Scuttlebutt Podcast: Veteran Owned Business Growth

In this episode, Brock talks with Chris Rawley Chris has spent a combined 30 years in the Navy across the active and reserve component. In this conversation we talk about finding jobs while in the reserves and the synergies that can be seen between your reservist and civilian job. We talk through Chris' history and interest in investing and the observation he had while deployed that led to the...

In this episode, Brock talks with Colin Price.  Colin 'Farva' Price is a 20 year Naval Aviator, held the executive officer and commanding officer titles at VFA 154, and is the prospective executive officer of CVN 69, the Dwight D Eisenhower. We discuss the nuances of being a pilot and how it compares to getting in your car to drive down the road. Colin talks through the development of his...

In this episode, we hear all about Brock. Brock talks about his background and how looking for a way out of a grim future led to joining the Navy. We talk through why validation is so important and how to use it to identify good friends and your future career. He dives into why just starting and taking action is the best way to figure things out. Brock also walks through the three prong stooled th...

In this episode, we hear all about Tim. Tim walks us through his background and how looking to establish his own identity led to joining the Navy. We talk through how he's used his great social skills to leverage great friendships and how to implement those not just in your personal life but in business. Tim dives into why and how he acts quickly which distinguishes him and can set anyone apar...

In this episode, Brock talks with Kate Germano. Kate spent 20 years in the Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In this conversation, Kate explains how she used data collected at boot camp to dial in on more effective Marines in the recruiting process. We discuss the systemic problems women face in the Marine Corps and the military as a whole. She also explains how the military...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Austen Alexander. Austen was a Master at Arms in the Navy, having served aboard the USS Carl Vinson as well as harbor security in southern California. Austen began making Youtube videos while in as a way to make extra money. Having found success with Youtube, Austen exited the Navy in 2020 to go full time on his fitness series, 'Battle Bunker', whic...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Frank Scappaticci and John Plumstead. Frank and John played college football together, attending Westpoint in 2004 before graduating as Field Artillery Officers. Their friendship in college and time throughout the military eventually fostered a business relationship in Gray Line Investments. This duo started out investing in single family homes before gradu...

In this episode, Brock talks with Hunter Anderson. Hunter served one enlistment in the Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician. He participated in two carrier deployments aboard the USS George HW Bush and USS Harry S Truman. After a brief stint working in the shipyards, Hunter extended his passion for service to working at the Fire Department in Williamsburg VA. We talk about the importance of...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Thomas Schueman. Tom is our first active duty guest, currently a Major in the Marine Corps studying strategy at the Naval War College. We talk through Tom’s approach to being a lifelong learner and how humility unlocks personal and professional growth. Tom dives into the struggles of mental health challenges within the military and its impacts on the organi...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Joe Cardamone. Joe was an aviation planner in the Army as well as the Air Force which he transferred to for his reserve time. Joe got interested in film creating Youtube videos with his friends. His interest eventually led him to several related fields including acting, screenwriting, and eventually photography - his biggest passion.  We talk with Joe about...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Josh Duntz. Josh is a former EOD tech for 10 years in the Navy and is now an account executive at Shift as well as the founder and CEO of Stasis.  We talk through the physical challenges that come with working in EOD and how those led to an increased focus on health, in particular breath work. Josh goes on to explain why he believes veterans make such stron...

In this episode, Tim and Brock speak with Keith Dow and Tyler Carroll.  Despite being at different points in their career, Keith and Tyler became aware of each other during their time in the army. Their time together early on was extremely brief, but they stayed in contact which eventually led to the founding of Dead Reckoning Collective (DRC). Keith and Tyler reminisce on the story of running an...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Nate Lenahan.  Nate spent six years in the Army followed by eight years in the Army National Guard where he worked in artillery. Nate promoted quickly and served two tours in Iraq from 2003 to 2004 and 2005 to 2006. After his active duty exit he got to teach sergeants Army leadership as well as be activated to assist with Hurricane Harvey. Nate went on to w...

In this episode, Tim and Brock speak with Dario DiBattista. Dario served in the Marine Corps reserves from 2001 to 2007 with multiple tours to the Middle East in support of OIF. Dario recounts the story of how he got started writing online out of spite. His introduction to blogging was timely as Iraq and Afghanistan veterans sharing their stories online was in its infancy. Publishing his work on t...

In this episode, Tim and Brock speak with Caleb Taylor. Caleb was was Marine Rifleman from 2009 to 2014. Caleb talks through why it's so important to build your own life outside the military. How the end of our service doesn't cite the end of our story nor allow us to hang up the cleats. We also get to hear the first audible telling of his coordination efforts to rescue his Afghan interpreter, "NB...

In this episode, Brock speaks with Matt Bishop.  Matt attended the United States Naval Academy and received a Marine Corps Officer commission as a combat engineer. He participated in two combat deployments before exiting to pursue an MBA from Georgetown. After feeling like his work wasn't completed, Matt was selected for SF in the National Guard and completed several operations before exiting...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Graham Barnhart. Graham spent 11 years in the Army and National Guard as a Special Forces Medic (18D). Having been deployed 3 times, Graham has leaned on many of his experiences as inspiration for his writing. We talk through why it's difficult to talk to non service members about your experiences, how the military forces you to compare yourself to others a...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Austin Lieberman. Austin served as a Tactical Air Control Party Officer in the Air Force from 2011 to 2018, joining through ROTC. While in the National Guard, Austin leveraged the time and skills learned while active to land a consulting job at Slalom. Since then, Austin has worked as a career coach at Lambda School, a lead advisor at 7Investing, and now ma...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Conrad Jeffries. Conrad spent 13 years in the military between the Coast Guard and National Guard. Throughout his time in service, he struggled with alcohol and talks openly about his personal struggle against suicide. His understanding of that fight led him to found the Shot At Dawn Project, a veteran suicide solution that uses 'flags' or incidents as trig...

In this episode, Tim and Brock talk with Matt Cochrane. Matt spent six years in the Navy as an electronics technician from 1996 to 2002. After exiting, he became a patroller for the Plantation Police Department in South Florida and is now a detective. On the side, Matt has written for the Motley Fool and is now a lead advisor at 7Investing, a long term focused stock research service. We discuss wh...