Shots from the Winchester

"Leaders eat last;" the phrase Jeremy Strathmeyer has used to guide his leadership journey first in the military, then in law enforcement and now as part of the Senior Leadership Team at Greencastle. Join Lindsey as she learns about the stories that made him successful and some other fun facts! https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulti...

Are there similarities between homebrewing and biological warfare?! Join Lindsey and aspiring author Del Roll (he's looking for literary agents now!) as they discuss his federal service time, his manuscript and his secret culinary abilities!  Be sure to check out his BRAND NEW website at https://darollbooks.com/ https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenc...

Think you know all there is to know about Chef Robert Irvine?! Think again! Join Jon and Robert as they discuss Robert's grind to become the household name he is today, how 'food is the conduit to hope' and the impact he's made across the Veteran and First Responder community. You might even be inspired to cook dinner tonight! https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - ht...

Meet Mr. Maine: Alex Hart. This week we had the chance to sit down with Greencastle's DoD SkillBridge Fellow Alex Hart. Listen in as we talk about everything from nuke bases to scandalous wedding photo shoots and D.I.N.Ks (if you don't know what that is, you'll learn). https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook -  htt...

Did you know that Kurt Metzger was raised a Jehovah's Witness?! That he was invited to write jokes for Chris Rock?! Join Kurt and Jon as they discuss everything from the success and struggle of stand up comedy to ECW Wrestling. Buckle up--it's a good one!  https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook -  https://www.facebook....

"I can, I will, I must" is the phrase GACer Luiz Mendoza lives by. Join Lindsey as she gets to know Luis and the experiences that have shaped him. His positive attitude and outlook on life are contagious! You won't want to miss this one! Links to the non-profits Luis supports:  Wreaths Across America: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/17107/Overview/?relatedId=18657,18885 ...

What do you call two SEALs walking down the street next to each other? Listen to find out! Join Jon as he talks with Sean Bonner and Kaj Larsen from Guild Financial where they discuss their new financial investing platform and the need for financial education within the military community. https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook...

Get to Know the GACer- Amy Sanchez DOES IT ALL! Not only does she challenge herself professionally at Greencastle, she also runs marathons and is building her own house. Join Lindsey and Amy as they talk life, training and music (and you wont want to miss Amy's original performance!). https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook...

Need a problem solved? Matt Cubbler is your man! Matt is a veteran and LEO for 28 years (and counting), and has seen a few things. As a self-identified, "rule bender," Matt can work his way around problems and get shit done (which happens to be the Greencastle motto). Join Jon and Matt as they discuss everything from Tim Tebow to Matt's dedication to a life of service to his communi...

What do GACers do in their free time? Introducing our newest segment- Get to Know the GACer- and new host, Lindsey Foulk. Join our conversation with Bob Natale to hear about everything from his most recent cross country mountain bike racing wins to how he finds a sense of purpose in life. https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook -...

We might not know what day it is (or how many adult beverages we consume while podcasting) but we sure do know how to have a good time and learn a lot from each other. In this episode of SFTW, we talk to Joe Witte, senior advisor, and Dave Fechtman, founder and CEO of Velocity Advisory Group. Dave, Joe and Jon explore communication styles, embracing team members unique experiences, and some fun fa...

By his own admission, Greencastle CEO, Joe Crandall, is a man of few words. But Joe had a lot to say about the infectious energy’s of Team Foster’s 2022 Ruff Ride, the great cause of helping to bring service dogs to veterans in need, and Greencastle’s commitment to helping and hiring veterans. https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Faceb...

What could possibly bring together a badass Marine drill instructor and dozens of the cutest puppies you’ve ever seen? The 2022 Team Foster Ruff Ride event to raise money for service dogs for veterans in need! Shots from The Winchester grabbed Comcast’s Pat Vivona for an impromptu conversation about Pat’s lessons from 20+ years in the Marine Corps, Comcast’s commitment to veteran wellness, and how...

Who doesn't love puppies? Army officer, lawyer, and veteran advocate Nick Liermann sits down in the Winchester to talk about his journey to starting one of the nation's most aggressive efforts to get service dogs in the hands of veterans in need. From the loss of his friend and comrade, Eric Foster, in Iraq to his commitment to helping veterans as Executive Director of Team Foster, Nick&...

Major General John Gronski (retired) joins the Shots from the Winchester podcast again to talk about his book, Iron Sharpened Leadership, and all of the leadership lessons he learned in 40+ years of serving in leadership in the active duty component, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as well as the civilian sector.  https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gree...

Navy SEAL Lieutenant and author of the best seller, "By Water, Beneath the Walls", Ben Milligan, joins us in the Winchester to share the story of his 8-year journey to write the book that Admiral Bill McCraven called "one of the finest histories I've read" and Jocko Willink said "should be required reading" for military personnel. Ben shares the story behind the...

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Veteran Beka Shea talks  about her journey transitioning from Navy  to civilian life as a business owner, wife, mom and more. https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/1997GAC Philadelphia, Malvern, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Atlantic City, Wilmington, Washington D.C.

The Shots from the Winchester team has a conversation with Alan C. Mack about Operation Anaconda. https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/1997GAC Philadelphia, Malvern, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Atlantic City, Wilmington, Washington D.C.

Former Green Beret officer and now one of Hyundai's leaders helping to bring flying cars to market, Adam Slepian, sits down with Jonathan Cleck to talk about his role as Global Head of Partnerships at Hyundai's Urban Air Mobility Division and the future of transportation. Whether you geek out on the concept of flying cars or dig hearing about tomorrow's next-generation technology or...

What happens when you get three Navy SEALs together for a podcast? You get plenty of jokes, self-deprecation, and a lot of lessons about leadership, teamwork, and working through tough challenges. Jonathan Cleck sits down with Joe Crandall, CEO of Greencastle Consulting, and Rich Diviney, author of The Attributes: 25 Drivers of Optimal Performance. Together, the three of them weave the lessons lea...

 What do humility, selfishness, and arrogance have in common? They are each needed at specific moments to be successful. Jonathon Cleck sits down with Brian Levenson, author and founder of Strong Skills,  to discuss the misconsceptions surrounding successful teams and the lessons he has learned coaching and mentoring them. At first glance, businesses, sports teams, and special operations units may...

Tom Garvey, an Airborne, Ranger and Special Forces Officer served as an A-team leader in Vietnam in 1968 and returned home to mixed reviews about his sanity and state of mind. He ended up living in the Vet Stadium on the 200-level concourse and had the only key to a former novelty stand where he resided for a little over two years. Tom is a great story-teller whose stories will awe you. This is on...

 With 20 years of military experience and multiple deployments overseas in Special Operations, experiencing much loss didn't keep Zack Colbert down. It was a hard journey but his story is one you won't forget. From PTSD and TBI diagnosis, to loss of a 'brother', his mission to save lives is beyond admireable. Through Zack's Art Therapy he was able to find his purpose. Hono...

Earl Granville served nine years in the Army National Guard as an infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. On his final tour, he lost his left leg to a roadside bomb while on patrol, forcing him to retire from the Army. Staff Sergeant Granville received numerous awards, such as the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple Heart. Earl is now pursuing his bachelors degree and wo...