Veteran On the Move Joe Crane

This episode of Veteran On the Move features Joe interviewing Marine Veteran, entrepreneur, and corporate executive Christian Anschuetz. A classmate of Joe’s from TBS (The Basic School), Christian served eight years on active duty before transitioning to the civilian sector. He shares three reasons why he believes veterans struggle with transition and adapting to the corporate world. Christian details his journey into entrepreneurship, running his own company even after joining a corporation as an officer and later ,a C-level executive. Leveraging his combined experience in entrepreneurship, the military, and the corporate world, Christian now provides strategic advising and coaching for Fortune 500 CEOs. Drawing on this diverse background, he offers insights into successful business leadership, emphasizing the importance of managing with purpose and finding the right team for your mission. He also contrasts the military's approach to leadership with that of the corporate world, highlighting their key differences. Christian is the founder of Project RELO, a non-profit that brings corporate leaders and executive teams to military bases for an immersive look at military training and operations. This program helps employers recognize the vast potential veterans can bring to their businesses.



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Project RELO



 

About Our Guest   

Christian has held C-level and executive leadership positions at top global firms in the advertising, cyber security, global safety and supply-chain arenas, and currently serves as an advisor in art and science of strategy activation, In this capacity, Christian helps industry leaders re-imagine and re-invent how their companies do business. He is also a professor in the MBA program at UNC in Chapel Hill where he teaches strategic marketing. And, as a proud member of the US Marine Corps, he founded and heads Project RELO, a nonprofit that helps veterans transition from military service to corporate careers through partnerships with executive business leaders. You can catch him regularly on Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans, Anschuetz on Leadership, or applying contemporary technologies to farming as he cultivates his organic, sustainable lavender fields.



 



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Navy Federal Credit Union  



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BetterHelp  



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. I’ve been to therapy a few times over the years when dealing with tragedies in my life and the Marine Corps and the thing therapy helped me realize immediately is that the things that were bothering me were perfectly normal for them to bother me.  Once I realized that, it made everything much easier to deal with. Now we all know that being in the military is pretty much a traumatic experience in and of...

This episode features Joe Crane interviewing Coast Guard Academy graduate and entrepreneur Jared Dillian. Dillian planned his transition by starting his MBA while on active duty and landed a trading job at Lehman Brothers. There, he began writing a newsletter that sparked his writing career.



They discuss his journey as a writer, including his popular newsletter "The Daily Dirtnap" and his four published books. Joe and Jared delve into Dillian's book "No Worries," discussing common financial stressors and strategies for eliminating them. Dillian emphasizes the importance of prioritizing big financial decisions to minimize everyday worries.



He also highlights the value of financial literacy and shares how military skills like time management and perseverance translate to success in the civilian world.



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The Daily Dirtnap | what the...



Podcasts | Jared Dillian Money



No Worries: How to live a stress-free financial life



 

About Our Guest   

Jared Dillian is the editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals, continuously published since 2008. Jared is the founder of Jared Dillian Money and has previously contributed to Bloomberg Opinion, Forbes and TheStreet.com. From 2019 - 2021, he was the host of The Jared Dillian Show, a nationally syndicated radio show on personal finance, and is now the host of the Be Smart podcast. In his spare time, Jared is a progressive house DJ and speaks frequently on mental health issues at financial institutions.



He is also the author of Street Freak: Money And Madness At Lehman Brothers, which was named Businessweeks #1 general business book of 2011; the novel All The Evil of This World, published in 2016 and Those Bastards: 69 Essays, which published in 2023.



 



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Navy Federal Credit Union  



Navy Federal Credit Union thinks that tapping into your home’s equity shouldn’t come at a high price. They’re here to help you get more out of your home base with their home equity loan options. Navy Federal has home equity loan options that could be used for home renovations, big purchases, and high interest debt consolidation.



We’ve used equity in our home for all sorts of things over the years. Navy Federal covers one hundred percent of closing costs, which means you could save hundreds of dollars.  Plus, they don’t have application or origination fees. To learn more about Navy Federal’s home equity loan options, visit NavyFederal.org.



At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.   



 



BetterHelp  



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. I’ve been to therapy a few times over the years when dealing with tragedies in my life and the Marine Corps and the thing therapy helped me realize immediately is that the things that were bothering me were perfectly normal for them to bother me.  Once I realized that, it made everything much easier to deal with. Now we all know that being in the military is pretty much a traumatic experience in and of itself, but I want to make sure you understand this point, therapy isn’t just for those who’ve experienced major trauma. Therapy is helpful for learning positive coping skills and how to set boundaries; it empowers you to be the best version of yourself.



Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/VOTM and get on your way to being your best self.

This episode of Veteran On the Move features Joe Crane interviewing Air Force veteran and International Franchise Association (IFA) 2023 Franchisee of the Year, Nick Lambie. Nick, a weapons director with 9 years of active duty and ongoing service in the Air National Guard, was drawn to entrepreneurship for the freedom and challenge of being his own boss. Believing his leadership and mission-oriented skills translated well to franchising, Nick planned his transition from active duty to open a Ziebart store. Ziebart, a vehicle protection company offering interior and exterior car care products,appealed to Nick partly due to their waived franchise fee for veterans. In the interview, Nick discusses how his business has thrived with the support of the Ziebart franchise network.



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Ziebart



Nick Lambie of Ziebart Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association



 

About Our Guest   

U.S. Air Force Veteran Nick Lambie earned recognition from the International Franchise Association (IFA) as a 2023 Franchisee of the year. Following his career as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, Nick Lambie sought a new challenge that would continue his management and mentorship of people, while paying attention to detail and accomplishing the job. Nick and his brother, Mark, opened their Ziebart store in Morgantown, WV in 2019 which has gone on to become one of the brands top-performing stores. They have a second store now in development in Washington, PA. The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently recognized Nick as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.



 



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Navy Federal Credit Union  



Becoming a member at Navy Federal Credit Union could help you earn more and save more. Their certificate options could earn you more than standard savings accounts with competitive rates. Not all financial institutions offer you as many choices for savings options as Navy Federal does. For example, you could start your savings journey with a low minimum deposit, add money at any time and watch your savings GROW! Thanks to flexible terms, you can use Navy Federal’s savings options for all kinds of goals—short or long-term.



 



Considering a big home improvement project? Maybe you want to consolidate debt? You could borrow up to 100% of your home’s equity with a Fixed-Rate Home Equity Loan with ZERO closing costs, or easily borrow as you go with a Home Equity Line of Credit.BOTH options could help make life's big expenses seem more manageable.



To learn more, visit NavyFederal.org.



At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.   



 

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Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.



Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane interviews British Army veteran Nick Haley, founder of Little Big Tech. Nick served for 12 years, first in the Irish Guards and later gained technical skills in the Signal Corps. After transitioning, Nick aimed for a better life in the tech field. He faced initial challenges but persevered with further education and training. Combining experience from traditional companies, startups, and contracting, Nick leveraged his learnings to launch Little Big Tech, providing IT support to small businesses. The episode delves into the unique strengths veteran entrepreneurs bring and the importance of the veteran community for support during business ventures. Nick also has his own podcast for veteran entrepreneurs, Little Big Vets.



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Little Big Tech



Little Big Vets



 

About Our Guest   

Nick Haley is a British Army veteran with over 12 years service including operational tours in Kosovo and Afghanistan. Nick now runs an IT company called Little Big Tech providing outsourced IT to young ambitious companies. Nick also runs a podcast interviewing other veteran entrepreneurs to highlight some of the amazing stories of veterans in their life after service.



 



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Navy Federal Credit Union  



Becoming a member at Navy Federal Credit Union could help you earn more and save more. Their certificate options could earn you more than standard savings accounts with competitive rates. Not all financial institutions offer you as many choices for savings options as Navy Federal does. For example, you could start your savings journey with a low minimum deposit, add money at any time and watch your savings GROW! Thanks to flexible terms, you can use Navy Federal’s savings options for all kinds of goals—short or long-term. Considering a big home improvement project? Maybe you want to consolidate debt? You could borrow up to 100% of your home’s equity with a Fixed-Rate Home Equity Loan with ZERO closing costs, or easily borrow as you go with a Home Equity Line of Credit. BOTH options could help make life's big expenses seem more manageable. To learn more, visit NavyFederal.org.



At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.   



 

Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com. 

Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.



Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

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 episode dives into the diverse opportunities within the real estate industry, and how Ray's skills have evolved throughout his career. Listen in to learn how Garfield Public/Private LLC uses innovative financing solutions to bring hotels, convention centers, and other large-scale projects to life in cities across the country.



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Garfield Public/Private



 

About Our Guest   

As Chairman and Co-Founder of Garfield Public/Private LLC, Ray Garfield focuses primarily on leading the financing and legal team to engineer creative financing structures and secure capital for public/private developments. Ray is a 1966 graduate of the United States Naval Academy where he was on the football and track teams. After graduation, was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy and served as a Naval Aviator. As a veteran with leadership experience both in the military and in the business world (running a development partnership alongside his son), Ray can give great insight into how a career in the military prepared him for entrepreneurship and his current role at Garfield Public/Private.



 



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Navy Federal Credit Union  



Becoming a member at Navy Federal Credit Union could help you earn more and save more. Their certificate options could earn you more than standard savings accounts with competitive rates. Not all financial institutions offer you as many choices for savings options as Navy Federal does. For example, you could start your savings journey with a low minimum deposit, add money at any time and watch your savings GROW! Thanks to flexible terms, you can use Navy Federal’s savings options for all kinds of goals—short or long-term.



Considering a big home improvement project? Maybe you want to consolidate debt? You could borrow up to 100% of your home’s equity with a Fixed-Rate Home Equity Loan with ZERO closing costs, or easily borrow as you go with a Home Equity Line of Credit. BOTH options could help make life's big expenses seem more manageable.



To learn more, visit NavyFederal.org.



At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.   



 



Incogni



Every year, both the number and scope of data breaches worldwide are rising. According to the 2022 Annual Data Breach Report by the Identity Theft Resource Center, the number of victims has gone up nearly 41.5% from 2021. These data brokers aggregate your personal information including your names and aliases, Social Security number, login credentials, home address, location history, online activity, and much more.  In a nutshell, your personal information is being sold or published online without you even knowing about it.



The good news is that you have the right to protect your privacy and request that data brokers delete the information they hold about you. The bad news is that it would take you years to do it manually, just once. And you’d need to repeat the process every few months as data broke...

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 empower veterans and their families by removing barriers to PTSD recovery and healing. Jeremy shares the inspiration behind the foundation and how veterans continue their commitment to supporting one another even after their military service ends. He also offers insights into the challenges and rewards of leading a non-profit. Listeners will gain valuable takeaways on fundraising strategies and maintaining focus on a mission-driven vision.



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The Mighty Oaks Foundation



 



 

About Our Guest   

Jeremy Stalnecker, CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, aids America's military and families battling combat-related wounds like PTSD. A Marine Corps veteran, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, acquiring leadership skills. As a USMC Infantry Officer, Jeremy received a Veteran Navy Commendation Medal with V for Combat Valor. Transitioning to ministry after the military, he counseled at Coastline Baptist, then served as Senior Pastor at Bay Area Baptist Church. Feeling the calling, Jeremy merged his ministry and military background, leading Mighty Oaks Foundation full-time where today he strives to provide healing for veterans and their families to battle PTSD and veteran suicide. Additionally, Jeremy is often a speaker on the topic of leadership and discipleship



 



 

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Navy Federal Credit Union  



You know I’ve been a Navy Federal member for over 34 years.  May is Military Appreciation Month, and Navy Federal Credit Union wants to celebrate their members who go above and beyond. Navy Federal offers member-only exclusive rates, discounts and tools to empower their members and help them reach their goals.



They offer twenty-four-seven help from their U.S.-based member service. They offer resources like “Best Cities After Service” to help Veterans transition to civilian life and “Best Careers for Military Spouses” to support military families. All branches of the military, Veterans, DoD employees and their family are eligible for Navy Federal membership.



Navy Federal’s employees are a part of the community they serve. Many of them aremilitary family members, reservists or Veterans.



Visit  navyfederal.org/celebrate to see all our Military Appreciation Month offers and other Navy Federal offers.



At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.   



 



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