Warrior Rising Podcast

Marine veteran and Head of Programs, Reggie Ordonez, joins Sam Tierney, Assistant Programs Director at Warrior Rising, for another powerful episode of Office Hours Live. From mastering your first sale to crafting a pitch deck that captures attention, Reggie breaks down what it really takes to start, grow, and sustain a veteran-owned business. Real questions, real answers—built to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Reggie Ordonez breaks down the truth about grants, funding, and revenue for veteran entrepreneurs. Learn how to find the right grants, prove demand, and build a business that lasts. Plus: key resources like SCORE, TechSoup, and VBOC, and Reggie’s top book picks — The E-Myth Revisited & Traction.

Warrior Rising’s Office Hours LIVE brings veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs face-to-face with practical coaching and real business strategies. Hosted by Reggie Ordonez and Sam Tierney, this episode covers startup pitching tips, securing SBA microloans, building business credit, marketing without ads, launching a new LLC, and navigating entrepreneurship during economic uncertainty. Whether you’re a veteran founder, military spouse, or small business owner, you’ll learn how to clarify your brand, access funding, and take calculated risks to grow.

Recorded in Normandy on the 81st D-Day anniversary, veteran Tyler Grout reflects on war, fatherhood, and business. From combat engineer to entrepreneur, Tyler shares how failure, mentorship, and legacy shaped his journey back home.

n this captivating podcast episode, we sit down with Chad Hennings, a legendary Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman and former Air Force fighter pilot. Chad shares incredible stories from his time in the NFL, where his background as a decorated military veteran fascinated fellow athletes. As a three-time Super Bowl champion, Chad reflects on how his experience flying fighter jets for the United States Air Force shaped his mindset, discipline, and success both on and off the field. Discover how his transition from the Air Force Academy to the NFL impacted his journey and hear why his teammates were so intrigued by his unique story.

Struggling with sales? In this Office Hours episode, Reggie Ordoñez shares no-fluff, real-world advice for founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to close more deals without selling out. Learn how to shift your mindset, build confidence, and turn conversations into conversions.

Ready to grow your veteran-owned business? Start with proven marketing strategies designed for military entrepreneurs.

In this episode of Warrior Rising Office Hours, we break down tactical, real-world marketing tips specifically for veteran entrepreneurs, military spouses, and military-connected business owners. Whether you're launching a startup or scaling an existing busines, these insights will help you build a stronger brand, create trust with your audience, and drive real growth.

In this episode of the Warrior Rising podcast, Reggie Ordonez dives deep into marketing strategy, helping entrepreneurs and business owners course-correct and align their goals for success in the first quarter of the year. Reggie breaks down essential elements of brand strategy, focusing on key areas like customer understanding, competition analysis, positioning, and messaging. He emphasizes how crucial it is to continuously evaluate your marketing approach and adapt when necessary to achieve your business objectives.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a solid marketing foundation and keep their goals on track for the year. Whether you're fine-tuning your brand or looking for ways to engage better with your customers, Reggie’s insights are invaluable for entrepreneurs in every stage of their journey. Tune in now and take actionable steps to refine your marketing strategy!

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In this episode of Warrior Rising's Office Hours, Reggie Ordonez, Founder of Forward Brands, dives deep into the crucial elements of a successful brand strategy. He explores the vital relationship between marketing and revenue, emphasizing the importance of understanding your customers, competition, and how to position your brand to connect with your audience. Learn how to craft messaging that resonates, why brand strategy is the foundation of everything, and how to avoid wasting marketing dollars on tactics that don’t work. Reggie shares actionable insights to help entrepreneurs build strong, customer-focused brands that thrive.

In this Warrior Rising Podcast episode, host Alyssa Michelle sits down for a rapid-fire interview with five incredible female veteran entrepreneurs and military spouses who competed in DC in 2024. They discuss their businesses, the unique value women bring to entrepreneurship, and what motivates them to overcome obstacles. Tune in for inspiring stories and powerful lessons from these unstoppable women!