Veteran On the Move

Are you anticipating a life transition in the near future? Then this episode is for you! We're speaking with Air Force Veteran, Khemit Bailey, owner of The Character Arc. Khemit speaks about his Air Force career and his transition to civilian life. While in the Air Force he worked in the Intelligence field where he learned Mandarin-Chinese. After transitioning out of the military, he traveled and worked in China before coming back to the United States and working for Apple. His own transition experience helped Khemit start The Character Arc, which helps all people have a successful transition process, through coaching programs and course offerings and helps ambitious individuals make powerful decisions and take decisive actions in their lives and careers.

About Our Guest  

Khemit is the founder of The Character Arc. He is a US Air Force veteran, former Mandarin Chinese linguist & intelligence analyst, and a founding member of the New Product Security team at Apple, Inc. in both China and the US.

He holds an MBA in International Marketing from The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California.

He is also a writer, fitness & martial arts enthusiast, student of psychology and philosophy, and unabashed fiction buff.

The Character Arc Website - https://www.thecharacterarc.com

Follow Along on Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheCharacterArc

Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheCharacterArc

Follow Along on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-character-arc/

Listen to the Character Arc Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/user-996162917

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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

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

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Fiverr’s marketplace helps you get more done with less. Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, film editing, and more.

Find what you’re looking for instantly.

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This weeks guest has an excellent story of perseverance, determination and grit!  We're speaking Army Veteran and Silver Star recipient John Wayne Walding , owner of the beverage company Live To Give. John speaks about his Army career, the challenges he faced after losing his leg and how he entered entrepreneurship with Live to Give. He speaks candidly about the challenges of starting Live to Give and the why behind Live to Give's promise to donate 1/2 of their net profits to Veteran and First Responder charities. You can find Live to Give in select 7/11 stores and on Amazon!

"Get outside of the box and try something new...Lean forward, work hard and don't quit." - John Wayne Walding

About Our Guest  

John spent 12 years in the United States Army, including seven years in the Special Forces Group at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and during his career at 3rd SFG, he served on ODA 396/3336 as a Special Forces Communications Sergeant and the Sniper Detachment as a Sniper Instructor. It was during the harrowing battle of Shok Valley on April 6, 2008, that John would lose his leg to a sniper, and yet returned fire for four more hours with his severed lower limb tied to his thigh. Post-injury, John attended Special Forces Sniper School and upon graduation became the first amputee ever to become a Green Beret Sniper. Today John is a successful entrepreneur with ownership interest in Live to Give, a beverage company that donates half of its net profits to first responders, military members and their families. John and his wife, Amy, live in Frisco, Texas with their four children. Johns passion in life is his family.

 

Live to Give Website - https://www.livetogive.com/

Follow Along on Facebook - https://facebook.com/DrinkLivetoGive

Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/DrinkLivetoGive

Purchase Live to Give - https://www.amazon.com/Live-Give-Purified-Electrolytes-Responder/dp/B07WK6PTVL

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

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 250 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 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud,

Are you transitioning from the military? Then this episode is for you! We're speaking with Dr. Thomas Moorman, Provost and School Director at Perfect Technician Academy, a trades training school with a focus on helping transitioning Veterans find sustainable and lucrative careers in the HVAC industry. Dr. Moorman speaks about growing up in a military family and how his fathers experiences while retiring from the military, helped shape his professional goals. Dr. Moorman speaks about how The Perfect Technician Academy is different from other trade schools and how they are preparing transitioning Veterans for success after the military.

About Our Guest  

Dr. Thomas Moorman is the Provost and School Director at Perfect Technician Academy, a trades training school with a focus on helping military service members find sustainable and lucrative careers in the HVAC industry after their time in the service. Dr. Moorman started at PTA after a long tenure working for the University of North Texas Health Science Center, finishing his time at the school as the Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives. Now, he is utilizing his decades of experience in higher education to help America's heroes as they transition back into the private sector.

 

The Perfect Technician Academy Website - https://www.perfecttechnicianacademy.com/

Follow Along on Facebook - https://facebook.com/perfecttechacademy

Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/perfecttechacademy

Follow Along on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/perfect-technician-academy/

Watch on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Yyo49JJ6F5WCxHBRgF7vw

 

Join the conversation on our Facebook!

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

If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.

Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission.

Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA. 

Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.

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 250 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 1,000,000 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.

This weeks guest has spent her entire adult life, being the lone female in male-dominated professions. We're speaking with Army Veteran, Niccole Cox who is now the Director of Operations at MotoAmerica. Niccole speaks about her experience with the Army, how she discovered her love of Motorcycle Racing and how that led to her current position with MotoAmerica. She speaks in-depth about her decision to step away from Corporate America to pursue her lifelong passion.

 

"Chase the dream, not the money"  - Niccole Cox

About Our Guest  

From the battlefield to the racetrack, Niccole Cox has spent her entire adult life being the lone woman in male-dominated professions. In 13 years of service in the National Guard, Cox became the only female in her division, where she served as a Blackhawk gunner during a time when womens combat roles in the military were highly restricted and controversial. After two deployments, Cox retired in 2013 as a Staff Sergeant and shifted focus to one of her lifelong passions: motorcycle racing. As director of operations at MotoAmerica, Cox is the only woman on staff and the driving force behind the nations premier motorcycle road racing series that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators and viewers across the country. Cox found her home on the racetrack, where she spends downtime racing her own high-speed motorcycles when shes not training for her next Ironman Triathalon.

Moto America Website - http://motoamerica.com

Follow Along on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MotoAmerica

Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/motoamerica

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union

Did you know members earn and save more a year—an average of $289 more, just by banking with Navy Federal Credit Union?

Here’s how:

•Members can choose products with low or no fees, like one of our Free Checking Accounts.  

•Navy Federal Credit Union’s average credit card APR is 3% lower than the industry average.

•Members earn up to 2x more with a Navy Federal savings account thanks to savings rates that are twice the industry average. 

• Navy Federal also helps members save on their next new or used auto loan with their great low rates.

 

Whether it’s your first car or your dream car, Navy Federal is there to guide you into finding a comfortable monthly payment you can afford.

Plus, they have military discounts. Apply online or via their mobile app and get a decision in seconds. When you’re a Navy Federal member, the more you’re in, the more you win. To learn about all the ways to earn and save, visit  navyfederal.org.

Insured by NCUA. Dollar value based on 2018 study by Navy Federal. Message and data rates may apply. Visit navyfederal.org for more information.

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 250 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 1,000,000 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.

Do we have any listeners who are aspiring authors? This week we have an episode that is relatable to anyone transitioning from the military! We're speaking with David Grogan, Navy JAG turned successful author. In this episode, David speaks about his exciting 27 year Navy career and how he discovered entrepreneurship through becoming an author. He speaks about the challenges of getting his first book published and how he has created his Steve Stilwell thriller series and Voices To Veterans. David also deeply discusses his process to creating, writing and marketing his book series - including his recently released book "The Hidden Key".

"The key thing (to entrepreneurship) is the discipline to actually get started."  - David Grogran

 

About Our Guest  

David E. Grogan served on active duty for over 26 years as a Navy Judge Advocate. During the course of his career, he prosecuted and defended court-martial cases; negotiated agreements in capitals around the world; lived abroad in Japan, Cuba and Bahrain; deployed to the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf onboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise; and actively contributed to the fight against piracy and international terrorism. His third novel, The Hidden Key, will be released by Camel Press on April 14, 2020. His first two novels were Sapphire Pavilion and The Siegel Dispositions. He also writes an online feature, Voices To Veterans, honoring Americas veterans. He currently lives in Illinois, with his wife, Sharon, and their dog, Marley. He has three children.

 

David Grogan Website - https://davidegrogan.com

Follow Along on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidegrogan

Follow Along on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DavidEGrogan

Follow on GoodReads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9060971.David_E_Grogan

 

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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

 

Did you know members earn and save more a year—an average of $289 more, just by banking with Navy Federal Credit Union?

Here’s how:

•Members can choose products with low or no fees, like one of our Free Checking Accounts.  

•Navy Federal Credit Union’s average credit card APR is 3% lower than the industry average.

•Members earn up to 2x more with a Navy Federal savings account thanks to savings rates that are twice the industry average. 

• Navy Federal also helps members save on their next new or used auto loan with their great low rates.

Whether it’s your first car or your dream car, Navy Federal is there to guide you into finding a comfortable monthly payment you can afford.

Plus, they have military discounts. Apply online or via their mobile app and get a decision in seconds. When you’re a Navy Federal member, the more you’re in, the more you win. To learn about all the ways to earn and save, visit  navyfederal.org.

Insured by NCUA. Dollar value based on 2018 study by Navy Federal. Message and data rates may apply. Visit navyfederal.org for more information.

 

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 250 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 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud,

This week we have an episode that both Veterans and Bachelor fans will love! We're talking with musician and Marine Veteran Brandon Mills, who founded Brandon Mills Music and recently appeared on the Bachelor spin-off, Listen To Your Heart. In this episode, he gets candid about his transition from the Marine Corps and the journey that led him to becoming a musician. He speaks about the hardships he's faced in the music industry and how the Marine Corps instilled valuable skills to help him become successful.

"Taking the small steps everyday and having the discipline is what succeeds."  - Brandon Mills

 

About Our Guest  

Brandon Mills has walked many, many paths; some figurative, many literal. He moved around a lot growing up. He joined the Marine Corps at 19 and was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He traveled across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East doing charity work for three years following his service. He trained military personnel for combat and had a taste of the high life working in Hawaii. All of this led Brandon to pursue his real passion - music. Brandon most recently appeared on The Bachelor spin-off, Listen To Your Heart. Brandon now resides in Nashville where he continues to work on his music.

 

Brandon Mills Music Website - https://www.brandonmillsmusic.com/

Follow Along on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BrandonMillsMusic

Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/BrandonMillsMusic

Follow Along on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BradonMillsMus

Watch On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWz-ft6kkvUvO-1TpTTM59w

Listen On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1x82IvqvbtUd9yyckJYsi6?si=nE_UHVVlRL6CeGq5OH8ySA

Listen on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-mills/1440959043

Join the conversation on our Facebook!

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

Did you know members earn and save more a year—an average of $289 more, just by banking with Navy Federal Credit Union?

Here’s how:

•Members can choose products with low or no fees, like one of our Free Checking Accounts.  

•Navy Federal Credit Union’s average credit card APR is 3% lower than the industry average.

•Members earn up to 2x more with a Navy Federal savings account thanks to savings rates that are twice the industry average. 

• Navy Federal also helps members save on their next new or used auto loan with their great low rates.

Whether it’s your first car or your dream car, Navy Federal is there to guide you into finding a comfortable monthly payment you can afford.

Plus, they have military discounts. Apply online or via their mobile app and get a decision in seconds. When you’re a Navy Federal member, the more you’re in, the more you win. To learn about all the ways to earn and save, visit  navyfederal.org.

Insured by NCUA. Dollar value based on 2018 study by Navy Federal. Message and data rates may apply. Visit navyfederal.org for more information.

 

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This week we have an episode that is relatable to both military spouses and Veterans that have transitioned from Active Duty. We're talking with entrepreneur and Army Veteran Jay Sheehan, who founded Freelance Vets, a freelance network exclusive to Veterans and Military spouses. In this episode, he gets candid about the hardships both military spouses and Veterans have when searching for employment, and how discovering the holes in the job market helped him discover entrepreneurship. He also explains how Freelance Vets shows the value of hiring a Veteran or Military Spouse.

"What better way to design your life than to literally create a business around yourself."  - Jay Sheehan

 

About Our Guest  

Jay is an Army Veteran turned entrepreneur who is helping Veterans and Military Spouses find remote work. He recently launched Freelance Vets with the mission to build the nation's largest freelance network exclusive to Veterans and Military Spouses. He's passionate about helping Military Spouse and Veteran freelances create an income, no matter where they live.

 

Freelance Vets Website - https://freelancevets.com

Follow Along on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FreelanceVet/

Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/freelancevets

Follow Along on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FreelanceVets

Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8917763/

 

Join the conversation on our Facebook!

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

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission. As a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union, they put you first by making your success a priority.

Veterans and servicemembers from all branches of the military are welcome to join. This includes Active Duty members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Air National Guard. Plus, military family members can join!

If you’re Active Duty, you’ll enjoy FREE Active Duty Checking® with perks like:

account balance and transaction notifications

early access to your military paycheck, and

up to $240 in ATM rebates per year

They help you save money, make money and enjoy peace of mind and security through personalized, around-the-clock service. Visit navyfederal.org.

Insured by NCUA. Message and data rates may apply. ATM fee rebates of up to $20 per statement period.

American Express is a registered service mark of American Express, used by Navy Federal under license.

 

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 250 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 1,000,000 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.

This week we have an episode that is relatable to almost all Military spouses. We're talking with April Wilhelm, an entrepreneur, military spouse to an active duty Navy service member, and founder of The Stay At Home Profit Podcast. In this episode, she gets real on the hardships military spouses face with employment, how identifying a need for Virtual Assistants and creating a resolution for that led to entrepreneurship, and her advice on how to make sure you're never concerned with being unemployed again.

"No boundaries, no cap, no limit."  - April Wilhelm

About Our Guest  

April's career is distinguished by a record of achievement in driving sales and marketing initiatives that have delivered outstanding returns. As a Navy spouse, military brat, and mother of two kids. She built a successful digital marketing agency from a NICU Hospital and hotel room. She is now known for helping military spouses use their own skills to build a remote career through virtual assisting and entrepreneurship. She focuses on creating sustainability in income no matter the lifestyle you have.

 

Stay At Home Profit Academy Website - https://stayathomeprofit.com/sahpacademy

Connect With April - https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-wilhelm/

Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsaprilwilhelm/

 

Join the conversation over on our Facebook!

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

At Navy Federal, our members are the mission. As a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union, they put you first by making your success a priority.

Veterans and servicemembers from all branches of the military are welcome to join. This includes Active Duty members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Air National Guard. Plus, military family members can join!

If you’re Active Duty, you’ll enjoy FREE Active Duty Checking® with perks like:

account balance and transaction notifications

early access to your military paycheck, and

up to $240 in ATM rebates per year

They help you save money, make money and enjoy peace of mind and security through personalized, around-the-clock service. Visit navyfederal.org.

Insured by NCUA. Message and data rates may apply. ATM fee rebates of up to $20 per statement period.

American Express is a registered service mark of American Express, used by Navy Federal under license.

 

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 250 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 1,000,000 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.

Hey, milspouses! This may be an episode you find extra interesting. We're talking with Lacey Langford, a U.S Air Force Veteran, military spouse, and founder of The Military Money Expert. In this episode, she opens up about her transition out of the military, how being a milspouse and the frustrations that come with that title ultimately drove her to entrepreneurship, and what military families do's and don'ts are to ensure financial stability.

"It's not a question of if, it's when and how much it's going to cost you."  - Lacey Langford

 

About Our Guest  

Lacey Langford, AFC® is the founder of LaceyLangford.com a personal finance blog and coaching practice specializing in the unique world of the U.S. military. She's also the creator and host of The Military Money Show, a podcast dedicated to helping the military community with personal finance. She's a U.S. Air Force Veteran, military spouse, speaker, and financial coach who changes people's lives from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it.

The Military Money Show Website - https://laceylangford.com/

The Military Money Show Podcast - https://laceylangford.com/podcast/

The Military Money Show Blog - https://laceylangford.com/blog-2/

The Military Money Show on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/themilitarymoneyexpert/

 

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About Our Sponsors

Navy Federal Credit Union

The Navy Federal More Rewards American Express® Card is designed with your busy lifestyle in mind. The More Rewards Card offers 3X points on everyday purchases like:

3 points at supermarkets

3 points at restaurants including food delivery services!

3  points on gas and transit; rideshares, tolls, parking, buses, and more!

… and 1 point on everything else

Redeem points you earn for cash, travel, gift cards, and more without limit or expiration. Plus, enjoy American Express® perks, offers, and discounts. The More Rewards Card is accepted at millions of US businesses.

American Express is a registered service mark of American Express, used by Navy Federal under license.

Visit navyfederal.org for more details and to apply. Our Members Are the Mission. Insured by NCUA.

 

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

 

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 250 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 1,000,000 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.

Are you about to transition out of the military and into civilian life? Need some guidance to make sure you do it right? If you said yes to either, this episode is one you should definitely listen to. In this episode, we talk with Dean Bundschu, the Atlantic Regional Executive Director at Bunker Labs to learn how to transition into the civilian world the right way, how important it is to network, and how properly networking can help you now, and later throughout your career.

"Know your industry, where you want to be, research the area for opportunities and then network!"  - Dean Bundschu

Advice from Dean:

Jumping right into entrepreneurship can be hard. Start out by getting into a role with a smaller entrepreneurship minded company and work within their sales or marketing team.

 

About Our Guest  

Dean currently serves as the Atlantic Region Executive Director for Bunker Labs. Additionally, he is an entrepreneur, accomplished sales professional, and business advisor to numerous high growth startups. Prior to venturing into the business world, Dean served 8 years as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army; his service included a combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning from the war Dean had the honor to work at Orion International where helped hundreds of veterans transition from military to corporate America. As the Founder and CEO of PrepChamps, Inc., Dean successfully raised $2.2M in private equity capital, PrepChamps was recognized as the 2007 North Carolina Fast Trac Tech Company of the Year and ultimately the became the 2nd largest site in the high school sports recruiting space before being acquired. Dean received his bachelor's degree from Ohio Northern University. He attended ONU on a full-ride R.O.T.C. scholarship and he was a Distinguished Military Graduate.

 

Bunker Labs Website- https://bunkerlabs.org/

Connect with Dean Bundschu on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanbundschu/

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Connect with Bunker Labs on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebunkerlabs/

Connect with Bunker Labs on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bunkerlabs/

 

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