From Battle to Business

Unlocking the Future: A Conversation with a Visionary Hello, fellow enthusiasts and curious minds! In this episode, we delve deep into a conversation that will leave you pondering the future that awaits us, especially in technology, artificial intelligence, and human connections. I stumbled upon this conversation and felt an irresistible urge to share it with you all because it touches upon aspect...

From Battle to Business: Dana Shepple's Journey of Transformation and Empowerment Hello, wonderful listeners! In this enriching episode, we have the inspiring Dana Shepple sharing her remarkable journey of transformation and empowerment. Dana, a dynamic woman who has reinvented her life multiple times, shares her insights and experiences with utmost candor. As someone closely following the narrati...

Hello, fellow enthusiasts of personal and business growth! This incredibly insightful podcast episode by Dean Van Dyke, where he delves deep into the art of time management. I couldn't resist sharing this with you because the value it offers is immense. With his rich experience and profound insights, Dean guides us in prioritizing our time, delegating tasks effectively, and avoiding unnecessary di...

Hey there, it's Dean, the host of From Battle to Business, and today I'm thrilled to share a conversation that truly resonated with me. I spoke with Eldon Solomon, the driving force behind 'The Journey Home,' a nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to ending veteran homelessness. I've always believed in the power of community and connection, and Eldon's story reaffirms just that. His dedicati...

🔍 Curious about the inner workings of government contracts? Look no further! We're thrilled to bring you an insightful interview with Rick Howard, a retired Lt Col with a remarkable career overseeing billions in DoD contracts. Discover how he's now helping small business owners and sales executives navigate the complex world of government sales. Tune in and get ready to demystify government contr...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us as we dive into the incredible journey of Brandon, a single dad turned serial entrepreneur and CEO of HOA.com. 🏡 Discover how he pioneered early technology innovation in real estate and built the #1 Referral Network for Home Service Professionals. 💼🔥 Get ready to learn from his step-by-step system for attracting profitable prospects and expanding your income, in...

🎧📈 Exciting News! 📈🎧 From Battle to Business new episode is LIVE! 🎙️ Join us as I dive deep into situational awareness-making and explore the art of understanding and responding to various situations in the business environment. Whether you're a seasoned business professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast will empower you with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, id...

In this episode, we explore the constant force that drives progress and innovation in every industry - Change. As we delve deeper, we learn about business owners' challenges while implementing change management strategies and how to deal with different team demographics. This involves understanding the characteristics of early adopters, wait-and-see groups, and the often-resistant laggards group....

Welcome to another exciting episode of From Battle to Business, the podcast that explores the inspiring journeys of military veterans turned successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Greg Fischer, a former US Marine Corps veteran who found his passion in grilling and barbecuing. Greg is now the co-founder of Burn Pit BBQ, a thriving business that shares mout...

In this episode, we are fortunate to have Paul Perez, a retired Navy Flight Officer who served in Desert Storm. Paul is a skilled combat-tested executive and leadership coach, organizational trainer, consultant, and cultural transformation expert with over 30 years of experience identifying, developing, and growing leaders for progressively increasing responsibility and success in management and e...

Today marks America's 247th birthday! Happy 247th birthday, America! It's time to celebrate our country's independence and all the amazing things that make it great! Let's show our pride and excitement by waving our flags high and enjoying July 4th's festivities! We have so much to be thankful for and so much to look forward to as we continue to grow and thrive as a nation. So let's come together...

Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey through history with this week's podcast interview with Al Timm. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary life and experiences of Al and his family, a remarkable individual who was born in a refugee camp behind the Iron Curtain before immigrating to the United States in 1956. Travel with Al as he recounts the challenges, fears, and hopes that...

This episode was so popular I am releasing it for those that may have missed this awesome episode, with Mr. Leland. Enjoy! I am fortunate to have a fellow Navy Veteran, Mr. Rob Leland - Creative | Public Speaker | Drummer | Bada$$ CEO @rsicreatives. Rob is the CEO of RSI Creatives and the Chief Talent Officer for m.ysterio.us. He is a former submariner and has a massive passion for music...

On this episode of From Battle to Business, Ed Parcaut joins us to demystify the mortgage industry. This episode with Ed is a long one but a great one! Ed is an experienced and respected professional in the mortgage industry, with over 25 years of experience as the founder and CEO of Lending for Living. He has a passion for helping clients navigate the complex process of purchasing a home with eas...

This week we close out the series on Steps to Identifying Your Target by decoding your customer through market research, analyzing your competition, using data analytics, and refining your target market as steps 3 - 6 in identifying your target market! Launching a new product or service can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. As a business, it's important to set achievable goals and focus on what...

Transitioning from the military is one of the most challenging life changes anyone can experience. This episode discusses Andrew Cook’s experience transitioning from the US Navy. Along with Andrew’s experience, we discuss the challenges veterans experience once they transition to civilian life. Andrew, an experienced business partner, and owner, offers a unique blend of back-office exper...

This week we discuss mental health and suicide to raise awareness. Mental health challenges should not be ignored. There are numerous resources to assist you, and the quickest way to recognize the signs is to learn about those signs. On average, 22 veterans take their lives daily because the demons become too great. That is one veteran every 65 minutes. We are losing too many veterans. If you or s...

Sally was motivated to become a real estate investor when her mom became sick in October 2018.  Sally was 53 and needed to make a change in her life quickly.  She has been an insurance agent for 20 years and has used her experience to make positive changes.   She shares her information weekly in her real estate group and Win, Win Women TV.   In July 2020, she bought a Bank Owned Property...

This week we discuss your ideal customer profile as the second step in identifying your target market! Launching a new product or service can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. As a business, it's important to set achievable goals and focus on what's most important: delivering a quality product or service that meets the needs of your ideal customer profile. While aiming for the moon is tempting,...

Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk; he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% of communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, to provide free access to communication tools for everyone in the world. After many years of doing presentation case competitions (think professional sports for nerds) in university, I accidentall...

This week we discuss accelerating your product or service idea with lean canvas as the first step in identifying your target market! Launching a new product or service can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. As a business, it's important to set achievable goals and focus on what's most important: delivering a quality product or service that meets the needs of your target audience. While aiming fo...

This week we discuss identifying your target market and the six steps to doing just that! Launching a new product or service can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. As a business, it's important to set achievable goals and focus on what's most important: delivering a quality product or service that meets the needs of your target audience. While it's tempting to aim for the moon, staying grounded...

Alundas is a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of experiences and passions. As a father, Marine, and husband, he has a strong sense of duty and responsibility towards his family and community. As a servant leader, he prioritizes the needs and well-being of others above his own. As a business owner and entrepreneur, Alundas possesses strong leadership and problem-solving skills and is dr...

"Management is about the process, and Leadership is about people!" Doug Thorpe Doug began his leadership journey as an officer in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Captain.  He is a performance-driven Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Board Member, Thought Leader, and Coach with over 40 years of success in the financial services, executive coaching, oil & gas industries, and small busine...

From Battle to Business welcomes Joe Rockey! Joe is an experienced podcaster, business owner and coach, sales expert, and a die-hard Steelers Fan. He is one of the few who has created a business from scratch and seen it live for over a decade; he has given birth to more than 15 companies.  He presents keynote addresses and coaches others - both businesses and individuals - to achieve hig...