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From Embassy to Paradise: The Journey of Leian Harosky

Jason sits down with Leian Harosky, a highly regarded real estate broker with extensive experience in the industry. Together, they uncover the secrets to successfully navigating military relocations and helping individuals find their dream homes. Join Jason and Leian as they explore the intricacies of working with military personnel during their transitions to new duty stations. Leian's wealth of knowledge and expertise shines through as she imparts invaluable insights and practical tips fo...

Armed N Ready with Arielle Best The VA Loan Lady!

Armed N Ready with Mark Militello

Armed N Ready Presents Jason Squared!

Armed N Ready Presents Jason Squared!

Armed N Ready with Sean DiMartile

Armed & Ready Podcast with U.S. Army Special Forces Fire Team Leader Jared Bost

Happy Friday! This week on the Armed & Ready podcast, I sat down with a former U.S. Army Special Forces Fire Team Leader for the 3rd Ranger Battalion, Jared Bost! Jared served 5 years in the military, exiting in 2021 to attend the College of Charleston and start his fitness and personal training company, The Modern Spartan. Tune in to hear all about Jared's journey from joining the Army at just 18 years old, to becoming a student, teacher, instructor, and entrepreneur! Do you know anyone w...

Armed & Ready podcast ft. real estate power couple, Mike & Bair Bell

Happy Friday! This week on the Armed & Ready podcast, I sat down with San Diego's real estate power couple, Mike & Bair Bell! Mike is a retired US Navy sailor, current National Airspace Specialist for the FAA, & realtor. Bair is a real estate agent and entrepreneur who owned and operated several Salon/ Spas across the country. Mike & Bair are high school sweethearts and parents of four beautiful children. Tune in to hear their amazing story of how they transitioned from traveling the world ...

Putting out fires & starting a business with Seth Teagle

How does someone go from 21 years as a public servant to owning and operating a real estate investment company? Seth's story is one of a kind and inspiring to all who are planning on making a major career change, but just don't know how to do it. There are plenty of options and opportunities for those in similar positions as Seth. Tune in to hear how a career firefighter/EMT transitioned into the real estate and financial world!

Armed & Ready Podcast with Retired USN Rear Admiral, Robert C. Chaplin

Happy Friday! This week on the Armed & Ready podcast, we had the pleasure of having a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Robert C. Chaplin, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan. RADM Chaplin comes from a military family and followed suit by joined the Naval academy where he eventually attended flight school. He is a very accomplished helicopter pilot who spent the majority of his career flying for the Navy before moving up the ranks to command Naval ships. Tune in to hear RADM Chaplin's amazing ...

Armed & Ready Podcast with US Navy Petty Officer Robert Morgan

Happy Friday! This week on the Armed & Ready podcast, we have another San Diego local and Navy veteran, Petty Officer Robert Morgan! Petty Officer Morgan is the founder of a non-profit organization called Dancing Veterans San Diego. This is an organization that serves veterans, service members & their families by using dancing as an alternate outlet. Robert is a career software engineer here in sunny San Diego, California. Tune in to hear his incredible story of how he transitioned from ser...

Running for Governor with USAF veteran, Joey Gilbert

On this week's episode of the Armed & Ready podcast, we have a very special guest; my good friend and Nevada's future Governor, Joey Gilbert! Joey is a U.S. Air Force veteran, 3-time national champion boxer, a lawyer, and the current running-man for Nevada's race for Governor.

Landmines of Growth with Hien "H.T." Tran

Being an Army Ranger and a Real Estate Investor with Jessie Futia

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Jesse Futia, an active-duty Army Ranger and real estate investor. Jesse Futia shares his experience of how he got involved in the military. Growing up as a New Yorker and remembering his experience 20 years ago during 9/11 has always made serving in the military vital to him. Jesse also shares his experience of how he got into real-estate investing in college. Although times were different in 201...

Using the Bro Call to get my Translator out of Afghanistan with Randall Parkes

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Randall Parkes, a former Marine and Real Estate Agent for Compass. Randall Parkes shares his experience servicing in Afghanistan and helping to escort people out after the invasion of the Taliban. His first deployment was in 2007, and this was one that stuck out to him the most. During this time, he was also able to meet his interpreter, who he helped escape through using the "bro call."  Along ...

Using the Bro Call to get my Translator out of Afghanistan with Randall Parkes

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Randall Parkes, a former Marine and Real Estate Agent for Compass. Randall Parkes shares his experience servicing in Afghanistan and helping to escort people out after the invasion of the Taliban. His first deployment was in 2007, and this was one that stuck out to him the most. During this time, he was also able to meet his interpreter, who he helped escape through using the "bro call."  Along ...

Gearing Up For Special Forces with Cam King

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Cameron King, Active Duty Army, and Digital Market Specialist.  Cameron King shares his story about entering the military later in life than initially expected. Although he knew he wanted to serve since 18 years old, his path took him down a different avenue of traveling abroad, working in advertising, and successfully establishing a career for himself. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Cameron's p...

Gearing Up For Special Forces with Cam King

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Cameron King, Active Duty Army, and Digital Market Specialist.  Cameron King shares his story about entering the military later in life than initially expected. Although he knew he wanted to serve since 18 years old, his path took him down a different avenue of traveling abroad, working in advertising, and successfully establishing a career for himself. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Cameron's p...

Insight on Afghanistan with Kevin Key

It is Friday, and we have a special episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has a special guest Kevin Key, a college friend of mine and an Army Special Forces Veteran. Kevin served in Afghanistan and is currently helping Interpreters he worked with in getting them out of harm's way as the Taliban are taking over the country.  This topic is not easy for any of us to wrap our heads around, but we must discuss the constantly developing situation in Afghanistan.  Please tune in t...

From MARSOC to Running a Coffee Company with Derek Mensen

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Derek Mensen, MBV, Marine Veteran and Director of Operations at Trident Coffee. Derek Mensen shares his dedication to serving his country and his experience of joining the marine corps. He also shares his experience of transitioning out of the military and diving deeper into his own passions, along with his position at Trident Coffee.  Link in bio for the full episode! Make sure you give it a li...

Coffee and Tea with Eric Johnson

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has returnee from season one Eric Johnson, Navy Veteran and CEO of Trident Coffee Roasters. Eric Johnson shares his experience developing his business idea in the coffee industry after being overseas. He emphasizes how coffee and tea are a communal experience we all share and incorporates his passion for health and wellness into Trident Coffee and Roasters products.  Thank you for Eric, for sharing ...

Brian Arrington, founder of Vets2industry

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today's episode, we have Brian Arrington, an Air-Force Veteran.  Brian Arrington shares his story behind why he went into the Air Force, his experience teaching at the Ravens School, and then being stationed in the Cannon Air-Force base in Mexico.   After the Air Force, Brian went to work with nonprofits a year after his transition out of service. Tune in to hear about Brian's transition and how the Linkedin gro...

Flying Helicopters over the Horn of Africa with Knight Campbell

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today's episode, we have Knight Campbell, a navy veteran.  Knight Campbell shares about his experience getting into the naval academy and his experience there. Knight had started as a student and later went on to teach at his alma mater. He explains the growth in himself the academy brought along with his positive experiences there. Knight also talks about his experience flying and the remarkable things he could ...

Armed & Ready Best of 2021

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today's episode, we created a recap of our favorite episodes of 2021 so far!   Tune in to hear the experiences of military veterans like USMC Veteran and Jedi Daniel Lane. Army Vet and Black Rifle Coffee Company Marty Skovlund, and more! A special thanks to all those who have been a part of the Armed & Ready Podcast!  What has been your favorite episode of 2021?

Dodging IEDs to Recruiting Veterans with Nick Busse

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today's episode, we have Nick Busse, a former army vet of 13 years.  In today's podcast, we discuss Nick Busse's experience in the army, the path that led him here, and why serving the country has been an essential journey to him. Nick also discusses his transition when leaving the army and starting his professional career at Lee Filters. Here he has been able to bring in military culture to the company while bui...

From Earbuds to Sentry Residential with Dan Deville

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today’s episode, we have guest Dan DeVille, CEO of Sentry Residential.  In todays podcast we discuss Dan’s entrepreneur background and how it all started! Dan shared his first temp job at Sony and after two months he was promoted into a manager role at just 23 years old. Dan also explained his true passion in business was serving people with a purpose which lead to him launching his headphone company in 2008. Dan...

USMC to Founder of Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children w/ Ricky Ferran | Armed & Ready Podcast

It is Friday which means a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast is out for you to listen to!  In today’s episode, we have guest Ricky “Tank” Ferran, USMC Veteran, and now Founder of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. In this episode Tank shares he was born in Cuba came to the US at the age of 13. Tank had many family members he looked up to that were in the Marines so he decided to followed their footsteps in joining as well.  We also discuss Tank’s plans and goals for when he got ...

The Latest Updates in Real Estate After Covid

Jr. USMC Veteran Turned Management Analyst - Hiram Figuerora

Friday is here, which means a new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today’s episode, we have guest Hiram Figueroa Jr, USMC Veteran, and now a Management Program Analyst. Hiram shares his story on growing up in Brooklyn, NY, and why he chose to join the USMC.  We discussed Hiram’s Marine path into becoming a Drill Instructor in the early 80’s, and highlighted the importance of utilizing resources around you when transitioning out of the Military. Hiram also shared how all his work an...

Jr. USMC Veteran Turned Management Analyst - Hiram Figuerora

Friday is here, which means a new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today’s episode, we have guest Hiram Figueroa Jr, USMC Veteran, and now a Management Program Analyst. Hiram shares his story on growing up in Brooklyn, NY, and why he chose to join the USMC.  We discussed Hiram’s Marine path into becoming a Drill Instructor in the early 80’s, and highlighted the importance of utilizing resources around you when transitioning out of the Military. Hiram also shared how all his work an...

From Submarines to Military Social Work - Tony Teravainen

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode out of the Armed & Ready Podcast!  In today’s episode, we have guest Tony Tervainen, Navy Veteran, and now non-profit CEO of STEP.  We discussed Tony´s experiences in the Navy,  what it was like going to Nuclear Power School, his Submarine life, and his deployment overseas. We also discuss a common interest, the lack of support and resources veterans receive when transitioning out of the military. Tony also explained how volunteering for militar...

From Submarines to Military Social Work - Tony Teravainen

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode out of the Armed & Ready Podcast!  In today’s episode, we have guest Tony Tervainen, Navy Veteran, and now non-profit CEO of STEP.  We discussed Tony´s experiences in the Navy,  what it was like going to Nuclear Power School, his Submarine life, and his deployment overseas. We also discuss a common interest, the lack of support and resources veterans receive when transitioning out of the military. Tony also explained how volunteering for militar...

Marty Skovlund - From the Army to the Competitive Coffee Industry

This week's guest is Marty Skovlund; Army Veteran now Executive editor at Coffee or Die Magazine from The Black Rifle Coffee Company.  We sit down for a great discussion in marketing and the importance of a sharp online presence, and how staying up-to-date widely can increase engagement. Marty also shares his experiences with launching a magazine from online to print and working in the competitive coffee industry.  Finally, we share our opinions on the current crazy real estate industry an...

Kevin Welch - Tracking a Pandemic in Real Time

We have Kevin Welch on this week's episode, which also happens to be our producer`s brother.  Kevin has an impressive story to share, having previously served in the US Peace Corps and now specializing in epidemiology.  Kevin is a public health doctor, who, ironically, graduated right before the Covid-19 pandemic, now working in global health and investing in real estate.  During his graduate education, he served in the US Peace Corps in Malawi where he was involved in Ebola prevention wit...

Kevin Welch - Tracking a Pandemic in Real Time

We have Kevin Welch on this week's episode, which also happens to be our producer`s brother.  Kevin has an impressive story to share, having previously served in the US Peace Corps and now specializing in epidemiology.  Kevin is a public health doctor, who, ironically, graduated right before the Covid-19 pandemic, now working in global health and investing in real estate.  During his graduate education, he served in the US Peace Corps in Malawi where he was involved in Ebola prevention wit...

From Mine Waste to Solid Gold - Dennis Amoroso & Jim Shumard

In today´s episode of the podcast,  we have Air Force Veteran Dennis Amoroso and his COO Jim Shumard of Advanced Materials Processing Inc.  After sharing a bit about the mining industry, we broke new ground describing the science behind their mining operations and how they convert mine waste into environmentally friendly fertilizer. If there's one thing for sure, this episode is a gem! 

John Vallas - Submarines, Scuba Diving, and House Flipping

On today’s episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast, we have guest John Vallas, former active duty navy, now entrepreneur.  John shares his experiences from his 10-year navy career as a diver, submariner, and chief.  We learn how he through personal development courses found his passion, opened a coffee shop, built a multi-million dollar coffee roasting facility, and started Vallas Construction & Development.  John also tells us more about the house flipping business and his advice on smart inv...

John Vallas - Submarines, Scuba Diving, and House Flipping

On today’s episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast, we have guest John Vallas, former active duty navy, now entrepreneur.  John shares his experiences from his 10-year navy career as a diver, submariner, and chief.  We learn how he through personal development courses found his passion, opened a coffee shop, built a multi-million dollar coffee roasting facility, and started Vallas Construction & Development.  John also tells us more about the house flipping business and his advice on smart inv...

From Boot Camp to Hollywood... to Colorado? Hank Braxtan, Army Veteran & Filmmaker.

In today’s episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast, I chat with Hank Braxton, former U.S. military intelligence analyst, now movie producer. Make sure you give it a listen to hear about how Hank went from making movies with his buddies during deployment in Korea to working with A-listers in Hollywood and much more.   

Daniel Lane: Marine Corps Jedi - Carrying his Lightsaber from Iraq to Hollywood

In this week's episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast, we had Daniel Lane come onboard and describe his journey as a Pastor's son with a passion for Star Wars, and how the philosophy of the Force guided his path into becoming a Marine. During his service, Daniel channeled his passion for Star Wars into lightsaber dueling & making, eventually resulting in his current career making custom sabers and dueling with other fans.  There are definitely a few funny stories thrown in there as well such ...

Daniel Lane: Marine Corps Jedi - Carrying his Lightsaber from Iraq to Hollywood

In this week's episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast, we had Daniel Lane come onboard and describe his journey as a Pastor's son with a passion for Star Wars, and how the philosophy of the Force guided his path into becoming a Marine. During his service, Daniel channeled his passion for Star Wars into lightsaber dueling & making, eventually resulting in his current career making custom sabers and dueling with other fans.  There are definitely a few funny stories thrown in there as well such ...

Chris Snyder - U.S. Army Veteran Turned Cybersecurity Expert

Chris Snyder is visiting the podcast this week, and we discuss the tools needed for succeeding when adjusting to civilian life. We get to hear about his deployment in Afghanistan and how he created a career in cybersecurity as a security analyst by having strategic plans for himself when getting out of service. Make sure you listen to today’s episode if you would like to learn more about practical tips and tricks that can lead to endless opportunities for your employment after service.

Phil Layton - From U.S. Navy Engineering Duty Officer to Solar Power Entrepreneur

In today’s episode, Phil Layton, U.S. Navy Veteran, and CEO of PI Energy share his experience from his 10-year career in the navy as an Engineering Duty Officer.  We learn about his exciting stories from the cool places he got to see during his time in the Navy and his impressive work for PI Energy.  If you would like to learn more about what it is like being an engineer in the military, and how we can combat climate change with new innovations in solar energy, make sure you tune in! The e...

Phil Layton - From U.S. Navy Engineering Duty Officer to Solar Power Entrepreneur

In today’s episode, Phil Layton, U.S. Navy Veteran, and CEO of PI Energy share his experience from his 10-year career in the navy as an Engineering Duty Officer.  We learn about his exciting stories from the cool places he got to see during his time in the Navy and his impressive work for PI Energy.  If you would like to learn more about what it is like being an engineer in the military, and how we can combat climate change with new innovations in solar energy, make sure you tune in! The e...

Naval Aviator, Doug Lito, on Flying Fighter Jets and Investing in Bitcoin

Former U.S. Naval Aviator, now actor, and Bitcoin enthusiast, Doug Lito returns.  Lito reveals what it is like going through the intense training for flying fighter jets and the skills that go into landing on a ship. Make sure you tune in to hear Lito´s opinion on Bitcoin and his excitement in starring in the upcoming Top Gun Maverick 2021 film. 

Mike the Money Guy - mentoring, developing financial solutions and curating consulting.

On this week's episode of the Armed & Ready podcast, Mike the Money Guy Returns! Veteran, Michael Dunn, shares how he applied his experiences in the military to his entrepreneurship. By using his creativity, intellect, and motivation, he runs Decade Consulting Group, M3 Academy, and M3 Automaster Software. From developing financial solutions, curating consulting, and mentoring as Mike the Money Guy, Michael´s story is something you do not want to miss.   “Do not ask to change the world, ask...

Mike the Money Guy - mentoring, developing financial solutions and curating consulting.

On this week's episode of the Armed & Ready podcast, Mike the Money Guy Returns! Veteran, Michael Dunn, shares how he applied his experiences in the military to his entrepreneurship. By using his creativity, intellect, and motivation, he runs Decade Consulting Group, M3 Academy, and M3 Automaster Software. From developing financial solutions, curating consulting, and mentoring as Mike the Money Guy, Michael´s story is something you do not want to miss.   “Do not ask to change the world, ask...

Armed & Ready - Best of Compilation

We are out with a special episode this week - a compilation of our favorite episodes!  In today's episode, you can listen to a collection of some of the major highlights from this season of the Armed & Ready Podcast.  Tune in to hear all the inspiring stories we´ve had the pleasure of uncovering.

Armed & Ready - Best of Compilation

We are out with a special episode this week - a compilation of our favorite episodes!  In today's episode, you can listen to a collection of some of the major highlights from this season of the Armed & Ready Podcast.  Tune in to hear all the inspiring stories we´ve had the pleasure of uncovering.

Military career advice & overseas experiences with Corey Ramsey

We are out with a new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast!  I sit down with Corey Ramsey, former US Navy intelligence specialist and now program director at New Alternatives. We had a great conversation where he shared his wise knowledge on a career in the military, as well as, his crazy stories from overseas.  You definitely do not want to miss this episode.