Veteran On the Move

143:  Army veteran Ken Robbins is a former Army officer with twenty years of experience serving in tactical, operational and strategic level assignments. While in the Army, he deployed to numerous theaters, including service in Iraq in 2008- 2009.  Ken is the Co-Founder and CEO of MILLIE, an online resource that helps military families discover their next duty station by providing military families with information and on the ground support to ease the stress of their next move. His final assignments included battalion command in Europe and as a special assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army. In 2009, Ken was appointed as one of fifteen White House Fellows by President Obama. After his White House Fellowship, Ken served as an Army Fellow at the Department of State. His educational background includes a B.S. in American Politics from the United States Military Academy and a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. Ken and his wife, Heidi, who is a top performing real estate agent in Northern Virginia, have lived in 12 homes during 20 years of Army moves. They purchased their first home in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1998 and their current home in Arlington, VA in 2015. They have two daughters, one is a freshman at the University of Alabama and one who is an 8th grader in Arlington public schools. At MILLIE we personally understand the PCS process. We are here to support you – from researching your new duty station to deciding on your next home – with the people and services you need to get you from one place to another. The military delivers your goods, but we bring military families home.   The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 140 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.

142:  Marine Veteran Jim Raschella is the co-founder and CEO of Off Duty Blue. Off Duty Blue is a special event management tool developed for the law enforcement community to increase accountability, keep better records and help departments recover costs associated with security and traffic details throughout the community. Jim is a lifelong entrepreneur at heart, and found a new drive and purpose since leaving the Corps in business and the vetrepreneur community.   The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 140 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.

141:  Tim Smith is an Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran and served in the Army from 2003-2007.  He isArmy Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran that was in the Army from 2003-2007 and did a tour in Iraq in 2004. He was in the First Armored Division 4-27FA. His MOS was a 92G which was food service specialist. Because of KBR he did a lot of security for convoys, guard duty, log packs, and detainee guard. He was extended in April 2004 to FOB St. Michaels in Mummidyah right outside of Fallujah. April 29th 8 of his buddies were Killed in Action by a VBIED.  He had some difficulty dealing with that and in 2007 was diagnosed with PTSD, severe chronic conjunctivitis, and tinnitus from all the artillery fire. In 2011 he started cleaning 2 buildings by himself. He now employs over 40 veterans and 9 family members of veterans to clean commercial office space and schools. He was able to serve with some real Heroes that gave everything for our country. He feels like it is his duty now to hire as many veterans as he can to be a part of a team again.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/veteranonthemove/VOM20EP2014120Tim20Smith.mp3  The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 140 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.

140:  Brian is an active duty Air Force veteran, a reservist, and the founder of Military-Transition.org which provides timely, unbiased, and interactive information or “TRANSITION INTELLIGENCE” to help service members successfully navigate the transition process. For the past decade, Brian has worked with service members, in both the public and private sector, on their transition and integration within the civilian workforce. He served as an intelligence officer for over 23 years in both active and reserve assignments. His work has been published and talked about in a variety of digital and tradition media outlets such as Military.com, Task & Purpose, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and others. He’s a 1990 graduate of the Air Force Academy and holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. http://traffic.libsyn.com/veteranonthemove/VOM20EP2014020Brian20Niswander.mp3 http://www.military-transition.org The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 140 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.

Episode 139:  Freedom Makers was founded by Laura Renner who is passionate about people! Throughout her career in the U.S. Air Force and also in Human Resources, she has studied people: What drives us. What inspires us. And what scares us within our business. Freedom Makers came out of an extreme passion for helping small business owners and military families. Someone recently told Laura, "I can tell this is in alignment with your soul and the universe." Not only did it warm Laura's heart to hear this but she knew deep down they were right. It just fit. Laura graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a Bachelor's of Science in English and a minor in Chinese-Mandarin. She served as a Public Affairs officer before leaving the Air Force to earn an International MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She has worked for nearly fifteen years dealing directly with people in foreign and public relations, education and human resources. Laura very much enjoys traveling, running, and story-worthy adventures. http://traffic.libsyn.com/veteranonthemove/VOM20EP2013920-20Lauren.mp3 http://www.freedom-makers.com/ Our Top 5 Services: 1) Paper Cards 2) Microsoft Office Suite 3) Client Intake 4) Client Engagement Letters 5) Data Entry.   Want solutions for getting your time back? Schedule a no-obligation call today.   The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 140 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.

138: Don Gbaanador left active duty in May 2016 to start a West African Economic Development Consulting Firm. A 2010 USMA graduate, Don grew up in Texas and was stationed in Germany, Oklahoma and the DC area as an Artillery Officer. http://traffic.libsyn.com/veteranonthemove/VOM20EP2013820Donnubari20Gbaanador.mp3 http://hethrone.co/ MISSION: Hethrone supports the economic growth of West Africa by promoting development and advancing peace and security through an intimate understanding of political dynamics and cultural contexts with public and private entities.  VISION: Hethrone serves to mitigate capability gaps by supporting security initiatives and stabilization processes to ensure the economic development of Sub-Saharan Africa. CORE VALUES: Hethrone is committed to the diligent, holistic approach necessary to meet the needs of our clients. In all of our engagements, we adhere to the following principles: Value-Driven Solutions: Our services bring demonstrable and lasting value to the vital interests of our clients. End-to-End Integrity: We promote lean operations and we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in conducting our affairs. Client Satisfaction: The satisfaction of our clients is paramount to Hethrone's success. We maintain a client-first posture in delivering our services.  The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 140 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.

137: Navy Submarine veteran Dave Etter is now a military spouse for an Army respiratory therapist. As a military spouse for only 5 years, he's already achieved top honors as the current 2016 Armed Forces Insurance Army Spouse of the Year, he is the host of the Male Military Spouse Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio, he co-hosts another Internet radio show called Spouse Spouts, and champions volunteering at all levels. The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 100 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.

136: Marine veteran Michael Penney is the founder and host of the Cigars and Sea Stories podcast.  Cigars and Sea Stories provides a place for veterans to act out and speak their minds. We discuss relevant topics, interview prominent veterans and, share stories of war.  Michael recently took over as the director of the Bunker in Raleigh Durham, NC.  Bunker Labs is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization built by military veteran entrepreneurs to empower other military veterans as leaders in innovation. Through local chapters organized in 12 different cities, Bunker Labs provides educational programming, mentors, events, and thriving local networks to help military veterans start and grow businesses. Any Marine or FMF corpsmen can be a guest on the show, just shoot us an email and we’ll skype you in! Intent: Our goal is to empower veterans to act as a whole. Veterans, this is our country, let’s make it better by creating positive change, voting on issues that matter, raising awareness for a worthy cause and, speaking out against injustice. Desired end state: a network of veterans that can accomplish any task and, an America that can actually police itself. Execution We work together to network with fellow veterans that create positive change in the world. The C&S team travels to their location and records on site. This provides our audience with candid access to veterans making a difference. They share valuable insights and sea stories so that others may learn and grow from their experiences. Upon launch, Cigars and Sea Stories will maintain an operation cycle of 2 episodes per week. Every Tuesday and Thursday. The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 100 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.

135: Marine veteran Brad Houshour is the founder and partner of Man Mug. The Man Mug is a double walled, stainless steel beer mug that's perfect for coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon and beer and cocktails in the evening. Being a veteran and patriot, Brad wanted his product made in the USA, but there was a big problem. He couldn't find a manufacturer that could produce his product at an affordable price. After 18 months of searching, he finally found a US partner and is moving forward. In December of this year, his company will be the first to produce a stainless steel drinking vessel in the United States. http://www.manmug.com Our stainless steel mug is perfect for your home kitchen collection, groomsmen/bridesmaid gifts, corporate events, or wherever else you'll be enjoying a cold beer or a hot drink. Man Mug is veteran-owned company based in Southern California. Our philosophy is that life is short and it's about enjoying moments with people who are important to you. Man Mug fits into those moments in so many ways—morning coffee with your husband or wife, a backyard barbecue with friends and family, tailgating at the big game, weddings, company events, and more. We love the idea that your mug can be part of a toast or given as a gift—it plays a role in life memories. Why is Man Mug so great? Keeps beer or other beverages colder longer A cushion of air between two stainless steel walls insulates the mug. The outside stays room temperature while your drink stays chilled. Won't leave a metal taste in your beverage Freezer-ready and dishwasher safe (if your mug has been engraved, we recommend you hand-wash it) Great for hot drinks, too Sturdy handle We started Man Mug to follow a passion and to have the blessing of doing something we love. We hope you will enjoy your mug for a long time. We'd love to see photos of your mug in use! Share your images via Instagram by tagging them with #manmug. The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 100 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.

134: Following her career in the Army as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot Elizabeth McCormick became a motivational leadership speaker and founded Sour 2 Success.  She has been seen on ABC, FOX, CBS, NBC, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.  She is a #1 best selling author with more than 12 published books, traveling the globe as a professional speaker.  In 2011, Elizabeth was awarded the Congressional Veteran Commendation.  She flew command and control, air assault, rappelling, and top-secret intelligence missions, and also transported high level government VIPs including the Secretary of Defense. http://www.pilotspeaker.com Soar 2 Success was founded by Professional Motivation Speaker Elizabeth McCormick in 2012  with the sole intention to “Inspire Your Success- Your Way” But what Elizabeth found is that there isn’t one path or way to success.  She first combined her out of the box, big picture thinking, with her helicopter piloting skill for checklists into Soar 2 Success the Tip Book Series.  Where Elizabeth utilized her own expertise as well as the skills of other talented speakers and trainers to bring actionable tips to Soar 2 Success readers. As Elizabeth delved deeper into the world of publishing, she learned, and then learned more, and saw the need for an easier to navigate publishing process.  And in 2014 the Soar 2 Success Publishing Division launches offering an Entrepreneurial Publishing Solution. Self Publishing with a publishing company organization, name, and logo standing behind our authors. Project Management to help authors get their books completed Translation services to get books into larger markets in the US and Overseas E-Book listing, even if the original book was self-published, Soar 2 Success Publishing can get the book into Kindle, Nook, and Kobo formats Done for you service- Soar 2 Success can create your tip book from start to finish. Promotional services for authors Speaking training And more… Need a training course developed? Have content like orientations, company policies and procedures that you need presented by a professional at your event or for an online course? Need leadership, communication, team-building online courses developed for your company? Want a website developed with online courses just for your employees or staff or event attendees? You’re in the right place. The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 100 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.