Point Of Impact With Aaron Hale

Can the warrior mindset that keeps you alive in combat… …be the thing that holds you back once you're home? In this episode of Point of Impact, Aaron Hale sits down with Ryan Woodruff, Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, to explore the unseen battles veterans face after the uniform comes off and what real healing actually requires. Ryan shares his journey from infantryman in I...

Every 11 minutes, a life is lost…and more than a hundred people are left carrying the weight of it. Today Aaron Hale sits down with Tony DeMaio, longtime advocate for veterans and first responders, and founder of Helping Heroes USA.  Tony breaks down what really leads people down the path of isolation, depression, and despair–and how everyday people can step in before it's too late. From recognizi...

93% of American business owners pay more in taxes than they are legally required to. Not because they're bad at business, but because they're playing the wrong game. Today Aaron Hale sits down with tax strategist Rondi Lambeth, who breaks down why there is one tax code but two tax systems: one for the informed, and one for everyone else. Rondi exposes why CPAs are referees and not coaches, how the...

What if addiction isn't about substances at all…but about escaping reality? Today Aaron Hale sits down with Ken Miller, a Dartmouth grad, former felon, and now a man with 21+ years of sobriety, to unpack a harder truth most people avoid:  The real addiction is leaving reality–and there are no good excuses for doing it. Ken traces his path from foster care, violence, and prison to building multiple...

When 14-year-old Nick Prefontaine suffered a near-fatal snowboard accident, doctors told his parents he may never walk, talk, or eat on his own again.   He spent three weeks in a partially induced coma, months in rehabilitation, and was expected to need 24-hour care for the rest of his life…   Instead, he ran out of the hospital.   Today, Nick sits down with Aaron Hale to break down the 4-step fra...

When Rick Hogg looks back on nearly three decades in Special Operations, one truth stands out above the rest: The dogs weren't just teammates…they were the reason he came home. In this conversation, Rick walks through the moments that shaped his life on and off the battlefield: the first deployment where a dog saved his team, the long nights training in the heat, the surgeries and setbacks that ca...

What does a TOPGUN instructor, a Marine forward air controller in Ramadi, and the only Marine to ever fly the F-22 Raptor all have in common? One man–Dave Berke–and a lifetime of lessons on what leadership really looks like. Aaron Hale sits down with retired Marine Colonel Berke, a fighter pilot and ground combat leader who's spent his career making hard calls in places where mistakes cost lives....

What compels a man to fly to a refugee camp alone, endure malaria on a cot in Africa, join Special Forces, become the oldest rookie in the NFL, and still go searching for the next way to serve? For Nate Boyer, the answer is simple: purpose. service. responsibility. Today Aaron Hale sits down with a man who has spent his life moving toward the hard thing–not for glory, but because someone had to. ...

How does a young man obsessed with proving himself evolve into a leader willing to give everything for the man on his left?  Today Aaron Hale sits down with former Navy SEAL, author, and weapons/tactics expert Jeff Gonzales, whose career spanned the height of narco‑terrorism in Central and South America. Jeff traces his journey from a teenager searching for purpose, to meeting the SEALs who would...

What happens when you combine patriotism, loss, grit, and great country vocals? Ryan Weaver: former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot turned country music artist.  Today he joins Aaron Hale to talk about brotherhood, loss, honoring heroes, and the pursuit of purpose–along with some inside secrets from the country music industry. After losing his brother in combat, Ryan made a choice: to live in his honor...

When Rick Hogg looks back on nearly three decades in Special Operations, one truth stands out above the rest: The dogs weren't just teammates…they were the reason he came home. In this conversation, Rick walks through the moments that shaped his life on and off the battlefield: the first deployment where a dog saved his team, the long nights training in the heat, the surgeries and setbacks that ca...

When a backpack set off a hidden IED in Afghanistan, Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills lost both arms and both legs instantly. Travis shares how he went from lying on the battlefield to becoming one of the most recognized motivational speakers, entrepreneurs, and advocates for wounded veterans. He opens up about his recovery at Walter Reed, the moment he decided to stop asking "why," and how humor,...

When Marine combat engineer Rob Jones stepped on an IED in Afghanistan, his life changed forever. But instead of breaking, he rebuilt—stronger.   Rob shares his journey from losing both legs in combat to winning Paralympic bronze, cycling across America, and running 31 marathons in 31 days—all to prove that strength isn't about what happens to you, but how you respond.   From battlefield lessons t...

What happens when the institution you've dedicated two decades of your life to turns its back on you? Today Aaron Hale sits down with retired Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who opens up about his shocking trial, wrongful imprisonment, and ultimate redemption. From being accused of war crimes and locked in a cell to rediscovering his faith and purpose, Eddie shares how experiencing the unimaginable rev...

When you've survived Benghazi, fear hits different. In this unapologetic episode, Aaron Hale sits down with former Marine, Blackwater operator, and CIA contractor John "Tig" Tiegen–one of the heroes of the 2012 Benghazi attack–to talk about leadership, loyalty, and the high cost of silence. From recounting the chaos of Benghazi to exposing political failures and government corruption, Tig holds no...

What does it take to go from Navy SEAL operations in Iraq to building a tech company that's transforming how leaders grow? In this episode of Point of Impact, Aaron Hale sits down with Brent Gleeson—combat veteran, author of Embrace the Suck, and founder of EXCELR8—to explore the brutal truths and timeless principles behind leadership, resilience, and impact. Brent shares how SEAL training taught...

He went to war with his brother. Minutes after learning he had fallen, Scott had to put his grief aside and lead his men in combat. In this conversation, Aaron Hale and Scott DeLuzio discuss that life-shattering day, the rage that nearly consumed him, and the long road from grief and PTSD to recovery and purpose. From coping with loss and rebuilding his family life, to launching the Drive On Podca...

What happens when survival on the battlefield is only the beginning of the fight? Today Aaron Hale sits down with Marine Corps EOD Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Timothy Colomer, who survived the blast of multiple IEDs and lived to tell the tale. From a hazardous substance mission in Congress to running nonstop EOD missions in Al Anbar, Tim reveals the realities of war that few civilians ever hear. But t...

What does it take to go from getting expelled and arrested to building a multi-million-dollar real estate empire? In this inspiring conversation, Aaron Hale sits down with entrepreneur and investor Matt Aitchison, who reveals how he turned failure into fuel—using hard work, humility, and creative financing to build wealth and never let fear dictate his future. From his first "cat house" flip at 21...

What happens when an Army Ranger decides that business, not bullets, is the best way to fight a war? In this powerful episode, Aaron Hale sits down with Matthew "Griff" Griffin, co-founder and CEO of Combat Flip Flops, to uncover the raw story behind a mission-driven brand born in the heart of Afghanistan. From combat deployments to standing inside a Kabul boot factory, Griff shares how a single i...

What does it take to turn setbacks into rocket fuel? In this episode of Point of Impact, Aaron Hale sits down with Henry Yoshida, co-founder and CEO of Rocket Dollar, to explore his remarkable journey from Merrill Lynch to launching one of the leading platforms for self-directed IRAs. Henry opens up about the lessons he learned from immigrant parents who worked in the restaurant industry, his eye-...

Disruptor Nation, today's conversation is about courage, resilience, and choosing impact in the face of unthinkable challenges. I'm joined by Steve Flemming, a Navy veteran, medical professional, and fighter who has faced multiple sclerosis, cancer, and the mental toll of forced retirement. Instead of giving in, Steve chose to climb literally. From scaling Mount Kilimanjaro with fellow veterans to...

Disruptor Nation, today's episode is about one thing most entrepreneurs avoid talking about money. Not the flashy "make six figures overnight" hype, but the real fundamentals of managing it, multiplying it, and actually enjoying it. I'm joined by Rocky Lalvani, founder of Profit Comes First , entrepreneur, podcast host, and champion of the Profit First methodology. From an immigrant childhood to a...

Disruptor Nation, today's episode is all about service, sacrifice, and showing up where it matters most. I'm joined by Mark E. Petersen, Army veteran, firefighter, and founder of The People's Patriot Project . Mark's journey began right out of high school, serving 14 years in the military before earning degrees in Psychology and Education, working with troubled teens, and protecting his community...

Disruptor Nation, today's episode pulls no punches, it's a raw and real conversation about faith, influence, and the soul of a nation. I'm joined by Chris Widener, bestselling author, global speaker, and one of the last protégés of personal development legends Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar. Chris has lived at the intersection of business, ministry, and leadership and he's here to challenge us to think b...