Veteran On the Move

In this episode, Joe is joined by Brendan Aronson, CEO and co-founder of The Military Veteran. A Naval Academy graduate, Brendan served as an Infantry Officer for six years before transitioning to the civilian world. While completing his MBA, Brendan volunteered with Service to School, assisting other Veterans in their pursuit of higher education opportunities. Brendan continues to help transitioning service members with The Military Veteran. The Military Veteran works with employers looking to hire vets and holds conferences to connect Veterans with a valuable network and resources. Brendan shares with Joe his best practices for transitioning service members and advice for Entrepreneurs struggling to get started. Check out upcoming The Military Veteran events here. 

 

About Our Guest  

Brendan Aronson is a co-founder and CEO of The Military Veteran. Brendan attended the US Naval Academy for his undergraduate degree and served for six years as an infantry officer in the US Marine Corps. As a Marine, he completed deployments to Asia and Iraq. He worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, and completed an MBA from The Wharton School of Business in 2020. He is a serial entrepreneur who has helped thousands of veterans transition out of the military and into higher education and meaningful careers.

 

 

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

Hostinger

There’s never been a better time to start an online business and if you need a website for your ecommerce business you really only have two choices, pay a lot of money or try to do it yourself….which never works well unless you’re a web designer. At least that’s what I thought Until I discovered Hostinger. Hostinger has Everything you need to thrive online: you can Launch a website or online shop in minutes without technical or design skills. It’s only $2.99/month, including a free domain name. Right now you can get  78% off website and hosting plans, plus 2 months free = get everything for just $2.99/month.  So check out Hostinger.com/VETERAN, use promo code VETERAN for an extra 10% off. 

 

 

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Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

In this episode, Joe is joined by retired Army Officer and entrepreneur Tom Burrell. Tom served as an Artillery Officer and after retirement entered corporate America. He discusses with Joe his journey in entrepreneurship and what led up to the founding of Atlas MKE. Atlas MKE is a public benefits company specializing in business to business marketing. Tom shares how the Army prepared him for Entrepreneurship and how refining processes learned in the military can be translated into success in the civilian world. Check out Atlas MKE here. 

 

 

About Our Guest  

Tom Burrell is an experienced executive who is transforming not only how businesses grow but also how they give back. Leading by example, Atlas MKE is an innovative service company that embraces a high level of corporate responsibility. 25% of Atlas MKE profits are given directly back to the community through local 501c partners. Tom views each business as an integral part of our global society. It's through that lens that Atlas MKE was founded - a company that exists to improve conditions for our communities, locally and globally. Atlas MKE is able to do that, and it starts simply by providing world class service.

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

Hostinger

There’s never been a better time to start an online business and if you need a website for your ecommerce business you really only have two choices, pay a lot of money or try to do it yourself….which never works well unless you’re a web designer. At least that’s what I thought Until I discovered Hostinger. Hostinger has Everything you need to thrive online: you can Launch a website or online shop in minutes without technical or design skills. It’s only $2.99/month, including a free domain name. Right now you can get  78% off website and hosting plans, plus 2 months free = get everything for just $2.99/month.  So check out Hostinger.com/VETERAN, use promo code VETERAN for an extra 10% off. 

 

 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

In this episode, Joe is joined by returning guest, Air Force Veteran, and Entrepreneur Brian Reese. Brian is the founder and CEO of VA Claims Insider and is on a mission to help Veterans get the VA rating and compensation they have earned and deserve. He experienced difficulties with the system during his own transition from Active Duty and saw the need to help fellow Veterans with the complex process. Brian shares his three key tips when navigating the claim process and advice from inside the process. Additionally, Brain wrote; ​​You Deserve It: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Veteran Benefits You've Earned; as the guide he wished he had during his claims process. Learn more about Brian and VA Claims Insider here. 

 

About Our Guest  

Brian Reese is an American entrepreneur, author, and former military officer. He is known for being the founder and CEO of VA Claims Insider and the author of the bestselling book "You Deserve It: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Veteran Benefits You've Earned." Reese is also the CEO of Military Disability Made Easy, an educational website that helps veterans navigate the DoD and VA disability systems.

 

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About Our Sponsors

 

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

 MD Hearing 

MDHearing was founded by an ENT Surgeon who saw how many of his patients needed hearing aids but couldn’t afford them. He made it his mission to develop a quality hearing aid that anyone could afford. So if you want MDHearing’s smallest hearing aid ever, go to MDHearing.com and use promo code VETERAN to get their new Buy 1/Get 1 $149.99 each offer when you buy a pair. Plus, they are adding a free Extra Charging Case, a $100 value, just for listeners of Veteran on the Move Podcast. So head to MDHearing.com and use our promo code VETERAN and get their NEW Buy 1/Get 1 $149.99 each offer when you buy a pair.

 

 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

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In this episode, Joe is joined by Entrepreneur and Military Spouse, Molly Rose Speed. Molly is the founder of the Virtual Assistant Academy and Virtual Assistant Management. After working in the corporate world for 14 years, Molly wanted more freedom and flexibility so she quit her job and became a Virtual Assistant (VA). She shares with Joe why being a VA is a great opportunity for Military Spouses and how she is now using her experience to help others start their career from anywhere the military sends them. Molly has trained and certified over 150 VAs, 80% who are military spouses, through her Virtual Assistant Academy. She has also created an agency to match VAs with employers. Listen today to learn not only about the opportunities to work as a VA but how a VA can help you as an Entrepreneur and a small business owner.  Learn more about Molly here. 

 

About Our Guest  

Molly Rose Speed is an expert in creating what everyone wants more of -- time freedom. She is the creator of Virtual Assistant Academy and the Founder of Virtual Assistant Management, which provides trusted VA certification and placement in the online market. Molly Rose is military spouse and solo world traveler who believes in creating a business and a life that allows you to do more of what you love.

 

 

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

Hostinger

There’s never been a better time to start an online business and if you need a website for your ecommerce business you really only have two choices, pay a lot of money or try to do it yourself….which never works well unless you’re a web designer. At least that’s what I thought Until I discovered Hostinger. Hostinger has Everything you need to thrive online: you can Launch a website or online shop in minutes without technical or design skills. It’s only $2.99/month, including a free domain name. Right now you can get  78% off website and hosting plans, plus 2 months free = get everything for just $2.99/month.  So check out Hostinger.com/VETERAN, use promo code VETERAN for an extra 10% off. 

 

 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and founder of the Government Contracting Academy, Randy Wimmer. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Randy served for ten years as a Surface Warfare Officer before leaving the Navy to focus on his family and started to work as a government contractor. Randy saw the opportunities available as an entrepreneur and started his own government contract business. His path to success wasn’t easy; Randy focused on learning the skills he needed and the best practices to win lucrative government contracts. To help fellow Entrepreneurs, Randy founded the Government Contracting Academy, providing actionable information and tools over a 12 month, self paced course. Learn more about the Government Contracting Academy here. 

 

About Our Guest  

Following ten years of naval service, Randy Wimmer made the difficult choice to leave a promising naval career for the routine working hours of a contractor position to start a family. After learning what he calls the Contractor Commandments, he enjoyed being a billable government contractor and would have been content with a career supporting Defense Department contracts. However, his growing family was starting to outpace his income, sparking Randy's interest in entrepreneurship to increase his earning potential. Like many aspiring entrepreneurs, he'd become motivated by reading various business books, only to realize he didn't know how to apply the business theory that he'd just learned. His lack of actionable knowledge became apparent during his first startup attempt.

 

 

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About Our Sponsors

 

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

Hostinger

There’s never been a better time to start an online business and if you need a website for your ecommerce business you really only have two choices, pay a lot of money or try to do it yourself….which never works well unless you’re a web designer. At least that’s what I thought Until I discovered Hostinger. Hostinger has Everything you need to thrive online: you can Launch a website or online shop in minutes without technical or design skills. It’s only $2.99/month, including a free domain name. Right now you can get  78% off website and hosting plans, plus 2 months free = get everything for just $2.99/month.  So check out Hostinger.com/VETERAN, use promo code VETERAN for an extra 10% off. 

 

MD Hearing 

MDHearing was founded by an ENT Surgeon who saw how many of his patients needed hearing aids but couldn’t afford them. He made it his mission to develop a quality hearing aid that anyone could afford. So if you want MDHearing’s smallest hearing aid ever, go to MDHearing.com and use promo code VETERAN to get their new Buy 1/Get 1 $149.99 each offer when you buy a pair. Plus, they are adding a free Extra Charging Case, a $100 value, just for listeners of Veteran on the Move Podcast. So head to MDHearing.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Entrepreneur and digital marketing expert Greg Writer. Greg has forty years of experience mentoring entrepreneurs and currently is the CEO of Launch Cart. Launch Cart is an on demand ecommerce platform providing entrepreneurs an alternative to Shopify. Launch Cart empowers small business owners through simple and quick access to the market with production on demand. Greg and Joe discuss creating a brand and the power of personal development. Check out Launch Cart here and use promo code 30VETERANS for 30% off any Launch Cart plan. 

 

 

About Our Guest  

Greg Writer is an experienced entrepreneur and digital marketing expert with over 35 years of experience in corporate finance, capital formation, and executive management. He has earned the reputation as "The Entrepreneur's Best Friend" through his dedication to coaching thousands of entrepreneurs on how to market their businesses, raise capital, and increase their revenues. As a self-declared "digital marketing guru", Greg has generated millions in revenue using his proven strategies, which he has taught in seminars and keynotes nationwide. Currently, he is focused on his Saas tech company, Launch Cart, which offers an alternative to Shopify and empowers entrepreneurs to create an on-demand e-commerce store without inventory or fulfillment costs. Greg's mission is to help entrepreneurs build brand equity and accelerate business growth through e-commerce and digital marketing.

 

 

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Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.

 

About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Author, Podcast Host,  and Entrepreneur Matt McWilliams. Matt is the author of Turn Your Passions into Profits and is on a mission to help Entrepreneurs find their passion and turn it into a successful business. He shares the importance of finding your niche and an audience that needs you and your product. If you are unsure of how to get started, Matt walks through the first steps and his tips for focusing on what you are passionate about while being a successful entrepreneur.  Learn more about Matt here. 

 

 

About Our Guest  

Matt McWilliams  is living proof that one can pursue one's passion in life, and do so while making a profit as well.

He's worked with some of the top companies and entrepreneurs on the planet such as Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, Kim Walsh Philips, Ryan Levesque, Michael Hyatt, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, Lewis Howes, Brian Tracy, Jeff Walker and more.

He's here to help you on your quest to turn your passion and message into a profitable and growing business. Matt has been through the startup phase multiple times in the past two decades and has built a following from scratch. Today, he lives out his passion for helping others find their purpose, passion, message, and path to profitability.

Matt is the host of The Affiliate Guy Podcast, your source for affiliate marketing news, tips, and strategies to take your online business to the next level

 

 

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.

 

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Airforce and Army Veteran Brian Will. Brian is the best selling author of The Dropout Multi-Millionaire and a successful, serial entrepreneur. He shares how he started his first business and the valuable lessons he learned after things didn’t go to plan. Brian now helps other entrepreneurs get started on their path to success and profits as a coach and mentor. Check out Brian here. 

 

 

About Our Guest  

Brian Will served in both the Air Force and Army. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book "The Dropout Multi-Millionaire". He is a serial entrepreneur and an industry expert in sales and management consulting. Starting his entrepreneurial journey in his early 20's, Brian has created or co-created seven highly successful companies across four different industries in the last thirty-five years, with a peak combined value of over a half a billion dollars. Throughout his career, Brian has been instrumental in turning around multiple projects and has aided various organizations in driving billions of dollars in sales.

 

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

MDHearing

MDHearing was founded by an ENT Surgeon who saw how many of his patients needed hearing aids but couldn’t afford them. He made it his mission to develop a quality hearing aid that anyone could afford. So if you want MDHearing’s smallest hearing aid ever, go to MDHearing.com and use promo code VETERAN to get their new Buy 1/Get 1 $149.99 each offer when you buy a pair. Plus, they are adding a free Extra Charging Case, a $100 value, just for listeners of Veteran on the Move Podcast. So head to MDHearing.com and use our promo code VETERAN and get their NEW Buy 1/Get 1 $149.99 each offer when you buy a pair.

 

 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and entrepreneur Peter Mann. Peter is the founder and CEO of Oransi; an air purification company. After serving for four years as a Surface Warfare Officer, he entered the corporate world. Building on his business experience gained from working at two Fortune 100 companies, Peter started a successful ecommerce business and later Oransi. Peter shares his lessons learned while building a business from its foundation and the importance of understanding the customers you service. Check out Ornasi here.   

 

 

About Our Guest  

Peter Mann is the CEO & Founder of Virginia-based Oransi, a leading air purification company known for its efficient, intuitive and reliable products for consumers, schools, organizations and businesses. He also is the Chair of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Air Cleaner Council. In 2021, Oransi merged with Aviemore Technologies and is now a motor technology company with a clean energy mission. Oransis new manufacturing facility in Radford, Virginia is making products in the USA with advanced motor technologies. Previously, Peter was the Founder & CEO of the Austin, Texas-based Alen Corp., an air purification company he built, and after 7 years had a successful exit. He went to college on a Navy ROTC scholarship and then served 4 years, including a tour in the Red Sea during the First Gulf War. He was a communications officer and then gunnery officer on the USS McCandless. Peter is late diagnosed autistic and now advocates for autism awareness in the workplace. Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mann/.

 

 

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Partner up with Navy Federal Credit Union to pay down credit card debt. You could get a low intro APR on balance transfers with their Platinum Credit Card. Navy Federal can even help you get started on your next home improvement project. They offer a home equity line of credit with convenient access to funds when you need them at a variable rate. You can also get a fixed-rate equity loan that has set monthly payments for large purchases. Learn more at navyfederal.org. 

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

Ten Thousand 

Ten Thousand is a men’s performance activewear brand built for serious training. They are committed to making only the essential gear for men who prioritize function and simplicity. No BS. No gimmicks. They embody a stoic dedication to continuous improvement. Everyday faster, every day stronger, every day better than yesterday. Their collection is focused on only the essentials - delivering you everything you need and nothing you don't. It is designed with function, durability and minimalism in mind. Gear should function at the highest level, last forever and go unnoticed so you can focus on getting back to your workout.

Go to https://www.tenthousand.cc and enter the code VETERAN to get 15% off today.

 

 

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Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of...

In this episode, Joe is joined by Marine Veteran Beau Higgins. Beau retired from the Marine Corps after 25 years on Active Duty and is now a Senior Manager with Amazon’s Military Affairs Team. Beau stayed connected with his civilian network while on Active Duty, setting himself up for a successful transition to the corporate world. He is a leader in Amazon’s effort to hire Veterans and military spouses through various programs including Skillbridge. Beau shares with Joe details about the three pillars of the Amazon Military Affairs Program and tips for transitioning servicemembers. 

Amazon Military Recruiting Events

Amazon Military Fellowships

Amazon Military Skills Translator 

 

About Our Guest  

As a Senior Manager on Amazon's Military Affairs team, Beau is a leader of organization that is responsible for creating scalable veteran programs, developing policies and strategic planning for military recruiting and outreach efforts, and focusing on hiring, developing and retaining the best and the brightest military talent available for positions within Amazon. Additionally, the Military Affairs team is focused on developing Amazon's ongoing efforts to increase hiring of diverse Veteran talent, military spouses, and wounded warriors, as well as engaging with multiple Military Support Organizations (MSOs) to develop pipelines of Veteran talent. Prior to joining Amazon in 2016, Beau served for 25 years as an intelligence officer with the Marines. This included deployments to Somalia, Bosnia, 3 tours to Iraq, and 3 tours to Afghanistan. He had the privilege to command 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

 

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union 

Partner up with Navy Federal Credit Union to pay down credit card debt. You could get a low intro APR on balance transfers with their Platinum Credit Card. Navy Federal can even help you get started on your next home improvement project. They offer a home equity line of credit with convenient access to funds when you need them at a variable rate. You can also get a fixed-rate equity loan that has set monthly payments for large purchases. Learn more at navyfederal.org. 

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  

 

 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.