Veteran On the Move

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe chats with Marine Veteran Wayne Courreges. Wayne shares his journey from Marine Corps Corporal to successful real estate investor, now managing over $60 million in assets. Discover how Wayne got started in real estate during his service and eventually transitioned to full-time investing. Don't miss his advice on achieving entrepreneurial success and buil...

In this episode of "Veteran On the Move," host Joe Crane speaks with Marchem Pfeiffer, a veteran who enlisted at 17 and served in Air Force finance. Marchem discussed his transition out of the military, driven by a desire an improved for work-life balance. He candidly shared the struggles of transitioning to college life, specifically the loss of the military community. This personal experience pr...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe sits down with Christopher Seminatore, a Navy veteran and founder of GetGeofencing.com. Chris shares his compelling transition from military service to a highly successful entrepreneurial career. Tune in as Chris reveals his journey through various jobs to starting and selling his first business, then building GetGeofencing.com into a thriving firm. Disc...

This episode of Veteran On The Move features the remarkable journey of Army Veteran Nick Berg, author and entrepreneur. Born in Tehran, Nick's childhood was defined by the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. After escaping a life-threatening situation in Iran, he moved to the U.S. and served 11 years in the Army.  Nick discusses his unique transition from military service to becoming an auth...

In this episode of Veteran On The Move, Joe is joined by Air Force retiree Dan Roby. After serving for 27 years, he joined the American Public University System. Dan is now the Vice President of American Military University (AMU) Brand Management and Business Development. Episode Resources:  APUS About Our Guest Dan Roby completed a 27-year career in the United States Air Force, retiring in 2005 a...

In this episode of Veteran On The Move, Joe is joined by David Lonergan, a Marine Corps veteran and the founder of Triple Threat Transformation. David shares his personal journey from feeling adrift after his service, struggling with mental health, to discovering a path of profound change. He candidly discusses the importance of seeking help and how a return to fundamentals – physical fitness, tim...

On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Marine Corps Veteran Dave Burlin shares his journey from infantry to a leader in the veteran entrepreneurial community. Dave discusses how his soft skills learned in the military proved invaluable in scaling a wedding entertainment business and his lessons learned from the experience. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and passion in entrepr...

On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane talks with Gregg Zoroya, a former USA Today journalist who chronicled the impact of combat on military families. Gregg shares insights from embedding with Marines in Somalia and how his experiences in the field has led to his upcoming book, Unremitting: The Marine “Bastard” Battalion and the Savage Battle that Marked the True Start of America’s War...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, host Joe Crane interviews Frank Manteau, a Marine Corps veteran and co-founder/CEO of MilTreats Inc. Frank shares his challenging transition from the Marine Corps  to entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of Crayons Ready-to-Eat—"the world’s first colorable chocolate crayon." He discusses rebranding to MilTreats and how they infuse military history into...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, host Joe Crane welcomes U.S. Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey. Kijuan, who served as a Boom Operator, recounts his time in active duty and the Reserves, as well as the life-altering motorcycle accident that led to his loss of sight. He also discusses his recovery and impactful work with the Air Force Wounded Warrior program. He continues to share his message as...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe welcomes John R. Miles, a Navy veteran and graduate of the Naval Academy where he was commissioned as a cryptologist. Miles recounts his transition from military service, detailing his initial plans to join the FBI and the significant 40-month delay he encountered. He highlights the strategic utilization of his Naval Academy network during this period, w...

Veteran On the Move welcomes Jim Carlough, a leadership expert with 30+ years of experience in building teams and guiding organizational change, particularly within healthcare. Jim discusses his book, "The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership," emphasizing the importance of integrity and the need for leaders to show empathy and continuously grow. He also touches on his early leadership experiences...

This episode of Veteran On the Move features Dr. Karwanna D. Irving, a business coach who helps six-figure entrepreneurs scale to seven figures by securing government contracts. Dr. Irving shares her entrepreneurial journey, from early ventures in video and photography to successfully selling to the U.S. government. She outlines the crucial steps for businesses to become government-contract ready...

Marine Corps Veteran Edgar Rodriguez joins Joe on this episode of Veteran On the Move. Edgar shares his journey transitioning into the communication industry, highlighting his experience in sales with ADT and the valuable lessons learned through Wolf Management's Capstone program. They discuss the power of connecting with like-minded individuals, building strong relationships, and the role of exec...

On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran Joshua Brooks, founder of Exponential Advisors. Joshua enlisted in the infantry and later pursued a commission to serve as a Chaplain. He recounts his path to gaining pastoral experience and his eventual entry into the financial services world. He discusses the motivations behind launching his financial planning firm and the sto...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe welcomes Hubert Johnson, a Navy veteran who transitioned from military service to a successful career as a Tax Attorney and business owner. Hubert shares his inspiring journey, detailing his experiences navigating the transition, his path through education, and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. He offers crucial advice for veteran entrepre...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined Army Veteran Brandon Mills, the CEO of Total Promotion Company. Brandon shares his post-military transition journey, which initially involved obtaining his CDL and later working in the oil industry. While the pay was good, he ultimately desired the autonomy and control of being his own boss. Brandon eventually decided to purchase an existing bu...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Brian Smith shares his dynamic career journey, transitioning from banking to thriving in Denver's commercial real estate scene, and ultimately dedicating himself to empowering entrepreneurs. He discovered his passion for helping founders scale their businesses and founded Strategy Ladders. Brian emphasizes the importance of building a sellable business, avoi...

This week on Veteran On the Move, Joe interviews Leroy Roberts, a British Army veteran whose eight-year career was cut short by injury. Leroy shares his insights on navigating military transition, emphasizing the direct correlation between transition effort and success. He details his entrepreneurial journey and the invaluable experience that can be gained through volunteering. Now, Leroy leverage...

On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane interviews Kirolos Abdalla, founder of AI Dudes. Kirolos shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from a family business ransomware attack in Egypt to building a thriving AI business in the US. He discusses his transition from traditional employment  to entrepreneurship. He shares how he is empowering small businesses with personalized AI solu...

This week on Veteran On the Move, Joe's son, Mason, joins the show, sharing his journey into entrepreneurship. Mason got his entrepreneurial start in used car sales but found it different to scale. Shifting his focus, Mason found success in land wholesaling, using a combination of experience and lessons learned through The Land Sharks program. He details his shift to full-time land deals and how c...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe sits down with Rob Server, a former Navy SEAL with 9 years of service, and Alex Gendzier, a veteran advocate and business leader, to discuss their book, "Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero's Journey." They delve into the often-hidden challenges of military transition, from losing a sense of purpose and community to navigating new career p...

This week on Veteran On the Move, Joe talks with Damon Darnall, founder of Sky Eye Network. With 30 years in commercial drones, Damon now coaches others to launch their own drone businesses. He shares his journey into the industry and the vast opportunities available. Tune in to learn how Damon has helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs take flight! Episode Resources:  Drone Command Live About Our Guest...

This week on Veteran On the Move, host Joe talks with Michael Drew, entrepreneur and book marketing expert. Michael shares his journey from working in the publishing industry and to starting his own marketing agency. He reveals how he cracked the code to bestseller lists and now helps authors leverage their books as powerful business tools. Michael emphasizes the importance of working with authors...

This week on Veteran On the Move, host Joe sits down with Idan Shpizear, an Israeli Army veteran and successful entrepreneur. Idan's story is one of hard work and opportunity. From growing up on a farm in Israel to immigrating to the United States, he embodies the drive to build something from the ground up. He shares his experiences as an immigrant and how a simple carpet cleaning job sparked his...