Veteran On the Move

Army veteran and entrepreneur Sheila Buswell joins Joe for this episode of Veteran On the Move. Injured during her service in Bosnia and following a medical discharge, Sheila channeled her determination into academic pursuits, earning degrees in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. Witnessing the challenges of her mother's own recovery she saw a problem: the lack of automation in routine patient...

This episode of Veteran On the Move features a conversation with coach and speaker Dan Gordon. After weathering the storm of losing his marketing company, Dan embarked on a transformative journey. He rebuilt his self-esteem and confidence and started professional speaking and coaching. The discussion delves into the unique advantage veterans possess – an inherent drive and motivation often more va...

This episode of Veteran On the Move welcomes Josh Brooks, a Marine Veteran and the Director of Digital Marketing at Hard Head Veterans. As a machine gunner who saw four deployments during the Global War on Terror, Josh's transition to civilian life didn't follow his planned path of becoming a military contractor. Inspired by a passion for reading, he honed his skills as a freelance writer for Funk...

On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe welcomes serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and motivational speaker Kevin Surace. Kevin shares his wisdom for aspiring business owners and dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey. He emphasizes the crucial skills of listening to customers and adapting to change, highlighting how veterans' inherent leadership qualities and their knack for balancing...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and CEO Chuck Leblo. Chuck served in the Army Signal Corps and transitioned to a position in the telecom industry at the end of his contract. Chuck started his job while on terminal leave and worked his way up in the telecom industry from technician to company leadership. A natural problem solver and entrepreneur;...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and entrepreneur Steven Leapley. Steven served for ten years as a Corpsman before transitioning to an EMS job that he connected with while still on active duty. He quit his government job to pursue opportunities in entrepreneurship and started a consulting business while working for a private ambulance company. Following his rec...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and author Travis Davis. Travis served for twenty years as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and after his retirement utilized skills gained in the Army to enter the software industry. He shares what Veterans bring to the table for employers and what led him to Entrepreneurship and later writing books. Travis e...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is welcoming back Army Veteran and entrepreneur Drew Haney. Drew is a successful entrepreneur with several vacant land businesses and continues to serve in the Army Reserve. In this episode, he shares advice and practical exercises for entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges of creating their own successful businesses. Joe and Drew discuss the value of...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by two guests committed to setting up Veterans for success; Alicia Boddy and Tim Taylor. Tim is the co-founder and President of America Succeeds; a non-profit engaging business leaders in modernizing education systems to drive equity and opportunity. A part of America Succeeds’ mission is linking durable skills (also known as soft skills) to wh...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by entrepreneur, military spouse, and founder of Spouse-ly, Monica Fullerton. Inspired by the successful side businesses of military spouses, Monica created an online community and marketplace for consumers to shop from military and first-responder owner businesses. She speaks candidly about the challenges of entrepreneurship and the actions sh...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by founder and CEO of Victory Coffees, Cade Courtley. Cade served as a Navy SEAL for 9 years and after leaving active duty worked as a contractor and in Hollywood. Looking for his next mission in life; Cade turned to entrepreneurship. Inspired by his connection with coffee, Cade founded Victory Coffees. Victory Coffees ships quality, award winn...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Marine Veteran and co-founder of Frano Hauling LLC, July Franco. July joined the Marine Corps right out of high school and transitioned to the Reserves serving for a total of 16 years. Her service ended with a severe injury and July struggled with the loss of identity and purpose that came with being a Marine. While working for the federal g...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran Mario Farfan. Mario is the Group Sales Leader Account Executive of Group Sales at Meet Chicago Northwest. He transitioned from the Army and after attending college started a 20-year career in banking. Seeing the need in his local community, Mario started the Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Joe and Mario discuss the power...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and founder of Ocean View Stables, Zachary Leyden. Zachary served in the infantry and left Active Duty after returning from a deployment to Afghanistan. He attended college but struggled during his transition with PTSD and losing the strong sense of purpose that comes with military service. After a life changing connection with...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by President and founder of Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB), Chris Eccleston. Chris served in the Navy for six years prior to attending college and later entering the construction industry. He worked in the industry for five years, starting as a laborer before starting his own business. DVB focuses on hiring Veterans and bringing military level...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Robert Poole. After graduating from West Point, Robert served as an officer in the Quartermaster Branch before transitioning to the civilian sector. He is the co-founder of Total Business Results; a B2B marketing company specializing in cold calling. Robert shares his journey into entrepreneurship and how he shi...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Air Force Veteran, author, and entrepreneur Michelle LaBrosse. Michelle is the founder and CEO of Cheetah Learning, serving over 80,000 students since 2001. She served for seven years as an Aerospace Engineer and prepared for her exit from the military through networking and identifying a need. She shares the dangers of early success and why...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and entrepreneur Noah Glanville. Noah is the founder and CEO of the Pit Barrel Cooker Co., an outdoor cooking brand that is high quality, easy to use, and affordable. He served in the Navy as a Corpsman for 6 years and later as a private contractor but always had an interest in entrepreneurship. Ready to make that step in 2010, ...

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and President of MilitaryFares.com Scott Lara. After serving for 9 years, Scott used the power of networking and was able to transition into a position at the Florida DMV. Scott is now the President of MilitaryFares.com, a website that connects Veterans with travel discounts. He shares with Joe how he became involved in the travel industry and is now...

In this episode Joe is joined by retired Army Command Sergeant Major Lindsey Streeter. Retiring after 31 years of service, he joined Bank of America’s Military Affairs team and leads the organization in hiring and supporting Veterans and military families. Lindsey shares important insight for transitioning service members and how Bank of America’s support goes beyond the hiring process. BofA works...

In this episode Joe is joined by podcaster and advocate for Military Families, Patti Katter. Patti the host of “Wake Up With Patti Katter” and shares how she became committed to serving the military community following her family’s own experiences. Patti’s husband, a Marine Veteran, re-entered the service following 9/11 and joined the Army. He was wounded while deployed to Iraq in an IED attack an...

In this episode Joe is joined by retired Marine Officer and owner of TheCoverBag,com Murph McCarthy. Murph saw the need for a product to protect the pricey, fragile, and easily stained combination cover worn by members of the military and the CoverBag was born. Murph shares the challenges he faced with manufacturing his own product and advice for Entrepreneurs looking to do the same.  Episode Reso...

Returning to the show is Army Veteran, author, and career transition expert Matthew J. Louis. Matthew was previously on the show in 2019 to discuss his book Mission Transition and has just released his second book Hiring Veterans. He shares his own transition story and what drives his mission today of eliminating the ever widening civil-military divide. Hiring Veterans is a practical guide for org...

Joining Joe for the 500th episode of Veteran On the Move is retired Coast Guardsman and Entrepreneur Jeff Starr. Jeff started his military career at 17 with the National Guard and went on to serve in the Coast Guard for 30 years as an Aviation Electronics Technician. He prepared for eventual separation from service; pursuing higher education and later entered the civilian sector. Seeking an improv...

In this episode, Joe is joined by Maine Veteran and Batteries Plus franchisee Keith Placencio.  Keith enlisted in the Marine Corps following highschool and served for four years. Following his military service, Keith attended college and entered corporate America as an engineer. He shares his journey to entrepreneurship and lessons learned along the way. Finding success in his community as a Kona...