The Veteran (Semi) Professional

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https://www.nickdevlincoaching.com/about

Nick's bio:

"I am a transformational life coach, entrepreneur, father and former US Army Ranger.  My mission is to empower you to live your life as an adventure - with peace, passion and intention.  I do this by helping you embrace uncertainty and envision the life you want to live (your adventure).  I guide you through first steps and hold you accountable for taking action.  In addition to coaching sessions by phone and in person, I take you out in the wilderness for "adventure coaching sessions" to get you out of your head and into your heart.  I listen, reflect, and support you to grow.  I celebrate your successes and push you to be brave, go farther, and we do it together.

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Throughout this bold and adventurous life, I have won and lost.  I have played with the fear of the deep unknown. I have tasted the sweet victory resulting from dedicated effort and hard work.  I have felt the pain of trying to control things beyond my control.  As a recovering “control addict” and former corporate employee (asleep at the wheel of my life), I have felt the struggle of living disconnectedly – void of true purpose – a vassal to the grind and societal expectations.  I’ve been stuck in the preservation zone, playing safe and playing small.  

I got unstuck when a life coach, and friend, asked me one pivotal question. It was the question that cut deep and shook me to the core. It shook me awake - wide awake.  I grabbed the wheel, and redirected my course towards passion and purpose.   I chose to live with intention and explore the possibilities of my most adventurous life.  With critical guidance from my coach – I now live my adventure.   It's my turn to help you live yours! "

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John weighed the decision: is it worth it to stay until retirement?  For many, the pension and benefits seem too good to pass up, but John decided it was worth the risk and left when he everyone said he was crazy.  He then leveraged his grit (and Twitter) to build Gray Line Investments, a real estate private equity firm. 

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Patrick did what a lot of people do after the military: he went into contracting.  Then he ended up applying to Y Combinator with a Web3 technology (listen if you don't know what that is) that helps curb counterfeit products and child labor.  This is not some new crypto, it's a way to track the authenticity of physical products. He is a guy with a lot of skills and using them to make a real impact.

You are going to enjoy this one.

Resources and Other Episodes:
AGAMI Is Making Counterfeit Products a Thing of the Past. Read More---> (agamico.com)

Ep. 114: Working in Tech as a Product Manager with Erik Huckle (buzzsprout.com)

Ep. 164: PSYOP NCO, Dropping Out of College to be an Entrepreneur, Bitcoin, and Turning a passion for Crypto into a Business with Johnny Demaddalena (buzzsprout.com)

Ep. 168: Working with Chaos, Lehman Brothers, and Investing in Blockchain and Web3 with Chris Perkins from Veterans in Digital Assets (buzzsprout.com)

Y Combinator

Home - Bunker Labs

Super Founders: What Data Reveals About Billion-Dollar Startups - By Ali Tamaseb (superfoundersbook.com)

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You can learn more about Randy here, but I am glad to share this interview with you.  Randy has had a full life:

-25 years active duty
- Hiked El Camino (IYKYK)
- Freelance writer and editor

We talk about freelancing and how to make a great life out of it.

Randy is also eligible to work with through DoD Skillbridge, which is a super cool way to use that time.  You can learn more about that here. 

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Susan Maly runs a solo consulting business where she provides strategy and planning services to small businesses.  

Maly Strategies

Here is Susan's official bio: 

" I spent over a decade at a large Fortune 500 management consulting firm with leadership roles across government and commercial businesses, as well as corporate headquarters.  

Prior to my business career, I served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.  My life centers on my 5Fs - Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, and Fun. I strive to maintain integrity in all I do and enjoy life while I'm at it.  

I hold a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in German from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University.

 I also hold Project Management Professional (PMP), Change Management Advanced Practitioner (CMAP), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications, and earned an Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy certificate from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.  "

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Rob is a great guy and we had a fantastic conversation about the veteran recruiting landscape and what companies need to work on to be more ready for veterans. 

BufferSprings | Veteran Hiring, Retention, and Community Building

LinkedIn | Rob Arndt

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Ricardo is crushing it and has a lot to share about real estate investing. 

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Today I have a duo, Christopher Lay and James Parker, who have an amazing business.  

They help gov con businesses get funding to grow and donate 50% of their profits to veteran causes. 

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Scott is a retired Air Force officer who owns multiple franchises in Colorado.  

Notes: 

Ep. 129: Wharton MBA, Google, and Goldman Sachs to Improving Mental Performance with former SEAL Patrick Dossett (buzzsprout.com)

Ep. 199: Veteran-Focused Franchise with Army Veteran Paul Huszar at VetCor (buzzsprout.com)

Find Home Services Experts in Your Town, For Free | Neighborly

Scott DeThomas | LinkedIn

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Paul is a retired army officer who started a water and mold remediation franchise focused on getting veterans as franchisees.  Listen in on why franchises are a great model for veterans and why Vet Cor may be a great one for you. 

Paul Huszar, CFE, P.E. | LinkedIn

24/7 Water and Mold Damage Restoration Services - VetCor Services

Traction by Gino Wickman - Get a Grip on Your Business (eosworldwide.com)