In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with the founder and CEO of VA Claims Insider. Brian talks about how going public with his PTSD led him to start his company, what brokenness is and how it can serve you, and the importance of community as a leader and its role in sustaining a movement.

VA Claims Insider serves disabled military veterans by helping them get the VA disability benefits they deserve.

Show Notes:

• Where Brian grew up and what he was interested in as a kid [1:11]
• Why Brian joined the military despite having a passion for entrepreneurship [2:28]
• The greatest lessons Brian learned in the military and how they helped his life and career [4:26]
• Defining brokenness and why it can serve you [6:02]
• What propelled Brian to persevere through his extreme episodes of brokenness [9:17]
• How Brian coupled the spark of entrepreneurship with service [13:38]
• Why you should use the idea of service to enhance your business [15:32]
• How Brian took the leap to go public with his own hardship [18:16]
• Why Brian’s decision to share his PTSD struggles led to his current business [19:28]
• How you can sustain a movement [21:50]
• Why vulnerability builds strength [24:32]
• The importance of community as a leader and its role in sustaining a movement [26:20]

Links:

• VA Claims Insider Website: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/
• Brian Reese on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breese27/