Veteran On the Move

CEO and founder of Existing Conditions, Kurt Yeghian, came by the show to talk about his entrepreneurial journey after service and how he has led his successful company for over 23 years. After serving in the Air Force for 13 years, Kurt trained as and entered the private sector as an architect.  Recognizing the need for a better way to conduct an existing condition survey, he founded his own busi...

Retired FDNY Firefighter Niels Jorgensen came by the show to share his story and tell us more about his new podcast 20 for 20. With the approaching 20th anniversary of September 11th, Niels is sharing the stories of 20 heroes, keeping their stories alive for future generations. Niels talks about his experiences from that day and his fight with cancer that led to his forced medical retirement from...

Retired Air Force Veteran Michael Gosselin, the co-founder of Milkid Mailkit™, came by the show to share his unique business and recent transition experience. As a 3rd generation Airman, Michael understands the challenges experienced by military kids which inspired him to create Milkid Mailkit™. Milkid Mailkit is the pen pal program for military children and it aims to encourage and foster interna...

Marine Veteran Sonny Tai is the co-founder and CEO of Actuate. Actuate’s mission is to keep people safe with threat detection software turning security cameras into smart cameras. Sonny came by the show to share his entrepreneurial journey; from immigrating to the United States, serving in the Marine Corps, and creating an impactful company. He shares his experience in leading a successful startup...

Jason Anderson, retired Air Force Officer and founder of PreVeteran, came by the show to discuss his business and share his transition story. Jason saw the need to update the process preparing Veterans for separation and employment. With most of the general public and future employers being non-Veterans, there can be a divide and challenges for the transitioning Service Member to overcome. PreVete...

Curious about cryptocurrency? This is the episode for you. Taylor Nelson created his own cryptocurrency, Veteran Token. Veteran Token is unique because it partners with organizations that provide support and resources for the Veteran community. Taylor explains how he created his own token and why he chose to make a token with veterans in mind.  Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneu...

Bruno Guevremont served in the Canadian Armed Forces, with both the Army and Navy. After 15 years of service, Bruno was medically released and transitioned to civilian life. He shares the story of his transition and the challenge of losing the identity and predictable routine of the military. Bruno recognized the value of what he as a Veteran had to offer; soft skills, like loyalty, discipline, an...

Tim James, Founder and CEO of Chemical Free Body, came by the show to share his health journey and the business he created from it. Tim was living off the Standard American Diet, overweight, and plagued by chronic health issues that impacted his quality of life. After attending a health retreat with a friend, Tim changed his lifestyle and reclaimed his health. His mission is now to educate and hel...

Transitioning out of military service can offer new and exciting opportunities but can be difficult if you do not know what is next. Making decisions about the person you want to become, separate from your military identity, might seem overwhelming. Laura Noel shares her transition story following her retirement from the Air Force after almost 28 years of service. Laura continues to serve others a...

Air Force Veteran and digital marketing guru Michael “Buzz” Buzinski came by the show and shared some great tips on how to increase revenue through your website. Buzz shared his transition story and how he continued to reevaluate his business strategy throughout his entrepreneurial journey. Buzz’s mission today is helping small businesses increase profits through digital marketing. His book, The R...

Marine Corps combat Veteran Jonathan Hancock came by the show to share his story that was documented for a feature film called Bastards’ Road. Bastards’ Road is an award winning documentary recounting Jon’s 6,000 mile walk around the country. Jon decided to take this journey in 2016, after he had attempted suicide and was struggling with PTSD and his new role as a college student. During his walk,...

Michael Arrowsmith, the Chief Development Officer of Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, came on the show to discuss franchises and the opportunities they offer for veterans looking to start their own business. Becoming a franchisee can be a good fit for the veteran entrepreneur because they provide training and processes, to be combined with skills gained through military service. Michael gives tips on...

Jim Donnelly, Army Veteran and CEO of Restore Hyper Wellness, came on the show to share his entrepreneurial journey. Building off his military experience, Jim worked for several major corporations, refining his knowledge and creating a solid foundation. After running his own successful internet travel company, Jim did not want to re-enter corporate America. After experiencing the benefits of cryot...

You finally made it! You’ve landed that dream job but now you might be asking, what’s next? You could settle for the status quo or continue to grow and live a life of purpose. I had the opportunity to talk with Wes Woodhouse about going beyond your dream and finding your purpose in life. This purpose transcends your day job and offers endless opportunities for growth and impact. Seeing the need fo...

Do you have the tools to overcome roadblocks that are preventing your business from growing and thriving? Join us as we talk with Joe Evangelisti, a former US Navy SeaBee, who now runs three successful businesses. Joe shares his transition story and how he was able to build a business that fit him and his goals. His blueprint to success are The Five Roads to Victory, an ode to his SeaBee roots, an...

If you're a Veteran who is interested in obtaining service related disability with the VA then this episode is for you. Today we’re speaking with Air Force Veteran Brian Reese who is the founder and CEO of VA Claims Insider. Brian speaks about his Air Force career and what led him to entrepreneurship. He also speaks about VA Claims Insider and their mission to educate and empower veterans to get t...

Today we’re speaking with Canadian Army Veteran Christina Connelly, owner of Kompass Health Associates Inc. Christina speaks about her career in special forces and what led her to entrepreneurship. Christina speaks about the journey that led her to starting Kompass Health Associates. Kompass Health Associates helps empower military members with discovering their individual sense of purpose - their...

  Today we’re speaking with Army Veteran Harrison Johntson, Director of Operations for FitOps Foundation. Harrison speaks about his career in the Army and how his military career led him to entrepreneurship. Harrison has made it his mission through his work at FitOps Foundation to help veterans find new purpose-by providing them with the resources and community to build a meaningful career in fitn...

Today we’re speaking with Navy Veteran Hernán Luis y Prado, Founder of Workshops for Warriors. Hernán speaks about his Navy career as a Hospital Corpsman and Surface Warfare Officer and how his military career inspired him to start Workshops for Warriors. Workshops for Warriors mission is to provide quality training, accredited STEM educational programs, and opportunities to earn third party natio...

  Today we’re speaking with soon-to-be Navy Veteran Jarrod H Smith, author of The Commissioned Officers Guide. Jarrod is currently in the middle of his transition from the Navy and spoke about his Naval Career. He also speaks about how COVID helped him realize what he wanted his transition to the civilian world to be like. These realizations are why Jarrod is working to dent the universe by turnin...

Today we’re speaking with Navy Veteran Linda Maloney, CEO of Women Veteran Speakers and the Project Director of Proudly She Served project. Linda talks about her exciting 20 year career in the Navy, which includes being one of the first women in U.S. history to join a combat military flying squadron. Linda talks about her transition to the civilian world, how she ended up in entrepreneurship and g...

Marine Corps Veteran, Bill Miltello, is the founder and CEO of Militello Capital and Localvest. He talks about his career in the Marine Corps, his transition to the civilian workforce and the struggles he faced during that transition which helped lead him to creating his own business. Bill speaks about how Localvest helps entrepreneurs raise capital for their businesses faster.  Are you a Veteran...

Today we’re speaking with Navy Veteran and serial entrepreneur, Vince Scott. Vince had an exciting career as a Navy Cryptologist. He speaks about his military career and how he transitioned to entrepreneurship. Vince has started two companies and has more on the way. He currently serves as the CEO of Defense Cybersecurity Group, a cyber consulting company focused on the new DoD Cyber requirements...

Today we’re speaking with Air Force Veteran, Matt Butler. Matt is the inventor of the outdoor game Rollers and is in the process of running a Kickstarter campaign for a new product called Tally Tumbler. Matt speaks about his 20 year career in the Air Force and how he transitioned into entrepreneurship after he retired from the military.  Are you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship?...

Today we’re speaking with Marine Corps Veteran Janet Blackall and Navy Veteran Jeff Heiser, both of Blackall Racing. Blackall Racing is a professional motorcycle road-racing team that focuses on helping Veterans and promoting patriotism. Janet and Jeff speak about their respective military careers and how they both ended up in the world of professional motorcycle road-racing.  Are you a Veteran wh...