Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast

Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast

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Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast episodes

  • Bars, Battles & Breakthroughs: The Story Behind TH30RY (Ryan Doerrfeld)

    From the battlefield of the mind to the mic in the studio, TH30RY (Ryan Doerrfeld) isn’t just dropping verses—he’s dropping truth. In this explosive episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, JJ Hardy sits down with the Iowa-based hip hop artist, Army veteran, and survivor to unpack the real-life pain, purpose, and process behind the music.


    TH30RY’s journey is raw, resilient, and real as hell. From overcoming trauma to building his voice in an industry that often forgets its warriors, this episode is a battle cry for artists, veterans, and anyone trying to turn their pain into power.


    🔑 Topics Covered:


    Using music to heal from trauma


    Balancing artistry and mental health


    What it's like being a veteran in the hip hop game


    Turning your story into your superpower


    🎤 If you’ve ever felt like your voice didn’t matter—this episode proves it does. TH30RY doesn’t hold back, and neither should you.


    👇 Listen now and follow the movement.


    🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35mh4LtuPPwxPfJXrWvwNn

    📲 Follow Victory Leadership Coaching and @th30ryhiphop for more music, mindset, and mission.


    #TH30RY #VeteranArtist #HipHopHealing #RyanDoerrfeld #WarriorVetrepreneur #VeteranPodcast #MusicWithAMission #BarsAndBattleScars #FromCombatToCreativity

    39 min
  • From Warrior to Watchtower: Speaking Truth & Building Legacy w/ Adam Bird

    When warriors find their voice, movements are born. In this episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, JJ Hardy sits down with Army veteran and Heroes Media Group founder Adam Bird to talk purpose-driven entrepreneurship, veteran empowerment, and the real cost of choosing truth over comfort.

    Adam doesn’t just support the veteran community—he amplifies it. This episode is a masterclass in owning your story, leading with integrity, and building something that outlives you.

    🔑 Topics Covered:

    • The origin of Heroes Media Group

    • What it means to serve after the uniform

    • Leadership lessons from the battlefield to the boardroom

    • Why truth-telling is the new leadership currency

    🔥 If you’re tired of the noise and ready to lead something real, Adam’s story will light a fire in you.

    👇 Hit play, take notes, and share with a brother or sister who needs this message.

    🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35mh4LtuPPwxPfJXrWvwNn
    📲 Follow Victory Leadership Coaching and Jeremiah (JJ) Hardy for more tools and truth to grow your mission.

    #VeteranEntrepreneur #AdamBird #HeroesMediaGroup #VeteranPodcast #LeadershipLegacy #TruthInLeadership #WarriorVetrepreneur #VoiceOfVeterans #LeadWithPurpose

    32 min
  • Mission Over Ego: Discipline, Mindset & the Power of Humility w/ Trevor Greenberg

    Trevor Greenberg doesn't just talk discipline—he lives it. In this episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, JJ Hardy gets into the trenches with this Marine veteran and mindset coach to unpack what it really takes to stay mission-focused in life and business. No fluff. No filters. Just hard-earned truth.


    🔑 Topics Covered:


    The difference between motivation and discipline


    Building a warrior mindset in civilian life


    Ego vs. excellence: how to stay grounded and grow


    The daily habits that forge unshakable leaders


    ⚔️ Whether you're just transitioning out or building your legacy from scratch, this episode delivers the blueprint. Trevor keeps it raw and real—because leadership ain’t about titles. It’s about showing up when it’s hard.


    👇 Hit play and subscribe for more episodes that cut through the noise and speak to the soul of the modern-day warrior.


    🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35mh4LtuPPwxPfJXrWvwNn

    📲 Follow Victory Leadership Coaching and Jeremiah (JJ) Hardy for more real, raw leadership tools.


    #VeteranLeadership #DisciplineOverMotivation #WarriorMindset #TrevorGreenberg #VeteranPodcast #EgoCheck #VetrepreneurVoices #LeadershipUnfiltered #WarriorVetrepreneur

    36 min
  • Still in the Fight: Active Duty, Faith & Finding Purpose w/ De’Angello Wiggins

    What does leadership look like while you're still wearing the uniform? In this raw and real episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, host JJ Hardy sits down with active-duty soldier De’Angello Wiggins to talk faith, purpose, and pushing forward in the face of uncertainty. From the battlefield to the business world, this episode is a powerful reminder that your mission doesn’t end with your MOS.


    🔑 Topics Covered:


    Leading while still in service


    The power of faith during transition


    Overcoming mental battles


    Building a future beyond the military


    🔥 Whether you’re active duty, a veteran, or just someone stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming—this conversation is for you.


    👇 Tap in now and follow the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast for more real talk from warriors turned leaders.


    🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35mh4LtuPPwxPfJXrWvwNn

    📲Go to victoryleadershipcoaching.com for more truth, tools, and transformation.


    #VeteranPodcast #FaithAndLeadership #MilitaryTransition #VeteranEntrepreneur #WarriorMindset #LeadershipTruths #WarriorVetrepreneur

    34 min
  • Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast: From Combat to Corporate — David Willis on Veteran Resilience

    🎙 New Episode: From Combat to Corporate — David Willis on Veteran Resilience, Identity & Building a Mission-Driven Life

    🔥 Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast with JJ Hardy


    In this powerful episode, host JJ Hardy sits down with David Willis, a combat veteran, speaker, and business leader who’s redefining what it means to serve after service.


    From surviving the battlefield to navigating the mental battles of civilian life, David opens up about the challenges of transition, reclaiming your identity, and turning pain into purpose. You’ll hear raw insights on veteran mental health, entrepreneurship, and the kind of leadership forged under pressure.


    💥 Topics covered:


    PTSD, purpose, and post-military growth


    How David built a second mission after the uniform


    Why real leadership starts with healing


    Veteran suicide prevention and breaking stigma


    Lessons on discipline, identity, and legacy


    If you’re a veteran entrepreneur, a leader who’s been knocked down but not out, or just someone seeking clarity in chaos — this episode is your call to rise.


    🔗 Follow & listen now

    #VeteranPodcast #MilitaryTransition #Vetrepreneur #DavidWillis #WarriorMindset #ResilientLeadership #VeteranMentalHealth #VeteranEntrepreneur #PostMilitaryLife #PTSDRecovery #LeadershipAfterCombat

    34 min
  • From Service to Significance: Building Veteran Leaders with Nick Edwards

    In this powerful episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, host JJ Hardy sits down with Nick Edwards—veteran, entrepreneur, and community builder—to talk about the transition from military life to mission-driven leadership. Nick shares his journey of overcoming adversity, building a business with purpose, and creating spaces where veterans can thrive mentally, emotionally, and professionally.

    We dive into:
    ✅ How military experience shapes leadership style
    ✅ The importance of mental health in veteran communities
    ✅ Turning struggle into service through entrepreneurship
    ✅ Real strategies for creating impact beyond the uniform

    Whether you’re a veteran business owner, new entrepreneur, or passionate about mental health and leadership, this episode will leave you inspired to take action and lead with intention.

    🎧 Listen now to hear how Nick is making a difference—and how you can too.

    #VeteranLeadership #EntrepreneurMindset #MilitaryToBusiness #WarriorVetrepreneur #MentalHealthMatters #LeadershipPodcast #ResilientLeadership #JJHardy #NickEdwards #VeteranOwnedBusiness #FromServiceToSuccess #VeteranEntrepreneur #VictoryLeadership

    47 min
  • From Orphan to Impact: How Travis Johnson Built a Life of Purpose, Podcasting, and Philanthropy

    🎙️ Episode Title: From Orphan to Impact: How Travis Johnson Built a Life of Purpose, Podcasting, and Philanthropy


    🚀 Description:

    In this powerful episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, JJ Hardy sits down with Travis Johnson, Navy veteran, philanthropist, and host of the top-ranked Nonprofit Architect Podcast. Travis shares his inspiring journey from growing up in the foster care system and navigating 36 moves before graduating high school — to building a purpose-driven life centered on service, storytelling, and supporting nonprofits.


    🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    ✅ How Travis turned trauma into a mission

    ✅ Tips for launching and monetizing your podcast

    ✅ Building influence through service and consistency

    ✅ Why veteran entrepreneurs are uniquely equipped to lead change

    ✅ How to grow a nonprofit (or business) with heart and hustle


    Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or purpose-driven entrepreneur, this episode will motivate you to leverage your story, own your mission, and take action — no matter where you started.


    🔥 If you're looking for tactical business advice, real conversations about overcoming adversity, and insights from a veteran who’s walked the walk — this is the episode for you.


    📲 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast if it resonates with you!


    🔗 Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast — Where Grit Meets Growth

    #VeteranPodcast #TravisJohnson #WarriorVetrepreneur #VeteranEntrepreneur #PodcastingTips #NonprofitLeadership #MilitaryToBusiness #ResilientLeadership #VeteranOwnedBusiness #NonprofitPodcast

    35 min
  • From Combat to Canines: How Army Veteran Scott Taylor Turned Passion into a Thriving Dog Training Business

    🎙️ From Combat to Canines: How an Army Veteran Turned Passion into a Thriving Dog Training Business 🐾

    In this episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, host JJ Hardy interviews Scott Taylor, a U.S. Army combat veteran and founder of a boutique-style dog training business specializing in behavioral management, puppy development, and working dogs for law enforcement and livestock owners.

    After serving over 18 years in the military—including deployments to Haiti, Korea, Greece, and Africa—Scott discovered his passion for working with dogs. He turned that passion into purpose by building a thriving business that not only helps animals but also strengthens communities.

    🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • How Scott transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship

    • The leadership skills that carried over from the Army to business

    • Real-world lessons in discipline, teamwork, and purpose-driven growth

    • What it takes to build a successful service-based business from scratch

    If you're a veteran entrepreneur, dog lover, or someone passionate about turning service into purpose, this episode is for you.

    📌 Follow, rate, and share to support more veteran-owned businesses and inspiring stories!

    #VeteranEntrepreneur #ArmyVeteran #DogTrainingBusiness #WarriorVetrepreneur #Leadership #SmallBusiness #DogTrainer #VeteranSuccess #Resilience #PurposeDrivenLife

    36 min
  • Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast: Todd Bigney on Providing Business Opportunities

    🎙️ Tired of the 9-to-5? Thinking About Business Ownership?

    In this empowering episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Todd Bigney—a 20-year Air Force veteran, corporate leader, and Career Ownership Coach who’s helping veterans and professionals take control of their future.

    Todd has done it all—from managing multi-million-dollar budgets and leading teams in corporate America to owning his own business. Now, he’s guiding others through the career transition process, unlocking paths to entrepreneurship, franchising, and long-term freedom.

    💼 In this episode, you’ll discover:✅ Why career ownership is a powerful path for veterans & career professionals
    ✅ How to shift from frustration to freedom through business ownership
    ✅ The mindset needed to take control of your income and lifestyle
    ✅ How to explore entrepreneurship with no cost and no obligation
    ✅ Whether franchising or alternative career paths are right for you

    This is your roadmap to breaking free from the grind and building a future you own. If you're ready to design your life with purpose, this episode is for you.

    📢 Share this with a veteran or professional who’s ready to take control of their career and legacy.

    #WarriorVetrepreneur #CareerOwnership #VeteranEntrepreneurship #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #FranchiseFreedom #VeteranSuccess #LifeAfterCorporate #TakeControl #MilitaryToBusiness #OwnYourFuture

    32 min
  • Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast: Samuel Deeds (Gunny) Resilient Veteran Advocate

    🎙️ A True Warrior’s Story of Resilience, Sacrifice & Service

    In this powerful episode of the Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast, we welcome Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Samuel Deeds—Marine Corps veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and passionate advocate for veterans, first responders, and Gold Star Families.

    After surviving multiple IED blasts during combat deployments and enduring more than 40 surgeries, Samuel refused to let his injuries define him. Instead, he found new purpose in honoring the fallen and uplifting the veteran community through his work with organizations like Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals Warrior Foundation and Team Fastrax.

    💥 What you’ll hear in this episode:✅ How to rebuild after trauma and service-connected injuries
    ✅ Insights on PTSD, TBI, and suicide prevention for veterans
    ✅ The mission to get national recognition for the Honor and Remember Flag
    ✅ How to continue serving with purpose after military life

    This conversation is a tribute to resilience, legacy, and leadership beyond the battlefield. If you’re a veteran, first responder, or a member of a Gold Star Family, this episode was made for you.

    🔗 Learn more about Samuel’s mission and the causes he supports.

    📢 Share this with someone who needs to hear a message of hope, courage, and continued service.

    #WarriorVetrepreneur #VeteranResilience #GoldStarFamilies #PurpleHeartRecipient #HonorAndRemember #VeteransSupportingVeterans #MilitaryLife #PostMilitaryPurpose #TBI #PTSDRecovery #VeteranLeadership #ServiceAfterService #NeverForget

    32 min

About Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast

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Warrior Vetrepreneur Podcast exists to empower, educate, and elevate veteran entrepreneurs by sharing real-world success stories, expert insights, and actionable strategies. Through authentic conversations with veterans who have successfully transitioned into business and leadership, we provide the tools, mindset, and network needed to help fellow warriors execute their next mission—thriving in the civilian world.