This Episode Birdman chats with Jim Andrasic with American Pouch Converters. He doesn't create the product, but packages it! He share his life story and how he came to start the business.     Full Video @ https://youtu.be/D2RiCfGUKUc

https://www.americanpouchconverters.com/

 

About American Pouch Converters:

Our company was founded by Jim Andrasic, a Disabled American Veteran and Tom LaBarge, a Lifelong CPA and food manufacturing professional to provide a valuable packaging source for all size customers. APC was formed after a clear message seem to come over the converting industry... Customers who wanted a simple choice weren't getting the product they were promised. After losing an account due to a manufacturing error, Jim's wife simply said... Why don't you start making packaging yourself again? Jim called Tom and Tom said... Absolutely!

 

We come from small town America and understand what it takes to provide the level of service we all miss. Our team has extensive experience in the packaging and food industry and we realize the importance of great service. Their success comes from staying connected with the customer and never losing sight of where they come from. American Pouch Converters is a veteran and disabled veteran friendly company and it's just one example of how we can repay the debt of service these brave men and woman deserve. At APC, we live by the hand shake and our word is our honor. We will stand by what we do!

American Pouch Converters is a company fiercely devoted to the success of our customers, employees, suppliers and community. Our mission is to be the rock solid manufacturing source for our customer’s pouch and packaging requirements. We will be the catapult that excels them into further growth and success by being a powerful partner who treats them like family! We will not lose sight of the fact that we have a bigger mission at hand than our own success. Our management team is the sword and shield of our customers and protectors of the values we grip tight to. Our employees are our warriors who will fight for our customer’s success and growth as valiantly as they do for our own. We will accept nothing less than true dedication within our business and we will enhance the lives of our customers and employees. We will forge forward through the storms of business as dedicated as we do during the extraordinary times. Our impeccable quality, razor sharp service and state of the art technology will be the high octane fuel that propels us to a new dimension as a company. Words will be followed by impacting actions and benefit all those that come in contact with our company. 

We are American Pouch Converters!

I started American Pouch Converters to fill a void currently found in the pouch industry. With over 20 years experience in the packaging industry it's time for a new standard in pouch converting. With an exciting combination of state of the art machinery, digital printing options, professional staff and prime location, we are your pouching source. We specialize in all size pouch orders that require a quick turnaround at a price that makes sense. We manufacture stand-up pouches, shapes, back weld pouches, side gusset pouches, pet care pouches, center-fin-coffee-quad seal pouches, 2 & 3 side seal pouches and more.

We can pouch your film for you or turn-key your entire project from design to delivery. Distributors and Printers... we're here to help you expand too!

This Episode Birdman chats with Eric Wickham who is not only an awesome photographer but a Former Navy Veteran as well. Listen to how his love of photography now sustains him and his family.   Full Video @ https://youtu.be/9TjuBaBJjF0   www.RGBIMAGING.net https://www.facebook.com/RGBImaging     About Eric Wickham:   Born and raised on the Jersey Shore, with deep passions for both art and entrepreneurship I followed both equally. I formed my first company at the age of 16 and equally excelled in the areas of art and photography culmination with receiving 2 full college scholarships. Instead I chose a life of service for my country and enlisted in the Navy, retiring in 2011 at the rank of Chief Petty Officer. While serving in the Navy, photography was never far from my heart and I was frequently called upon for my photographic
abilities both to provide images and consultation for various DOD Organizations.
Upon Naval retirement I chose to pursue both my original passions of business and art, and purchased a struggling photography studio located in Virginia Beach Va. With a common sense approach to business and marketing RGB Imaging quickly became a pillar in the local economy providing outstanding imagery for its clientele.   - - - - - - - -    Eric Wickham is an international and published photographer, and visual marketing consultant. He possesses a unique capability to provide unique and quality imagery under any circumstances all while creating compelling images to showcase your brand or product. His company RGB Imaging is based on a simple grounded business principles which allow it to find the best approach for any client project allowing them have the greatest return on investment. His work ethics and quality photography have allowed him to be frequently called upon to provide images and consultation for various DOD Organizations. Eric was hand selected by Google to be the first provider of the “Google Business Photos”
program in the state of Virginia. Eric currently provides imagery and image consultation to various international and national level organizations and companies and media organizations.   Eric is currently a Member of the Professional Photographers of America, American Society of Media Photographers and American Marketing Association. Eric is the official Photographer for Combat Wounded Coalition Wear a National Non-Profit that benefits and helps the Combat Disabled Active Duty and Veterans of our country.
Eric retired from Naval service in 2011 at which time he purchased RGB Imaging and rebranded the company to become what it is today.   Tactical Photography & Videography

We are retired military; we understand the privacy, confidentiality and the liabilities of our sworn Law Enforcement, Security related and Military Personnel. Our training and real world experience enables us to safely and professionally cover tactical operations of various local, state and DOD organizations.

Our background gives us the complete understanding of how to operate around and with tactical personnel both in controlled range settings and field operations to be able to provide the professional images these warriors deserve.

We provide national and international level quality to all our clientele.

RGB Imaging has a proven track record which includes companies ranging from internationally based companies to locally owned small businesses and numerous DOD organizations, civilian DOD contracted businesses and other Government agencies.

All of our tactical photography and videography services are available on location, regardless of the environment. And with the utmost discretion.

We are Duns and Bradstreet verified and registered as a Government contractor.

In this episode Birdman chats with Joshua Sloan with Tactical Web Development, an Anteris Alliance member about his background, where he grew up, what his family did, how he came to the point of doing web development, where he is and what he is doing now.

Full Video @ https://youtu.be/-VUL0UhV3X8

About Joshua Sloan:
Web Developer, Digital Strategist, Entrepreneur

Joshua has been online since 1997 and been involved with web development and online marketing since 1994. A second generation "geek" (and proud of it), who actually grew up in the rural surroundings, he has built his post-college career in web development and online marketing. He has experience in private and public speaking as a consultant, college teacher and corporate executive. Most who know Joshua, know he is an eager and excited communicator when it comes to websites, the internet and entrepreneurial topics.

Joshua has had a variety of roles in his career, but always with some internet/website/marketing involved. He says his technical knowledge and communication experience has helped him  immensely in his career. They have helped him to build and foster success and positive relations between diverse teams and individuals. Using the internet to drive business goals has been his passion for over 20 years.


Specialties: lecturer, instructor, consultant, executive, web marketing, online advertising, web analytics, web traffic, web development, technical support, business consulting, ecommerce, competitive intelligence, search engine marketing, pay per click (ppc) marketing, affiliate marketing, joint ventures, CPA, CPC, CPO advertising, media buying, media planning

Tactical Web Development helps other companies with web development work. You can visit https://tacwebdev.com/ for contact information to get scheduled for a consultation. There is a bit of a wait, as they are currently working on a half a dozen accounts. 

Email contact: [email protected]

A couple accounts that Tactical Web Development worked on are:

https://www.frontiertactical.com/

https://www.tacticalsquirrel.com/

https://wingspanoutfitters.com/

 

 

 

In this episode Birdman chats with Adam Martin with Blackbird Anthem about his background, history in military service, and why he started playing music, singing, writing music, and turned into a performing artist.

Full Video @ https://youtu.be/bfsh0ukCHHk

Visit the website @ http://www.blackbirdanthem.com/

About Adam Martin:

After coming home from Iraq in 2004, I needed an outlet to help relieve stress and readjust to life. I taught myself how to play the guitar by watching YouTube videos and starting singing (or trying to) about a year later. Two years ago I started writing songs and playing live. It was then that David Bruce, a life-time musician and songwriter, offered to play bass. Today, we are Blackbird Anthem, an independent band in the heartland of Florida making music people connect with.

People often ask what type of music we play and we just say American rock n' roll. Before the days of labeling music by category or genre, before there were such things as alternative, pop country, indie rock, outlaw country, and southern rock, there was just good old American Rock n' Roll. Legends like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, and the Rolling Stones played a blend of country, blues, rock, and folk to create a sound that was called Rock n' Roll.
We share the belief that great Rock n' Roll music doesn't have to fit into any one category. It's all music, and it's all Rock n' Roll. Our songs tell stories of love, heartache, one night stands, tattoos, alcohol, and the effects of war. All the things that make American rock music so great.

In this episode Birdman talks with Steve Parker and Eric Battles with Falcon 37 about who they are, their backgrounds, how they met each other, and talk about their product.

Full Video @ https://youtu.be/kLPr14KqpDk

Visit their website @ https://falcon37.com/

About Falcon 37: 

Falcon 37 Inc. is a growing developer of revolutionary new Rapid Target Engagement Systems manufactured by Safariland/Bill Rogers, inventor of the Kydex holster over 40 years ago.

Who is Steve Parker?

Steve Parker - President and Chief Executive Officer
Invented and patented  HABU® Mod 1 and has two other patents for firearms products. Founder of Falcon 37 Inc. Adept at putting together a team of world class professionals to augment his vision and skill set. Has over 40 years experience with firearms including: US Marine Corps Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, Armed Personal Protective Detail (PPD) for President's Reagan and Bush, EX President Carter and Secretaries of State Schulz X3, Energy Herrington X3 and Director FBI/ CIA William Webster. 0331 Machine gunner. Strategic Reconnaissance and Intelligence. Oakland/Alameda, CA Police Officer. US Army Special Operations, trained as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Weapons Sergeant. Psychological Operations. He is a lifetime member of the NRA.

Who is Eric Battles?

Eric Battles is the Sales Manager for Falcon 37 Inc and the co-inventor of the HABU® Advanced Engagement Charging Handle. He enlisted in 1989 as a radio repairman and is a veteran of the Gulf War. Most of his time in service was in the 82nd Airborne Division, with one tour in Korea. After leaving the Army in 1998, he has worked as a repo man, a landscape contractor, a carpenter, and a mechanic. From 2006-2008, he worked as a contractor in Afghanistan supporting our troops in OEF. After returning home, he returned to his job as an in-home service technician and worked in the field until joining the team at Falcon37 in January of 2017. His daughter and her husband proudly serve at Fort Jackson, SC as US Army musicians. He is also the proud father of two sons.

 

In this episode Birdman talks with James Arrowood, with Arrowood Attorneys PLLC in the Anteris Alliance Office.

Full Video @ https://youtu.be/NLsijLEwL-c

Visit the website for more information @ https://anterisalliance.com/directory/5031/arrowood-attorneys-pllc/

 

Mr. Arrowood starts by sharing his background and how his steps in life walked him to where he is now.

James is the Attorney Record for the Anteris Alliance network, meaning that he is the one you will come talk to first and go through paperwork. Each member has a reason/value to help other members here at the Anteris Alliance Office.

It is a business alliance giving members access to service and institutional knowledge. Please reach out, we are here to help each other.

by Sarah Parkins-Pyles 

 

Over the past 24 hrs, I've been contemplating sharing this as it's so special and so thoughtful. Selfishly, I kind of wanted to keep this just for me to hold close to my heart.  I then realized that something this awesome and this beautiful needs to be shared and it would be selfish of me not to. 

My friend Adam Martin, who is a very talented lead singer for Blackbird Anthem, and solo artist currently on tour, texted this to me yesterday evening.  It was created in honor of my daughter Taylor who just a few weeks ago was tragically killed in a car accident.  I didn't ask for Adam to do this and I was in awe that Adam took the time out of his busy schedule to do this for my family.  I am blessed. 

I met Adam along with many other awesome people through Anteris Alliance. This is not a marketing ad or "click bait" post in anyway what so ever. And I share this with you to pay it forward in Taylors honor.  

This is a cover to a beautiful song called Lead Me Home, original artist Jamey Johnson.  

The entire Anteris Alliance family have given so much love and support, I don't even know where to begin to repay them.  If you don't yet know of BlackBird Anthem, Adam C Martin, or Anteris Alliance, you definitely should look them up and follow on Facebook to see for yourself how special they all are.

When the Alliance and our partners found out that Taylor had passed, every single one of them jumped into action to immediately to support and pray for our family.  Whether it were sending flowers, providing a meal, sending a card, text, honoring Taylor on their live FB show, making a gracious donation to her go fund me page (for a memorial bench), making a cover song, and YES several even came from a far to attend her Celebration of Life!  

My point is that not only is the Alliance a Family of Brands" but also a "Family"....and I am forever grateful.  To have only known Adam and the Alliance family for a little over 6 months, and to see the heart ❤️ and soul of this group and its partners first hand, I knew I had to share with you all.  I know I'm long winded and I apologize this post is so long, but it is important to me to share the heart and soul of the people of the Alliance and how strong of a bond we have in such a short amount of time.  It's much more than a bunch of companies cross promoting their business, They are true to their name and character and are definitely worth sharing with the world.

I thank you Adam for this cover, I vow to pay it forward and continue to honor my beautiful girl who will NEVER be forgotten.

 

In this episode Birdman talks with Charlie Melton about Charlie Mike Precision (CMP) at the NRA National Meeting.

Full Video @ https://youtu.be/M10qZeNZQTk

Visit their website at http://charliemikeprecision.com/

 

Charlie Melton is a Retired Navy SEAL sniper and former sniper trainer for SEALs team, being a sniper almost his whole career and teaching sniper school. He trained legends such as Navy SEALs Chris Kyle and Marcus and Morgan Luttrell.

ABOUT Charlie Mike Precision (CMP):

Charlie Mike Precision, a travelling school and training program started about six months ago. The main focus is long range, sniper type training, but they also have pistol and carbon courses.

The long range course last about 10 hours and can be split up into two days. CMP will travel to teach these courses as long as there is land with a safe area to set up targets. 

CMP is setting up a MENU you will be able to choose from, with new Extreme Adventures like Helicopter Hog Hunting and Corporate Team Building trips.

Visit http://charliemikeprecision.com/ for more information. There is a Course Calendar that show when and where they are teaching. You can also go to their Affiliates link for promo and discount codes.

In this episode Birdman talks with Matthew Smith with Sure Shot Exploding Targets at the NRA National Meeting about how Smith started his company and about being a member of the Anteris Alliance.

Full Video @ https://youtu.be/ZPaj4lMxrno

Visit their website at http://www.sureshotexplodingtargets.com/

 

Matthew Smith has been with Anteris Alliance since before the beginning. Being a member of Anteris Alliance means being a part of a family who works together.

Smith enrolled in the Army, was injured causing him to be in a wheel chair, and began making targets at home and shooting at them from his front door. Now these are not some ordinary paper targets, but exploding rifle targets! He started doing research, making sure he was legal making these targets, created a website, and started his own company. He was able to grow his company to 19 employees in just one year! You can visit the webstore or one of the dealers to purchase yours.

  ABOUT Sure Shot Exploding Targets:   A Proud Veteran Owned Small Business!   The Best Exploding Targets out, because they have the biggest BANG but not the biggest price tag!! Also we strive for the best customer service!!   We produce Sure Shot exploding rifle targets! The must have targets of shooters all across the USA and Canada. Used by several TV shows and 6 pro shooters. We make the highest quality and safest binary targets on the market today.      We have 5 different targets in Center-Fire and Rim-fire varieties and also carry 3 different sizes of center-fire bulk mix! 5, 10, and 20 lb`s.

 

 

In this episode Birdman visits with Romero "Rambo" and Gavin from 1791 Gun Leather at the 2017 NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

Full Video @ https://youtu.be/ZVeamTsqrJY

You can visit their website at https://1791gunleather.com/home-2/

 

Who is 1791 Gun Leather:

For more than two centuries, the Second Amendment of our great United States Constitution has protected our rights, as citizens of this nation, to keep and bear arms.

Our love and appreciation of the Second Amendment goes hand-in-hand with our passion for the art of gunleather and its representation of the original patriots of this great nation. Housing and protecting your coveted firearms with carefully handcrafted holsters is akin to protecting our loved ones and our cherished freedoms.

We always use 100% Certified American, Heavy Native Steerhide, and our team incorporates four generations of professional leather artisans into the mastery of both beautiful craftsmanship and functionality found in each holster.

Exercise the Second Amendment as your right to personal protection with pride knowing that each 1791 Gunleather holster is made from the best premium American 100% Certified, Heavy Native Steerhide and handcrafted to be the best leather holster for your personal firearm.