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 b…

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…

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 tackl…

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 …

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…

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 franchis…

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 t…

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…

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, e…

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 ou…

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…

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 …

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 posses…

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, …

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 …

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 lead…

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 …

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 …

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 success…

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 linkin…

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…

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 …

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 wi…

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 Ch…

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 milita…

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 focu…

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 share…

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 nee…

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 e…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 E…

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 di…

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 la…

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…

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran, business credit consultant, and entrepreneur Bob Curran. Bob served as a submariner for nine before transitioning to corporate America working in retail operations. He got his first experience of entrepreneurship and small business leadership after becoming involved with his family’s business. Joe and…

In this episode, Joe is joined by author and entrepreneur Mason Harris. What do you think of when you hear the word Chutzpah? Mason shares with Joe what he has defined as the eight key characteristics of chutzpah and how having “it” can help entrepreneurs push boundaries and take on challenges. Many of these characteristics relate closely with the …

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Ben Smith. Ben served in the Army for 7 years as an artillery officer. Joe and Ben have a candid discussion on the difficulties faced by Veterans as they transition to civilian life; including losing one’s identity as a service member and purpose that comes with serving. Ben shares how…

In this episode, Joe is joined by retired Navy Captain Brett Crozier, author of the new book Surf When You Can. CAPT Crozier served for 30 years as a Naval Aviator; commanding a F-18 squadron, USS Blue Ridge, and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Rooseevelt. In 2020 CAPT Crozier made headlines when he sent a letter to his superiors expressing conce…

In this episode, Joe’s guest is entrepreneur and founder of Wayfinders, Mike Brcic. Mike ran a successful mountain bike tour company for 24 years; starting with local tours and expanding to weeklong events in 45 countries. Seeing the need for and importance of meaningful connections and networks between entrepreneurs, Mike founded Wayfinders. Wayfi…

In this episode, Joe is joined by the winner of the 11th Annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Barton O’Brien. Bart is a Marine Corps Veteran and the founder of BAYDOG, a pet supply company. Transitioning out of the Marine Corps following his third deployment, Bart attended graduate school before starting a career in finance. Wanting more profe…

In this episode, Joe is joined by Canadian Armed Forces Veteran and CEO of Ventus Respiratory Technologies, Arjun Grewal. Arjun deployed worldwide during his 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, 12 of those years with Canadian Special Operations. Retiring in 2018, Arjun took a position with IBM before making the move to entrepreneurship. Shifting…

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, career coach, and entrepreneur Ahmad Burse. Ahmad served in the Infantry and later in his career with Wounded Warriors. Following his transition to civilian life, Ahmad worked in HR with the Army Corps of Engineers. It was in this role that he realized that he was a problem solver for engineers and wa…

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran, author, and entrepreneur Wayne Altman. Wayne served in the Army for over 8 years and intended on continuing his Army career as an officer after finishing his education. Following a different path into civilian life, Wayne worked in the mortgage business and wrote six books on credit and mortgage inclu…

In this episode, Joe is joined by entrepreneur, podcast host, and author Jim James. Jim shares his unique entrepreneurial experiences from building businesses around the world. He founded his first company at 27 in Singapore after deciding he wasn’t interested in a corporate career. Jim and Joe discuss the lessons he learned from starting his first…

In this episode, Joe is joined by retired Marine Officer and entrepreneurial business leader Tom Paquin. Tom served in the Marine Corps for 21 years as an F/A-18 pilot and entered the world of entrepreneurship following his military retirement. He founded several successful renewable energy companies prior to starting VictoryBase. VictoryBase offer…

In this episode, Joe is joined by Air Force retiree and D1 Training franchisee John Rose. As he prepared for his military retirement, John participated in the Skillbridge program and was later hired by the company he interned with. Inspired by his daughters’ athletic training regimen, John saw the need for more training centers focused on the needs…

In this episode, Joe is joined by Certified Personal Trainer, Daniel Raz. Daniel shares his own fitness journey and what led him to a career in exercise and nutrition. In 2020, he pivoted his business to an online model, working through the challenges of working with clients on a new platform. Joe and Daniel discuss the importance of understanding …

In this episode, Joe is joined by Stan Popovich, the author of A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear. Struggling with fear and anxiety himself, Stan has taken the lessons learned from his personal experiences to help others through his book and website, http://www.managingfear.com. Stan and Joe discuss the impact fear can have on one's business and why…