This episode of Veteran On the Move features Joe Crane interviewing Navy veteran Ray Garfield, Chairman and Co-Founder of Garfield Public/Private LLC. Ray graduated from the Naval Academy and served as a Naval Aviator before an injury forced him to transition out of the military. He leveraged his skills by landing a recruiting role at Electronic Data Systems under Ross Perot. Ray's ambition led him to pursue a career in real estate, where he built and eventually sold a successful company. The...

This episode features Jeremy Stalnecker, a Marine Corps Veteran and CEO of The Mighty Oaks Foundation. Host Joe Crane dives into Jeremy's journey, from serving as an Infantry Officer in Operation Iraqi Freedom to his transition into ministry. Jeremy openly discusses the challenges he faced and the importance of support systems for veterans in transition. The conversation then shifts to The Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit Jeremy established. We learn about the organization's mission to...

Shannon Walker, CEO & Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, shares her inspiring journey of providing service dogs to Veterans with PTSD. Walker, with 30 years of dog training experience, sheds light on the challenges and rewards of running a non-profit compared to her previous businesses. Funding remains a constant hurdle, but she discusses various fundraising strategies and the importance of building a strong team with diverse expertise. Northwest Battle Buddies has successfully paired...

This episode of Veteran On the Move spotlights Army Veteran and entrepreneur Pat DAmico, founder and CEO of About-Face Development. Pat's journey began with enlisting in the Army after high school, later receiving a commission through the early commissioning program. He served as a military police officer, deploying to Panama, the Gulf War, and Cuba. Following his military service, Pat transitioned directly into the corporate world, securing a position at Johnson & Johnson. He then...

This episode features Marine Corps Veteran Eric Lazar, owner of SpeedPro Chicago Loop. Eric transitioned from military service by finishing his college education. After a difficult initial foray into the private sector, Eric identified the skills he lacked and bounced back. He thrived in the marketing and television broadcast industry, eventually becoming a national sales manager in Chicago. Eric chats with host Joe Crane about his path to entrepreneurship and his decision to become a...

This episode of Veteran on the Move features Jared Allen, a former NFL player and founder of Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors. Jared overcame challenges throughout his 12-year NFL career, and shares his journey of goal-setting, perseverance, and adaptation. Inspired by a USO tour, Jared saw a need for accessible housing for wounded veterans. He founded his non-profit to provide mortgage-free, adapted homes, offering lasting support. Jared also dives into the world of running a...

This episode features Marine Veteran Daniel Feliciano, CEO of Clotheslyne. After flying CH-53 helicopters in the Marine Corps, he worked in the civilian sector at Shell in aviation logistics. After years of working overseas, Daniel returned to the U.S. and explored entrepreneurship. He delves into his journey, from real estate and painting to tackling a common pain point: laundry. Daniel created Clotheslyne, a unique marketplace that connects people who need laundry done with those who...

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane interviews Air Force veteran Clint Jordan. After retiring early from a 21-year career as a firefighter, Clint craved a new challenge. He found it by owning a gym and then transitioning into real estate. Recognizing the need for service members and veterans to connect with realtors who understand VA loans and military life, Clint founded Mil-Estate Network. This growing network of over 150 veteran and military spouse real estate professionals...

This episode features Joe Crane interviewing Justin Piché, Navy Veteran and entrepreneur. Justin served as a submarine officer and leveraged the DoD SkillBridge program to transition to corporate America before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. Listen in as they discuss: Justin's reasons for choosing real estate and land investment How he built his business from the ground up, finding his team, and ultimately leaving his corporate job The importance of mindset shift and...

This episode features Joe interviewing Dave Lakin, the National Program Manager of the Veteran Career & Transition Team at Still Serving Veterans. Dave, a retired Navy veteran with 24 years of service, leveraged his network to transition into program management after his military career. Seeking a new challenge, Dave embarked on a coaching franchise venture before ultimately finding his current role at Still Serving Veterans.  Dave shares valuable insights on Still Serving Veterans'...

This episode features Navy veteran and entrepreneur Anne Gibbon, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the first woman to competitively box at the school. Anne discusses her decision to transition from the military, seeking the freedom to innovate and the challenge of running her own business. She shares the story behind Matri and how this helps leaders process and understand data to aid in decision making. The conversation also dives into the valuable leadership lessons Anne...

This week's episode features a conversation between Joe and fellow Marine, Eric Dominijanni, the owner of Fior Scotch. After a distinguished 20-year career, Eric transitioned to civilian life and pursued his passion for cooking by attending culinary school. He shares his inspiring journey from scotch collector to creator of his own brand, Fior. Eric's story highlights the importance of leveraging industry connections and building a strong team. The discussion explores how leadership skills...

This week on Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane welcomes Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), the leading voice for America's ethanol industry. Geoff served four years in the Quartermaster Corps, specializing in petroleum supply and logistics. Join Joe and Geoff as they delve into the fascinating world of ethanol, exploring its history and impact on the American corn industry. Geoff sheds light on the future opportunities and challenges facing the biofuel...

This week, Joe Crane welcomes Stephanie Dasher, Navy Veteran and Executive Director of the Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF). WSF empowers Veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, and other mental health challenges by offering free surf therapy, yoga, wellness classes, and a supportive community. Stephanie shares her personal journey: transitioning out of the military alongside her husband, facing his PTSD diagnosis, and discovering the transformative power of WSF. This experience ignited...

This week, Joe sits down with Army veteran and entrepreneur Josh Halu, founder and CEO of The Psychedelic Exchange. Josh served as a helicopter pilot for 7 years, graduating from West Point and earning his MBA while still on active duty. He transitioned to the corporate world but driven by a desire for purpose and passion turned to entrepreneurship. Josh founded The Psychedelic Exchange, a web platform connecting veterans with vetted providers of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Josh believes...

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 care tasks. Depending on hands-on mobility assistance not only hinders patient independence but...

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 valuable than acquired business skills. Dan shares with Joe the critical mistakes entrepreneurs...

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 Funker 530 and leveraged his veteran network to navigate new opportunities. Today, he is the Director...

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 humility with assertiveness make them ideal candidates as business leaders. The conversation...

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; Chuck founded Interact One. He shares with Joe the various challenges he faced over his 17 years...

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 recovery from addiction, Steven returned to medicine but knew he needed something different and...

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 explains why entrepreneurs and authors need to be disciplined with time management and have a...

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 military service, the importance of networking, and confronting the fears of leaving the...

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 what employers are looking for in potential employees. Alicia is the founder of the VET TEC working...

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 she has taken to not only grow her business but also support her community. Check out the products...