In this episode, we have Jason Williscrof, a United States Navy. After transitioning, he had a series of technology startups that led to a career in data management consulting for global financial institutions. Listen as Jason shares the "you can't do it alone" tips and a couple of tricks on how not to do it alone, and much more. 

Episode Highlights:

• 09:10- The "smart and safe path" coming out of the military 
• 12:59- The story behind Ring Knocker 
• 22:00- What do veterans can do in finding their identity/purpose?
• 26:00- Leveraging the internet to your advantage 
• 27:45- The goal for RingKnocker

Key Points:

1. Position yourself to thrive through anything because nobody knows what's going to happen.
2. Activate your professional network, network to people who already understand you, and then do business with them 
3. Leverage the digital skillset to connect to your community, to put yourself out there in the civilian world. 

Quotes:

• “You can fail at stuff a few times, and it's okay. You can pick it up and try something different.”
• “Nobody knows what's going to happen, and so it makes a lot of sense to position yourself to thrive no matter what. “
• “Business is better than charity if you want to do effective things right because money is a strong indicator of whether you're doing the job well or not. “

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In this episode, we have Tom Satterly, a retired CSM Delta Force, best-selling author of All Secure, co-founder and co-CEO of All Secure Foundation, professional speaker, and podcast host. Let us gain more insight about the secret to getting beyond PTSD through strong relationships and much more.

Episode Highlights:

• 02:44- Journey of Tom’s after the transition
• 10:39- What should people come to All secure for, and how they're being served?
• 17:22- Addressing the relationship issue 
• 19:50- Relationship dealing with the pandemic 

Key Points:

1. The relationship is work, and we should put effort to be good at it. 
2. We have not been taught of everything, admit that you need help,  ask for help, and start taking care of yourself.
3. The solution to solving PTSD is the strong relationship

Quotes:

• “What we don't realize is that we put all our efforts into helping other people in the serving industry, but we never take care of ourselves”
• “Be aware that it's physically impossible to have been taught of everything, and so start listening to people and judge less”

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Veteran Wealth Secrets 041 with JB Spisso - Leadership is Learned!

In this episode, we have JB Spisso, a leadership & culture expert, owner, published author, and sergeant major (retired) US army. JB gives insights about a deeper meaning of leadership, how to adapt and overcome, and the best ways to translate leadership skills learned from the military into the civilian space. 

Episode Highlights:

• 01:45- When does JB realize the meaning of leadership?
• 06:08- Translating leadership skills vs. being in management
• 12:16-Where does creativity come in to be a leader? 
• 14:00- JB's transition process 
• 17:44- Leadership is a learned trait 

Key Points:

1. Leadership is a learned trait; it will continue to get better over time, and it doesn't have to be one way. 
2. Find mentors in the business world that have already done what you're doing. 
3. Have a conversation with people and ask questions on where you are good at, and then continue to refined your skills 

Quotes:

• “The military is a melting pot of diverse human beings, where you learn how to lead the group, bring them together, and have a common goal. “
• “If you see a skill set in a veteran, tell them. The military have to remind themselves of the great skills that they have and find a way to translate that into the corporate world”
• “Adapt and overcome. You might not get all the plans, but if you get most of it, start moving,   don't be afraid to make adjustments as you go. “
• “The military is very creative. We are adaptable in so many things. Let's continue to find ways to adapt, continue to network, ask questions, talk to people, and be a good listener. “

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In this episode of the Veteran Wealth Secrets,  we will have Michael Henninger, U.S. Army Veteran, CEO, and founder of VBOTAG Consulting and The Lorelei Group, to tell us about his prosperous journey to the finance field. Michael gives us more insights about opportunities to build a business out of passion, especially during these trying times, and how to find your sense of purpose in this modern economy. 

Episode Highlights:

• 01:09- Michael Henninger's journey from the medical field to the finance field
• 07:06- The opportunities in the veteran community amidst the pandemic
• 11:45- The Vivo Tag and the types of businesses Michael serves 
• 13:37- The opportunities for veterans in the finance industry 
• 15:30- The tax season explained

Key Points:

1. Surround yourself with people that think like you, and eliminate people that don't. Build relationships with clients and other business owners within your niche. 
2. The modern economy gave the veteran community more opportunities to make a business out of their passion 
3. Wealth is not about how rich you get, but it's about your time and your sense of purpose. 

Quotes:

• “You will encounter people that will tell you, you can't do something when they never tried doing it, to begin with, so you have to surround yourself with people that think like you.” - Michael Henninger
• “As horrendous as this Covid has been, it's showing a world that you don't have to be in a brick-and-mortar building because you can be anywhere and build a business out of your passion.”- Michael Henninger
• “As far as starting as a business and finding that freedom, you have to find what you're passionate about. Your passion will pull you through when your excitement is gone. “

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Veteran Wealth Secrets 039 with Amanda Huffman

Today, we have Amanda Huffman, who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer. While in the Air Force, she has deployed to Afghanistan with the Army. She left the military to be a stay-at-home mom, and through that transition, she started blogging. Currently, she is the host of the Women of the Military Podcast. Today, she will share her insights into transition and dive into the meaning of "You can't do it alone"  with Amanda. 

Episode Highlights:

• 03:50- The start of Amanda's blogging and podcasting journey
• 05-00- Amanda's catalyst 
• 07:59- The Women of the Military Podcast
• 10:32- The meaning of "You can't do it alone" 
• 18:24- The main theme or message of Amdanda's podcast 

Key Points:

1. We make a lot of mistakes, but we have to learn along the way. Failing forward is the way to go.
2. Check out different niches and find your voice  
3. Start connecting people, use social media platforms to meet more people within your community. 

Quotes:

• “We make mistakes, but go back, change them, move forward, and keep building on that.”- Amanda Huffman 
• “As a woman veteran, I realized that I can talk to women and found out that women have these amazing stories that people don't know about.”- Amanda Huffman 
• “Blogging and podcasting is not a very individual thing because you can't do it alone. “-  Amanda Huffman
• “You can't do it alone. When we all work together, we can reach many more people to extend help.”- Amanda Huffman
• “Your story matters.”  Amanda Huffman

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William Randolph is the Founder/CEO, THINK Acquisition and a US Navy veteran (1988-1993). Let's dive a little bit deeper into the ability to observe, assess, adapt, and overcome to help veterans build the skill sets needed in the private world. 

Episode Highlights:

• 01:39- William Randolph life story 
• 07:11- The ability to observe, assess, adapt, and overcome. 
• 09:14- The Unity of Command concept 
• 14:20- What is Think Acquisition and who does it helps.
• 21:38- William Randolph's  meaningful advice

Key Points:

1. Change the intentionality on what you are doing to build the skillsets that you need in the private industry
2. Be prepared for the move , get all your blocks and build upon them.
3. Start small, get in, become someone that people like, know and trust, and then grow your business from there. 

Quotes:

• “Once you get to halfway point of your career, you start to think about what's next, and those assignments were very intentional to line up the skill sets to be successful in the private industry”-William Randolph  
• “For our fellow veterans who are transitioning from the military, never leave your blocks behind. Keep building them to build the skill sets that pay a huge dividend in the marketplace.”-William Randolph
• “You don't always have all of the gear and equipment you need to be successful, but the most important gear you can have is your mind and how you prepare your mind.” -William Randolph
• “The world will split you, will chew you, and spit you out if you don't take advantage and take control of your life. “- William Randolph

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Today, we will have Patrick O'Neill, the CEO of Amp Your Good, Inc.  Patrick will share his wisdom about how to find and identify a good mentor who will help in the domains that you need expertise in, especially in this modern economy. 

Episode Highlights:

• 01:43- How did Patrick get into entrepreneurship? 
• 06:00- Give Healthy project 
• 13:42- What is mentorship and how to find a good mentor 
• 20:00- How to find civilian mentors to be involved in the military community

Key Points:

1. Find a mentor that cares to take the time to give you thoughtful advice, not necessarily always the correct advice, but you feel they are acting in your interest. 
2. Mentors don't have to be someone older than you, but someone who can give insight into something you need help with. 
3. Mentorship is getting assistance and perspective in the domains that you don't have expertise in. 

Quotes:

• “A good way to help people is with food and give them what you would expect or hope for how somebody would help you.”- Patrick O'Neill
• “Have a mindset that mentors don't fall out from the sky, have an understanding of what you think your broad needs are in terms of advice or coaching” - Patrick O'Neill

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"Be easy to talk with, stay calm, pay attention to details, be firm but polite, have a plan, and be good at networking!"- Larry Gast, a 85’ USAF Academy grad with an MBA, student/athlete, AF veteran 85-90, entrepreneur and investor for 35+ years, father, outgoing, and loves to bring people together for social/business purposes. 

Episode Highlights:

• 02:34- Larry's incredible military life journey
• 05:55- What happened to Larry after the transition?
• 09:38- The precursor of going off and starting a venture
• 10:41- The key to a successful business 
• 12:30- The best business pieces of advice of Larry
• 15:17- The strengths and weaknesses of veterans 
• 18:25- Larry's ventures
• 25:30- The key takeaways from Larry 
• 28:38- Where to find Larry 

Key Points:

1. The key to a successful business is, be genuine, ask the right questions, pay attention to details, and follow up with people. 
2. Know your products and services, as well as your strengths and weaknesses.
3. Make sure you are talking to the right people. Make sure you deal only with the decision-makers.

Quotes:

• “Go and get at your people skills and sales skills because if you're not good with either of those,  you won't be in business for very long. ”- Larry Gast 
• “You can't predict the weather, and you can't predict what will happen in your business all the time. Also, you can't predict what people are going to do. So, be polite and firm with people, try to be helpful, honest, and not over-promising more than you deliver.”-Lary Gast 
• “Veterans have a lot of good things. We are tough, quick learners, goal-oriented, but sometimes we don't have the best people skills, we won't listen as well as we should, and sometimes we don't ask for help when we should.”- Larry Gast
• “Everything starts with knowing what you have to offer. Make sure you are talking to the right people. Make sure you deal only with the decision-makers.“-Larry Gast 
• “We are real people, in business we make mistakes, it's a journey,  but never make the same mistake again. “- Larry Gast 

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