Armed & Ready

In this episode, Felicia Rexford, an Air Force veteran, real estate agent, and investor, shares her experiences as a woman in the military and as a female entrepreneur. She discusses the treatment of women in different parts of the world and how her military background has empowered her. The conversation also touches on the idea of mandating military service for young people, the sacrifices milita...

The conversation between Jason Wood and Billy Alt focuses on the importance of supporting the military and veteran community, particularly in the realm of real estate. They discuss the need for education and resources to help military members and veterans navigate the homebuying process and achieve sustainable homeownership. They also highlight the benefits of the VA loan program, including the ab...

In this episode we cover various topics related to real estate and business growth. The main themes include the importance of unattachment, the value of building relationships, the need for continuous learning and coaching, and the mindset of abundance. The conversation also touches on the role of teams within a larger organization and the benefits of creating a supportive and competitive environm...

Jason sits down with Leian Harosky, a highly regarded real estate broker with extensive experience in the industry. Together, they uncover the secrets to successfully navigating military relocations and helping individuals find their dream homes. Join Jason and Leian as they explore the intricacies of working with military personnel during their transitions to new duty stations. Leian's wealt...

Happy Friday! This week on the Armed & Ready podcast, I sat down with a former U.S. Army Special Forces Fire Team Leader for the 3rd Ranger Battalion, Jared Bost! Jared served 5 years in the military, exiting in 2021 to attend the College of Charleston and start his fitness and personal training company, The Modern Spartan . Tune in to hear all about Jared's journey from joining the Army...

Happy Friday! This week on the Armed & Ready podcast, I sat down with San Diego's real estate power couple, Mike & Bair Bell! Mike is a retired US Navy sailor, current National Airspace Specialist for the FAA, & realtor. Bair is a real estate agent and entrepreneur who owned and operated several Salon/ Spas across the country. Mike & Bair are high school sweethearts and parent...

How does someone go from 21 years as a public servant to owning and operating a real estate investment company? Seth's story is one of a kind and inspiring to all who are planning on making a major career change, but just don't know how to do it. There are plenty of options and opportunities for those in similar positions as Seth. Tune in to hear how a career firefighter/EMT transitioned...

Happy Friday! This week on the Armed & Ready podcast, we had the pleasure of having a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Robert C. Chaplin, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan. RADM Chaplin comes from a military family and followed suit by joined the Naval academy where he eventually attended flight school. He is a very accomplished helicopter pilot who spent the majority of his career flying for...

Happy Friday! This week on the Armed & Ready podcast, we have another San Diego local and Navy veteran, Petty Officer Robert Morgan! Petty Officer Morgan is the founder of a non-profit organization called Dancing Veterans San Diego. This is an organization that serves veterans, service members & their families by using dancing as an alternate outlet. Robert is a career software engineer he...

On this week's episode of the Armed & Ready podcast, we have a very special guest; my good friend and Nevada's future Governor, Joey Gilbert! Joey is a U.S. Air Force veteran, 3-time national champion boxer, a lawyer, and the current running-man for Nevada's race for Governor.

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Jesse Futia, an active-duty Army Ranger and real estate investor. Jesse Futia shares his experience of how he got involved in the military. Growing up as a New Yorker and remembering his experience 20 years ago during 9/11 has always made serving in the military vital to him. Jesse also shares...

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Randall Parkes, a former Marine and Real Estate Agent for Compass. Randall Parkes shares his experience servicing in Afghanistan and helping to escort people out after the invasion of the Taliban. His first deployment was in 2007, and this was one that stuck out to him the most. During this tim...

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Cameron King, Active Duty Army, and Digital Market Specialist.  Cameron King shares his story about entering the military later in life than initially expected. Although he knew he wanted to serve since 18 years old, his path took him down a different avenue of traveling abroad, working in adve...

It is Friday, and we have a special episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has a special guest Kevin Key, a college friend of mine and an Army Special Forces Veteran. Kevin served in Afghanistan and is currently helping Interpreters he worked with in getting them out of harm's way as the Taliban are taking over the country.  This topic is not easy for any of us to wrap...

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has Derek Mensen, MBV, Marine Veteran and Director of Operations at Trident Coffee. Derek Mensen shares his dedication to serving his country and his experience of joining the marine corps. He also shares his experience of transitioning out of the military and diving deeper into his own passions, a...

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! Today's episode has returnee from season one Eric Johnson, Navy Veteran and CEO of Trident Coffee Roasters. Eric Johnson shares his experience developing his business idea in the coffee industry after being overseas. He emphasizes how coffee and tea are a communal experience we all share and incorporates his passi...

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today's episode, we have Brian Arrington, an Air-Force Veteran.  Brian Arrington shares his story behind why he went into the Air Force, his experience teaching at the Ravens School, and then being stationed in the Cannon Air-Force base in Mexico.   After the Air Force, Brian went to work with nonprofits a year...

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today's episode, we have Knight Campbell, a navy veteran.  Knight Campbell shares about his experience getting into the naval academy and his experience there. Knight had started as a student and later went on to teach at his alma mater. He explains the growth in himself the academy brought along with his posit...

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today's episode, we created a recap of our favorite episodes of 2021 so far!   Tune in to hear the experiences of military veterans like USMC Veteran and Jedi Daniel Lane. Army Vet and Black Rifle Coffee Company Marty Skovlund, and more! A special thanks to all those who have been a part of the Armed & Read...

It is Friday, and we have a brand new episode of the Armed & Ready Podcast! In today's episode, we have Nick Busse, a former army vet of 13 years.  In today's podcast, we discuss Nick Busse's experience in the army, the path that led him here, and why serving the country has been an essential journey to him. Nick also discusses his transition when leaving the army and starting h...