The Decision Hour

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The Decision Hour episodes

  • Ep: 108 - Sean Ricks, Founder/CEO of Ricks Roasters
    In this episode I get to talk with my friend Mr. Sean Ricks.  I had just met. Sean not to long ago at an event at Georgetown University where he was giving out samples of his coffee roasts.  Little did I know at the time that this coffee was going to change my life.
     
    Sean has a great story, he is one of our nations Heroes still serving on Active Duty in the Navy and getting ready to retire.  Hear how Sean stared his company Ricks Roasters (www.ricksroasters.com) with the purpose of giving back to the homeless veteran community.  He and his wife are amazing people with big hearts and the work they doing in the community is award winning.  
     
    Ever wanted to start your own business?  Maybe you want to roast coffee?  We happen to know the right folks that can help you!  Be sure to check out Ricks Roasters and order your coffee today. Side-note - Try the Heroes United blend… we hear its awesome! www.ricksroasters.com
    31 min
  • Ep: 107 - Travis Mathis Claim Academy

    Take a listen as I sit down in this episode with U.S. Army Veteran Mr. Travis Mathis.

    Hear Travis’s story as he shares his experience in the military and after several combat tours, his “Decision Hour” came upon him which landed him where he is today at Claim Academy claimacademystl.com/ 

    Claim Academy is a St. Louis-based developer boot camp that offers 12-week classes in Full Stack Java and .NET/C# programming, as well as shorter classes in software development, technology and career development. Claim Academy promises to transform novices into industry ready, software developers/software engineers through rigorous coursework taught in-person by expert instructors. 

    Claim Academy has a 95% placement rate and graduates, make, on average, $58,000 per year as a starting salary. Claim Academy graduates are currently employed, or are contracted with, some of the area’s top companies, including MasterCard, Scottrade, Centene, Mercy, RGA, Daugherty Business Systems, and others.

     Enjoy!

     

    27 min
  • Ep: 107 - Travis Mathis Claim Academy
    Take a listen as I sit down in this episode with U.S. Army Veteran Mr. Travis Mathis.
    Hear Travis’s story as he shares his experience in the military and after several combat tours, his “Decision Hour” came upon him which landed him where he is today at Claim Academy claimacademystl.com/ 
    Claim Academy is a St. Louis-based developer boot camp that offers 12-week classes in Full Stack Java and .NET/C# programming, as well as shorter classes in software development, technology and career development. Claim Academy promises to transform novices into industry ready, software developers/software engineers through rigorous coursework taught in-person by expert instructors. 
    Claim Academy has a 95% placement rate and graduates, make, on average, $58,000 per year as a starting salary. Claim Academy graduates are currently employed, or are contracted with, some of the area’s top companies, including MasterCard, Scottrade, Centene, Mercy, RGA, Daugherty Business Systems, and others.
     Enjoy!
    27 min
  • Ep: 106 - Sean Lau - Veteran Recruiter at GoDaddy

    Was great to sit down and talk with 22yr U.S. Navy Veteran and Veteran Recruiter at GoDaddy Mr. Sean Lau.  Sean talked about his background in the military and his role at GoDaddy.  He spoke very highly of GoDaddy and the Veteran Employee Resource Group and how they welcome new veterans to the company.  We discussed the “Veteran Culture Tour” that will be taking place on Oct 26 at GoDaddy’s Tempe office in Tempe, Arizona.  

     

    If you are a veteran or spouse of one, go and check out this open house that GoDaddy is putting on.  This company is all about veterans, and little known fact for those that don’t know… GoDaddy Founder is a veteran. For more informatioon on the event, go to 

    https://www.facebook.com/TheDecisionHour/

     

     

    17 min
  • Ep: 106 - Sean Lau - Veteran Recruiter at GoDaddy
    Was great to sit down and talk with 22yr U.S. Navy Veteran and Veteran Recruiter at GoDaddy Mr. Sean Lau.  Sean talked about his background in the military and his role at GoDaddy.  He spoke very highly of GoDaddy and the Veteran Employee Resource Group and how they welcome new veterans to the company.  We discussed the “Veteran Culture Tour” that will be taking place on Oct 26 at GoDaddy’s Tempe office in Tempe, Arizona.  
     
    If you are a veteran or spouse of one, go and check out this open house that GoDaddy is putting on.  This company is all about veterans, and little known fact for those that don’t know… GoDaddy Founder is a veteran. For more informatioon on the event, go to 
    https://www.facebook.com/TheDecisionHour/
    17 min
  • Ep: 105 - Dwayne Paro, Veterans Coach/Author/Podcaster/Speaker

    Join me as I sit and talk with U.S. Air Force Veteran, Author, Podcaster, Speaker and Coach Mr. Dwayne Paro.

    If you are a active duty military or a veteran that has or getting ready to transition then make sure you listen up.  If you ever thought about getting a Business Coach or (Veteran Coach) now is the time to do it and Dwayne is the guy!  Dwayne talks to us about his career in the military, what it was like to transition out for him and why he is helping our nations heroes today. 

    Dwayne is the founder of Landmark Life Coaching/T.E.A.M Vets 301-932-5430 www.landmarklifecoaching.com, has a podcast on iTunes called CharlieMike Podcast www.charliemikepodcast.com/itunes (a must listen!) and is a Guest blogger for Veterans on HuffingtonPost.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dwayne-paro/

    Be sure to follow and reach out to Dwayne.  He can also be reached on LinkedIn here… https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/author/posts#published?trk=mp-reader-h

    32 min
  • Ep: 105 - Dwayne Paro, Veterans Coach/Author/Podcaster/Speaker
    Join me as I sit and talk with U.S. Air Force Veteran, Author, Podcaster, Speaker and Coach Mr. Dwayne Paro.
    If you are a active duty military or a veteran that has or getting ready to transition then make sure you listen up.  If you ever thought about getting a Business Coach or (Veteran Coach) now is the time to do it and Dwayne is the guy!  Dwayne talks to us about his career in the military, what it was like to transition out for him and why he is helping our nations heroes today. 
    Dwayne is the founder of Landmark Life Coaching/T.E.A.M Vets 301-932-5430 www.landmarklifecoaching.com, has a podcast on iTunes called CharlieMike Podcast www.charliemikepodcast.com/itunes (a must listen!) and is a Guest blogger for Veterans on HuffingtonPost.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dwayne-paro/
    Be sure to follow and reach out to Dwayne.  He can also be reached on LinkedIn here… https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/author/posts#published?trk=mp-reader-h
    32 min
  • Ep: 104 - Doc Collins - Veteran, Author, Speaker and Radio Host

    Here is a man that you need to keep on eye on!  Take a listen as I talk with U.S. Army Veteran, Author, Key Note Speaker and Radio Host, Doc Collins.  Doc dives right in and shares his journy from being self-employed to joinging the military later on in life. Listeen as he shares his exerience about transitioning from the military to finding a passion for writing.  Here is a little Bio on Doc Collins. 

     

    Doc Collins believes in bringing healing, hope, and understanding to the Military Family. His first of a 5 book series will hit Amazon and book shelves everywhere this October. While speaking, in Dallas this spring, he landed a 3 book deal with Scholastic, writing children's books. He'll co Author with his Sons, Titus and Maximus, helping the children of our Nation's Warfighter Community understand the principles of what make Mommy and Daddy so outstanding. He's shared international speaking stages with the likes of Bill Hybels, Dr. Chet Zelasko, and Condoleeza Rice. He's most recently the host of his own show, Patriot Heart Radio patriotheartpress.com

    36 min
  • Ep: 104 - Doc Collins - Veteran, Author, Speaker and Radio Host
    Here is a man that you need to keep on eye on!  Take a listen as I talk with U.S. Army Veteran, Author, Key Note Speaker and Radio Host, Doc Collins.  Doc dives right in and shares his journy from being self-employed to joinging the military later on in life. Listeen as he shares his exerience about transitioning from the military to finding a passion for writing.  Here is a little Bio on Doc Collins. 
     
    Doc Collins believes in bringing healing, hope, and understanding to the Military Family. His first of a 5 book series will hit Amazon and book shelves everywhere this October. While speaking, in Dallas this spring, he landed a 3 book deal with Scholastic, writing children's books. He'll co Author with his Sons, Titus and Maximus, helping the children of our Nation's Warfighter Community understand the principles of what make Mommy and Daddy so outstanding. He's shared international speaking stages with the likes of Bill Hybels, Dr. Chet Zelasko, and Condoleeza Rice. He's most recently the host of his own show, Patriot Heart Radio patriotheartpress.com
    36 min
  • Ep: 103 - Gabriel Wren, USMC veteran, Country Music Singer/songwriter and Entrepreneur

    Sit back and relax as I sit down with my buddy, USMC veteran, Country Music Singer/songwriter and Entrepreneur Mr. Gabriel Wren.

     

    It’s always great to talk to Gabe.  He always has something interesting to say or story to tell.  Gabe has a great story about his decision hour, from joining the Marines, to country music to buying and running a gun shop in Tennessee. Listen as he share what. He has gone through that helped get him to where he is today and how he keeps faith to continue on.  

     

    Lucky to have him on the show and it was years in the making!  This is one you don’t want to miss!

     

    Be sure to check out his music and the gun shop websites 

     

    https://www.gabrielwren.com

     

    https://northsidegunshop.com

    35 min

About The Decision Hour

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Welcome to The Decision Hour, the podcast where we explore the tough decisions that people from all walks of life have made and the impact those choices had on their lives. Each episode, we sit down…