Veteran On the Move

203: Clean Energy Financing with Army Veteran Jon Powers of Clean Capital

Army Veteran Jon Powers is the President of CleanCapital. A company born of his time serving in Iraq and first-hand seeing how vital energy is for our national defense. In this week’s show,  Clean Energy Financing with Army Veteran Jon Powers of Clean Capital, Joe talks candidly with Jon about the need for more efficient uses of energy and the accessibility to it.

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The Road to Iraq

Jon Powers began his army career as an ROTC cadet at John Carroll University then moving on to Germany as part of the 1st Armored Division after completing his officer training in Oklahoma. He served 4 years with a tour in Baghdad and Najaf during OIF 1.

 

The electricity bill of the federal government is over $4B and there are huge opportunities for savings. - Jon Powers

Life after Serving

Jon was an elementary education major at John Carroll University. He thought he was going back to teach upon his return to Buffalo NY. He had no plans and at the time there really wasn’t a transition program.

 

At an auditorium in Germany, they asked if anyone had any post traumatic syndrome and if they did to come to the front of the room which no one would do. He signed his papers and moved back to the states.

Helped by a Documentary

There was a documentary made about Jon’s unit called Gunner Palace. It was the first movie to come out about the war. The director, Michael Tucker, was invited in by the commander and Jon got to know Mike really well.

 

Jon was invited to the Toronto Film Festival by Mike where he served on a panel on stage. He soon found himself surrounded by movie stars and was in a bit of culture shock.

At a Crossroads

Jon was prepared to go to grad school but was asked by the director to go on tour for the movie. He chose the move tour and it completely changed his life. All of a sudden he was thrown into a new arena speaking about his experiences and hearing from others with similar experiences in the military. Jon felt his learning had gone full-circle and wanted to do more.

Returning to Baghdad

Instead of returning home to teach, Jon began a non-profit and returned to Baghdad for 2 years. His goal was to keep young men from being recruited into the beginnings of ISIS.

 

Through this experience and his frustrations with the government bureaucracy, Jon ran for Congress. That and his time in Iraq were his catalysts for knowing he did not want to stay in the national security realm.

A Passion for Clean Energy

Jon began to write a lot about what the military should do for cleaner energy because they are a huge energy consumer. Jon became the Army’s first energy advisor and set up the first programs. He became the Chief Sustainability Officer under the Obama Administration and worked to drive renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric cars.

 

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Guest Bio Jon Powers

Jon is Co-Founder and President of CleanCapital. Jon’s responsibilities include leading corporate strategy ...

202: Medal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg

Medal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg served in the military for about seven years. From an infantry officer, he became a captain and took part of a deadly mission in Afghanistan. He survived to tell his story in his book, 8 Seconds of Courage.

"Dream big. Don't put anything off because you don't think you can make it." - Retired Capt. Florent Groberg

Off to Afghanistan

Retired Capt. Groberg entered the Army in 2008. He became a platoon leader after completing the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Mechanized Leaders Course, U.S. Airborne and U.S. Army Ranger Schools.

He deployed to Kunar Province, Afghanistan where he was part of Task Force Lethal in 2009 and of Task Force Mountain Warrior in 2012. In July of 2012, he was promoted to captain.

The Game Changer

For six months that time, their mission was to protect the Colonel on the ground and plan his air movement. But in August, what was supposed to be an easy task proved to be lethal.

Two suicide bombers appeared on their way to a security meeting in East Afghanistan. The detonation of the first bomber killed four members of their team.

Retired Capt. Groberg was left with a traumatic brain injury. He also lost almost half his left calf muscle and suffered from a blown eardrum and a significant nerve damage.

Life with a New Mission

Consequently, he spent almost four years in the hospital for recovery. In 2015, he medically retired as a captain. That time, he struggled and couldn't understand why he was spared.

It led him to a new mission in life, which was to honor his brothers and their families. Upon transition, he slowly picked up himself and furthered his education. Now, he works at the Department of Defense as a civilian employee.

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Guest Bio Florent Groberg

Retired U.S. Army Captain Florent Groberg is the Co-Author of 8 Seconds of Courage, where he shares his story as an immigrant from France who ended up as receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. After seven years in the military, he now works at the Department of Defense and with a new life mission. His many other awards include the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the NATO Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation.

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201: OpTempo with Marine Veteran Matt Harden

Are you into firearms and tactical training? On this episode, Joe Crane features OpTempo with Marine Veteran Matt Harden. Matt has gone a long way from the military and into law enforcement to share with you his expertise in the field. Tune in!

 

"I got all these skills and know some good people, why don't we put something together and get some training out there." - Matt Harden on having the vision to start his own agency

From the Military to Law Enforcement

Matt entered the military in 1993 and started as a communications electronics technician. He found his calling in the Marines during his deployment to Panama.

 

After 11 years of service, he transitioned into the civilian world and went to finish his college degree. He ended up considering law enforcement.

Seizing the Vision

It was not an easy transition for Matt. He is thankful that a friend helped him in the process.

 

After his training, he served in various career positions. He experienced being a patrol officer as well as a firearms instructor. His knowledge, skills and experiences equipped him to start his own firearms and tactical training agency.

On the Go with OpTempo

Matt desires the best for those who enrol in his program. As he said, things change -- the years, the tactics, the weapons. So, he does what he could to get involved in outside trainings and in other ways to learn, improve, and stay updated with the industry.        

 

To hear from Matt Harden and learn about his unique training program, download and listen to this episode.

 

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Guest Bio Matt Harden

Matt Harden is a U.S. Marine Corps infantry veteran, who found his way to law enforcement after returning home from Iraq. Since starting in law enforcement Matt has joined the SWAT team, became a sniper, and now runs his agency's firearms program.

 

He recently launched his own firearms and tactical training business, OpTempo Training Group, with a goal of providing reality based training to professionals and civilians alike.

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The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources.  Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

200: Bunker Labs Chairman Doug McCormick

Doug McCormick has gone from being on active duty, to having an MBA at Harvard, to being an employee at a Wall Street investment bank, to being a private equity investor and finally now as entrepreneur. Here he shares with us the different programs and opportunities they have for veterans at Bunker Labs. Tune in!

"The vision of Bunker Labs is that every veteran in America has access to the community, the network, and the resources to realize their entrepreneurial potential." - Doug McCormick

From the Military to Finance

Doug graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a degree in BS Economics. He graduated at the top of his class while serving as First Captain and Co-Captain of the Army Wrestling team.

His career in the military ultimately led him to serve in Hawaii. In the mid-90's, he got out and went to pursue an MBA at Harvard.

And for two decades now, he's worked as a professional investor who manages money for institutional clients. Bunker Labs is among the companies he became a part of and is enabling him to stay connected with the veteran community.

The Bunker Labs Community for Veterans

At Bunker Labs, they provide veterans with a space and opportunity to explore their potential in entrepreneurship. For this, they try to create a collaborative environment where veterans could freely grow their network and learn from various educational resources.

Challenges for the Military in Transition

Many veterans are becoming interested in entrepreneurship. There are typically two challenges they face in the transition: (1) having limited resources to start with, and (2) having a less developed network that could help open doors of opportunity for them.        

To hear from Doug McCormick and learn about the work that they are doing at Bunker Labs, download and listen to this episode.

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Guest Bio Doug McCormick

Doug McCormick is a professional investor, army veteran, entrepreneur, and now author of Family Inc.: Using Business Principles to Maximize Your Family's Wealth. Not your typical money manager, he partners with families and entrepreneurs to build and grow their businesses in order to create long-term value.

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199: Ending Veteran Suicide New Rosie with Sarah Dale

Sarah Dale founded New Rosie with the mission to empower veteran families online. Tune in to her story and how she is ending veteran suicide with the organization.

"A lot of people don't realize that it's not that people are dying on the homefront; they are dying on that journey to get help." - Sarah Dale

Help for the Injured Heroes

Sarah's husband served in the Missouri Army National Guard for 13 years. He was deployed to different countries, including Germany and Iraq.

His career meant a lot of transitions to their family. In 2005, he returned home with various injuries from the field. They fought hard to receive the help he needed.

The Birth of New Rosie

New Rosie came as a result of that need. Sarah started the organization to empower veteran families to support one another. They provide practical solutions online for post-military life.

Empowering Veteran Families Online

Many have good intentions to provide help. But sometimes there are inevitable barriers and difficulties in the process.

Sarah understands this. And this is why she is so passionate in sharing resources and help for veteran families online.

To hear from Sarah Dale and learn how to support the community, download and listen to this episode.

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New Rosie

Facebook @newrosies

Twitter @newrosies

Sarah’s website

Facebook @sarahdalestudio

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Guest Bio Sarah Dale

Sarah Dale is the CEO and Founder of New Rosie, a community of veteran families teaching each other how to take back control of their lives. Together, they create a kind of hope that can stop veteran suicide. You can find them on The New Rosie Show.

When Sarah is not building New Rosie, she is working as an actor, filmmaker, graphic designer and artist to raise funds to bootstrap the movement.

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198: Echo in Ramadi with Marine Scott Huesing

Discover the story of Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines in one of the world's historic fights. Listen to Joe Crane as he features Echo in Ramadi with Marine Scott Huesing. Tune in!

"There is no such thing as combat leadership; it's just leadership. You either lead or do not lead." - Scott Huesing

Service in the Marine Corps

Scott enlisted in the Marines in 1989. During his 24 years in service, he became a commissioned officer and got deployed to numerous combat missions around the world.

His experiences taught him to value time and provided him with a unique perspective. He retired in late December of 2013.

No Fear in Transition

Scott already had a job set up when he retired from the military. He worked in an exclusive, private security firm as the Director of Training.

After a year and a half, he moved into southern California where he decided to complete his first book. He advises military men in transition to prepare for job interviews and be brave towards anything that may arise -- don't be afraid to fail.

Echo in Ramadi this 2018

Scott is now a published author and business owner. He also speaks to various companies and organizations. Popular ones include universities and ROTC programs.

He feels good to be able to give back to the community. This 2018, he presents a new book titled Echo in Ramadi. It tells about the captivating story of Echo Company during the 2nd Battle of Ramadi in 2006.

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Guest Bio Scott Huesing

Scott A. Huesing is a retired US Marine Corps Infantry Major. During his 24 years of service, he had 10 deployments and operated in more than 60 countries. He planned, led, and conducted hundreds of combat missions under some of the most austere and challenging conditions in Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and Iraq.

His upcoming book, Echo in Ramadi is set for release this 2018. It is a 10-month snapshot in time that changed the face of operations on the battlefield; a story of Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines during the 2006 historic 2nd Battle of Ramadi.

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Transitions 2.0 book

The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources. Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

 

197: 21 Books and over 1 Million Sold G. Michael Hopf

Interested in becoming a writer? In this episode, Joe Crane interviews Marine Corps Veteran G. Michael Hopf. Michael is the bestselling author of 21 books. Listen and learn from his story!

 

"People who have found success don’t just sit around and wait... Just write and start doing it." - G. Michael Hopf

Experience in the Military

Michael enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1989, and his experiences changed his life. He enrolled in the Marine Combat Training.

 

He also took part of the mission in the Gulf War. To this day, he stays connected with his colleagues.

A Successful Transition

Nearing his transition, Michael took a terminal leave and went into a commercial diving school. He loved adventure.

 

He shares two challenges he faced. One is the feeling of being misunderstood. The second is finding a sense of purpose.  

 

After 6 years in the diving school, he became an Executive Protection Agent for 10 years. Both experiences helped him transition into the civilian world successfully.

Crafting "Read-worthy" Stories

Michael has been writing since high school. What started as a hobby became his career. He is a voracious reader as well.

 

He remembers reading a book while still in the diving school. That inspired him to craft his own stories. He completed writing a novel within 9 months.   

 

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Guest Bio G. Michael Hopf

Michael Hopf is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and best-selling author of twenty-one books with over one million copies sold. His first book, THE END (Penguin/Random House), started it all and has been translated into four languages and was optioned for film.

 

While he's not writing, he spends time mentoring new authors, specifically veterans on how to write and complete a book. He lives with his family in San Diego, CA.

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The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources.  Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

196: Temple Massager for PTSD by Army Veteran Joe Meisch

Relieve muscle tension and migraines with the Temple Massager for PTSD by Army Veteran Joe Meisch. Through this relaxing tool, Joe is able to help support service members and military veterans. Tune in and learn where you can purchase a Massager and help the community!   

 

"If you keep driving forward and keep going, people will join you." - Mahatma Gandhi

Temple Massager for PTSD

Joe served for about 13 years in the military. Although he was never deployed in combat, he still enjoyed his career.

 

Years later after his transition, he discovered the relaxing massager for the face and head. It is now known as the Temple Massager, which also helps get rid of migraines and muscle tension.

Military Experiences and Business

Joe was inspired to create the Massager in 2005. It enabled him to re-embrace the military culture he once thrived.

 

His experiences served as the foundation for running his business. He successfully got a patent for the Temple Massager.

For the Wellness of the Community

Just about the time when Joe had the idea for the Massager, his former supervisor was KIA in Iraq. It pulled him down that he treated himself poorly.

 

Eventually, he got connected with a PTS organization. And that gave him the opportunity to share his Massager with others. He worked with Walter Reed to give away his tool in the resiliency clinic, Chaplain's Office, and behavior health.

 

To hear about the Temple Massager for PTSD by Army Veteran Joe Meisch, download and listen to this episode.

 

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Guest Bio Joe Meisch

Joe Meisch (sounds like Mysh) is a 12 B Combat Engineer Army reserve, guard, and TDY veteran for 13 years. He designed, patented, and manufactures a CAM (Complimentary Alternative Medicine) therapy tool for non-invasive non-pharmacological TBI chronic tension headaches and PTS / anxiety calming.

 

Currently, he is in pilot study for mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injury chronic tension headache with Veterans Administration and Stanford School of Medicine and overwatched by DoD, Defence and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

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The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources.  Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

195: Paleo Treats by Navy Veteran Nik Hawks

Chocolate cookies, brownies -- how would you like to have some healthy, gluten-free desserts? Joe Crane shares Paleo Treats by Navy Veteran Nik Hawks. Listen to his story and learn how you too can avail of these healthy, delectable treats!   

"You think about the difference in quality and the difference in price, you're basically getting a superific deal on healthy desserts." - Nik Hawks

From the Navy to Entrepreneurship

Nik joined the Navy in 1995. He had a great time doing the things he dreamed of. In the year 2000, he transitioned into the civilian life.

When he met the woman who was to become his wife, she was sold out on entrepreneurship. He saw the possible things he could achieve if he did the same thing. And that inspired him in his journey.

One Valuable Skill from the Military

Nik saw that even with his well-honed skills, they were not very useful in the civilian life. The hard skills they have like shooting or jumping from an airplane do not transfer well.

According to him, learning to do something easily and well is a valuable skill that most Veterans take away from their career in the military. They can step into any job and learn it easily.

Paleo Treats for Crossfitters

Nik started one business after another. He experienced building websites, running a T-shirt company, as well as driving around California with a mobile notary for real estate.

It was in 2009 when he and his wife came across Paleo treats for crossfitters. They started that business and their products were sold out as early as 10 AM in the first day.

To this day, they sell healthy desserts. Among which are brownies and chocolate bars. All are strictly made of Paleo ingredients and are also tasty.

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Nik Hawks Guest Bio

Nik Hawks is a former Navy veteran who decided to follow the unconventional route when he transitioned out. From buying a 22' sailboat and taking it from San Diego to Florida, to running 100 miles in the mountains, to starting multiple companies including a successful online cookie shop, Nik has explored far beyond the standard life.

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The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources.  Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

194: Changing the Veteran Mental Health Narrative with Paul Dillon

Paul Dillon is an army veteran from the Vietnam era. He is changing the veteran mental health narrative with his participation in the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health. They have programs and resources that are set to help veterans overcome disorders such as mental illness, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse. Tune in!

"There is no reason not to be ready for duty and that warrior mantra carries over to people who can have mental illnesses, PTSD, [and other disorders]. It is the strong person who acknowledges them and seeks help." - Paul Dillon

US Army Reserve Veteran

Paul was awarded two Bronze Star Medals from his services in the army, where he became part of the United States Army Reserve. His career led him to serve in Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant.

Career Accomplishments

Paul is now a Certified Management Consultant, and is the President and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services, LLC. He's been in the professional services industry for more than 42 years.

His works have appeared on various publications. Among which are Forbes, HuffPost, American Express OPEN Forum, eLearners.com, Crain's Chicago Business, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses newsletter.

He also appeared on radio programs and podcasts, and is known for his bank of knowledge regarding national veterans. On top of it all, he also created and co-taught the first course on veteran issues at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

Empowering and Representing Veterans

Representing the veteran community, Paul helps them overcome disorders. He also helps veterans ensure mental health parity in the private sector.

Other works for the veterans:

Bunker Labs veteran startup incubator

VetStart veteran entrepreneur support organization, now Bunker RDU

Veteran in the WorkPlace: Myths and Realities paper

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The Kennedy Forum Illinois

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The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources. Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.