Veteran On the Move
501 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsEmpowering Veterans Through Entrepreneurship
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SpeedPro Chicago Loop with Eric Lazar
April 22, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBThis episode features Marine Corps Veteran Eric Lazar, owner of SpeedPro Chicago Loop. Eric transitioned from military service by finishing his college education. After a difficult initial foray into the private sector, Eric identified the skills he lacked and bounced back. He thrived in the marketing and television broadcast industry, eventually becoming a national sales manager in Chicago. Eric chats with host Joe Crane about his path to entrepreneurship and his decision to become a SpeedP...
Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBThis episode of Veteran on the Move features Jared Allen, a former NFL player and founder of Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors. Jared overcame challenges throughout his 12-year NFL career, and shares his journey of goal-setting, perseverance, and adaptation. Inspired by a USO tour, Jared saw a need for accessible housing for wounded veterans. He founded his non-profit to provide mortgage-free, adapted homes, offering lasting support. Jared also dives into the world of running a non-pro...
Revolutionizing How We Do Laundry with Clotheslyne
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBThis episode features Marine Veteran Daniel Feliciano, CEO of Clotheslyne. After flying CH-53 helicopters in the Marine Corps, he worked in the civilian sector at Shell in aviation logistics. After years of working overseas, Daniel returned to the U.S. and explored entrepreneurship. He delves into his journey, from real estate and painting to tackling a common pain point: laundry. Daniel created Clotheslyne, a unique marketplace that connects people who need laundry done with those who have ...
Real Estate Networking for Veterans
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane interviews Air Force veteran Clint Jordan. After retiring early from a 21-year career as a firefighter, Clint craved a new challenge. He found it by owning a gym and then transitioning into real estate. Recognizing the need for service members and veterans to connect with realtors who understand VA loans and military life, Clint founded Mil-Estate Network. This growing network of over 150 veteran and military spouse real estate professionals a...
Land Investment with Justin Piché
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBThis episode features Joe Crane interviewing Justin Piché, Navy Veteran and entrepreneur. Justin served as a submarine officer and leveraged the DoD SkillBridge program to transition to corporate America before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. Listen in as they discuss: Justin's reasons for choosing real estate and land investment How he built his business from the ground up, finding his team, and ultimately leaving his corporate job The importance of mindset shift and coaching ...
Veteran Career and Transition Team at Still Serving Veterans
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBThis episode features Joe interviewing Dave Lakin, the National Program Manager of the Veteran Career & Transition Team at Still Serving Veterans. Dave, a retired Navy veteran with 24 years of service, leveraged his network to transition into program management after his military career. Seeking a new challenge, Dave embarked on a coaching franchise venture before ultimately finding his current role at Still Serving Veterans. Dave shares valuable insights on Still Serving Veterans' success i...
Matri Decision Management with Anne Gibbon
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThis episode features Navy veteran and entrepreneur Anne Gibbon, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the first woman to competitively box at the school. Anne discusses her decision to transition from the military, seeking the freedom to innovate and the challenge of running her own business. She shares the story behind Matri and how this helps leaders process and understand data to aid in decision making. The conversation also dives into the valuable leadership lessons Anne lear...
Fior Scotch with Eric Dominijanni
March 03, 2024 14:35 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week's episode features a conversation between Joe and fellow Marine, Eric Dominijanni, the owner of Fior Scotch. After a distinguished 20-year career, Eric transitioned to civilian life and pursued his passion for cooking by attending culinary school. He shares his inspiring journey from scotch collector to creator of his own brand, Fior. Eric's story highlights the importance of leveraging industry connections and building a strong team. The discussion explores how leadership skills h...
Renewable Fuels Association with Geoff Cooper
February 26, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week on Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane welcomes Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), the leading voice for America's ethanol industry. Geoff served four years in the Quartermaster Corps, specializing in petroleum supply and logistics. Join Joe and Geoff as they delve into the fascinating world of ethanol, exploring its history and impact on the American corn industry. Geoff sheds light on the future opportunities and challenges facing the biofuel mark...
Warrior Surf Foundation with Stephanie Dasher
February 19, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week, Joe Crane welcomes Stephanie Dasher, Navy Veteran and Executive Director of the Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF). WSF empowers Veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, and other mental health challenges by offering free surf therapy, yoga, wellness classes, and a supportive community. Stephanie shares her personal journey: transitioning out of the military alongside her husband, facing his PTSD diagnosis, and discovering the transformative power of WSF. This experience ignited her ...
Psychedelic Therapies for Veterans with Josh Halu
February 12, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBThis week, Joe sits down with Army veteran and entrepreneur Josh Halu, founder and CEO of The Psychedelic Exchange. Josh served as a helicopter pilot for 7 years, graduating from West Point and earning his MBA while still on active duty. He transitioned to the corporate world but driven by a desire for purpose and passion turned to entrepreneurship. Josh founded The Psychedelic Exchange, a web platform connecting veterans with vetted providers of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Josh believes ...
Buswell Biomedical with CEO Sheila Buswell
February 05, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBArmy veteran and entrepreneur Sheila Buswell joins Joe for this episode of Veteran On the Move. Injured during her service in Bosnia and following a medical discharge, Sheila channeled her determination into academic pursuits, earning degrees in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. Witnessing the challenges of her mother's own recovery she saw a problem: the lack of automation in routine patient care tasks. Depending on hands-on mobility assistance not only hinders patient independence but ...
Coach Dan Gordon
January 29, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThis episode of Veteran On the Move features a conversation with coach and speaker Dan Gordon. After weathering the storm of losing his marketing company, Dan embarked on a transformative journey. He rebuilt his self-esteem and confidence and started professional speaking and coaching. The discussion delves into the unique advantage veterans possess – an inherent drive and motivation often more valuable than acquired business skills. Dan shares with Joe the critical mistakes entrepreneurs oft...
Hard Head Veterans with Josh Brooks
January 22, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBThis episode of Veteran On the Move welcomes Josh Brooks, a Marine Veteran and the Director of Digital Marketing at Hard Head Veterans. As a machine gunner who saw four deployments during the Global War on Terror, Josh's transition to civilian life didn't follow his planned path of becoming a military contractor. Inspired by a passion for reading, he honed his skills as a freelance writer for Funker 530 and leveraged his veteran network to navigate new opportunities. Today, he is the Director...
AI and Automation for Entrepreneurs with Kevin Surace
January 15, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBOn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe welcomes serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and motivational speaker Kevin Surace. Kevin shares his wisdom for aspiring business owners and dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey. He emphasizes the crucial skills of listening to customers and adapting to change, highlighting how veterans' inherent leadership qualities and their knack for balancing humility with assertiveness make them ideal candidates as business leaders. The conversation the...
Interact One CEO Chuck Leblo
January 08, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and CEO Chuck Leblo. Chuck served in the Army Signal Corps and transitioned to a position in the telecom industry at the end of his contract. Chuck started his job while on terminal leave and worked his way up in the telecom industry from technician to company leadership. A natural problem solver and entrepreneur; Chuck founded Interact One. He shares with Joe the various challenges he faced over his 17 years...
Executive Ghostwriter Steven Leapley
January 01, 2024 01:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and entrepreneur Steven Leapley. Steven served for ten years as a Corpsman before transitioning to an EMS job that he connected with while still on active duty. He quit his government job to pursue opportunities in entrepreneurship and started a consulting business while working for a private ambulance company. Following his recovery from addiction, Steven returned to medicine but knew he needed something different and star...
The Flames of Deception with Travis Davis
December 25, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and author Travis Davis. Travis served for twenty years as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and after his retirement utilized skills gained in the Army to enter the software industry. He shares what Veterans bring to the table for employers and what led him to Entrepreneurship and later writing books. Travis explains why entrepreneurs and authors need to be disciplined with time management and have a thic...
The Entrepreneurial Attitude with Drew Haney
December 18, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is welcoming back Army Veteran and entrepreneur Drew Haney. Drew is a successful entrepreneur with several vacant land businesses and continues to serve in the Army Reserve. In this episode, he shares advice and practical exercises for entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges of creating their own successful businesses. Joe and Drew discuss the value of military service, the importance of networking, and confronting the fears of leaving the military...
America Succeeds and VET TEC
December 11, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by two guests committed to setting up Veterans for success; Alicia Boddy and Tim Taylor. Tim is the co-founder and President of America Succeeds; a non-profit engaging business leaders in modernizing education systems to drive equity and opportunity. A part of America Succeeds’ mission is linking durable skills (also known as soft skills) to what employers are looking for in potential employees. Alicia is the founder of the VET TEC working...
Spouse-ly Founder Monica Fullerton
December 04, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by entrepreneur, military spouse, and founder of Spouse-ly, Monica Fullerton. Inspired by the successful side businesses of military spouses, Monica created an online community and marketplace for consumers to shop from military and first-responder owner businesses. She speaks candidly about the challenges of entrepreneurship and the actions she has taken to not only grow her business but also support her community. Check out the products ...
Victory Coffees with Cade Courtley
November 27, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by founder and CEO of Victory Coffees, Cade Courtley. Cade served as a Navy SEAL for 9 years and after leaving active duty worked as a contractor and in Hollywood. Looking for his next mission in life; Cade turned to entrepreneurship. Inspired by his connection with coffee, Cade founded Victory Coffees. Victory Coffees ships quality, award winning coffee direct to consumers. Cade shares his advice for fellow veterans and why it is importa...
Franco Hauling LLC with July Franco
November 20, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Marine Veteran and co-founder of Frano Hauling LLC, July Franco. July joined the Marine Corps right out of high school and transitioned to the Reserves serving for a total of 16 years. Her service ended with a severe injury and July struggled with the loss of identity and purpose that came with being a Marine. While working for the federal government, she felt something was missing and was ready for a challenge so with her brother, July...
Meet Chicago Northwest with Mario Farfan
November 13, 2023 12:09 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran Mario Farfan. Mario is the Group Sales Leader Account Executive of Group Sales at Meet Chicago Northwest. He transitioned from the Army and after attending college started a 20-year career in banking. Seeing the need in his local community, Mario started the Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Joe and Mario discuss the power of networking and why Veteran entrepreneurs need to leverage local resources. About Our ...
Ocean View Stables with Zachary Leyden
November 06, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and founder of Ocean View Stables, Zachary Leyden. Zachary served in the infantry and left Active Duty after returning from a deployment to Afghanistan. He attended college but struggled during his transition with PTSD and losing the strong sense of purpose that comes with military service. After a life changing connection with a Vietnam Veteran, he started working with horses and regained that sense of purpose. Joe and Zac...
Delmarva Veteran Builders with Chris Eccleston
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by President and founder of Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB), Chris Eccleston. Chris served in the Navy for six years prior to attending college and later entering the construction industry. He worked in the industry for five years, starting as a laborer before starting his own business. DVB focuses on hiring Veterans and bringing military level professionalism and teamwork to every project. Chris shares his lessons learned from his leap in...
Transitioning from Operator to Owner with Robert Poole
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Robert Poole. After graduating from West Point, Robert served as an officer in the Quartermaster Branch before transitioning to the civilian sector. He is the co-founder of Total Business Results; a B2B marketing company specializing in cold calling. Robert shares his journey into entrepreneurship and how he shifted his business based on the demand and needs of customers. He now helps other entrepreneurs mo...
Project Management Education with Michelle LaBrosse
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Air Force Veteran, author, and entrepreneur Michelle LaBrosse. Michelle is the founder and CEO of Cheetah Learning, serving over 80,000 students since 2001. She served for seven years as an Aerospace Engineer and prepared for her exit from the military through networking and identifying a need. She shares the dangers of early success and why entrepreneurs need to be ready to learn from failure. Taking her passion for accelerated learnin...
Pit Barrel Cooker Co. with Noah Glanville
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and entrepreneur Noah Glanville. Noah is the founder and CEO of the Pit Barrel Cooker Co., an outdoor cooking brand that is high quality, easy to use, and affordable. He served in the Navy as a Corpsman for 6 years and later as a private contractor but always had an interest in entrepreneurship. Ready to make that step in 2010, he took his interest in cooking and entertaining and along with his wife, created the Pit Barrel...
MilitaryFares.com with Scott Lara
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and President of MilitaryFares.com Scott Lara. After serving for 9 years, Scott used the power of networking and was able to transition into a position at the Florida DMV. Scott is now the President of MilitaryFares.com, a website that connects Veterans with travel discounts. He shares with Joe how he became involved in the travel industry and is now sharing his passion with others, via YouTube and his blog. He started with a focus on cruises but...
Bank of America Military Affairs with Lindsey Streeter
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode Joe is joined by retired Army Command Sergeant Major Lindsey Streeter. Retiring after 31 years of service, he joined Bank of America’s Military Affairs team and leads the organization in hiring and supporting Veterans and military families. Lindsey shares important insight for transitioning service members and how Bank of America’s support goes beyond the hiring process. BofA works with Veterans to find their place and connects them with a mentor to help ease the transition in...
Wake Up with MilSpouse Patti Katter
September 18, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode Joe is joined by podcaster and advocate for Military Families, Patti Katter. Patti the host of “Wake Up With Patti Katter” and shares how she became committed to serving the military community following her family’s own experiences. Patti’s husband, a Marine Veteran, re-entered the service following 9/11 and joined the Army. He was wounded while deployed to Iraq in an IED attack and remained on deployment following his injury. Once he returned home, Patti quickly noticed somet...
The CoverBag with Murph McCarthy
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode Joe is joined by retired Marine Officer and owner of TheCoverBag,com Murph McCarthy. Murph saw the need for a product to protect the pricey, fragile, and easily stained combination cover worn by members of the military and the CoverBag was born. Murph shares the challenges he faced with manufacturing his own product and advice for Entrepreneurs looking to do the same. Episode Resources: The Cover Bag The Coverbag on Amazon About Our Guest Murph McCarthy...
Hiring Veterans with Matthew J. Louis
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBReturning to the show is Army Veteran, author, and career transition expert Matthew J. Louis. Matthew was previously on the show in 2019 to discuss his book Mission Transition and has just released his second book Hiring Veterans. He shares his own transition story and what drives his mission today of eliminating the ever widening civil-military divide. Hiring Veterans is a practical guide for organizational leaders to successfully include members of the military community and take advantage ...
WIN Home Inspection with Jeff Starr
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBJoining Joe for the 500th episode of Veteran On the Move is retired Coast Guardsman and Entrepreneur Jeff Starr. Jeff started his military career at 17 with the National Guard and went on to serve in the Coast Guard for 30 years as an Aviation Electronics Technician. He prepared for eventual separation from service; pursuing higher education and later entered the civilian sector. Seeking an improved quality of life and flexibility, Jeff turned to entrepreneurship and became a franchisee with ...
Batteries Plus Franchise with Keith Placencio
August 21, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Maine Veteran and Batteries Plus franchisee Keith Placencio. Keith enlisted in the Marine Corps following highschool and served for four years. Following his military service, Keith attended college and entered corporate America as an engineer. He shares his journey to entrepreneurship and lessons learned along the way. Finding success in his community as a Kona Ice franchisee, Keith looked to diversify his business and discovered Batteries Plus through a fr...
Access Business Lines of Credits with Bob Curran
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran, business credit consultant, and entrepreneur Bob Curran. Bob served as a submariner for nine before transitioning to corporate America working in retail operations. He got his first experience of entrepreneurship and small business leadership after becoming involved with his family’s business. Joe and Bob discuss the importance of cash flow and the challenges faced by small business owners when it comes to credit. J. Galt Finance Suite creates t...
The Chutzpah Advantage with Mason Harris
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by author and entrepreneur Mason Harris. What do you think of when you hear the word Chutzpah? Mason shares with Joe what he has defined as the eight key characteristics of chutzpah and how having “it” can help entrepreneurs push boundaries and take on challenges. Many of these characteristics relate closely with the soft skills that Veterans gain in service and can later leverage in the civilian sector. Listen today to learn how you can leverage chutzpah in bus...
Train with Ben Smith
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Ben Smith. Ben served in the Army for 7 years as an artillery officer. Joe and Ben have a candid discussion on the difficulties faced by Veterans as they transition to civilian life; including losing one’s identity as a service member and purpose that comes with serving. Ben shares how the darkest and most difficult moments in his life led to his current path as a mental health advocate and fitness professional. Taking his passio...
Surf When You Can with Brett Crozier
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by retired Navy Captain Brett Crozier, author of the new book Surf When You Can. CAPT Crozier served for 30 years as a Naval Aviator; commanding a F-18 squadron, USS Blue Ridge, and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Rooseevelt. In 2020 CAPT Crozier made headlines when he sent a letter to his superiors expressing concern about the spread of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Retiring in 2022, he transitioned to civilian life and is now the CEO of the no...
Wayfinders with Mike Brcic
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode, Joe’s guest is entrepreneur and founder of Wayfinders, Mike Brcic. Mike ran a successful mountain bike tour company for 24 years; starting with local tours and expanding to weeklong events in 45 countries. Seeing the need for and importance of meaningful connections and networks between entrepreneurs, Mike founded Wayfinders. Wayfinders offers like minded entrepreneurs the opportunity to travel to unique destinations together and create a community through their shared experi...
FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Winner BAYDOG
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by the winner of the 11th Annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Barton O’Brien. Bart is a Marine Corps Veteran and the founder of BAYDOG, a pet supply company. Transitioning out of the Marine Corps following his third deployment, Bart attended graduate school before starting a career in finance. Wanting more professionally and personally from his career than life on Wall Street had to offer, Bart shifted his focus to entrepreneurship. Bart shares with Joe th...
Ventus Respiratory Technologies with Arjun Grewal
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Canadian Armed Forces Veteran and CEO of Ventus Respiratory Technologies, Arjun Grewal. Arjun deployed worldwide during his 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, 12 of those years with Canadian Special Operations. Retiring in 2018, Arjun took a position with IBM before making the move to entrepreneurship. Shifting his focus to a defense startup, Arjun used his military experience to solve a problem faced by special operators around the world. Ventus Respira...
Career Coach for Engineers Ahmad Burse
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, career coach, and entrepreneur Ahmad Burse. Ahmad served in the Infantry and later in his career with Wounded Warriors. Following his transition to civilian life, Ahmad worked in HR with the Army Corps of Engineers. It was in this role that he realized that he was a problem solver for engineers and was able to assist with common skill gaps found in the engineering community. He shares with Joe how he shifted to entrepreneurship, found his focus,...
Melody Clouds with Wayne Altman
June 19, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, author, and entrepreneur Wayne Altman. Wayne served in the Army for over 8 years and intended on continuing his Army career as an officer after finishing his education. Following a different path into civilian life, Wayne worked in the mortgage business and wrote six books on credit and mortgage including, When Bad Credit Happens To Good People. After exiting the mortgage industry, Wayne took the skills he learned from being an author and knowle...
The UnNoticed Entrepreneur with Jim James
June 12, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by entrepreneur, podcast host, and author Jim James. Jim shares his unique entrepreneurial experiences from building businesses around the world. He founded his first company at 27 in Singapore after deciding he wasn’t interested in a corporate career. Jim and Joe discuss the lessons he learned from starting his first business, the importance of getting your brand noticed, and how to become an author. Jim now hosts The UnNoticed Entrepreneur podcast and helps en...
VictoryBase Corporation with Tom Paquin
June 05, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by retired Marine Officer and entrepreneurial business leader Tom Paquin. Tom served in the Marine Corps for 21 years as an F/A-18 pilot and entered the world of entrepreneurship following his military retirement. He founded several successful renewable energy companies prior to starting VictoryBase. VictoryBase offers military families an alternative housing solution in the face of challenging housing markets and constant PCS moves. In addition to renting a hom...
D1 Training with John Rose
May 29, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Air Force retiree and D1 Training franchisee John Rose. As he prepared for his military retirement, John participated in the Skillbridge program and was later hired by the company he interned with. Inspired by his daughters’ athletic training regimen, John saw the need for more training centers focused on the needs of athletes. John discusses why he decided to go the franchise route and how he funded his initial investment for his business. He shares informat...
Online Fitness Training with Daniel Raz
May 22, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Certified Personal Trainer, Daniel Raz. Daniel shares his own fitness journey and what led him to a career in exercise and nutrition. In 2020, he pivoted his business to an online model, working through the challenges of working with clients on a new platform. Joe and Daniel discuss the importance of understanding who your target client is and focusing your efforts on connecting with them. Daniel gives insight into how he uses social media to connect with cu...
Managing Fear in Business with Stan Popovich
May 15, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Stan Popovich, the author of A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear. Struggling with fear and anxiety himself, Stan has taken the lessons learned from his personal experiences to help others through his book and website, http://www.managingfear.com. Stan and Joe discuss the impact fear can have on one's business and why entrepreneurs need to be proactive when facing anxiety and depression. Stan shares techniques that worked for him and the importance of making a p...