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Thursday, August 21, 2025
Ep. 248: Creating a Safety Product from Scratch to a $30 Million Exit with Zach Greene
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Grow Your Business with SBA Guaranteed Contract - Event Detail · VetBiz Portal
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
NC VetBiz 2025 Annual Procurement Summit - NCMBC
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Monday, August 18, 2025
Ep. 248: Military to Law Enforcement to Owning a Home Inspection Franchise with Shawn Degan
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From the Battlefield to the Archery Range: How a TAC-P Veteran Builds Community Through Business
In episode 153, I sat down (again) with my friend, Dan Horgan, USAF TAC-P veteran and founder of Arrow and Honor Co., to talk about what it really takes to build a community-driven business from scratch with our own resources. We talked about how the only thing that keeps us moving forward is the network we build through genuine honesty and real relationships with other human beings.
Arrow and Honor Co. isn’t just about selling t-shirts or archery gear; it’s about forging a tribe where every handshake, every story, every honest conversation matters more than any marketing funnel or digital ad spend. We dove into the reality that creative services and marketing only work when we’re brutally transparent about our challenges, ourr wins, and our failures because that’s what attracts real partners and lifelong friends, not just customers.
I pushed Dan — and myself — to get specific about how community isn’t some abstract buzzword. It is the product. It’s built by showing up, being vulnerable, and leveraging every authentic connection we’ve made, whether it’s a vendor, a client, or a fellow veteran. We talked about the necessity of owning our story, sharing it honestly, and refusing to hide behind corporate polish.
The truth is, business is personal, and the only way to scale anything meaningful is by being aggressively open, direct, and unafraid to ask for help or admit what we don’t know.
Use code: veteranmade10 for 10% a purchase at Arrow and Honor Co.
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Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9.
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From the Battlefield to the Archery Range: How a TAC-P Veteran Builds Community Through Business [Dan Horgan]
In episode 153, I sat down (again) with my friend, Dan Horgan, USAF TAC-P veteran and founder of Arrow and Honor Co., to talk about what it really takes to build a community-driven business from scratch with our own resources. We talked about how the only thing that keeps us moving forward is the network we build through genuine honesty and real relationships with other human beings.
Arrow and Honor Co. isn’t just about selling t-shirts or archery gear; it’s about forging a tribe where every handshake, every story, every honest conversation matters more than any marketing funnel or digital ad spend. We dove into the reality that creative services and marketing only work when we’re brutally transparent about our challenges, ourr wins, and our failures because that’s what attracts real partners and lifelong friends, not just customers.
I pushed Dan — and myself — to get specific about how community isn’t some abstract buzzword. It is the product. It’s built by showing up, being vulnerable, and leveraging every authentic connection we’ve made, whether it’s a vendor, a client, or a fellow veteran. We talked about the necessity of owning our story, sharing it honestly, and refusing to hide behind corporate polish.
The truth is, business is personal, and the only way to scale anything meaningful is by being aggressively open, direct, and unafraid to ask for help or admit what we don’t know.
Use code: veteranmade10 for 10% a purchase at Arrow and Honor Co.
Episode Sponsors:
- VM Merch
- Go Pills -- use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order.
- BUBS Naturals -- use "veteranmade" at checkout for 20% off your order.
- True Made Foods -- use "VET" at checkout for 15% off your order.
- Ruck Sox -- use "VETERANMADE15" at checkout for 15% off your order.
- Bravo Actual -- use "Veteran Made" at checkout for 15% off your order.
Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9.
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https://www.instagram.com/dan_horgan_/
https://www.instagram.com/arrowandhonor.co/
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Friday, August 15, 2025
Boots to Business - X
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Ep. 247: How Finds Can Find their Next Career with Bryan Dyer
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2024 New Mexico VetBiz Summit - Facebook
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Ep. 231: Using Military Experience and Veteran Status to Buy Logistics Companies with Donte McGaughy
Donte McGaughy is a seasoned entrepreneur, former government employee, and a United States Air Force service-disabled veteran. As the Founder and CEO of Selenius Holdings, an Atlanta-based freight forwarding and truck hauling company, Donte is dedicated to driving growth through strategic acquisitions. His vision is to establish the largest minority-certified logistics firm in the United States.
With a proven track record, Donte co-founded and served as the President of TDC Premier Trucking, where he played a pivotal role in building a robust infrastructure, managing 50 staff members, and expanding the fleet of box trucks to 35 for the Amazon box truck program. Under his leadership, the company expanded its 18-wheeler fleet to 27 trucks, operating nationwide and servicing major accounts such as Amazon, UPS, and Family Dollar.
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Work That Works w/ Maggie Malek | CEO of Crispin
In this compelling episode of Veteran Made, Maggie Malek, CEO of Crispin, shares her journey from the military to the top of the advertising industry. Joining the Army Reserves after 9/11, Maggie credits the military with saving her life and providing the structure she needed during a challenging time. Her experience in the Army Reserves, combined with her pursuit of education and various jobs, laid the foundation for her successful career in advertising.
Maggie’s military background has profoundly shaped her leadership style at Crispin. She emphasizes three key pillars: being worthy of your post, seeing your people, and embodying the mission. These principles, deeply rooted in her military experience, translate seamlessly into the advertising world. Maggie’s approach to leadership focuses on taking care of her team, understanding diverse perspectives, and driving results - skills honed during her time in the Army Reserves. Her ability to work with diverse teams, think on her feet, and solve complex problems under pressure are direct results of her military training.
For hiring managers in the advertising industry, Maggie’s story illustrates the unique value veterans can bring to roles at every level within ad agencies. Her emphasis on teamwork, mission-focused strategies, and adaptability showcases how military skills can be leveraged in a creative, fast-paced environment.
For veterans considering a career in advertising, Maggie’s journey demonstrates that the industry values the leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills developed in the military. Her success at Crispin proves that veterans can not only thrive in advertising but also rise to top leadership positions, bringing a unique perspective that can drive innovation and success.
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Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9.
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