Stay ConnectedThe After Action Review (AAR) is all about Veteran entrepreneurs!
These Veterans are making their mark on the world by taking a chance at owning their own business or running a non-profit for some terrific causes. They share their experiences and lessons learned from the military and how they’re bringing all of that to their entrepreneurial endeavors. These are their stories, from military service to entrepreneurship.
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In this episode I talk to Levi Rodgers, a former Green Beret who has become a leader in the real estate market. Levi has led RE/MAX Military City to the top of the Ranks, gaining National recognition from RE/MAX and National Real Estate leaders in the Industry. He has done all of this with his Mission in mind: to show the world that his fellow Veterans, his People, can accomplish amazing things in Civilian life. In fact, Levi's multi-million dollar company is run predominantly by ex-service members and their spouses.
For more information on RE/MAX Miltary City visit them on Facebook by clicking HERE or call his office at (210) 331-7000
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Leadership means something different to every leader. I talked to the leaders at Bunker Labs about what leadership meant to them during their Leadership Summit right here in Washington D.C. Then I talk to the man that helped make all those interviews possible, US Army Green Beret turned entrepreneur Joshua Wathen. We talk about transitioning from Special Forces to becoming a Freshmen in college, the world of entrepreneurship, and of course Bunker Labs.
To learn more about Bunker Labs go to www.bunkerlabs.org
You can reach Joshua Wathen at joshua.wathen@bunkerlabs.org
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Tom Smoot is the CEO of Lift and Shift, a foundation dedicated to helping Veterans with PTSD through alternative therapies based in science and technology. Tom joins me in perhaps the loudest Starbucks in Maryland to talk with me about challenges of starting a non-profit and how his passion for engineering lead him to this innovative approach to tackling the problem of PTSD.
To learn more go to www.weliftandshift.com and be sure to visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/weliftandshift
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My guest is the Founder and CEO of Vital Warrior. He is a 22 year combat Veteran and retired Navy Seal. He has personally walked the tough road from trauma to recovery after suffering a combat-related injury from an exploded IED that went untreated for many years. Through a series of healing modalities that became the basis of his recovery, my guest realized he could help his fellow veterans and their families with this unique system of recovery. Vital Warrior's Mikal Vega!
To learn more about Vital Warrior visit www.vitalwarrior.org Also check out their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/vitalwarrior.org
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This was recorded in January 2018, so you understand some references to the political atmosphere at the time.
A native of La Paz City, Bolivia, Fernando and his family migrated to Washington D.C. at an early age for the opportunity of achieving the American Dream. Learning from his father the qualities of a self-driven entrepreneur, Fernando founded the highly successful technology firm Nanotech.
Fernando Torrez is an Air Force Veteran, entrepreneur, and local political leader. He is a board member of the Alexandria Sheriff's Office's Correctional Services Advisory Board, the Government Relations Committee for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the first Latino Commissioner to serve in the Alexandria Commission on Employment, Department of Community and Human Services & Center for Economic Support. Fernando is a proud family man, resides in Alexandria with his lovely wife Kamila, his two kids Alexandra and Fernando Jr. and their golden retriever Conan.
For more information on Nanotech or to reach out:
This is episode is a snapshot of a three day event, a Veteran Hackathon put on by Patriot Boot Camp here in Washington D.C. This event was incredible, the amount of time and dedication by these Vets, Vet Spouses, and Civilians was intense.
For more information Patriot Boot Camp and the next Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp in Denver Co visit www.patriotbootcamp.org. You can also learn more about the next Hackathon in Seattle, WA October 19-21 at http://vethacks.org.
Participants:
Sam Altman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-altman-8427384/ Bernhard “Ber” Kirchner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-kirchner/ Jameel Matin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameelmatin/ or learn more about Operation Code at https://operationcode.orgMichael Irtmer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelertmer/ Kerri Leigh Grady - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-leighgrady/ Kimberly McCaffrey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-m-mccaffrey/ Justin Johnson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elofjohnson/ Yool-Bin U. - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yool-bin-u-31b0b688/
Eric Mitchell works with the very biggest names in Veteran business so he's seen it all and in this interview he shares some of the most valuable insights into business I've heard in awhile. One look at the list of companies Life Flip Media represents and you know that what Eric shares on this episode is fire!
To learn more about Life Flip Media go to www.lifeflipmedia.com and be sure to follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lifeflipmedia
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John Valentine is helping to feed the Fort Hood community, Veterans and servicemembers alike. His nonprofit Operation Phantom Support (OPS) does more though than just feed the community, they support it through a variety of programs that manages to help while maintaining the dignity and respect of those that need assistance. I had an opportunity to talk with John over Skype about how OPSis changing the face of Fort Hood and the city of Killeen.
To learn more about Operation Phantom Support, go to: www.phantomsupport.org
And visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/OPSFortHood
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Every day kids go hungry right here in the United States. 1 in 6 children don't know where their next meal is coming from. Former Marine Tim White is tackling that problem right here in Virginia. I sat down and talk with this amazing Veteran who is changing the lives of children every day. This is an interview you don't want to miss!
To learn more go to https://staffordfoodsecurity.org
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Episode 39 – Vincent “Rocco” Vargas
You know him from Range 15, the Mat Best crew, and his numerous YouTube videos. This fall he’s looking to conquer the world of television in the new series Mayans MC, a spinoff of the highly popular Sons of Anarchy.
In this episode we get very personal with the man behind the characters we know in film and the internet. Rocco talks about priorities in his life, career, and his family. The ups, the downs, and how it’s all played a part in who he is now. An amazing interview with someone who is truly the future of the Veteran resurgence in the Hollywood scene.
Check out his website and podcast at https://vinnyroc.com/
He’s also on Facebook @vincentroccovargas
and on Instagram @vinnyroc
Don’t miss Mayans MC this Fall on FX!
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