Service Academy Business Mastermind

Episode link: https://www.sabmgroup.com/eric-johnson Eric Johnson (USNA '08) is the Founder of Trident Coffee , home of America's finest cold brew.  Using their signature blend, they handcraft their cold brew coffee for 18 hours then infuse it with nitrogen in a ready-to-go can. The result is the smoothest, creamiest cold brew coffee on the market with a sweet chocolate and caramel flavor.  At Tri...

Episode link:   https://www.sabmgroup.com/ ronald-steptoe /   Ronald Steptoe (USMA '87) started Warrior Centric Health to bring healthcare advocacy, curriculum development and training to the federal and commercial sector marketplaces. As CEO, Ron has established innovative partnerships with leading national medical organizations, to provide "medically-accredited military culture, cultural compete...

Episode link:   https://www.sabmgroup.com/ gerardo-martinez / Gerardo Martinez (USNA '11) is the Founder of Triple Direct Leadership LLC , a company that provides high end leadership development to organizations by customizing the experience to the participant's mission and vision.  Whether its rock climbing with the board of directors, an expedition with a department head or kayaking with the who...

Episode link:  https://www.sabmgroup.com/ victor-wiggins / Victor Wiggins (USMA '07) is the Founder of CozyBee, an innovative company that creates contemporary products for the modern family that don't force you to compromise style for function.  Vic started CozyBee after becoming a new parent and recognizing that brands for new parents were very limited. His flagship product, a baby changing pad,...

Episode link:  https://www.sabmgroup.com/ kris-yagel / Kris Yagel (USMA '99) is the Founder of Diligent Plans whose mission is to build leaders and optimize the performance of teams across all industries, primarily through consulting, training, and motivational events. They offer robust, fully customizable programs and services ranging from in-depth analysis, to immersive team building, to cutting...

Website link: https://www.sabmgroup.com/pete-canalichio Pete Canalichio (USNA '81), the global authority on brand expansion, is on a mission to help brands become more alive in the hearts of those that experience them. He does that by helping them write a better story through compelling content, inspiring platform talks, in-depth consulting and workshops, and practical tools. Pete considers it a p...

Episode link:  https://www.sabmgroup.com/jeff-sgro Jeff Sgro (USMA '84) Founder of Boss Logistics LLC , an integrated B2B, B2C, and Omni-Channel fulfillment solution that provides a deep range of services for clients ranging from Fortune 500 to start-up companies.  Their biggest advantage is providing all the fulfillment services their clients need "under one roof," saving time and money and freei...

On today's podcast, I am joined by special guest Buddy Rushing (USNA '04).  Buddy is the CEO of White Feather Investments and the fearless leader of SABM's  Real Estate Investing Accelerator . Over the past 10 years Buddy and his team have flipped houses, wholesaled, invested in trust deeds, structured seller financed transactions using Roth IRA funds, purchased an apartment complex, executed mult...

Link to article:  https://www.sabmgroup.com/ john-ware / John Ware (USCGA '73) is the owner of  Antifragile Business Resolutions .  Throughout his career, he has accumulated over 40 years of global experience and expertise within all types of business management disciplines. He has lived and worked in over 30 countries, either as a top executive with multinational manufacturing companies, or as th...

Investors Group Link: https://www.sabmgroup.com/invest/ In today's podcast, we are excited to launch the Service Academy Investors Group !  This is a group of Academy graduates who are building wealth through investing in private equity, real estate, and operating businesses.  I am joined by special guest Bill Militello (USNA '92), Founder of Militello Capital. Bill's team created an online platfo...

Episode link: https://www.sabmgroup.com/at-branch A.T. Branch (USMA '10) is a former Army Captain and an up and coming performing artist in Nashville, TN.  Fresh off his completion of 8 years of active duty service, he is working diligently to release his introductory EP to the world this Summer.  He recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign raising over $10,000 for his new album. In th...

Website link:  https://www.sabmgroup.com/mike-steadman Mike Steadman (USNA '10) is the Founder and CEO of IRONBOUND Unlimited , a veteran owned social enterprise that runs on-site corporate boxing classes for forward-thinking companies. IRONBOUND Boxing strives to strengthen community, relieve stress, and promote physical fitness as a way of life. Proceeds from the corporate classes power the IRON...

Episode link:  https://www.sabmgroup.com/ jeanne-woodfin / Jeanné Woodfin (USNA '94) is the Founder of XenaTech , a business that is changing the way companies track and manage their fleets of vehicles.  XenaTech leverages the Internet of Things (IoT) to provide intelligent transportation solutions through web-based and mobile applications development and hardware integration to improve efficienci...

Website link:  https://www.sabmgroup.com/ brian-retherford / Brian Retherford (USMA '04) is an Army Officer and the Founder of Claudine Wines , an online wine company that sells high-end wines at affordable prices.  Claudine Wines buys excess barrels from fine wine producers and bottles it under their own label. By cutting out unnecessary expenses and streamlining the production and ordering proce...

Episode link: https://www.sabmgroup.com/big-news In this episode, I talk with Bill Watkins (USMA '77) our Founder & CEO Accelerator Coach.  We discuss the explosive growth of SABM in 2018 and some of the exciting goals we have in 2019. Bill is known as the "CEO Whisperer." He speaks the language of high performance and accelerated results to CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs. Using tools gleaned a...

SABM Link:   https://www.sabmgroup.com/ robert-shaye / Robert Shaye (USCGA '04) is the Founder of Fireside Finances , a financial education company that delivers financial education through online courses and in-person workshops.  After opening his first IRA at age 15 with earnings from mowing lawns and babysitting, Rob has never stopped learning about personal finance and investing.  Rob holds an...

Episode link:   https://www.sabmgroup.com/ success-stories / Buddy Rushing (USNA '04) is the CEO of White Feather Investment and the fearless leader of SABM's Real Estate Investing Accelerator . Over the past 10 years Buddy and his team have flipped houses, wholesaled, invested in trust deeds, structured seller financed transactions using Roth IRA funds, purchased an apartment complex, executed mu...

Episode link:  https://www.sabmgroup.com/jim-stallings Jim Stallings (USNA '78) is a globally recognized business leader with extensive experience transforming companies and teams for sales and profit growth. He is the managing partner of PS 27 Ventures , a private investment company focused on innovations in the expanding wellness and sustainable living market. He has held top leadership roles in...

Robert Mixon (USMA '74) is a retired U.S. Army Major General, former President of a manufacturing company, EVP of a diverse, innovative not for profit company, and Leadership Consultant. As the Founder of  Level Five Associates , he's worked with hundreds of senior executives and high-level managers since beginning Level Five Associates.  Robert inspires audiences, motivates teams, builds better l...

Ginni Guiton graduated from the United States Military Academy – in one of the first classes that accepted women – where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and went on to earn a Master of Science in Developmental Psychology from the University of Georgia. In 2017, Ginni graduated from Grace Space Hypnotherapy School and it was an interaction with Grace's hypnotherapy skills that led G...

Nick Karnaze (USNA '04) is the Founder of Stubble & Stache , an online retailer of men's grooming products.  From hydrating your handsome face to reducing beard itch, their award-winning skincare products answer your grooming needs regardless of facial hair length, complexion or skin type. Prior to starting Stubble & Stache, Nick served over seven years as an officer in the United States Marine Co...

Andy Mazeika (USMA '08) is an entrepreneur who is passionate about creating games that people love. His latest release "Cartel: A Card Game" is Euro Styled game where players run their own cartels by raising as much cryptocurrency as possible. In this episode, Andy and I discuss: His story about creating a card game and his goal to become a filmmaker How he connected with the right people that bro...

Scottie Schneider (USMA '09) is the Co-Founder of FollowupEdge, a tool that automates lead follow up with remote voicemails, emails, and texts. All the messages are personalized and intelligently respond to how the client reacts. In this episode, Scottie and I discuss: How his company has generated over 20,000 leads for businesses His automated follow-up system that generates a 42% response rate H...

Brian Olivier (USNA '02) is the Founder of Gluconfidence, a company that enables people with diabetes to pursue an active, healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. In 2005, while serving in the United States Navy as a Helicopter Pilot, Brian was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and told he could no longer serve as a Pilot in the U.S. Navy. After living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 13 years, and seeing the...

Luke Hutchison (USMA '13) is the Founder of Perfect Venue , a website where you can find the perfect venue for your next event. Perfect Venue has won two Techstars sponsored pitch competitions and has generated thousands of dollars in revenue for venues in Colorado Springs, a small step into the $300B+ mid-size event industry. Luke is a former Army Infantry Officer and often found himself planning...