Mission Next

Christopher Kolenda, founder of Kolenda Strategic Leaders Academy, shares his powerful story about resilience, taking ownership of his life, and how he became a successful leader.

This interview discusses how veterans can share their value to their dream organizations, why veterans are often perfect fits for the franchise model, and how to set yourself up for success in life.

In this episode of The Mission Next Podcast, Phil Randazzo interviews Tim Kennedy, a Green Beret and total badass who currently has his own show on the Discovery Channel. Phil and Tim discuss tactics and strategies to overcoming obstacles, doing what you love, and making an impact. Enjoy this episode of the Mission Next Podcast!

Jennifer McGregor details how she took her passion, experience, and +30 years of military service and used them to develop her own company, Combat Veteran Voicewriters, LLC.

Tom Eakins explains how the values he developed during his time in the US Army and his belief in a value-based system lead him into, and then out of, corporate America and then into entrepreneurship.

Army Ranger and founder of consultation firm Strong Oak Rob Baynes discuses the importance of self education and confidence in the transition process.

John & Sharon discus their successful venture into the financial service industry as a veteran business. John also spent 24 years (active and reserve) in the United States Navy where he served in the Naval Security Group and as a Naval Intelligence Officer, retiring with the rank of Lt. Commander. He is still active in the Veteran community as a member of the Chicago-based Bunker Labs, a non-profit organization focused on helping veterans, new and old, start and grow their own business.

Hotelier, coach, and entrepreneur Larry Broughton, coming to you from the ADU Academy, discusses his transition from Green Beret to hotel industry juggernaut, his tips to success, and the lessons he has learned along the his journey.

Hotelier, coach, and entrepreneur Larry Broughton, coming to you from the ADU Academy, discusses his transition from Green Beret to hotel industry juggernaut, his tips to success, and the lessons he has learned along the his journey.

William Amos, founder of Veterans List LLC, talks about transitioning to college following three deployments with the Marines and about being your own boss.

William Amos, founder of Veterans List LLC, talks about transitioning to college following three deployments with the Marines and about being your own boss.