DogTags to Ownership

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode, Tony Medrano shares his remarkable journey from Navy veteran to successful entrepreneur in AI and healthcare. Discover how military leadership, problem-solving, and resilience can translate into civilian success and innovation. Matt and Julie also announce this weeks Forces Brands USA Business of the Week - Exray.  DogTags to Ownership is also a proud mem...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: This episode recaps June's key themes of healing, building, and scaling through inspiring stories of veterans and entrepreneurs. We highlight lessons from guests like Keith Cole, Javier Guitron, Scott Lackey, and Jamie J, emphasizing resilience, intentional transition, and system building. We also deep dive into C.R.A.F.T. first frontline tasting and how they are hel...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this inspiring interview, Jaime and Sara share their remarkable journey from military service and homelessness to building a successful business focused on delegation and virtual assistance. Discover their insights on category design, leveraging AI, and creating a life of purpose and impact. Key Topics: Jaime and Sara's journey from military to entrepreneurship Th...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: Join us as Scott Lackey shares his remarkable journey from military service to entrepreneurship, including the lessons learned from failed inventions, the power of stewardship, and the importance of resilience. Discover how his experiences shaped his new book 'Wake Up to Die Again' and gain insights into turning setbacks into comebacks. Key Topics: Military serv...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode, Javier Guitron shares his unique journey from military service to successful real estate investing and risk management. He discusses the importance of strategic planning, continuous learning, and leveraging relationships to achieve financial independence and personal growth. Key Topics: Military transition and career planning Real estate investing and pro...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this inspiring interview, Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran Keith Cole shares his journey from military service and trauma to healing through faith and self-discovery. Discover how Keith's story offers hope and practical steps for overcoming burnout and PTSD. Key Topics: Keith Cole's military service and trauma The impact of PTSD and burnout Faith-based recovery a...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: The MAY Recap episode explores the journeys of veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship, highlighting resources, success stories, and the ongoing mission to serve beyond military service. With insights from veteran entrepreneurs and program leaders, it emphasizes the importance of community, support, and strategic planning in turning dog tags into ownership. Key Topic...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode, Army veterans and West Point graduates Daniel Gade and Terry Hill share their inspiring journeys from military service to entrepreneurship. They discuss resources like IVMF and JP Morgan's CEO Circle, the process of buying a business through acquisition, and the importance of community and mentorship for veteran business owners. Key  Topics: Veteran...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Nic and Erin Vandre, military veteran and spouse turned entrepreneurs, who founded Bravory BakeHouse. Discover their insights on purpose-driven business, overcoming challenges, and supporting the military community. Key Topics: Military entrepreneurship journey Purpose-driven business and community impact Scaling and pivoting...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode, US Army retired Rosella and 1SG Kenitra Scott share their journey from military service to founding Legacy Vanguard Scott Group. They discuss transitioning out of the military, building a business, leadership development, and the importance of strategic hiring and organizational culture. Key Topics: Military transition and retirement planning Starting and...

Send us Fan Mail  Summary: This episode highlights the power of momentum in veteran entrepreneurship. Matt and Julie recap the month of April and highlighting three incredible guest with inspiring stories from veterans like Mike Gnoffo , Lee Ettinger, and Scott Kelly . Discover how they turned setbacks into success, leveraged their platforms for impact, and continue to build community and opportun...

Send us Fan Mail  Summary: Scott Kelly, a retired army officer and founder of GrayZone Advisory and Host of At the Water's Edge Podcast. He shares his journey from military service to geopolitics consulting and veteran advocacy. Discover insights on veteran transition, entrepreneurship, and the importance of supporting the veteran community.  Key Topics: Veteran transition challenges and advi...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode, Marine veteran and entrepreneur Lee Ettinger shares his journey from military service to founding Power Plus Pain Aid. Discover insights on veteran transition, entrepreneurship, product development, and overcoming challenges in the health and wellness industry. Key Topics: Veteran transition challenges Entrepreneurship and business growth Product developm...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode, Mike Gnoffo shares his journey from Marine veteran to entrepreneur, detailing the founding of Exray , a custom apparel company serving military and first responder communities. He discusses lessons learned, challenges of scaling, and the importance of community and service in building a successful business. Key  Topics: Mike Gnoffo's military backgro...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: A comprehensive recap of March's episodes on veteran entrepreneurship, featuring insights from guests overcoming adversity, transitioning from military to business, and upcoming events like Military CreatorCon and DAV Patriot Bootcamp. Bonus Content One: Anna Redmond shares her journey from founding Hippo Reads to leading BRAAV, a mission-driven company transforming...

Send us Fan Mail  Summary Jim Reading, a former Royal Marine and founder of Tier One Coaching, shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. Discover how he developed a successful coaching business focused on physical and mental preparation for military recruits and veterans, leveraging social media, community building, and strategic growth. Key  Topics Military transition to entre...

Send us Fan Mail  Summary: In this Special Episode of Season 2, Episode 11, Julie sits down with members of the DAV Patriot Bootcamp Winter Cohort to explore the journeys of veteran entrepreneurs and military connect entrepreneurs at different stages of building their businesses.  From entrepreneurs with Brand-New ideas to Seasoned Founders continuing to sharpen their skills, this episode highligh...

Send us Fan Mail  Summary In this episode, U.S. Army veteran and security expert Nick Lawless shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings and military service to founding successful security companies. Discover insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the importance of resilience and networking. Chapters 00:00 From Humble Beginnings to Military Service 10:13 Transitioning from Militar...

Send us Fan Mail  Summary: Veteran Jason Ambrosino shares his inspiring journey from military service to successful entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry. Learn about his military transition, business strategies, resilience, and insights for veterans considering business ownership. Key Topics: Military transition and entrepreneurship Building a veteran-focused cannabis brand Business scaling a...

Send us Fan Mail  Summary This episode features inspiring stories from our three February guest who have turned their DogTags into Ownership. This recap episode focuses on momentum, resilience, and community support. Matt and Julie recap Episode 5 with Nicole founder and owner of Wreaths by Nicole P.,  Episode 6 with Kamar Perkins founder and owner of Protect Consulting Group, and Jeremy Stalnecke...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, Jeremy Stalnecker, a US Marine Corps veteran and co-founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, shares his journey from military service to helping veterans transition to civilian life. He discusses the challenges of identity and purpose after leaving the military, the catalysts that led him to find his calling, and the establishment of the Mighty Oaks Fou...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Kamar Perkins shares his journey from being a U.S. Army officer to becoming an entrepreneur and founder of ProTech Consulting Group. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, the importance of building a strong team, and his commitment to supporting veterans and youth in his community. Kamar emphasizes the significance of...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Nicole Zettlemoyer shares her inspiring journey from serving in the military to becoming a successful entrepreneur with her business, Wreaths by Nicole P. She discusses her military background, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and how she accidentally started her wreath-making business during the pandemic. Nicole highlights the importance...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode of Dog Tags to Ownership, hosts Julie Austin and Matt Cain discuss the journeys of veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship. They recap the first three episodes of Season Two, highlighting the stories of Rick Franco, Patrick Murphy, and Ash Stafford, who exemplify leadership, community building, and the importance of veteran voices in business. The con...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, Ash, a member of the British Armed Forces and founder of Forces Brand, discusses his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. He shares the inspiration behind Forces Brand, which aims to support veteran-owned businesses through a marketplace and community platform. The discussion covers the challenges of building the brand, the importance of...