Armed & Ready

This week's guest is Marty Skovlund; Army Veteran now Executive editor at Coffee or Die Magazine from The Black Rifle Coffee Company. 

We sit down for a great discussion in marketing and the importance of a sharp online presence, and how staying up-to-date widely can increase engagement. Marty also shares his experiences with launching a magazine from online to print and working in the competitive coffee industry. 

Finally, we share our opinions on the current crazy real estate industry and the opportunities that come with “the new normal”.

Make sure you give it a listen! 

We have Kevin Welch on this week's episode, which also happens to be our producer`s brother. 

Kevin has an impressive story to share, having previously served in the US Peace Corps and now specializing in epidemiology. 

Kevin is a public health doctor, who, ironically, graduated right before the Covid-19 pandemic, now working in global health and investing in real estate. 
During his graduate education, he served in the US Peace Corps in Malawi where he was involved in Ebola prevention with the WHO. 

Like being a public health doctor was not enough, Kevin also invest in real estate and gives us advice on how to start making a passive income. 

Make sure you tune in! 

In today´s episode of the podcast,  we have Air Force Veteran Dennis Amoroso and his COO Jim Shumard of Advanced Materials Processing Inc. 

After sharing a bit about the mining industry, we broke new ground describing the science behind their mining operations and how they convert mine waste into environmentally friendly fertilizer. If there's one thing for sure, this episode is a gem! 

On today’s episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast, we have guest John Vallas, former active duty navy, now entrepreneur. 

John shares his experiences from his 10-year navy career as a diver, submariner, and chief. 
We learn how he through personal development courses found his passion, opened a coffee shop, built a multi-million dollar coffee roasting facility, and started Vallas Construction & Development.  John also tells us more about the house flipping business and his advice on smart investment opportunities for active-duty military and veterans. 

You definitely do not want to miss this episode! 

In today’s episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast, I chat with Hank Braxton, former U.S. military intelligence analyst, now movie producer.

Make sure you give it a listen to hear about how Hank went from making movies with his buddies during deployment in Korea to working with A-listers in Hollywood and much more. 

In this week's episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast, we had Daniel Lane come onboard and describe his journey as a Pastor's son with a passion for Star Wars, and how the philosophy of the Force guided his path into becoming a Marine. During his service, Daniel channeled his passion for Star Wars into lightsaber dueling & making, eventually resulting in his current career making custom sabers and dueling with other fans. 

There are definitely a few funny stories thrown in there as well such as pranks on other marines, and a certain celebrity saved him and a friend from a potential bar fight in Las Vegas. 

The force is strong with this one for sure!   

Chris Snyder is visiting the podcast this week, and we discuss the tools needed for succeeding when adjusting to civilian life. We get to hear about his deployment in Afghanistan and how he created a career in cybersecurity as a security analyst by having strategic plans for himself when getting out of service.

Make sure you listen to today’s episode if you would like to learn more about practical tips and tricks that can lead to endless opportunities for your employment after service.

In today’s episode, Phil Layton, U.S. Navy Veteran, and CEO of PI Energy share his experience from his 10-year career in the navy as an Engineering Duty Officer. 

We learn about his exciting stories from the cool places he got to see during his time in the Navy and his impressive work for PI Energy.  If you would like to learn more about what it is like being an engineer in the military, and how we can combat climate change with new innovations in solar energy, make sure you tune in!

The episode will be available this afternoon. Subscribe to Armed & Ready on my YouTube at VA Loan Guy - Jason Wood and Apple Podcasts for new episodes each week. 

Former U.S. Naval Aviator, now actor, and Bitcoin enthusiast, Doug Lito returns. 

Lito reveals what it is like going through the intense training for flying fighter jets and the skills that go into landing on a ship.

Make sure you tune in to hear Lito´s opinion on Bitcoin and his excitement in starring in the upcoming Top Gun Maverick 2021 film. 

On this week's episode of the Armed & Ready podcast, Mike the Money Guy Returns! Veteran, Michael Dunn, shares how he applied his experiences in the military to his entrepreneurship. By using his creativity, intellect, and motivation, he runs Decade Consulting Group, M3 Academy, and M3 Automaster Software. From developing financial solutions, curating consulting, and mentoring as Mike the Money Guy, Michael´s story is something you do not want to miss.  

“Do not ask to change the world, ask to be useful, and ultimately, you will find that you may change the world” - Michael Dunn.