Veterans In Business Show With James Van Prooyen

Avery Skipalis, an Active Duty Air Force Master Sergeant, joined the podcast to talk starting and running a business while still serving on active duty. Avery founded Skip Tactical Solutions February of 2018 and also has her own podcast, Skip’s Tactical Solutions Podcast. There is a lot to take away from her story!

Shelly Rood, an Army veteran, took some time to talk about how her childhood upbringing and instilled work ethic gained by working construction in Detroit helped her excel in the years following high school. Shelly talk a little bit about her life journey that led her to time serving in the Army National Guard and then her other endeavors that ranged from some business attempts and then later a job as a consultant. Then Shelly founded Mission Ambition LLC, her company that includes public speaking and events to include personal development seminars. Shelly also founded a community called Missila that offers products for and encouragment for strong women.

Jaime Scott, an Air Force veteran, talks on the podcast about leaving the Air Force and finding success but also wanting more. Her hard work and determination led her to start and grow a cleaning company, Cosmopolitan Cleaning originating in Colorado Springs. Through some health challenges to her and her family, Jaime has found something that has worked for her and that is Hemp and CBD based products. She is now looking at ways to use business to bring awareness and training as The Hempuralist.

Sean Douglas, an Active Duty Air Force Technical Sergeant, joined the podcast to talk starting and running a business while still serving on active duty. Sean has started multiple businesses  and sold one of the businesses and is now growing out not only himself as a speaker, but a speaker training business, The Success Corps. He is also the founder of his own podcast, Life Transformation Radio.

Ron Tuch, founder of Red Pill Rebellion, an Amazon Fulfillment FBA Seller, and former professional Poker Player, came on the Veterans In Business Show to tell about all the lessons he has learned in his business and life journey. Ron, an Army veteran, talks about why he joined the branch he did, a little bit about his military experiences, and how he took some of this background and is using it to travel and create a business for himself. He has a lot of great takeaways that he shares in this episode.    

Jason Hewitt, the founder of Illustrata: Brand Enlightenment, joined the Veterans In Business Show and shared his story of how it was he joined the Navy and how it would take an interesting direction. Not that any job or career isn’t interesting, but Jason’s is one that was plenty memorable. Jason talks how he turned his creative side into helping use this natural skill to help businesses. He does this specifically through brand messaging. We even talk a little podcasting!

Isiah Beauchamp, the founder and CEO of TruChampions, joined the Veterans In Business Show to talk about how he went into the Marines, and used education to launch his transition that led to both employment at Ford, as well as him founding his company, TruChampions. Isiah is a great example of how hard work and dedication can go along way to getting what you want. He helps others on their educational journey. You’re going to want to listen to his story!

Jenn Nelson, the founder of Wine Antics as well as cofounder of Ladies Go Live, joined the Veterans In Business Show to talk about how her journey through the Army and beyond which has led to being involved in new media, specifically Live Video shows. Jenn talks lessons she has learned through her Wine Antics show, and the opportunity to get a message of all things wine in a way maybe not covered by traditional media. This is a fun  conversation and why not when talking wine!

Dwayne Paro, the host of the Charlie Mike Podcast as well as the Founder of Landmark Life Coaching, joined the Veterans In Business Show to talking about his path into the Air Force and then his life post military service. Dwayne comes from a family of people serving in the armed services. He talks about what led to the launch of his podcast as well as starting his own coaching company. He shares what he has learned through his experiences and many podcast interviews.

Lindsey Germono, the host of the Drop and Give Me 20 Podcast as well as the Founder of Germono Advertising Company, joined the Veterans In Business Show to talk about her journey of both becoming a military spouse and a business owner. She grew up understanding the importance of making a profit as she helped out around the cash register in her grandfathers business. Lindsey had so much great advice on filling a need and talking to others about problems that both her and others are experiencing, and doing something about it. This was a fun conversation!

Scott Bradshaw of Laid Back Enterprise LLC, joined the Veterans In Business Show to give some of his lessons learned. He quickly explains how all the training and jobs such as working in a hardware store in his youth have helped on his entrepreneurial journey. Scott has taken advantage of opportunities and is able to implement.

It was an honor to get to work with and know Troy Collins at the end of my time in the Air Force. Troy really has a lot of life experience that have helped him in business. He spent time as part of the Army Corps of Engineers, recently retiring and returning to business. Troy gives some great advice to other Veterans In Business.

Bonnie is the CEO of Bonnie L. Silver Inc! She is an author, speaker, and consultant! This is just of the few things she is involved in! This Army veteran has an incredible story and journey! Her heart is one of connecting and advocating to help other veterans! Prepare to gain value!

Valerie Ellis, of Luminary Global, LLC, stopped by the studio and talks about her journey! There was one name that came up so many times in the Tampa Bay community! That was Valerie! She talks about how she got in the Army, and progressed well with her determination! The void she saw drove her to make a difference in the local community to help transitioning service members! You will want to listen to her story!

It was great to learn about how Lee Rainer entered into his service in the Army! There are so many lessons from his story that will help in both life and business! Lee's experience in both the Army and then the State Department have served him well! He tells how finding and taking advantage of opportunity can serve us well! Lee Rainer is the Sr. Manager and owner of LRAssociates LLC. You will want to hear this episode!

Richard of Quick Clips LLC and lead instructor at Learn To Shoot Again came from a family of public services! He chose to serve and entered the United States Army! He served honorably and after his military career, returned to the battlefield as a government contractor! He suffered an injury from an explosion that took a leg and an arm! Richard did not let this stop him and did not cause him to sit around feeling sorry for himself! He still had a lot to give as he started talking to a lot of others with similar special needs! This lead to the development of his business, Quick Clips LLC! His journey is one of inspiration! 

David and Amy Rowland talk about their journey from idea to implementation and continuous development of Play Across America, a crowdsourced playground guide! There have already been so many lessons they have learned as they find a way to stay with this idea because they see the need! David is still an Active Duty officer in the United States Army, so he balances service, family, as well as this business! You will want to hear all about it!

Tyler Sheff of the Cash Flow Guys podcast takes some time to drop value for the Veterans In Business Community! Tyler, a former Army Military Police, explains his journey from his youth when he would cause trouble for fun, then into his military experience! His story takes many interesting turns and challenges! Through it all, he has turned them all into making it all work! You will leave both motived and challenged!           

John Van Horn of Veteran Unmanned Solutions joins the Veteran In Business Show and talk his journey from his first day of freshman orientation, to later that day his entry into the Air Force! His story is nothing short of amazing! This 2012 Pat Tillman Scholar has so many value nuggets to drop! This is must listen!

Navy veteran Bill Nowicki comes into the Veterans In Business Show community and tells his story of what it was like to be on a submarine as well as how that impacted him later! He is a fellow podcaster who has been a mentor for the past few years! He know has a podcast around the area he lives in, Marietta, Georgia! He drops awesome value learned on his journey!