Tony and Mr. Van Hipp discuss the importance of listening to learn, small business, and using history as a tool for lifelong learning. Some highlights from the interview are as follows:

* Van discusses what American Defense International is involved in to help protect the American people.

* Van is from a small business background, and he believes that that is where the innovativeness and ingenuity comes from.

* We should be teaching children more about American history and about what it means to be an American.

* A real leader can learn a lot by listening to others.

* Paying attention to history, including personal history, to continue to learn from past mistakes is key to long term success.

* Let people know you care by listening to your employees. Do not be isolated.

* Exponential technological growth is happening and we all need to pay attention in order to keep up.

* Learning is a lifelong experience.