Military Bottom Line

If you've heard of me, you've probably heard of Sam Eckholm! 

Sam is an Air Force Academy graduate and currently a Public Affairs Officer with the F-22 Raptor Demo Team. He captures unbelievable action shots of these incredible jets while traveling all around the world. 

We discuss everything from his time in the academy and why he passed on the pilot opportunity, to his love for his job and content creation. He shares a lot of wisdom and insight for those considering joining the military and provides a leg up to those who want to make the most out of their time in the service.

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On this week's episode, I meet with Lamont Hicks (SSgt, USMC). With 12 years of service in the Marine Corps, he tells his story of how he thought he was going to be recruited for college basketball and ultimately joined the Marine Corps Instead.  

Through deployments, billets, and every day life in the Marines, Lamont is always working to find and maintain his optimism. Sharing his smiles and upbeat attitude with everyone he works with, communicates with and recruits.  

Disclaimer: Any opinions shared on this podcast are that of my own and do not represent the opinions of the DoD or any US military branch.  

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On this week's episode I meet with @warboyactual. After completing his undergrad at LSU, Rod joined the Marines as a machine gunner. After four years of training and a combat deployment, Rod decided to hang up his uniform.

Throughout the episode, Rod and I discuss everything from how he ended up joining, to the culture of the Marine Corps Infantry and his own thoughts on it and how it has affected him. Rod also shares how he has turned to writing poems as a way of recording his thoughts and reaching others in his community.

I really enjoyed meeting with Rod and learned a ton throughout our conversation. I hope you find as much value as I did!

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This week I meet with Matt Kinsman! Matt joined right after high school with his eyes set on the Marine Security Guard program. Despite falling for a common trap as a junior enlisted Marine, Matt was able to come back from his mistake and achieve his dream of doing the MSG program. Matt talks about his time on MSG and how he has set new goals of using the military to find his way into space!

Matt has an inspiring story that I think many will benefit from hearing. He is truly getting the most out of his military career and isn't even close to being finished!

I hope you enjoy the show!

In this week's episode I sit down with David Pere of From Military to Millionaire. David started his career the same way many young, new enlisted men and women do, with poor financial decisions and failing to consider the future. 

After reading a book that changed his life, David began his entrepreneurial efforts and has become an advocate and mentor more many military members who desire to build wealth through real estate investing and personal finance development. 

David shares a ton of information on opportunities the military has to offer to begin building wealth from day one of your contract.  

I hope you enjoy the show!  

Find more about David on his website : https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/  

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In this episode I meet with Ben Landon. Ben spent six years in the Marine Corps beginning as a helicopter mechanic before he volunteered for the Marine Security Guard Program. Ben spent 2 years abroad and a year in the MSG quick reaction force before he decided to get out and pursue an education in Israel.  

Ben successfully used his GI Bill benefits at a foreign school and will still have some left over for achieving his goal of getting an MBA from an Ivy League school.   

We discuss everything from being present for massive historical events like the US embassy moving to Jerusalem to opportunities including the Yellow Ribbon Program and the Service 2 School Program.  

For more information on Yellow Ribbon Program: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/   

For more information on Service 2 School: https://service2school.org/  

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After moving out of his parents at just 17 years old, Robbie realized he wouldn't be able to make ends meet. Without having the intention of joining the military before that moment, Robbie decided to take the leap in order to get away from his hometown and current situation. Twelve years later, Robbie has never looked back. He is living the life and continuously growing in his career. With just eight years left till retirement, Robbie shares his wisdom for those beginning their career now. He's travelled the world, learned new skills and met everyone he now considers family.

Give the episode a listen and learn from Robbie's experience.

Have you ever wondered if you could use military education benefits to study abroad? 

Lauren talks about how she was able to study abroad for free, graduate debt free, and make money from her part time military career all while she was  getting the  'college experience'. This enabled her to build an unbeatable resume at a young age and put herself years ahead of her peers. Her story is unique, yet anyone can take the same steps to create the same promising future. I hope you enjoy her story and learn ways you can leverage your contract.

If you're considering joining the military or are in line to become a military recruiter, this episode is for you!   

Lucas just got off a 3 year recruiting tour in Philadelphia and speaks on the hardships of the job and the importance of being true to yourself and the next generation you're enlisting.  

He covers everything from the hours worked to the reality of kids changing their mind and even quitting in bootcamp.   

I hope you enjoy the show!  

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In this week's episode my friend Shani Moore and I talk about our time in together. We discuss intense topics as I try to understand the dynamics of racism in the Marine Corps and his experiences with it. We discuss everything from losing friends by suicide to Shani's tips for success.  I hope you enjoy the show.