The Veteran (Semi) Professional

Send us Fan Mail https://www.nickdevlincoaching.com/about Nick's bio: "I am a transformational life coach, entrepreneur, father and former US Army Ranger.  My mission is to empower you to live your life as an adventure - with peace, passion and intention.  I do this by helping you embrace uncertainty and envision the life you want to live (your adventure).  I guide you through first step...

Send us Fan Mail John weighed the decision: is it worth it to stay until retirement?  For many, the pension and benefits seem too good to pass up, but John decided it was worth the risk and left when he everyone said he was crazy.  He then leveraged his grit (and Twitter) to build Gray Line Investments , a real estate private equity firm. 

Send us Fan Mail Patrick did what a lot of people do after the military: he went into contracting.  Then he ended up applying to Y Combinator with a Web3 technology (listen if you don't know what that is) that helps curb counterfeit products and child labor.  This is not some new crypto, it's a way to track the authenticity of physical products. He is a guy with a lot of skills and using...

Send us Fan Mail You can learn more about Randy here , but I am glad to share this interview with you.  Randy has had a full life: -25 years active duty - Hiked El Camino (IYKYK) - Freelance writer and editor We talk about freelancing and how to make a great life out of it. Randy is also eligible to work with through DoD Skillbridge, which is a super cool way to use that time.  You can learn more...

Send us Fan Mail Susan Maly runs a solo consulting business where she provides strategy and planning services to small businesses.   Maly Strategies Here is Susan's official bio:  " I spent over a decade at a large Fortune 500 management consulting firm with leadership roles across government and commercial businesses, as well as corporate headquarters.   Prior to my business career, I s...

Send us Fan Mail Rob is a great guy and we had a fantastic conversation about the veteran recruiting landscape and what companies need to work on to be more ready for veterans.  BufferSprings | Veteran Hiring, Retention, and Community Building LinkedIn | Rob Arndt

Send us Fan Mail Ricardo is crushing it and has a lot to share about real estate investing. 

Send us Fan Mail Today I have a duo, Christopher Lay and James Parker, who have an amazing business.   They help gov con businesses get funding to grow and donate 50% of their profits to veteran causes. 

Send us Fan Mail Scott is a retired Air Force officer who owns multiple franchises in Colorado.   Notes:  Ep. 129: Wharton MBA, Google, and Goldman Sachs to Improving Mental Performance with former SEAL Patrick Dossett (buzzsprout.com) Ep. 199: Veteran-Focused Franchise with Army Veteran Paul Huszar at VetCor (buzzsprout.com) Find Home Services Experts in Your Town, For Free | Neighborly Scott DeT...

Send us Fan Mail Paul is a retired army officer who started a water and mold remediation franchise focused on getting veterans as franchisees.  Listen in on why franchises are a great model for veterans and why Vet Cor may be a great one for you.  Paul Huszar, CFE, P.E. | LinkedIn 24/7 Water and Mold Damage Restoration Services - VetCor Services Traction by Gino Wickman - Get a Grip on Your Busine...

Send us Fan Mail Will is a consultant who doesn't have a military background but wanted to do something about the veteran suicide problem.  So he started Caritas Apparel, which makes GREAT socks, and 20% goes to veteran causes.  Show Notes: Caritas Apparel Caritas Apparel (@caritasapparel) • Instagram photos and videos Ep.156: Founding Hydro Flask, Doing Business in China, and Enjoying the Ri...

Send us Fan Mail Warning: This episode gets intense.  Brian's Book:  One in three will experience a significant trauma in their life. For Army Apache Pilot Brian Slade, his first was in Afghanistan. Offering a unique perspective on preparing one’s mind for trauma, Cleared Hot puts readers in the cockpit of the most lethal helicopter in the world as Slade learns on the job, flying over an unfo...

Send us Fan Mail Chris is a great guy. He's taking his time in the SEAL teams to build tech for the defense world and invest in great entrepreneurs. 

Send us Fan Mail Mike's official bio: Michael (Mike) D. Lahiff serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZeroEyes, an intelligent video analytics company that uses artificial intelligence with existing security cameras to detect weapons and send alerts to local staff and first responders. Prior to founding ZeroEyes, Mr. Lahiff served as Director of Digital Programs at Comcast NBC Univ...

Send us Fan Mail I love sharing the powerful stories of veterans using psychedelics to recover and heal.  Bob Taylor shares his experiences with these therapies to have a transformational and life-changing experience.  Home - Patriot Promise Foundation Patriot's Promise (@patriots_promise) on Instagram Amazon.com: From Service To Success: New Mission, New Purpose, and a New Journey to a Great...

Send us Fan Mail Peter's bio: A US navy veteran (gunnery officer on the USS McCandless) and former Dell executive, he founded Austin-based Alen Corp in 2002, a company that designs and manufactures indoor air purifiers. After bootstrapping from zero to $14M, Peter sold Alen Corp in 2009 and founded Radford, Virginia-based Oransi – an electric motor technology and indoor air purification manuf...

Send us Fan Mail Here is my good thumb-in-the-wind technique to measure how much reach a guest has: Do they have their own Wikipedia page:  yes or no? For Dan Brouillete, yes .  Here is his official bio: Dan Brouillette is president of Sempra Infrastructure, a leading global energy transition company focused on three key growth platforms: clean power, energy networks and LNG and net-zero solutions...

Send us Fan Mail Lynn Lowder is an absolute legend who is now helping veterans buy businesses.  Here is his official bio:  " Not many people have led 24 long-range reconnaissance patrols deep within enemy-held territory and lived to tell about it. Lynn brings his hard-earned combat leadership, business, and life experience into organizations and peoples’ lives where he teaches, motivates, and...

Send us Fan Mail Dennis left the Air Force and went to Harvard Business School before joining Google and then launching his own startup. 

Send us Fan Mail This is a unique episode.  Jay McKinley was formerly incarcerated and has since made a great career in the manufacturing world.  He came to one of my classes at Darden, which ended up being the classroom session I remember more than any others.  We talk about the challenges returning citizens face and you might be surprised by the similarities with the veteran community. 

Send us Fan Mail AW is a great guy.  We talk about how he got to be an Operating Partner at a Holding Company (no worries if you don't know what that means) and why he loves working with small businesses.  Saturn Five DOD SkillBridge (osd.mil) aw@saturnfive.com hiring@saturnfive.com

Send us Fan Mail Eric Brew is a great guy.  He's a retired Army 1SG who now helps veterans with American Corporate Partners (ACP). ACP  is a phenomenal organization that links transitioning veterans with civilian mentors who can help you navigate post-military career life. 

Send us Fan Mail Phil is an awesome guy.  He was enlisted in the Navy and got into real estate investing and now runs Mission First Capital, which opens up options for veterans to invest in real estate.  Norfolk VA Real Estate Investment Firm | Commercial Property Investment Fund | Military Passive Income Investing in Norfolk (missionfirstcapital.com) Phil Capron | LinkedIn Transition Assistance P...

Send us Fan Mail Austin is currently on active duty and is a popular influencer in the veteran and military communities.  He runs a page called @MandatoryFunDay and has hundreds of thousands of followers.   We walk about running such a prominent page while active and what that allows him to do as a leader. 

Send us Fan Mail On the surface, it may not seem like there are many overlaps between leaving life as a pro athlete and leaving the military, but there are a lot of similarities.  Jeff Driskel is still happily enjoying playing in the NFL, but we talk about life after football and how he got started on the idea of buying businesses.