Veteran Led

What does it take to build a thriving business community while helping entrepreneurs grow faster and lead better? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Waco Hoover , entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of IMPCT Group and MCON , about leadership, entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for Veterans and business owners. Waco shares lessons from his entrepreneurial j...

What separates great leaders from average managers — and why do so many organizations struggle to build accountable teams? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry and co-host Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent sit down with Stephen Hartz , founder of H&H Leadership Solutions , to discuss leadership, accountability, and organizational growth. Stephen shares lessons from decades of leadership e...

What does it take to build a successful law firm while staying true to a mission of serving Veterans? In this special episode of Veteran Led, we’re reposting John S. Berry’s appearance on Treehouse Talks with host Eric Isham . John shares his journey from military school and ROTC to becoming an Army infantry officer, Airborne Ranger, attorney, entrepreneur, and CEO of Berry Law. The conversation e...

What happens when a Veteran gets told “no” by every bank — and decides to build a company that solves the problem instead? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Rob Stewart , Air Force Veteran and founder of CR Equity AI , about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership in rapidly changing industries. After struggling to secure financing for his own business ventures, Rob id...

What happens when a military spouse turns a personal challenge into a business that creates opportunities for others? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Gabriela Bell , founder and CEO of Organized Q , educator at NYU’s Veterans Future Labs, and contributing author of Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to Reclaiming Our Voice . Gabriela shares her journey from m...

What separates strong organizations from struggling ones — and how do leaders build teams that actually perform? In this episode of Veteran Led, Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent sits down with Tad McIntosh to discuss leadership, hiring, and building strong teams. Tad shares insights from his work in human capital, talent development, and organizational leadership, explaining why hiring the right peop...

How do leaders successfully navigate transformation — both personally and professionally? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Lt. Col. Ben Morley, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) , executive coach and author of Caterpillar Soup at 30,000 Feet: The Leader’s Guide to Mastering Your Greatest Transformation . Drawing from his Air Force career and leadership experience, Ben shares lessons o...

What does it mean to lead, reflect, and document your experience after a lifetime of service? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with CSM TJ Baird, U.S. Army (Ret.) , about leadership, accountability, and the transition from service member to author. After decades of leadership at the highest enlisted level, TJ shares how writing became a way to process experiences, capture lesso...

What does it take to lead beyond service and create lasting impact in your community? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry is joined by co-host Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent to speak with Ron Moore about leadership, service, and building meaningful community impact after military service. Ron shares his journey and the mission behind his work, focusing on how Veterans can continue to serv...

What does it take to build high-performing teams — and how do leaders create environments where people can grow and execute at a high level? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry is joined by co-host Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent to speak with USMC/Navy Veteran and CEO of Nashville Analytics, James Suh about leadership, growth, and building high-performance teams. James shares insights on...

How can Veterans continue to serve — not just through careers, but through ownership and leadership in business? In this episode of Veteran Led, Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent sits down with Patrick Flood, Army Special Forces Veteran and founder of Owners in Honor, to discuss Veteran leadership, entrepreneurship, and building purpose after service. Patrick shares his journey and the mission behind...

How do Veterans transition into meaningful careers — and what does it take to build the right team around you? In this episode of Veteran Led, guest host Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent sits down with Jary Jackson, CEO of TCS & Thurion and former U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret), to discuss Veteran career transitions, leadership, and how to build high-performing teams after service. Jary s...

What does it take for Veterans to build successful companies — and what separates those who scale from those who stall? In this episode of Veteran Led, guest host Marlie Andersch, Air Force Veteran and CEO & Founder of RockIT Data , sits down with Omar Dennis, USMC Veteran and CEO & Founder of Sedulous , and Neil Willis, Air Force Veteran and CEO & Founder of Hypersign to discuss Veter...

What does it take for Veterans to transition from service into building a successful business? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry is joined by co-host Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent to speak with Nick Ripplinger about Veteran entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business after service. Nick shares his journey from military service into the business world and breaks down the minds...

How do organizations unlock the full potential of Veteran talent — and why do so many still get it wrong? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry is joined by co-host Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent to speak with Ryan Kuo about Veteran talent, workforce development, and building high-performing teams. Ryan shares his perspective on the gap between military leadership experience and corporate h...

What does it take to build a business while raising a family, navigating military life, and refusing to lose yourself in the process? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Andrea Singsaas , founder and CEO of The Tyne Group , about leadership, boundaries, and building a business that can move with military life. A longtime military spouse and mother of three, Andrea shares how...

What does it take to go from a family idea to Shark Tank — and keep growing after the cameras stop rolling? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry is joined by co-host Freddie Kim of Milspec to speak with Barbara Kent and Joanna Serra , the sister founders of Fundraiser Blankets . Barbara, a West Point graduate, Army Veteran, and military spouse, and Joanna, a former teacher, share how thei...

How can technology help families care for aging parents, disabled Veterans, or loved ones living far away? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Chad Lacek , Marine Corps Veteran and CEO of Aging In Place Monitoring. Chad shares how his company uses modern monitoring technology to help families ensure the safety and well-being of loved ones who want to remain in their homes as...

What does 30 years of service in uniform teach you about leadership — and how does that shape the decision to run for Congress? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Kishla Askins , a Navy Veteran who served 30 years as a Physician Associate, including extensive service with the Marine Corps. A Mustang who began her career enlisted and rose to senior leadership roles at the Pen...

What happens when the uniform comes off — and the team disappears? In this episode, John S. Berry speaks with Michael “Sully” Sullivan , Army Special Forces Veteran and Executive Director of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), about building community and purpose after military service. Sully shares the origin story of Team RWB, how it grew from a small grassroots effort into a nationwide healt...

What happens when a young Veteran is diagnosed with cancer after being misdiagnosed by the system meant to protect him? In this episode, John S. Berry speaks with Ashton and Casey Kroner , Marine Corps Veterans and founders of the Veteran Cancer Network, about the urgent need for earlier cancer detection in the Veteran community. After Casey was misdiagnosed at the VA and later diagnosed with test...

Some of the most critical leadership decisions in modern warfare happen far from the spotlight. In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Mark Hasara , an Air Force Veteran, tanker pilot, author, and podcast host, to explore leadership lessons learned from the cockpit. Mark shares stories from his career flying the KC-135 Stratotanker, including missions during Desert Storm and later air campa...

Why do so many high-performing Veterans struggle in corporate America — and what needs to change? In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Jason Smith , an Air Force Veteran, business consultant, and nonprofit leader who has worked extensively with Veteran service organizations including FourBlock and Bunker Labs. Jason shares what he has seen over years of helping Veterans transition into co...

What happens when leadership is guided by values instead of convenience? In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Colonel (Ret.) Kevin Miller , founder of Know Power Know Responsibility , to discuss leadership, critical thinking, and the responsibility that comes with personal and professional power. Drawing on more than three decades of military service and a civilian career in education and...

Leadership after military service is not about rank or title. It is about purpose, resilience, and continuing to serve in meaningful ways. In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Jason Dickinson, founder of Veterans on the River and Director of People and Leadership Development at DLB Associates, to discuss how Veterans can build purpose-driven lives after the uniform comes off. Jason shares...