Vet Chats

David Pere joins us on Vet Chats to talk about how he went from Military to Millionaire, literally. He has created an entire network dedicated to helping veterans and the military community to making their financial dreams come true.
Thank you @frommilitarytomillionaire, was a great time chatting with you!

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"I thought the military made me grow up fast, but it actually had me stuck as a teenager. "

The military makes you grow up fast.  It is something we hear a lot and it is so true in some ways. It wasn’t until I got out that I realized I had so much more growing up to do. 

This episode I want to chat about the ways the military forms you as an independent adult and also about the ways it stunts your growth as a person. 

Now not every point is going to apply to everyone, but I think you will be able to relate to a few and maybe even think of some more!

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Shannon and Evan Kaufman  join us on vet chats to talk about the struggles transitioning out of the military especially when it comes to moving across the country shortly after.
They are the founders of @we_vett which covers VA home loans and reality. There YouTube and website is full of free information and as they mention in the video, feel free to reach out to them with any questions!
They are both extremely passionate and are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to all things home buying and understand personally what it is like to do so in the military world.

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We have an impactful conversation about the mindset changes that need to be made when we get out of the military. We also dive into the dynamics of the veteran community and how we can transform it into a place of growth and healing ❤️

Juan “JP” Perez, a former U.S. Marine Infantryman and Scout Sniper who, after a distinguished service in Afghanistan and a career in law enforcement, now dedicates his life to changing the veteran culture and empowering fellow veterans nationwide. 

As the founder of VetRise Academy and the creator of the VET TRIBE (a positive free Facebook group for Veterans) , JP focuses on mindset, changing habits, fitness, nutrition, and accountability to support veterans in finding their new purpose and success after service. 

Through his passionate advocacy and vast social media presence, JP raises awareness on veterans' issues, uniting and inspiring his followers. He is committed to showing veterans that they are capable of much more than they might believe, guiding them to see their vast potential beyond their service.

JP is also the host of The VetRise Podcast, a platform where he extends his mission to make success after service accessible to every veteran. 

Here, JP shares invaluable lessons, failures, and triumphs on his journey from service to society.

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A lot has been changing so I just wanted to check in and chat about a few things. Also giving some details on a few projects I have been working on as well as upcoming guests! 

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Stephen Russell, a former airborne infantryman with a decade of military service. He brings a unique perspective shaped by his deployment with Bco 1/12 3HBCT 1st Cav DIV to Baqubah, Iraq, during the surge in 2006-2007. Beyond the battlefield, he’s a versatile artist, currently contributing to the comic series Tales of Nihilism and open for traditional art commissions. He believes the U.S. hasn’t fully reckoned with the aftermath of 9/11, emphasizing the need to confront our collective anger and hate. His memoir, Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq, is a compelling exploration of the nature of war and its lasting impact on current events—a moral imperative to illuminate the foundations shaping our world today.

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What’s the hardest part about your first job after the military?

A lot of people may say the work culture! There are clear differences between military and civilian workplaces that can be frustrating. When we think about what exactly is the hardest part we can start to understand why it bothers us so much.

This week’s 10 minute episode is all about understanding why you may be frustrated in your new job and with your new co-workers.

I can’t give you answers in the one, but I can help you understand what exactly could be bothering you!

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This week we welcome Steven Nisbet! Steve served 15 years as a U.S. Special Warfare Airman (Pararescueman), Technician in Combat Rescue, Combat Medicine, Technical Rescue, and Crisis Management. After the intense life of the military his transition to civilian life was anything but easy. These experiences led him to his current mission and he is now the President and Co-founder of Shields and stripes!

I really enjoyed this episode as Steve shares a lot of hard things that so many of us can relate to. 
Here's his website: http://shieldsandstripes.org

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Your service is complex and people will often ask you about it and want you to give a black and white answer… and that just can’t happen. It is important that you reflect on your service in your own time so you can truly understand how that experience shaped who you are today. Let’s pull over and park for a little bit because we are going to take a break from looking through the windshield and we are going to give that review mirror a little attention…. Lets do it. 

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Link to Veteran Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Workbook-Jenna-Carlton/dp/B0C6W1GB96 

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Mark Harper is an Emmy-award winning Air Force veteran and General Manager of Military & Defense at Recurrent Ventures. During his military service, Captain Harper led teams of combat-ready photojournalists across deployments in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. His work before Recurrent included marketing roles at Hollywood studios including Technicolor and Paramount Pictures.

Link to California Survey: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7bh3W31UfEK-sVin2Tsfgasl47ZTtNlHqk4IhCE2JORUREowRzdJTEtGUUxGRUlZRFk2VURCU0o5Vy4u 

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