Veterans Business Collective
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Veteran Business Collective Podcast tackles tough issues in business, community and the veteran space while highlighting the inspirational stories of our members and guests. Give us a listen if you want to hear about important issues, learn something new and be inspired!
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From MARSOC Ninja to Crawlspace Ninja
July 14, 2022 05:15 - 1 hour - 115 MBSchuyler Witt shares his story of going from a special operations officer with Marine Special Operations Command to a business owner, doing over $1mil in his first year with no prior experience. He shares his formula for success including finding the right opportunity and then what it takes to execute successfully. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and econo...
The Honor Foundation Paves the Way for Successful Military Transition
June 30, 2022 05:15 - 44 minutes - 82.2 MBLindsay Cashin describes her move from corporate to non-profit with The Honor Foundation and why THF is so important for transitioning special operations personnel. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to sub...
Powerwashing to Christmas Lights, Navy Veteran Builds Empire
June 16, 2022 05:15 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MBNavy veteran JC Chanowsky shares his story of going from a father and son team to over 20 employees. Want to scale your service business quickly? JC explained how. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subsc...
From Army Aviation to Franchise Owner
June 02, 2022 05:15 - 42 minutes - 77.2 MBArmy veteran Chris Sikes shares leadership lessons from his time in the Army that helped him successfully open a franchise. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective...
What is Geo Owl and Why You Should Know About It
May 19, 2022 05:15 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBAvery Washington and Nich Smith talk Geo Owl, military intelligence, and our growing world of technology. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org
Tech Start-up Veteran and Budding Actor Shares All
April 21, 2022 05:15 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBEthan Bickley, an Army veteran, shares his story of going from the Army to running a tech start-up while also working on acting gigs in the Wilmiwood. Post military careers are often not a straight line and contain many surprises as they unfold. Ethan’s story is one of those. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their famil...
Building an Empire in a New City
April 07, 2022 05:15 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBMarine Corps veteran Rob Rens shares his story of quitting corporate America, moving to a new city, and launching multiple new ventures at the same time. This path is not for the faint of heart but is possible, as Rob explains, if you keep a few key things in mind while on your journey. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and ...
Multi-year transition plan, that’s a first!
February 24, 2022 05:15 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBActive-duty Marine Raider, Shane Stuhlmiller breaks down his multi-year transition plan. He explains how he researched everything available to a transition service member from education to special programs and what was great and not so great about each. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to ...
How Many Jobs Have You Had...?
February 17, 2022 05:15 - 1 hour - 121 MBWest Coast transplant and marine veteran Matt Mylott joins the VBC podcast as a guest. Chayse gets fired up, as Matt shares that at the age of 41, he's had more careers than most. In this episode, Chayse dives deep with Matt as they discuss his unique journey, his careers, and passions......and his silly ass quirks. As the VP of Ignition at Signal Fire Media, Matt paints a picture of his new vision for his work and his life, and how recent hurdles have helped him make huge progress in hi...
It's a Journey
February 10, 2022 05:15 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBDavid "DW" Hamil discusses his post-military journey and opens up about some of the struggles he has faced and overcome during the last few years to get to where he is now. David is super authentic with his story and generous with acknowledging where he has had assistance. Here how it is a continuous journey and one not walked alone. The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and ...
Wanna be a Financial Advisor, Mortarman, and a Pilot?
February 03, 2022 05:15 - 45 minutes - 84.7 MBRoger Carrasco, an active duty Marine, shares his journey of becoming an independent financial advisor while on active duty as well as his plans for future world domination in the National Guard. The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://v...
So What's a Money Coach?
January 27, 2022 05:15 - 1 hour - 114 MBJan-Hendrick Zurlippe of Money Coach Z not only explains what a money coach does and why you need one but also discusses how his roughly 30 years of service in the Marine Corps prepared him for running his own money coach business. The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and d...
Leadership and Business Lessons from Master Chief
January 20, 2022 05:15 - 1 hour - 119 MBJody Fletcher discusses how he got his start in executive coaching while still on active duty. Jody also drops some serious words of wisdom that apply to everyone! Jody Fletcher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyfletcherprofessionalcoach/ Contact John and Folla Capital at [email protected] The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is ...
Cultivating a Culture of Success
December 16, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 60.7 MBRyan Casey of the VBC tells us why he joined, what made him stay active, and why YOU should join too! Transitioning from the military is no easy task, but you don't have to struggle alone. Folks like Ryan and Chayse and the many wonderful regulars who attend want to help you. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their fam...
Flying High? Need $10 Million to start?
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBActive duty and reserve Marines partner to bring iFly Indoor Skydiving to Wilmington, North Carolina! Hear how it all went from a concept to signing a ground lease and raising millions to get it done. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks fo...
Lessons in Resiliency from a Gold Star Spouse
November 18, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 62.9 MBHear how Destiny Flynn Draher, a mother of three and fitness model, has developed the kind of resiliency and positive attitude it takes to find success and love after becoming a gold star spouse. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for list...
From Marine Recon to Inventor and Firearms Instructor
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBRon Holmes takes us through his storied military career and schools us on inventing, patenting, manufacturing, and launching a company in the firearms industry. Ron Holmes - Ryker https://rykerusa.com Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks f...
Networking Mastery and Intentionality
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBArmy Veteran, Tim Howard schools us on networking and the importance of intentionality. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollective.org
Real Estate, Aliens and Space Travel
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBStrap in to hear Avery Washington describe his journey in real estate investing and his outlook on the future of space travel. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe! https://veteranbusinesscollect...
Unexpected Transitions and Empire Building
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBHear how Marine Raider, Marc Arrington was dealt an early retirement and is utilizing his final days on active duty to get a head start on building his empire. Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success for Veterans and their families. Our vision is to build an engaged and empowered community. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe...
VBC Origins and Funding Your Business
October 14, 2021 17:30 - 50 minutes - 57.2 MBListen to John Panaccione of Folla Capital break down the barriers of access to capital for veterans, women, and minorities. Learn creative strategies for raising capital while hearing about the history of the Veteran Business Collective. Contact John and Folla Capital at [email protected] Connect with The Veterans Business Collective! The Veteran Business Collective’s mission is to leverage the business community to create a sense of purpose, belonging, and economic success f...