“It is critical, as a business owner, and the main way that you can grow is if you grow yourself personally. And the best way to do that is to sometimes pause notice and choose different ways and avenues in which to create new habits.” – Nyala Allen

How does your personal development play a role that impacts business growth? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Nyala Allen. Nyala Allen is a passionate Army veteran leader and coach dedicated to helping others aspire, collaborate, and achieve their personal and professional goals, especially veterans. Nyala is a multifaceted entrepreneur and visionary who shares her expertise as a Real Estate Broker Associate to assist home buyers and sellers in maximizing their VA Home Loan benefit options. With her guidance, real estate clients save time and money, reduce debt, and improve their lifestyle when they buy and sell a home. Nyala Allen is the proud owner of ACE Veteran Realty, LLC, which stands for Aspire, Collaborate, and Elevate. ACE Veteran Realty, LLC was created to focus on veteran empowerment within the real estate industry. Nyala utilizes the pillars of Faith, Peace, Freedom, Accountability, and Family to empower each client to aspire, collaborate, and elevate their specific personal and professional goals. Nyala is a Georgia Veteran Community Leader and embraces being the #VeteranChampion who continues to build a successful brand and business that focuses on elevating the mindset and conversation of veteran growth through education, coaching, and real estate services.

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Nyala invites listeners to BATL Biz Summit!

[00:00 - 02:22] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces Nyala Allen!
• Nyala is a multifaceted entrepreneur and visionary who shares her expertise as a Real Estate Broker Associate
• Nyala is a speaker at the upcoming BATL Biz Summit

[02:23 - 03:50] Exploring Personal Development To Elevate Veteran Entrepreneurship

• She is the owner of ACE Veteran Realty which stands for Aspire, Collaborate, and Elevate
• She will be talking about going beyond service and her transition story
• Embracing the veteran champion attitude and focusing on business as well as elevating mindset and conversation
• Investing in personal development through retreats to create new habits and grow professionally

[03:51 - 07:44] How Movement Helps To Grow Business And Relationships

• Personal development is a must for business growth
• Movement is very critical for personal growth
• Learning new coaching techniques and actively listening helps in personal relationships
• Nutrition experts will be one of the speakers at the summit

[07:45 – 11:46] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Nyala invites listeners to join the BATL Biz Summit!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“Movement is very critical. If you're anything that's at rest, stays at rest, anything that is in movement will continue to move, and that's how we grow. I believe we grow through movement through development through learning and personal growth.” – Nyala Allen

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“Whether you're “alone” or “feel alone” or you're in the trenches with someone, I'm so beyond grateful I get to do this with you. A challenge to think about if you are in the same place as us, as far as getting to do this with someone else. this is a really great way to appreciate them and it highlights what you can do. It's, a double challenge.” – Taylor Merritt

What is the key to communication in relationships? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Taylor is a champion college athlete that attended the University of North Georgia and began her fitness journey performing at the top of college sports. She was later inducted into the UNG Hall of Fame and began a career of personal training and group fitness in Savannah, Georgia, and later moved to Atlanta to continue building her community.  

Taylor also competed in NPC competitions as a figure and bikini competitor to test her capabilities as a fitness professional. This is where Taylor really honed her skills in fitness and nutrition and placed top 5 in each of her competitions!

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Taylor talks about her relationship with her struggles as an entrepreneur and her relationship with Zack!

[00:01 - 01:04] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces Taylor Merritt!
• Taylor Merrit is a champion athlete and a personal trainer in group fitness

[01:05 - 07:18] Discovering The Realities Of Life And Business

• Learning how to communicate, deal with conflict, and celebrate each other
• Giving value to listeners to learn and apply nuggets of positivity in their lives
• The goal is to understand connectivity and relatability with the audience
• Inviting questions, feedback, and interactivity with the audience

[07:19 - 10:29] A Conversation About Security, Growth, And Comfort

• Taking action in the face of fear
• Couples therapy is needed and deserved, especially for veterans
• They challenge the audience by asking:
• Ask your partner a question
• Answer it
• Give feedback

[10:30 – 44:36] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Taylor invites listeners to join the BATL Biz Summit!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“When it comes to passion, if you don't have a passion for something, you're not going to be nine times out of 10, you're not going to be all in.” – Taylor Merritt

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“We wanted to be a solution for business owners that were growth-oriented, and we wanted to have an ecosystem of solutions that was unbiased.” – Keith Gause

How do you create a proactive system that will benefit your business? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Keith Gause. Keith is a former military and law enforcement officer turned successful entrepreneur. He discusses the four pillars of his consulting firm, Tideland Consulting: Asset Protection, Risk Management, Tax Strategy, and Cash Flow. He talks about growing up in Texas, joining the military after high school, and transitioning into law enforcement before finally becoming an entrepreneur.

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Keith invites listeners to BATL Biz Summit!

[00:01 - 01:04] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces Keith Gause!
• Kevin is a former military, law enforcement, and entrepreneur

[01:05 - 07:18] How A Veteran Achieved A Seven Figure Exit

• Transitioning from the military before moving into law enforcement
• His dad owned a plumbing company which introduced him to entrepreneurship
• Scaling his business to seven figure exit in three years
• Learned discipline and dedication from the military

[07:19 - 10:29] Growth Oriented Solutions

• Studied finance and investing post-exit
• Growth-oriented solutions that are unbiased
• Asset protection, risk management, tax strategy, cashflow strategies
• Proactive approach to help clients grow their bottom line and pay less taxes

[10:30 – 14:19] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Keith invites listeners to join the BATL Biz Summit!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“I ran the business, you know, from 2009 to 2012, 2011, really, I was able to take it and scale it and do a seven-figure exit. So that was my introduction to entrepreneurship, back then I didn't know shit, right? In the military, they just go do it, figure it out.” – Keith Gause

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“If you want it to be successful and be a tool that actually helps you close business. You have to be able to connect with your prospects in that type of medium.” – Kevin Snow

How can you maximize ROI through email marketing techniques? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Kevin Snow, Kevin Snow is the co-host of the Top 100 Apple Podcast, Growth Mode, Army Veteran, CEO of Time On Target, and COO and Co-Founder of Success Champions. Kevin is a sales expert and a serious technology geek who knows how to help his clients take their automation game to the next level and is changing the game of business development. With a 20-year career working with brands like Frontier Communications, Nextel, Salesforce, and BNI, his knowledge, skills, and understanding of communication and technology are getting real results for the businesses he works with. Kevin knows how to integrate digital technology with your sales process in an authentic, professional way.

Kevin discusses strategies for crafting emails that are personalized yet effective and the importance of adding a personal touch.   

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Kevin shares his tips on how to approach speakers at conferences without being intimidated by their speaker badge!

[00:01 - 01:00] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces Kevin Snow!
• Kevin is the co-host of the Top 100 Apple Podcast, Growth Mode, Army Veteran, CEO of Time On Target, and COO, and Co-Founder of Success Champions

[01:01 - 05:14] The Value Of Email Marketing For Business Growth

• His focus on sales, networking, technology, Star Wars, and Harry Potter
• How to manage time?
• How to do more with less and balance personnel needs to increase revenue
• Email marketing still has the highest ROI of any digital marketing medium

[05:15 - 09:39] Ask The Right Questions And Get The Most Out Of Conferences

• People are sending out lazy emails with no context
• Small businesses need to be smarter and connect to their prospects through email
• Your email should have substance behind it and not be a shotgun blast that annoys everyone

[09:38– 17:09] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Kevin invites listeners to the BATL Biz Summit!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“Email still has the highest ROI of any of the digital marketing mediums.” – Kevin Snow

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“It’s never about the systems. It's never about the strategies. It's never about the tactics. I've worked with some of the highest performers in the world, added multiple seven, eight, nine figures to organizations by just simply helping their leader or set of leaders understand that they're contributing and burying their teams and their trash from their past, but has nothing to do with the business right in front of them. And all of a sudden, we get to live a more connected life.” – Brian Bogert

How can you identify the “trash” in your past? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Brian Bogert, Brian is the Owner and President of The Brian Bogert Companies. Brian shares how to become aware of the lessons of his past and be able to recognize one’s own truth instead of allowing others to define them through their own lens.

Brian covers what he will be teaching attendees at the Battle Biz Summit in Atlanta in August, on how to transform waste into wealth by identifying “Trash” from the past, raising awareness around it, owning and moving through those pieces, unpacking trash inside them and integrating it through five pillars.

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Brian shares his inspiring story and learn actionable strategies to help you identify your trash so you can create wealth in your life!

[00:01 - 01:05] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Brian Bogert!
• Brian is the Owner and President of The Brian Bogert Companies 

[01:06 - 07:43] Becoming The Garbage Man And Creating Impact For Others

• Recognizing the importance of personal and business life being in balance
• Encouraging others to be aware of their own stories
• Protected himself with an intellectual narrative
• Understanding the value of emotion

[07:44 - 10:24] Unpacking The Pain Of Self-Sabotage

• Everything he teaches is a byproduct of frameworks that didn’t exist
• Self-sabotage was voiding relationships, friends, family, and spouses
• Identifying and taking out the “trash”

[10:25– 15:56] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Brian Bogert offers  
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“Being intentionally focused on integrating and aligning our entire life, family, business, and everything so that I can live life on my terms. I'm deeply curious about the human experience. I'm deeply curious about human connection.” – Brian Bogert

Connect with Brian!

Website: Brian Bogert

LinkedIn: Brian Bogert

Instagram: @bogertbrian

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“We are here to build community and to create support, both through civilians, business owners, and our veteran communities. And through that we've been able to really grow and expand, support the community.” – KC Sullivan

Why is it important to have a positive look at self-love and celebrate small wins? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by KC Sullivan, KC is an expert wardrobe curator, style educator, shopping enthusiast, and genuine encourager committed to helping you love what you see in the mirror. She explores the importance of understanding why we’re doing things from a perspective of health rather than looks.

KC discusses how we should approach fitness, fashion, and food from a positive perspective, recognizing that these industries are multi-billion industries.  

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as KC emphasizes the importance of self-love, discipline, motivation, and celebrating small wins when it comes to fitness and nutrition!

[00:01 - 01:44] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, KC Sullivan!
• KC is an expert wardrobe curator, style educator, shopping enthusiast, and genuine encourager

[01:45 - 33:09] Creating Sustainable Habits For Achieving Your Goals

• Her passion is to help people empower themselves to live a healthy lifestyle
• She explains that competitiveness in athletics leads to making fitness therapeutic and mentally
• Start with yourself to live a healthy, sustainable life
• Take into consideration lifestyle, goals, and current eating habits

[33:10 - 40:38] A Journey To Self-Love And Commitment

• Awareness is where you’re at and how you’re feeling is key to nutrition and fitness
• Take time for yourself, commit to yourself like a relationship
• Emotions drive our habits, butt drive our intentions
• Understand why you are wearing the clothes you are buying

[40:39– 49:08] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• KC offers their mastermind in September with weekly coaching sessions and guest speakers!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“Clothes became a band-aid, they weren't a solution…And so it became really important for me to find ways to create sustainability for my clients.” – KC Sullivan

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“When I started investing at that point, it's a simple thing to me and I wanted to share it with everybody… But honestly, what you get out of it to me is well worth it because once you start building a portfolio, then you can continue to grow that portfolio.” – Jackie Dyer

Why is it important to have the right education to succeed in real estate? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Jackie Dyer, Jackie is a real estate broker and retired Navy veteran. She shares her experience of transitioning to real estate from the military and becoming a Military Relocation Professional. She talks about the benefits of investing in real estate for college-aged kids, how to use trust funds to rent out rooms, building relationships with clients beyond transactions, and how to differentiate oneself as a real estate agent.

Jackie shares her tips for managing the debt-to-income ratio when having multiple properties, choosing areas around Atlanta that are recession-proof, and using equity to take the next step in investing.  

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Jackie talks about the challenges that come with team-based work in this field and suggest ways of helping veterans transition into the real estate world through education!

[00:01 - 04:35] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Jackie Dyer!
• Jackie is a real estate broker and was on active duty for the Navy for 22 years  

[04:36 - 15:31] Unlock Generational Wealth Through Real Estate Investing

• How she transitioned from the military to real estate
• Learning how to do commercial, multifamily, and build generational wealth
• Military veterans are all about buying multifamily properties
• House hacking is a great way for young service members to pay their mortgages and get cash flow

[15:32 - 44:13] Using Equity To Create A Legacy With VA Renovation Loans

• Purchasing a property for college-aged kids to build equity and credit
• Building relationships with clients beyond the transaction
• Differentiating oneself by providing value through magazines, social media, and answering questions on platforms
• Educating the public on real estate programs

[44:14– 50:12] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Jackie answers the biggest challenges that a veteran who wants to transition into real estate may face!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“I graduated to multifamily and I loved it because there were no emotions. Real estate is very emotional.” – Jackie Dyer

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“We're no longer needed the wars are over, we're no longer on the front page, but all that crap from all those wars still exists. So don't lose focus, veterans kick ass. We make things happen.” – Lloyd Knight

In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Lloyd Knight, Lloyd discusses the importance of veteran support from both veterans and non-veterans alike. He talks about his journey into the Air Force and founding VETLANTA, and writing a book, “The Knight’s Work: My Unfinished Journey of VETLANTA”.

Lloyd explores how to use experience and decisions from grassroots organizations to help veterans, building morale in the workforce by encouraging meaningful conversations with employees and setting limits on their workloads.

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Lloyd invites listeners to join their upcoming summit at UPS Corporate Office in Sandy Springs!

[00:01 - 03:09] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Lloyd Knight!
• Lloyd is a retired Air Force veteran and a UPS veteran talent acquisition strategy manager

[03:10 - 33:10] Don’t Lose Focus: Supporting Veterans In The Post-War Era

• He talks about how he wrote his book, ““The Knight’s Work: My Unfinished Journey of VETLANTA”
• Finding fulfillment in engaging with his brothers and sisters in the veteran community
• Non-veterans can show their support by volunteering, showing up to events, helping veterans with resumes, and not losing focus on the issues that veterans may face
• Founding a chartered club to help veterans and their families, with no money involved

[33:11 - 45:47] Helping Veterans Find Meaningful Employment

• Facilitating faith-based networking
• Showing up to help veterans and seeing how they want to engage
• Creating space for non-veterans to understand the problems
• Corporate culture has changed but people are still business
• Volunteerism is important, especially for Unite Way season

[45:48– 53:23] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Lloyd invites listeners to join their upcoming summit at UPS Corporate Office in Sandy Springs!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“I wanna make sure veterans get good meaningful employment. Because you give the veteran a good, meaningful job, it's gonna help alleviate a lot of those other issues.” – Lloyd Knight

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“A commitment is a pledge to do something, right? It's a form of putting your ass on a line every day, then having the self-discipline to keep your ass there and keep you on track. But most people are interested in real estate. Most people are interested in making more money. Most people are interested in keeping more of their money. They're not committed to it because being committed means you have to take ownership of that.” – Dave Houser

In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Dave Houser, Dave is a personal finance expert who shares a passion for building confidence in their clients. He shares his journey to becoming a financial expert and emphasizes the need for people to be literate in their finances. His perspective is unique as he focuses on keeping more of one’s money rather than taking more.

Dave shares his goal to help people rethink their approach to money and use it as a tool to live their best lives while also protecting their assets legally. Legacy planning is also discussed, emphasizing leaving behind a meaningful impact beyond just accumulating wealth.

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Dave advises against chasing returns and recommends investing in vehicles that offer tax benefits!

[00:01 - 03:58] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Dave Houser!
• Dave discusses his expertise in financial competence and literacy

[03:59 - 19:25] A Unique Perspective On Money And Independence

• His revelation when he was losing money and started thinking about his financial situation
• How he helps people learn how to keep more of their money and create independence
• Paying yourself first is important but many people don’t do it
• How he helps people get organized with their finances, eliminate debt, and build liquidity while systematically eliminating debts

[19:26 - 45:41] Overcome Fear And Shame Around Money

• Identity protection and serving ideal clients
• The importance of financial planning
• He distinguishes between saving and investing
• The importance of commitment in achieving financial goals

[45:42– 53:43] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Dave advises listeners to stop changing returns and invest in something you have control over!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“If you don't have any control over what you're investing, maybe you wanna think about that. My biggest thing would be to stop chasing returns.” – Dave Houser

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“Whenever you're in your worst place, you're focused on yourself, and when you're in your best places, you're focused on outside of yourself, other people. That's really what dug me out of a hole.” – Roger Hill

In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Roger Hill, Roger is an Army infantry officer with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares with us his book “Dog Company”, which narrates his experience in Afghanistan as a company commander. He is also on the advisory board of Warrior Set Free, a non-profit organization that provides support to veterans.

Roger dives into his experiences as a military veteran who faced false allegations of detainee abuse and was labeled disloyal by the military. He struggled with forgiveness and survivor’s guilt but eventually learned that loyalty should be to higher values and principles rather than just to the machine.   

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Roger emphasizes the importance of taking action!

[00:01 - 02:51] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Roger Hill!
• Roger talks about his struggle to regain clearance after leaving the military and how it was ultimately awarded to him

[02:52 - 17:19] Lessons Learned From The Military To Corporate World

• He talks about his time serving in Afghanistan, highlighting differences in rules of engagement and detention facilities
• He focuses on his deployment in a province in Afghanistan which was supposed to be peaceful but turned out to be a dangerous mission with many casualties
• Finding out that a translator who worked closely with him was a spy
• Feeling betrayed by his own people during a military investigation

[17:20 - 48:31] Advice For Young People To Consider Joining The Military

• Veterans face challenges when transitioning out of the military, including fighting for retirement benefits
• Legacy and giving back to the community are important values for veterans
• Overcoming personal struggles involves focusing on others and capturing negative thoughts
• Honoring loved ones and making a positive impact in the world

[48:32– 1:14:02] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Roger advises listeners to take action, veterans need more support in the business space and can only grow as a community if they work together!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“Loyalty is about being loyal to higher values and principles like honor, integrity, and those sorts of things.” – Roger Hill

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