This is the final episode of Neutral Position for 2023. We begin Office Joe production in December. But we didn’t want to leave you without one more special guest. 

Meet Mac Verdi, US Army Combat Veteran, and now a managing partner of Veteran Mortgage Solutions. From serial entrepreneurship and a lifetime of business endeavors, Mac’s passion for helping Veterans shines bright helping Veterans and Active Military solve one of the biggest issues they face… and that’s obtaining housing at a reasonable rate easily. 

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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This special episode of Neutral Position is filmed in South Dakota where Nick met up with Courtney Steffen, South Dakota’s American Legion Department Commander. Sit down with her and Nick as they discuss all things American Legion on this week’s episode of the Neutral Position!

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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Sonise Lumbaca is a versatile artist with a rich background in various creative disciplines. Her skill set encompasses a wide range of software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and Avid, allowing her to excel in various artistic mediums. Sonise has an impressive writing portfolio, including published works such as comic books, screenplays, and fictional novels. She has also contributed to the communication efforts of Bennington College as a Communications Assistant and worked as part of the U.S. Army Public Affairs, where she honed her skills in strategic communications, copyediting, technical writing, media relations, and more.

In the realm of film and video production, Sonise has a strong track record with several projects to her name. She's directed films, performed monologues, and created animation shorts that showcase her creative vision. Her work in illustration is also notable, having produced book covers, promotional posters, and digital illustrations.

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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Frank is a Marine Corps Veteran and proud supporter of our nation's military. He is a 7 ½ year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Frank is a serial entrepreneur starting his first business in 2004 Frank’s Web Design Ended it in 2013 when he moved to California, He started his second business in 2017-Kamikaze Wood Werks. Frank is the visionary and true front man of Crayons Ready-to-Eat & MilTreats Inc. 

Frank has been part of programs such as Bunker Labs and Warrior Rising and often donates his time mentoring and coaching his fellow Veteran Entrepreneurs. Frank has been featured in Military Times, Military.com and many other national publications for his work at Crayons Ready-To-Eat. 

Frank resides in Lakeside, CA, has two children and loves creating anything he can in his spare time using his woodworking skills, laser engraving or 3D printer.

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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Candace enlisted in the military, attending Officer Candidate School to earn her commission in the U.S. Army. Her assignments include service with the Joint Special Operations Command and the 18th Airborne Corps. She is a combat veteran and was part of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.  

For the past 15 years, Candace has served at both the local and international level through mission trips and service projects. In August 2021, Candace and her husband joined other volunteers in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., to assist with the evacuation of our Allies from Afghanistan. She served as the site manager for the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, serving approximately 15,000 Afghans.  She is currently the Chief Operations Officer for The Black Feather Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on helping refugee children acclimate to their new environment through sports.

Candace has been married for 23 years to retired Special Forces (SF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Joe Cieslo.  They have three biological children and are also the legal guardians of three Afghan Refugee minors.  She was awarded a 4-year, full scholarship to play for Georgetown University Women’s Basketball Team, that became the Big East Co-Champion and a Sweet 16 participant in 1993.

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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Perry is the founder of AFGfree.org, a retired Army officer, horse soldier, special forces, and former QB1 semi-professional American Football player. Perry is a jack-of-all trades and is currently writing a new book. Watch this episode to find out if Nick and Perry can stay in the Neutral Position! 

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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Eric’s Bio:

Eric Tansey is the host of Failure to Stop podcast and creator of the C Minus Media podcast network. The network hosts five shows a week with the goal of bringing information and entertainment to first responders. Eric spent eight years in the army working with the 20th Special Forces group, then continued on to work for eight years as a line officer for the Raleigh Police Department. He is the co-owner of InStill Distilling Co. out of Clayton, North Carolina, and is in the process of publishing a book detailing his “seriously funny” career as a police officer.

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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Bill’s Bio:

Dr. Bill Cromwell, with over three decades of expertise, has specialized in diagnosing and managing lipid and metabolic disorders since 1990. His extensive career encompasses roles as a Medical Director/Division Chief, spanning 14 years, in Lipoprotein and Metabolic Disorders at various institutions. For six years, he served as Chief Medical Officer at LipoScience, a pioneering lipoprotein diagnostic company. Furthermore, Dr. Cromwell spent four years as Strategic Director/ Discipline Director of Cardiovascular Disease at LabCorp. His passion lies in developing strategies and tools that accurately assess individual risk, establish tailored goals, and monitor therapy responses to deliver patient-specific care, which is the core mission of Precision Health Reports.

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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Rob’s Bio:

Cheri’s Bio:

Cheryl L. Mason, the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the VA, emerged from an Appalachian town and learned to turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth. Despite facing numerous rejections, including in Nebraska, Germany, and DC, Cheryl persevered and became the first woman and military spouse to hold her current role. She employed a relational leadership style, fostering innovation and support within her team, leading a struggling federal agency to become highly effective. Cheryl's dedication yielded concrete benefits for veterans, while also boosting trust and morale among employees. Her personal story, resilience, and caring leadership make her an inspiring advocate for the military community and a strong voice in suicide prevention.

Her new book is available here: https://cheryl-mason.presale.manuscripts.com/

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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.

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