Hometown Demolition Pros - Construction - Veteran-Owned Businesses - VetBiz Live

Finding Veteran-Owned Businesses is easy by searching our trusted network of top-rated Veteran-Owned Businesses. VetBiz Live is an information ...
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Ep. 234: Focused Career Prep For $100k+ Jobs for Veterans with Bobby Payne from Shift Group

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Today's guest is Bobby Payne from Shift Group. He is an Air Force veteran and a really awesome guy who I've gotten to know a lot more recently. 

Since starting The Veteran Professional in 2019, I have been contacted by a number of veteran-focused recruiting companies.  I even worked for one for a bit.  

The only one I have decided to partner with in a meaningful way is Shift Group. 

Here is why: 

• 1,000+ veterans and athletes placed
• 300+ hiring partners
• 9 months average time to promotion for new placements, compared to an average of 18 months

And the stat that sealed this for me, they have <5% attrition compared to an industry average of 35%.

They are just REALLY good at placing people in the right job.

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Fit for Life w/ Jason Wood | Ultrarunner for Team RWB Old Glory Ultra Relay

In this powerful episode of Veteran Made, Jason Wood shares his transformative journey from struggling veteran to elite ultrarunner, emphasizing the critical importance of taking full responsibility for one’s health and wellness. Wood’s story is a testament to the profound impact of personal accountability, particularly in the context of fatherhood. He describes how the realization that he needed to be a better example for his daughter became the catalyst for his remarkable transformation, pushing him from being out of shape and mentally struggling to competing at an elite level in ultra-endurance events.

Wood’s approach to change is both challenging and inspiring. He advocates for setting ambitious goals, breaking them down into manageable pieces, and consistently pushing through mental and physical barriers. His experience in ultra-running serves as a metaphor for life’s challenges, demonstrating how the mental frameworks developed during extreme physical exertion can be applied to overcome obstacles in all areas of life. Wood’s emphasis on community, particularly within the veteran population, highlights the importance of mutual support and accountability in achieving lasting change.

Listeners will be challenged by Wood’s no-excuses attitude and his call to action for veterans to lead the nation out of its current health crisis. His participation in the Old Glory Ultra Relay exemplifies how individual effort, when combined with a larger purpose, can create a powerful movement for change. This episode serves as a wake-up call for anyone struggling with their health or sense of purpose, offering a roadmap for transformation that starts with taking responsibility and embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth. Wood’s journey from rock bottom to elite athlete is a compelling argument for the life-changing potential of committing to one’s health and wellness, with the added motivation of being a positive role model for the next generation.

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Ep. 233: What Happens When You Buy a Business and It Fails? Real Talk on Failing with Air Force Veteran Jed Morris

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I have had a lot of guests on the show to talk about buying a small business.  From lenders, buyers, and investors- everyone seems to be saying, "Go buy a business!  You will make a ton of money and can't go wrong!"  

Well, today's guest is a story of what happens when it does go wrong. 

Jed Morris is an Air Force veteran who bought a landscaping business and then quickly bought another.  He did a lot of things right: 

• Worked inside business #1 for 6 months before making an offer
• Built a great relationship with the owner
• Made a good deal that made financial sense

But after a few months, the wheels started to come off and Jed ended up going bankrupt on the deal.  

Despite this, he is still optimistic on buying small businesses.  

His is a great story of resilience, grit, and how to think about risk.  

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Enriching Veterans' Lives w/ John "JJ" Pinter & Michael "Sully" Sullivan | Executives at Team RWB (Red, White, & Blue)

This episode features a discussion with JJ Pinner and Mike “Sully” Sullivan from Team RWB about their upcoming Old Glory Ultra Relay event. The conversation delves into the organization’s mission to build America’s foremost health and wellness community for veterans and how this ambitious relay across the country embodies their commitment to challenging the prevailing narrative of veterans as victims.

The episode aggressively confronts the harmful “broken veteran” mentality that has taken root in recent years. JJ and Sully emphasize that this victimization narrative is not only inaccurate but actively damaging to the veteran community. They argue that veterans themselves have played a role in perpetuating this stereotype, sometimes using it for fundraising or attention. This self-fulfilling prophecy has led to a distorted public perception of veterans as helpless victims rather than capable individuals with valuable skills and experiences.

Veterans are directly challenged to take responsibility for combating this destructive narrative. The Old Glory Ultra Relay serves as a powerful example of veterans leading by action, demonstrating their strength, resilience, and ability to accomplish extraordinary feats. The episode calls on veterans to reject the victim mentality, step up as leaders in their communities, and show America that they are not broken, but rather uniquely positioned to tackle significant challenges and inspire others to prioritize health and wellness.

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Ep. 232: Combat Games by Combat Veterans and Veterans of the Video Game Industry with Old Glory Studios

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Gaming culture is huge in the military.  Video games are a way to blow off steam on a deployment, stay connected with friends around the world, and just have fun. 

So I'm really excited to bring this episode to you about two combat veterans who are starting their own video game studio, Old Glory Studios. 

Lewis and Matt served early in the GMOT.  Lewis was a combat engineer in the 82nd Airborne and Matt fought out of a Bradley in Iraq with 3rd ID.  

They both went on to work on big-name games like Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Tom Clancy's The Division 1 & 2, Dying Light 2, Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodhunt, Exoborne, and more.  

Now they are working on their own studio, which you can even invest in here. 

"Founded by combat veterans and seasoned game developers Lewis Manalo and Matt Patak, Old Glory Studios brings over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry. Our founders have worked on some of the most popular tactical shooters in the world, bringing their real-life experiences into game development. 

Old Glory's goal is to make combat games that are easy to pick up, but hard to master. Backed by a talented network of developers, writers, and artists, our mission is to deliver games that are accessible to everyone while staying true to the authentic combat experiences of our founders. "

Note: I am not a registered investment broker and am offering this as information purposes only. 

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Veterans are not Victims w/ Margaret Britten & Bryana Allen | Marketing Leaders at Team RWB (Red, White, & Blue)

This powerful podcast episode tackles a critical issue within the veteran community: the pervasive and damaging victim mentality. Margaret Britten, Senior Director of Advancement and Bryana Allen, Director of Marketing at Team RWB, who are both deeply connected to the military, offer a refreshing and much-needed perspective on how veterans can break free from this self-defeating mindset. They argue forcefully that the veteran community must shed the notion of being perpetual victims and instead embrace their strength, resilience, and potential for continued growth and contribution to society.

Britten, Allen, and Kight challenge veterans to reject the narrative that their service has left them broken or in need of constant pity. Instead, they advocate for a paradigm shift where veterans view themselves as empowered individuals with valuable skills and experiences to offer. This episode doesn’t pull any punches in addressing how the victim mentality can hold veterans back from fully reintegrating into civilian life and achieving their full potential. Listeners will be confronted with the uncomfortable truth that clinging to victimhood can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, limiting personal growth and opportunities.

By highlighting Team RWB’s approach and the upcoming Old Glory Ultra Relay, the episode showcases how veterans can channel their energy into positive, community-building activities that emphasize strength and camaraderie rather than dwelling on past traumas. This episode is a wake-up call for veterans who may have become too comfortable in the role of the wounded warrior, challenging them to redefine their identity and find new purpose. Anyone invested in veteran issues will find this episode both provocative and inspiring, as it presents a bold vision for a veteran community that leads by example rather than seeking constant sympathy.

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#VetBiz owners! Next Friday,... - Boots to Business | Facebook

VetBiz owners! Next Friday, February 21, the U.S. Small Business Administration will take part in a small business roundtable at the 65th annual ...
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