antenna and control van. During Bo's third Vietnam cruise he flew with VA-82 Marauders off the USS AMERICA in the new Ling-Temco-Vought A-7C Corsair II, designed with a new computer bombing system and the first attack aircraft with a Heads Up Display in the cockpit. This  VA-82 A-7C Corsair II is armed for an IRON HAND mission carrying Mk20 ROCKEYE cluster bombs and the AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile. The Marauders were chosen for the famous Than Hoa Railway Bridge strike on 6 October 1972 carrying AGM-62 Walleye tv guided bombs. Walleyes launched by LCDR Leighton "Snuffy" Smith and his wingman Ltjg Marv Baldwin destroyed the center pillar supporting the Than Hoa bridge, causing the center span to collapse. LCDR Leighton Smith retired as a four star Admiral and commander of all Naval Forces in Europe. Assigned an exchange tour with the US Air Force, Bo traveled to McConnell AFB as an instructor pilot in the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, training new aircrews how to fly the Thud. Although Bo did not fly the Wild Weasel mission, the counterpart to the Navy's IRON HAND role, this F-105G Wild Weasel was assigned to the 333rd Tac Fighter Squadron flying out of Takhli Royal Thai Air Base. This Thud shot down three North Vietnamese Air Force MiG-17s during the Rolling Thunder air campaign.  The A-7 Corsair II ended its combat career flying IRON HAND missions over Iraq in the 1991 Desert Storm air campaign. This VA-72 Blue Hawks A-7E is armed with the best anti-radiation missile made, the Texas Instrument AGM-88 High Speed Anti Radiation Missile or HARM. Want a great place to learn about Navy attack aviation? Bo created in my opinion the best electronic memoirs of his experiences on the web. His great website can be found at Bo Smith. He has terrific pictures and even some of the maps showing the air defenses around the Hanoi and Haiphong areas.  Thanks for downloading and listening to this episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show. This and previous episodes can be found at the Lessons from the Cockpit webpage found here. Please sign up for the All Ranks Club, receiving benefits like unpublished chapters to the book Tanker Pilot and very soon Virtual Bar Night, a Zoom meeting where we all get together with a special guest to talk about aviation and answer questions. If you want to see an example, go to my TikTok page and watch the four recent LIVE episodes doing Q&A and just telling some cool stories. We are also working on a coin All Ranks Club members will receive for signing up. Next week's episode will be with Captain John Markle, F-4 MiG-21 FISHBED killer with the famous 55th Tac Fighter Squadron, the Triple Nickel!  

“Takes More Than Heart” – With Dennis Mellen SHOW NOTES: Dennis Mellen is my special guest today on Episode 32 of “Timeless Truths” with me, Dr. Christine Van Horn, as your host. This episode is based on his book called “It Takes More Than Heart.” Dennis Mellen is a speaker, leadership consultant, bestselling author, and internationally recognized authority on leadership. A retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and 28-year airline Fleet Captain in charge of 550 pilots, Dennis' years of experiences bring education, inspiration, and entertainment to a variety of audiences through his Positive Leadership Training. You may have caught him on ABC, NBC's Morning Blend Show, CBS, podcasts, and radio. This is what is discussed in this episode:What inspired Dennis to write his story (2:05)What's Important Next [WIN] (7:30)Journaling your thoughts and experiences (9:40)Business culture and leadership (15:45)Integrity and transparency in leadership (20:10)Leadership skillset (24:00)Mentors and coaches (27:10)Full Throttle Leadership (31:10) You can listen in on Apple or Spotify - Same links each time.Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-truths/id1695920504Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TU2Tj6gmTY3tuwiU3DrUH Goodpods – https://goodpods.com/podcasts/timeless-truths-276256“Timeless Truths” is also available on all other podcast platforms.I want to invite you to FOLLOW this podcast so that you never miss an episode! Please give it a “5” rating if it speaks to you and comment.How To Connect With Dennis MellenWebsite – fullthrottleleadership.comEmail – dennis@fullthrottleleadership.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismellen/ This is Dr. Christine Van HornWebsite: www.drchris.coEmail: chris@drchris.coFB: https://www.facebook.com/wisdom.drchris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I'm joined by Tina Parker, and we are discussing How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader. Tina is the founder of Lead Outside the Lines, bringing her unique, heart-centered, science-backed approach to leadership development. As a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former C-Level Executive, and founder of multiple businesses, she knows the relentless demands and pressures of leading in a rapidly evolving world. With a master's degree in leadership and certification in neuro-encoding, brain health, and transformational mindset, Tina has become a trusted guide for hundreds of ambitious leaders. Tina helps leaders unleash the Courageously Authentic Leader within and designs a clear pathway to transform their greatest visions into meaningful impact. I'm excited to have her on the show to learn How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader. Show resources: Lead Outside the Lines website Scale Up Event Tina Parker on LinkedIn Sponsors: The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength  ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#israel #hamas #gaza #ukraine #russia #biden #putin #Zelenskyy #peaceStep into the complex world of geopolitics with our special guest, Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski. From unraveling the mystery surrounding the Nordstream Pipeline and the CIA's third narrative to scrutinizing the enigma of the crashing black hawk helicopters, get ready for an insightful and illuminating journey. We also shed light on Colonel Kwiatkowski's experiences in the air force and engage in a provocative discussion based on her latest article, 'We Have a Government of Clowns, Clunkers, and Criminals and We Have a Government of Cowards'.Our discourse doesn't stop there. We take a hard look at the Biden administration's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Challenging the accepted narratives, we dissect the resistance from the Netanyahu government to the US support for a two-state solution. We scrutinize recent arms shipments to Israel, questioning what our actions truly reveal. Plus, we examine the contrasting perspectives on the Biden administration's proposition to reunify Gaza and the West Bank under Palestinian leadership. In the final stretch, we dare to tackle accountability in the wake of the October 7th attacks. Uncover the implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's reluctance to accept responsibility and the intense political engagement of the Israeli people. Furthermore, we don't shy away from analyzing the response to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' accusation of Israel's collective punishment of Palestinian civilians being tantamount to a war crime. Join us as we navigate through these important issues, challenging the status quo and seeking the truth.ABOUT:Karen Kwiatkowski is an American activist and commentator. She is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel whose assignments included duties as a Pentagon desk officer and a variety of roles for the National Security Agency. Since retiring, she has become a noted critic of the U.S. government's involvement in Iraq. Kwiatkowski is primarily known for her insider essays which denounce a corrupting political influence on the course of military intelligence leading up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

About Col. Karen Kwiatkowski:Karen is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel whose assignments included duties as a Pentagon desk officer and a variety of roles for the National Security Agency. Since retiring, she has become a noted critic of the U.S. government's involvement in Iraq. Kwiatkowski is primarily known for her insider essays which denounce a corrupting political influence on the course of military intelligence leading up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003. In 2012, she challenged incumbent Bob Goodlatte, in the Republican primary for Virginia's 6th congressional district seat in the United States House of Representatives and garnered 34% of the Republican vote on a constitutional and limited government platform.While in the Air Force, she wrote two books about U.S. policy towards Africa: African Crisis Response Initiative: Past Present and Future (US Army Peacekeeping Institute, 2000) and Expeditionary Air Operations in Africa: Challenges and Solutions (Air University Press, 2001). She contributed to Ron Paul: A Life of Ideas, (Variant Press, 2008) and Why Liberty: Personal Journeys Toward Peace and Freedom, (Cobden Press, 2010). She has been featured in a number of documentaries, including "Why We Fight" in 2005.[2] She has written for LewRockwell.com since 2003See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After his unexpected deployment to Vietnam, Chief Novosel is assigned to a medical evacuation unit and over the course of two deployments, evacuated more than 5500 soldiers off the battlefield, include 29 South Vietnamese troops under heavy fire, an action that would eventually lead to him being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.Today's Ghost of Arlington is:Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael J. Novocel, Jr. - section 7A, Grave 178-C.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/ 

Enter the realm of real estate expertise with this episode featuring Iven Vian, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel turned real estate powerhouse. Join us as we explore his 15-year journey through residential and commercial real estate, leading to the management of an impressive portfolio of over 3,700 units.In this illuminating conversation, Iven shares his meticulous approach to real estate operations, drawing from his military background and entrepreneurial spirit. As Anthem Capital's Lead Operations Manager, he orchestrates business plan executions, integrates cutting-edge technologies, and leverages operational systems for optimal performance.Discover how Iven's investment responsibility and unwavering due diligence contribute to his success in assessing new ventures. His commitment to teamwork and precision shines through, as he strives to elevate Anthem into a prominent investment enterprise.Join us to unravel the strategies behind Iven's remarkable accomplishments, and learn how he balances his thriving career with his role as a devoted husband and father. Tune in now to glean insights from a true real estate maestro. Are you tired of competing with other buyers and waiting on brokers to send you deals? Want to learn exactly how you can find more discounted multifamily deals than you know what to do with? Click here: https://www.multifamilywealtheducation.com/offmarket Check out our Off-Market Multifamily Deals course, where we teach investors how to develop a robust pipeline of discounted, off-market multifamily deals in six weeks or less.Are you looking to invest in real estate but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners partners with passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits investing in real estate offers, but not the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities: https://alignedrep.com/investor-application/Connect with Axel:- Follow him on Instagram: @multifamilywealth - Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelragnarsson/ - Learn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners: https://alignedrep.com/investor-application/

What do you do when the thing that you love to do most in the world – and the only thing you've ever wanted to do since you were ten years old – is taken away in a heartbeat?That's what this week's guest, Dennis Mellen, confronted.  In this episode we talk about how he navigated that sudden turn of events as well as the following:*How to create a positive leadership style*The downfall of micromanaging and how to avoid it* And, the difference between what good leaders do and what great leaders do.  And all of these apply as much at home as they do in the workplace.About my guest: Dennis Mellen brings years of leadership experience as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Alaska Airlines Fleet Captain, and a bestselling author. He is an internationally recognized speaker, a leadership coach, and certified athletic mental performance master. You may have caught him on ABC, NBC, CBS, podcasts, and radio.Links & Resources:dennis@fullthrottleleadership.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismellen       https://www.facebook.com/fullthrottleleadership.comhttps://www.instagram.com@dennismellenspeaks Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your Forward and receive her free 5-day email course, Find Your Forward Fundamentals here: https://www.bobbikahler.com/newsletterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbikahler/

Listen to Dennis Mellen share why he chooses to view challenges as opportunities. Dennis brings years of leadership experience as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Alaska Airlines Fleet Captain, and a bestselling author. He is an internationally recognized speaker, a leadership coach, and certified athletic mental performance master. You may have caught him on ABC, NBC, CBS, podcasts, and radio. Tune in now to learn more about Dennis! Hosted By: Josh Baker Guest(s): Dennis Mellen You can follow Dennis on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn You can also look to learn more about Dennis's Leadership Training on his website https://FullThrottleLeadership.com Follow the Intelligent Conversations on Social Media to stay updated! Instagram Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Facebook Subscribe to Intelligent Conversations on Your Favorite Place to Listen! YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Audible Amazon Music

Debra Gaskill is the former managing editor of the Washington Court House (Ohio) Record Herald.  She was an award-winning journalist for more than 20 years, writing for a number of Ohio newspapers covering the cops and courts beat, and the Associated Press, covering any stories thrown her way. During her tenure at the Record-Herald,  the paper earned two Associated Press General Excellence awards. Gaskill brings her knowledge of newspapers to her Jubilant Falls series. The mysteries 'Barn Burner' (2009), 'The Major's Wife' (2010), 'Lethal Little Lies' (2013), 'Murder on the Lunatic Fringe' (2014) and 'Death of A High Maintenance Blonde' (2014) all center around crimes committed in the fictional small town Jubilant Falls, Ohio, and often center around the damage family secrets can do. 'The Major's Wife' received honorable mention in the 2011 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards and 'Barn Burner' was a finalist for the Silver Falchion Award at Killer Nashville.  Her latest novel, 'Counterfeit Life' (2020) returns, at least tangentially, to Jubilant Falls, and those familiar characters. Her private detective novel 'Call Fitz' (2015), featuring the private investigator Niccolo Fitzhugh, was named 'Best Thriller' at the Queen of the West Book Bash in Cincinnati. The series brings her cops and courts experience together in a mystery that "creates complex characters and places them in real settings" according to customer reviews on Amazon.com.  By 2016, the series included two more books, 'Holy Fitz' and 'Love Fitz' and was named best thriller series at Queen of the West Book Bash. In 2018, the fourth book in the Fracktown Gumshoe series, Kissing Fitz, was awarded the Silver Falchion Best Suspense award at Killer Nashville. The award was presented to her by internationally known author Anne Perry. The fifth Fracktown Gumshoe mystery , Toxic Fitz, was released in late 2018 and also a Silver Falchion finalist. The sixth book in the Fracktown Gumshoe  series, Finding Fitz, was released in late 2020. Gaskill has an associates degree in liberal arts from Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Va., a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from Wittenberg University and a master of fine arts in creative writing from Antioch University, Yellow Springs. She and her husband Greg, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, have two children and three grandchildren. They raise llamas and alpacas on their farm in Enon, Ohio. Make sure to check out this author on her website @ www.debragadkillnovels.com or on FB @ Author Debra Gaskill You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com

Welcome to Grit Nation, I'm Joe Cadwell the host of the show and on today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Waldo Waldman, a former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, who is now a highly sought after motivational speaker and executive coach. He is also the author of The New York Times best seeking book, Never Fly Solo.Known to the tens of thousands of people who have attended his leadership seminars as the Wingman, Waldo's unique and powerful presentation style was honed razor sharp during his time as an F-16 fighter pilot.We'll open today's conversation by learning the dynamics of teamwork, and why it is so important to have people that you can count on to help get through the tough jobs, whether that's flying fighter jets in combat, closing big business deals or racing to complete a construction project on time. Next we'll hear how a close call while scuba diving nearly ended Waldo's career after triggering a phobia of confined spaces that he didn't even know he had. We'll then learn what steps he took to master his fear so he could continue to follow his passion for flying jets.Next, we'll discuss the importance of cultivating strong, long lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect, so that you always have wingmen by your side when life gets turbulent. And we'll wrap up our conversation as we discuss Waldo's transition from the military to professional coach and speaker and why he is so passionate about helping others reach their fullest potential.The Show NotesWaldo Waldman's Websitehttps://yourwingman.comFree audio copy of Never Fly Solohttps://ace.yourwingman.com/nfs/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Visit our webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Stuff!! https://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

❤️ Leadership Takes More Than Heart w/ Lt. Col.-USAF (Ret.) Dennis Mellen Dennis Mellen brings years of leadership experience as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, a twenty-eight-year retired Alaska Airlines Fleet Captain in charge of 550 pilots and 40 instructors, and a bestselling author. He is an internationally recognized speaker, an executive leadership coach, and a certified athletic mental performance master. His target audience is future, as well as established leaders. He attended numerous Air Force leadership schools and is a graduate of the USAF Academy. A seasoned speaker whose goal is to bring education, inspiration, and entertainment to a variety of leaders looking to connect the culture with the vision. #USAF, #AlaskaAirlines, #CommercialPilot, #PilotTraining, #Leadership, #EmployeeEngagement, #ExecutiveCoach, #Entrepreneur, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CEO, #Coach, #Mentor, #WolfesWatch

We at Insight Mind Body Talk have decided our official season will run September – May, taking each summer to re-visit our “most downloaded” episodes. Why most downloaded? Jess may have her favorites, Jeanne too, but what matters most to IMBT is listening to your voice. And we heard you loud and clear through the number of downloads each episode received.  What does re-visiting mean? Well, basically, that you'll be hearing the original episode again. But this time, prior to the episode, Jess will giving inside information about her thoughts on the content, highlighting key moments, and sharing additional tips not mentioned during the episode.In this episode of Insight Mind Body Talk, we're focused on how yoga can help our military service members heal from trauma.  Jeanne welcomes Shaye Molendyke, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who holds a master's in counseling. Shaye is a Certified Yoga Therapist and the creator and director of YogaFit for Warriors, a trauma-informed yoga teacher training program. Shaye and Jeanne discuss ways in which we can help prevent and heal post-traumatic stress disorder among our military.  Shaye explains how yoga teachers and mental health providers  can be empowered to better articulate how yoga works from a neuroscience perspective, so that teachers aren't just "shotgunning" yoga out into the world, but truly understanding how healing happens.Continue LearningContact Shaye at warrior@yogafit.comACE studyhttps://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.htmlHeart Rate Variability (HRV) informationhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789Tapping/EFThttps://www.thetappingsolution.com/In this video, Shaye reflects on 9-11 and it's 20th anniversary.  She presents a hybrid tapping exercise using eye movements in addition to traditional tapping to help overcome feelings of anxiety. Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk1BDLU6T8AYogaFit for Warriorshttps://www.yogafit.com/yoga-certification/100-hour-warrior-program/Polyvagal theory: Check out Episode 12 of Insight Mind Body Talk:https://insightmadison.com/podcast/Produced by Jeanne Kolker and Jessica Warpula SchultzEdited by Jason Klein, Jeanne Kolker, and Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. Schultz

Do you speak your staff member's language?   Iven Vian sits down with us to stress the importance of incentivizing your team and being able to align with their interests for them to work more efficiently. Iven has 3700 units in his portfolio and about $185 million in real estate assets under management. As a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, he operates with military precision as the Lead Operations Manager at Anthem Capital. His advice is to have a steadfast commitment to your vision and see that every opportunity leads to another opportunity.   [00:01 - 07:52] People Are the Greatest Asset Iven shares how he stumbled into real estate His experience working in an operational environment in the military Applying this to his current role Placing targets and letting his team execute Providing resources and incentives to his staff    [07:53 - 12:05] Setting Your Priorities Straight How he was able to do his full-time job and real estate at the same time The value of partnerships Figure out your end goal and commit to it 100%   [12:06 - 17:18]  Persistence and Taking Massive Action Leveraging relationships and developing a marketing platform Having the right mindset when raising capital “What you have, investors need” The hardest part is getting the first deal Once you achieve that, you already have your track record Always know your why   [17:19 - 18:55] Closing Segment Reach out to Iven!  Links Below Final Words Tweetable Quotes   “Lead people and manage processes. Don't micromanage. You cast the vision, you set their eyes on the target where you want them to execute.” - Iven Vian “One of the key differentiating factors I think is persistence and taking massive action. The process will test how committed you are.” - Iven Vian “‘What I actually do is this is that I help people invest passively in deals to maybe meet or exceed their income, to earn passive income, and to save money on taxes.' If you go out about your day with that mentality, it changes your perspective and how you approach your day when you talk to people.” - Iven Vian -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Connect with Iven through the Anthem Capital website. Follow him on LinkedIn as well!   Resource Mentioned: Brad Sumrock Connect with me:   I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook   LinkedIn   Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on.  Thank you for tuning in!   Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below:   [00:00:00] Iven Vian: If you want to scale and grow, well, treat that first one, like all of, actually treat all of them like they're your own child. And you know, they're babies that need a lot of attention. If you don't have the bandwidth to do so, put together a team that can provide the correct oversight you need. Again, to answer your question, it's just persistence, persistence, digging deeper. What is your why? You know, and really check yourself and understand what is that you're doing and why you're doing it.  [00:00:28] Sam Wilson: Iven Vian is a retired air force. He is a 20-year veteran. He's a multifamily syndicator, has 2300 units under management, about $185 million in real estate assets under management as well. Iven, welcome to the show.  [00:00:54] Iven Vian: Awesome. Thanks for having me, Sam. Looking forward to the opportunity to be able to share.  [00:00:58] Sam Wilson: Hey man, pleasure is mine. Same three questions I ask every guest who come to the show: in 90 seconds or less, where did you start? Where are you now? How'd you get there?  [00:01:05] Iven Vian: What did I start? Stumbled into real estate. Mother-in-law said lady's going through a divorce down the street. Why don't you buy that single-family house? Bought the house. [00:01:13] Iven Vian: Then I bought a second house, tanked me. I realized I need to get mentorship through a mentorship program. I learned about multifamily. My eyes are opened to the possibilities of multifamily, and I set my target on that and went through those long journey to be able to get to where I am today. But as you said in the intro today, we have done roughly 2300 doors, around 17 deals in about six years time.  [00:01:34] Sam Wilson: That's a lot, it's a lot of moving pieces. Today, your main role is what?  [00:01:39] Iven Vian: Yeah, my main role in Anthem Capital, there's two of us, my business partner, his name is Tariq Sattar He's focused on the transactional side, so acquiring and disposing, and I handle everything in between, operations side. [00:01:51] Iven Vian: Given my background of 20 years in the air force, I live in an operational environment, very dynamic environment my entire career. So it kind of suits me well, focusing on that piece with the multifamily business.  [00:02:04] Sam Wilson: Wow. So you handle all the asset management sides of things. Can you tell us, kind of break down what that means for you? Let's just start with that. Maybe just tell us what an asset manager does and then, you know, what it looks like.  [00:02:17] Iven Vian: Yeah, absolutely. So, given the fact that I flew B1 bombers and the air force, I kind of understand things that way still, right? And so in the flying world, you have to understand the target and then build a plan, working yourself from the target backwards, and how are you gonna be able to achieve the overall end goal and objective? [00:02:33] Iven Vian: So in this case, a multifamily investing, our overall end goal and objective is to realize the return on our investor's investments. So if we have a target return schedule of say, 8% cash on cash analyze and 90% total return over the course of five years, that's my focus. And then I am leading a team to ensure we meet or exceed those return numbers, right? And so working from the target backwards, then from day zero all the way to day of exit, I'm making sure we stay on path, right? But the way I put it is like this. I lead people and manage processes. Don't micromanage. You cast the vision, you set their eyes on the target where you want them to execute. [00:03:21] Iven Vian: And in this case, we work with a third-party property management company. We give them the expectation and provide resources for them to be able to execute and perform. And, you know, we do in a way where if they're able to hit their numbers, pocket management numbers, we're going to be able to hit our numbers when it comes to setting budgets for the property management company. [00:03:41] Iven Vian: And then we have weekly calls. I mean, you know, practically speaking, we have weekly KPI calls. They go over the performance numbers and we make real-time adjustments along the way as needed to ensure again, we hit that big picture angle of the return on investors investments.  [00:04:01] Sam Wilson: When you say that you give the property management company the tools and resources they need for execution. Can you break that down a little further for us? What tools do you feel like they need from you on a consistent basis?  [00:04:14] Iven Vian: Well, first of all, you need people to manage these assets. So how do you view that? So, for me, I view people as my greatest asset, my greatest resource. So are you going to men run the manning or you, if you have a 200 unit property, 150 unit property, you see, I'm only going to allow in a budget for one manager and one maintenance guy, and then you let them work 12 hour days and including Saturdays and maybe, you know, on holidays and then you burned them out, right? And then your property suffers as a result over the long-term or do you say, you know what, we're going to build a healthy budget when it comes to allocating proper money towards a labor line items and like, listen, you're going to go out and do it the 18, you're going to have a manager, at least an agent, a maintenance guy, and also make ready guy. [00:05:07] Iven Vian: And we're going to pay them market rate. We're going to take care of them and we're going to incentivize them for performing well. So if they were able to hit certain numbers, if it comes down to physical occupancy or hitting a certain income level, Or decreased in our delinquency by a certain percentage, over a specific period of time, then we're going to incentivize them. [00:05:28] Iven Vian: We're going to give them bonuses or we're going to give them what they want. We've got to be able to speak their language. And this is where leading people comes in to play because one particular managers didn't really care about money. She just wanted a time off to go to stay in her cabin on the lake. So that was her language. So like, okay, if you hit these numbers, you're going to get extra days off to go to your cabin and spend time on the lake. Where other managers, you know, they're motivated by money. So the way I see like this, we have alignment of interest. If the property's performing well or, and we're exceeding our baseline numbers that we need to hit, absolutely, we're going to give them bonuses. We're going to incentivize them to do so.  [00:06:07] Sam Wilson: Yeah. It sounds like a lot of that, like you said, managing the people and figuring out what it is that they want and then trying to set targets and goals such that they want to work towards getting the things that they want.  [00:06:17] Iven Vian: The other side of this, I was going to mention as well, is when you take on like value add projects, there's a capital improvement plan that you put in place and that property needs improvements. And you have a lot of ways to dissect that. Are you going to do in-house turns or are you going to hire third-party contractors to do the in-house, to do the interior improvements, right? And so on these calls, for example, asking them, we're asking the question, how much rent-ready product do you have? Do we need to bring in additional help to be able to turn these units at a timely fashion to drive our revenue growth?  [00:06:52] Iven Vian: If so then yeah, let's go out and get estimates to see how much it will cost to bring on a third party contractor, to be able to turn these units in a timely fashion. So that, to me, that's the other side of resources. You know, we're giving them approval to go out, hire third party again, not to overwork them and to create efficiencies in the overall process.  [00:07:14] Sam Wilson: Right, because those are things that the property management company is not going to have just the green light to do as they see fit. I mean, those are things that you guys have to go add additional expense that maybe you weren't counting on, right?  [00:07:26] Iven Vian: Sure. Yeah, absolutely. You know, and things change all along the way. You know, maybe we had an influx of notice to vacates where more people are leaving the property than you originally expected because you tighten down the controls a little bit more. [00:07:39] Iven Vian: And they reacted, you know, they kind of overreacted. So now you have like 20 vacancies in a particular month. Like, listen, this, find a way to get this ton and bring it again, you know, a third party to be able to turn these units.  [00:07:51] Sam Wilson: Yeah. I love that. Thanks for taking the time to kind of give us a little bit more color on what an asset manager does. Let's shift a little bit here and talk about me working a full time. And growing 2300 units at the same time. I mean, that's pretty impressive. And a lot of work how'd you do it?  [00:08:08] Iven Vian: Partnerships, hands down, partnerships, my business partner, Tariq Sattar. He and I have been working together now for, going on eight years. [00:08:18] Iven Vian: We started in a single-family space. I was a hungry investor and I wanted to buy houses. I ran out of capital, got a realtor license to sell houses to earn additional money, to put back in the houses. Tariq was my first client. Tariq ended up buying 45 houses through me over the course of two years. [00:08:36] Iven Vian: So to get to 45 houses, we looked at about 600 in the course of two years, like five a day kind of thing. So we developed a very good relationship. And it turns out Tariq is an all-star kind of individual, very financially astute man. And he and I had created this vision together that we want to pursue multifamily. [00:08:56] Iven Vian: And so I leveraged his experience from his corporate days. He was in construction business. So he was the one that was handling the calls with the attorneys, mortgage brokers, real estate brokers, while I'm flying my airplane, 24,000 feet, right? And so, but you know, when I land or on my way to the gym, or, you know, in between one place to the next, I can use to make a call like a pullover the side and, you know, send out a quick email, things like that. [00:09:24] Iven Vian: Or I can have, you know, late afternoon calls with the property management company and still lead people that way. And so that's how we're able to build Anthem Capital from ground up through our partnership.  [00:09:37] Sam Wilson: Got it. Yeah. I mean, that's a lot of moving pieces and you're flying, you were based stateside or you were based overseas? [00:09:44] Iven Vian: Stateside. My last half of my career is in the reserves. That's the other piece too, is that I didn't pursue a lot of opportunity in the military world or I could have, right? Because that requires more commitment time. And first of all, you know, committed to my career ultimately, and I had to make sure I kept arms length distance between my personal aspirations and my military career. [00:10:09] Iven Vian: But, you know, I found a way to have a somewhat flexible career while doing that. And so you have to ask yourself, what are your priorities in life? What is your overall goal? Do you want to make it big in the corporate world? You know, we're speaking to some other investor looking to jump into multifamily, or are you willing to like, not be on the corporate ladder, you know, promotion track so that you can have time to focus on multifamily. For me, I gave up the idea of being a general someday or a Colonel, you know, I was fine with that because I wanted to do this. [00:10:39] Sam Wilson: Right. Yeah. It sounds like finding what it is that you wanted. And then, like you said, find it, what'd you say early on there, you found the target and worked your way back.  [00:10:47] Iven Vian: Yeah, yeah. Right? Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I just wanted it and like, you got to have passion about this thing. And you got to commit. A hundred percent, you got to commit. You cannot be one foot in one foot out. And, you know, for those that are married, have families or significant others, like it has to be like, you know, a solidified front across the board, right? You got to have those difficult conversations with your significant other and make sure there's continuity there because you know, involves a commitment, which means traveling a lot or going to conferences or being on late-night meetings. [00:11:18] Iven Vian: Or not being available for certain family functions, things like that, right. That's where the rubber really hits the road, right. But, you know, once you start seeing the result happen, you realize there's something to this business and there's that scary interim period of like, I'm not pursuing military, multifamily hasn't quite taken off yet. [00:11:37] Iven Vian: And I know money's coming in right now and I'm exposed. Like I have a lot of money out there in the market and very little on capital right now. I think it's the commitment, the steadfastness, the clear vision that allows you to get through that moment. [00:11:50] Sam Wilson: No, I think that is great. I think all of us have been there at some point. [00:11:54] Okay. Yeah. We're figuring this out. There's a lot of moving pieces. I like the way you put it. That was so poetic. There's a lot of money out there that we've put out in the market and it's like, okay, we're pulling something on that faith and confidence to move. Keep moving forward. I think is the key. Talk to us about the finances side of things. It's, we're talking about that. Are you responsible in any way for raising capital or is that all on the business partner side?  [00:12:15] Iven Vian: We're always raising capital to everywhere, every day.  [00:12:18] Sam Wilson: Tell me about that process for you guys. What have been some things that you feel like you've done really well, that kind of helped you guys raise capital for your opportunities? [00:12:26] Iven Vian: You know, I started out with the multifamily mentorship network and mentorship program that had an ecosystem. You know, I didn't know a lot of people with millions of dollars, right? So I joined the ecosystem in my case is Brad Sumrok based out of Dallas. And that's where I started raising capital. Then again, through relationships because real estate, like anything in life, is a relationship business. [00:12:47] Iven Vian: I found people who already had an investigative database and developed a partnership with them. And they came into our deals as Co-GPs and they provided their network to help raise capital for the deal. You know, on my first investment, my first deal was a three-property portfolio, about a $2.6 million raise, you know, nine months into this program. [00:13:09] Iven Vian: We raised $2.6 million to take down a first transaction, leveraging relationships. As you get more experienced, you realize you have to develop a marketing platform. So I have a marketing platform back then that I'm building. I have a marketing team now, you know, I'm not quite there yet, but I'm working on the newsletters, social media posts, Instagram, LinkedIn, all of those things that you need to do to be top of mind when you're out there raising capital. You know, it starts with the mindset of you're always raising capital. [00:13:40] Iven Vian: You know, it's not compart, you're not, you don't compartmentalize that. You never know who you're going to run into, right? And so part of that is like, what it is you do? Do I buy my own apartments? No. What I actually do is this is that I help people invest passively in deals to maybe meet or exceed their income, to earn passive income and to save money on taxes. So like, if you go out about your day with that mentality, it kind of changes, your perspective and how you approach your day when you talk to people.  [00:14:11] Sam Wilson: Right, I like that a lot and it, you know, it's often been said, and I'm not sure if I agree with it or not, but it's a nice idea is that, Hey, you know what you have, investors need and or they say that the investor needs you more than you need the investor. I've heard that phrase as well. Yeah, I think it is good to a point. It starting out though, for people who are looking to scale their business. It's not exactly any comfort, cause it's still like, man, that just seems like that's a tall hill to climb, you know, starting out whether or not they need you or not, it's finding and locating them and then like you said, like you gave away the key, there was that, you know, you joined a group that had an ecosystem that already kind of understood this process out of the gate and people like you coming in that maybe didn't have the deep bench of capital raising experience could get in there and kind of figure out a way to flourish early on. It sounds like that was a key for you. [00:14:56] Iven Vian: A hundred percent absolutely would not be here today. If it wasn't for the ecosystem that I joined immensely, shortened that timeline for me to get up and running.  [00:15:06] Sam Wilson: When you see people, and I'm sure you've seen them inside of that group, cause there, you know, there's always successes and there's always failures. What do you see some of the keys are for the people that join a group like Brad Sumrok's group or another one. What are some things you see them do that help them scale? Maybe that when you see some others, you know, potentially coming in languish, what's the difference?  [00:15:27] Iven Vian: One of the key differentiating factors I think is persistence and taking massive action. Again, it goes back to what I said earlier. The process will test you how committed you are. You can easily get discouraged when you put in 50 offers and you get zero. LOI is out of the process, right? While you're driving in a submarket, you know, days on end looking for opportunities and nothing comes up around. The same time. [00:15:57] Iven Vian: Those people that don't give up, that stay persistent eventually over time, they will get the first deal. And now they're on the map and that's the hardest part is getting to that first one. But now they have a track record. Now they have some credibility and brokers now, you will now be on the brokers radar for the next opportunity. [00:16:16] Iven Vian: Okay. And then that first opportunity is your opportunity to the next opportunity. That's one thing that, for me, it's important. Like I want to make sure I'm handling homebase before I go and go find another opportunity, right.? And so like, if you want to scale and grow, well, treat that first one, like all, of actually treat all of them like they're your own child and you know, they're babies that need a lot of attention, right? If you don't have the bandwidth to do so, put together a team that can provide the correct oversight you need. Again, to answer your question, it's just persistence, persistence, digging deeper. What is your why? You know, and really check yourself and understand what is that you're doing and why you're doing it. And once you have clarity in that, the action piece takes care of itself. You will take massive action, right? You will push through the terror barrier if you will, and keep at it, knowing that it's yours.  [00:17:14] Sam Wilson: I love it. That great and well earned and hard-earned advice you've just given. Iven, thank you for taking the time to come on the show today and tell us about your business. Tell us about your history there in the air force and how you scaled to 20, 2300 units, you know, finding partners to raising capital, to really how to the gate, hit the ground running and, you know, not give up. So really appreciate you taking the time to share. And of course, talking about the asset management side of the business as well, which is a piece of this equation. I think that obviously that's the part that really matters. That's the part that makes this business either work or not work, but it's oftentimes overlooked. It's the position that most people don't really think about on their team. Like, oh, we don't need an asset manager. So obviously you are extremely valuable in what you do and how you do it. So thank you for taking the time to break that down as well.  [00:17:58] Iven Vian: Absolutely. Thank you so much, Sam. It's been an honor. It's been a pleasure. You have a great rest of the day.  [00:18:03] Sam Wilson: Absolutely, you as well. One last question for you, if our listeners want to get in touch with you or learn more about you and deals that you guys are working on, what is the best way to do that?  [00:18:10] Iven Vian: Absolutely. Yes. Come find us at our website. anthemcp.com Anthem as in like National Anthem, C as in cat, P as in papa.com anthemcp.com. Connect with us. Fill out a contact form there, we'll stay in touch.  [00:18:27] Sam Wilson: Awesome, Iven, thank you again. Have a great rest of your day.  [00:18:29] Iven Vian: Absolutely. You too.

This week, Justin sits down with John Capello, former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and air attache and founder and president of the Halyard Mission Foundation. The mission itself involved rescuing over 500 US airmen from occupied Serbia in WWII with the help of Serbian nationals.  John shares his own experiences as an air attache in Israel and Serbia. Each country posed difference challenges and attitudes due to differences in the progress of their relationships with the US. Then, John dives into the true story of the Halyard Mission--including just how important the Serbs were to the mission's success. This incredible military feat operated in secret right under the enemy's nose with no losses over a period of five months thanks to protection from brave Serbian civilians. Connect with John:halyardmission.orgConnect with Spycraft 101:Check out Justin's latest release, Covert Arms, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: spycraft-101.myshopify.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.Support the show

Dr. Chuck Ruby earned his Ph.D. in 1995 at Florida State University. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of military service as a criminal, counterintelligence, counterespionage special agent, and investigative psychologist in many capacities across the globe. Following his military career, Dr. Ruby has been a psychologist and coach in private practice. Chuck's newest book is Smoke and Mirrors: How You Are Being Fooled About Mental Illness - An Insider's Warning to Consumers, which is available now!Learn more about Chuck at chuckruby.com and about ISEPP at psychintegrity.org.Support the Show - Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Linked In Jobs - LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/smart.Sandland - For 15% off, use code SMARTPEOPLE15 at sandlandsleep.com.

Check out this episode to discover more about asset management and its importance, as Iven Vian emphasizes the value of your team, focusing on your KPIs, and planning your property management. Keep an eye out for more superpower real estate entrepreneur discoveries!Key Takeaways To Listen ForWays to raise capital and scale up your multifamily investmentHow to balance real estate investing with a W2 jobThe importance of developing a broker relationship to leverage your multifamily portfolioHelpful insights on transforming your mindset from scarcity to abundanceWhy should you focus on asset management?Important KPIs to manage on a weekly & monthly basisResources Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment ComplexFree Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About Iven Vian Iven Vian is results oriented, first as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and then in his 15 years of residential and commercial real estate investments. Attention to detail, an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong team ethic drive his management of his portfolio of over 3700 units and inspires his role as Anthem Capital's Lead Operations Manager.Iven is responsible for all business plan executions, deploying the latest property management technologies, and installing cutting-edge operational systems to stay ahead of the competition. In addition, his military training has taught Iven the genuine meaning of investment responsibility and due diligence in assessing new ventures.Connect with Iven Website: Anthem CapitalTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorsGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams.

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Greg Williams, Executive Director of U.S.VETS Barber's Point.  We'll talk about how you can help support our veterans in need.  Who is Greg Williams?Gregory (Greg) Williams is the Executive Director of U.S.VETS Barber's Point. He is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 27 years of experience in leadership, strategy, safety & security, operations, emergency response, and organizational development. His educational accomplishments include a B.S. in Computer Related Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma, a M.S. in Information Management from Marymount University and M.S. in Military Operational Arts & Science.To reach Greg you may contact him in the following ways:Phone: 808-672-2977Email: infohi@usvets.orgWebsite: https://usvets.org/Social media:  facebook.com/usvetsbp, instagram.com/usvetshi

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Greg Williams, Executive Director of U.S.VETS Barber's Point.  We'll talk about how you can help support our veterans in need.  Who is Greg Williams?Gregory (Greg) Williams is the Executive Director of U.S.VETS Barber's Point. He is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 27 years of experience in leadership, strategy, safety & security, operations, emergency response, and organizational development. His educational accomplishments include a B.S. in Computer Related Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma, a M.S. in Information Management from Marymount University and M.S. in Military Operational Arts & Science.To reach Greg you may contact him in the following ways:Phone: 808-672-2977Email: infohi@usvets.orgWebsite: https://usvets.org/Social media:  facebook.com/usvetsbp, instagram.com/usvetshi

In today's episode we'll speak with Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a Mission Pilot for the new SpaceX Polaris Program. Kidd is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with more than 3,000 flying hours as a pilot and over 400 hours of combat time. Most recently Kidd served as the Mission Director for Inspiration4, the world's...

Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served 20 years in various roles that include Commander of the 64th Aggressor Squadron, USAF Thunderbird #4 Demonstration Pilot, USAF Weapons School Graduate, Operational Test & Evaluation Pilot, and Flight Examiner.  In this episode, Ben chats with Scott about the newly announced Polaris program and how he feels about being selected as the mission pilot for "Polaris Dawn," SpaceX's next step in making humanity a space-faring civilisation. 00:43 Introducing Scott Poteet 01:00 ‘Kidd' 02:02 What is Polaris Dawn? 03:48 Speed of SpaceX's training 05:50 The role of Mission Pilot 09:12 How did SpaceX set the mission goals for Polaris Dawn? 11:29 The first commercial EVA walk 14:30 How Scott met Jared 16:54 What is Jared really like? 21:50 Astronaut Dreams 29:11 Inspiration and Polaris - measuring success 34:24 Scott's family reaction to hearing Scott is going to space 37:10 Wrap up and socials The Polaris Program Website: https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/polarisprogram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polarisprogram/ Scott's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddpoteet Instagram: https://instagram.com/kiddpoteet?utm_medium=copy_link Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Website (coming soon): www.astroben.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit Please subscribe and rate - Ad Astra!

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Greg Williams, Executive Director of U.S.VETS Barber's Point.  We'll talk about how you can help support our veterans in need.We also have your favorite experts providing this week's tips on property management, mortgage loans, home inspection and home insurance!Who is Greg Williams?Gregory (Greg) Williams is the Executive Director of U.S.VETS Barber's Point. He is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 27 years of experience in leadership, strategy, safety & security, operations, emergency response, and organizational development. His educational accomplishments include a B.S. in Computer Related Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma, a M.S. in Information Management from Marymount University and M.S. in Military Operational Arts & Science.To reach Greg you may contact him in the following ways:Phone: 808-672-2977Email: infohi@usvets.orgWebsite: https://usvets.org/Social media:  facebook.com/usvetsbp, instagram.com/usvetshi

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Greg Williams, Executive Director of U.S.VETS Barber's Point.  We'll talk about how you can help support our veterans in need.We also have your favorite experts providing this week's tips on property management, mortgage loans, home inspection and home insurance!Who is Greg Williams?Gregory (Greg) Williams is the Executive Director of U.S.VETS Barber's Point. He is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 27 years of experience in leadership, strategy, safety & security, operations, emergency response, and organizational development. His educational accomplishments include a B.S. in Computer Related Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma, a M.S. in Information Management from Marymount University and M.S. in Military Operational Arts & Science.To reach Greg you may contact him in the following ways:Phone: 808-672-2977Email: infohi@usvets.orgWebsite: https://usvets.org/Social media:  facebook.com/usvetsbp, instagram.com/usvetshi

This week, Leo and I speak with a very interesting guest. Robert Davis is an active duty Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. He primarily shoots International Smallbore Rifle and Air Rifle. However, he also shoots pistol, 3-gun, subgun, tactical matches and pretty much anything that has to do with pulling a trigger. Take a ride with us as we travel through Europe (figuratively speaking) and learn the Do's and Don'ts, while nearly getting arrested. Fasten your seat belt! www.casualshooterpodcast.com https://www.woundedwarrior.af.mil/  

In this episode of Insight Mind Body Talk, we're focused on how yoga can help our military service members heal from trauma.  Jeanne welcomes Shaye Molendyke, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who holds a master's in counseling. Shaye is a Certified Yoga Therapist and the creator and director of YogaFit for Warriors, a trauma-informed yoga teacher training program. Shaye and Jeanne discuss ways in which we can help prevent and heal post-traumatic stress disorder among our military.  Shaye explains how yoga teachers and mental health providers  can be empowered to better articulate how yoga works from a neuroscience perspective, so that teachers aren't just "shotgunning" yoga out into the world, but truly understanding how healing happens.Continue LearningContact Shaye at warrior@yogafit.comACE studyhttps://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.htmlHeart Rate Variability (HRV) informationhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789Tapping/EFThttps://www.thetappingsolution.com/In this video, Shaye reflects on 9-11 and it's 20th anniversary.  She presents a hybrid tapping exercise using eye movements in addition to traditional tapping to help overcome feelings of anxiety. Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk1BDLU6T8AYogaFit for Warriorshttps://www.yogafit.com/yoga-certification/100-hour-warrior-program/Polyvagal theory: Check out Episode 12 of Insight Mind Body Talk:https://insightmadison.com/podcast/Produced by Jeanne KolkerEdited by Jason Klein and Jeanne KolkerMusic by Jason A. Schultz

Our featured interview tonight is with retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Devo Devereaux. Devo has collected pipes from all over the world, and done pipe restoration. We'll talk about that as well as pipe smoking, and flying unmanned aircraft. At the top of the show, At the top of the show, we have another installment in our series on three must-try tobaccos within a specific genre. Tonight's tobacco style is Heavy Latakia Blends.

Frank DiBartolomeo is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. His expertise as an engineer and technical leader in the military and industry led to a variety of leadership assignments as a program manager and senior systems engineer including assignments at the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Pentagon and, in industry, as the Deputy Lead Engineer on a 300-person national security program. Frank is also an award-winning speaker, presentation and interview skills coach, and Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. In 2002, Frank was awarded Toastmasters International's highest individual award - Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). He formed DiBartolomeo Consulting International (DCI), LLC in 2007. The mission of DCI is to help STEM professionals to prepare their presentations in half the time it normally takes, to get their point across the first time, and to present with comfort and ease. https://www.speakleadandsucceed.comScott M. Haskins is a internationally renowned professional art conservator whose opinion is often sought and who is often featured in all the media types nationwide. He is an expert witness/legal testimony on art related insurance matters/claims and on private lawsuits. Mr. Haskins has worked in both Europe and the U.S. as a professional art conservator since 1975. He is the author of the awarded 'Save Your Stuff' series, written to assist the public protect and save valuable possessions from disasters and emergencies. He is a public speaker and conducts webinars, fundraisers, membership drives, docent trainings, seminars and just for entertainment based on the subject of his 4 books and on his other professional activities. https://www.fineartconservationlab.com/

Clare Chennault led the country he was fighting for in defeating the Japanese in the air war. Surprisingly, that country was China and without his aerial combat skills Japan may have conquered the nation in 1937. Accordingly, the outcome of World War II, which was just beyond the horizon, may have been totally different. Author Richard P. Voohries, Jr., a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, joins Errol Laborde, executive editor of Louisiana Life, along with podcast producer Kelly Massicot to talk about his book, “Chennault, A Rebel in China,” as well as Chennault's famous combat squad, “The Flying Tigers.” Oh yes, we will also here about how Chennault was influenced by early American Generals, southern traditions and his relationship with Madame Chiang Kai-shek, wife of the ruling Generalissimo.

When a surface-to-air (SAM) missile is tracking your aircraft in hostile territory, its tough to stay focused, calm and connected with your wingman - but you need to if you want to stay alive. Waldo Waldman knows, having been shot at multiple times over a span of 65 combat missions, and he has some incredible stories and unique perspective to show for it. A retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who overcame massive claustrophobia and a fear of heights to become a decorated fighter pilot, he shares some simple but powerful lessons he's taken from the cockpit of his F-16 fighter jet that he now applies to business, his work as an author and speaker, and life as a husband and father.

This week on the podcast, Ben and Megan talk to Mission: Readiness member Brigadier General (Ret.) Doug Pierce, U.S. Air Force, about his career, his time as the Mayor of Norwalk, Iowa, and what he has been working on during retirement. Then Megan talks to Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, about his obesity prevention work in West Virginia.

We do not dispense medical advice and all of your health choices are your own.   Guests:   Chris McCleary- Chris McCleary is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and a licensed professional counselor working in private practice in Northwest Arkansas. He holds 4 master's degrees along with some initial training for a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. As an eclectic psychotherapist, he integrates holistic concepts into the healing process, including transpersonal methods such as hypnotherapy, astrology, human design, past life regressions, dreams, meditation, etc. He has appeared on several international radio shows, including Coast to Coast AM, Veritas Radio, Reddit, and many more. More of his work is available at www.InnerZension.com and www.NationalDreamCenter.com   Aaron Cagle- Founder and Host of Hotbox Manor  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAiXF6r0OzCp1KZYaBVqyLg  Angela Edge  Multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, Indie Rocker and producer of this show Angela Edge shares her music video, "Green With Envy"  http://angelaedge.com /Musical Guest: Dawn Beyer https://www.therealnashville.com/booking  Cannabisexpertmd.com  Miss Teddi: @learnfromteddi on FB   This show is written and created by Wendy Love Edge and Topher Kogen  Show management and producer: Angela Edge   Booking Music and Art: Mikekinklebooking@gmail.com  Editing: Flint Woods  Join us on patreon: httpts://patreon.com/thewendyloveedgeshow  Sponsors:  Relevnt App  131 Inclusion Gallery  Karas Healthcare  Purely Natural CBD  NWA Natural Living  Highlands Residential Mortgage  Mary Will Nourish  Country Doc Wellness Center  Peace at Home Shelter  Uptown Kitchen and Taphouse  Lit Premium Smoking Supplies --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewendyloveedgeshow/support

In this episode of Difference Makers, Jim Boghos interviews Roland Rainey Jr, a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air & Space Force, Football Scout, and Podcast Host. Jim and Roland chat about Roland's upbringing in Louisiana and how his drive to see the world lead him to a military career in the Air Force. With a growing passion for sports that was fueled by his time in the air force, Roland became a football coach, bought a semi-pro team, began a scouting career, and is now the host of The Extra Point, Sports Talk Show covering NFL & NCAA. Listen in to find out the WHY behind his drive & passion for life and how he manages to do it all. Find Roland's Podcast, The Extra Point, here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-extra-point/the-extra-point-11-21-2020

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 2 on the What I Wish I Knew Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with Lt. Col. Chris McMartin or Col. Mac as his cadets call him. Lt. Col. McMArtin is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and currently a Junior ROTC Instructor at The Woodlands High School. While on active duty, Chris completed tours of duty as a navigator on C-141 and C-130 aircraft, an instructor at the navigator training school, an Operations Director for mobility operations at a US base in the Middle East, and an assistant professor at the US Army Command and General Staff College. Chris grew up in Oklahoma but has called Texas his home since 1997. This is a great episode for anyone out there that thinks that they want to enter into military service. While Lt. Col. McMartin spent 20 years in the Air Force he speaks about the different branches of military, the different steps and ways to enter into service, what it is like while on active duty and much more. We hope that you enjoy this episode. We would love your feedback on who you would like to hear from this season. If you have a specific career or young professional that we can share with you please submit an email to office@efta-us.org with you interests. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efta/message

Alexander Misurkin, a major in the Russian Air Force, is a Russian cosmonaut, selected in 2006. He is the 116th cosmonaut of Russia and 531st cosmonaut in the world. He made two space flights to the International Space Station on manned transport spacecraft Soyuz TMA-08M and Soyuz MS-06. Flight engineer of the expeditions ISS-35 / ISS-36, ISS-53, commander of the expeditions ISS-54. The flight duration was 334 days 11 hours 29 minutes. He performed four spacewalks, the total duration of work in open space was 28 hours 13 minutes. Prior to joining the cosmonaut corps, he served as a pilot and commander of the aviation link of the Guards Aviation Training Regiment of the A.K.Serov Krasnodar Military Aviation Institute. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (2009). Hero of the Russian Federation, pilot-cosmonaut of the Russian Federation (2016). Honorary Citizen of the city of Oryol, Russia. Alexander Misurkin is the president of the Badminton Federation of the Oryol region, which was created on his initiative in 2017. As part of supporting the development of the federation and badminton as a lifestyle that he promotes, Alexander Misurkin organized the first team game in space in the history of mankind. On 01/01/2018, a friendly badminton match took place onboard the ISS, in which members of the crew of the 54th expedition took part. And 3.5 months after returning from the flight, he set an unofficial world record - he played badminton with everyone for 24 hours. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ORYOL BADMINTON FEDERATION - DONATE FIND ALEXANDER ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook | Instagram | VKontakte ================================ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrich Twitter: https://twitter.com/denofrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/ Hashtag: #denofrich © Copyright 2022 UHNWI data. All rights reserved.

Alexander Misurkin, a major in the Russian Air Force, is a Russian cosmonaut, selected in 2006. He is the 116th cosmonaut of Russia and 531st cosmonaut in the world. He made two space flights to the International Space Station on manned transport spacecraft Soyuz TMA-08M and Soyuz MS-06. Flight engineer of the expeditions ISS-35 / ISS-36, ISS-53, commander of the expeditions ISS-54. The flight duration was 334 days 11 hours 29 minutes. He performed four spacewalks, the total duration of work in open space was 28 hours 13 minutes. Prior to joining the cosmonaut corps, he served as a pilot and commander of the aviation link of the Guards Aviation Training Regiment of the A.K.Serov Krasnodar Military Aviation Institute. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (2009). Hero of the Russian Federation, pilot-cosmonaut of the Russian Federation (2016). Honorary Citizen of the city of Oryol, Russia.

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel  Rodney Furr, of the the 439th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command, talks to us about MA's Westover Air Force Base, life in the military, and all sorts of other stuff.

In episode 22, I sit down with retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Harold Davis. Dr. Davis is a graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine and a veterinary pathologist who served 20 years in the United States Air Force. After retiring from Active Duty, Dr. Davis worked as a veterinary pathologist in the private sector and served as the first and only Black president of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Interested in an interview with a particular leader? Have a question you'd like to hear answered? Contact us @DODReads or podcast@dodreads.com. Finally, head to DODReads for more resources, free books, and interviews with military authors. The views presented in this episode are those of the participants and do not reflect the views of the Department of Defense or its components.

The theme of this episode is trauma and addiction. Wendy and Topher host the following guests in this quarantine edition: Health Chris Mcleary: Chris is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and a licensed professional counselor working in private practice in Northwest Arkansas. He holds 4 master's degrees along with some initial training for a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. As an eclectic psychotherapist, he integrates holistic concepts into the healing process, including transpersonal methods. He is also an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Arkansas and has extensive experience with addiction and substance abuse issues. He has appeared on several international radio shows, including Coast to Coast AM, Veritas Radio, Reddit, and many more. More of his work is available at www.InnerZension.com and www.NationalDreamCenter.com In the Green Zone Christopher Miles Christopher Miles is the founder of ark420.com and cannacook.com. In this episode, Chris tells his story from trauma and addiction to healing, creating and helping others. Emily Hartley Emily is a trauma informed healer and can be found at breakingthroughtrauma.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/477894773070206/ Music- The Candid returns to the show! https://www.facebook.com/TheCandidDot/ Instagram: @thecandiddot Many thanks to our crew, collaborators, patrons and sponsors. Sponsored by: https://www.getbuffaloco.com/ https://karashealthcare.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nwanaturallivingllc/ https://purelynaturalonline.com/ https://highlandsmortgage.com/mortgage-lenders/bentonville/ https://www.litsmokingsupplies.com/ https://www.facebook.com/backtobalancepg/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewendyloveedgeshow/support

Ken Pasch, President of KiVisions, is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and has extensive experience in leadership and management. Based on that formal and informal education Ken has writes a great book, ON COURSE: become a great leader and soar.Listen in to this special Business Builders Show interview on www.c-suiteradio.com to gain new insights on how to get YOUR journey to SOAR.You can reach Ken at www.kivisions.com (website), kivisions@kivisions.com (email) 814 353 4564You can get all our Business Builders Shows, and many other fine shows at www.c-suiteradio.comThank you to our sponsor, Dave Nast at www.nastpartners.com. Check out Dave's website to learn more about how you can attract and retain the very best talent.You can reach me at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com or call/text me at 570 815 1626 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.