Veteran On the Move

Joe Crane

Empowering Veterans Through Entrepreneurship

  1. 3d ago

    Limitless Capital Asset Management

    In this episode of Veteran On the Move, host Joe Crane sits down with Justin Roopnarine, an Air Force Veteran, finance leader, and the Managing Partner of Limitless Capital. Driven by a lifelong passion for problem-solving and a desire for a major career shift, Justin utilized the Department of Defense SkillBridge program to successfully break into the financial industry and ease his military-to-civilian transition. He shares his entrepreneurial journey of launching Limitless Capital—a boutique hedge fund focusing on global equities and alternative investment strategies—by leveraging his GI Bill to transition from a background in Electrical Engineering to a Master of Science in Mathematical Finance. Justin breaks down how incubator funds work, how he applies a disciplined, military "mission-first" approach to robust risk management, and the critical mindset shifts required to get out of your own way and achieve massive operational scale. Episode Resources: Connect with Justin Roopnarine on LinkedIn Learn more about the DoD SkillBridge Program Limitless Capital   About Our Guest  Justin Roopnarine is the Managing Partner of Limitless Capital, a boutique hedge fund focusing on global equities and alternative investment strategies. An Air Force veteran turned finance leader, Justin brings a disciplined, mission-first approach to wealth management that prioritizes capital preservation and robust risk management. He leverages a highly technical foundation, holding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Mathematical Finance, to drive operational scale and uncover emerging opportunities across global financial and tech-driven markets. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   If you’re looking for a positive sign toward homeownership, this is it. That’s because Navy Federal Credit Union’s Homebuyers Choice loan has downpayment options as low as zero percent with no required private mortgage insurance. These benefits make homeownership more achievable for their members. Learn more here.  Terms and conditions apply. Loans subject to approval and eligibility requirements.  At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.    Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   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 600 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.

    32 min
  2. Jun 24

    Everyday Spy

    In this episode, Joe sits down with Trenton Miguez, a former U.S. Military Intelligence Officer and a key architect behind the Army's Intelligence Officer training curriculum. Trenton shares his powerful transition story, detailing his path from enlisting as a Military Police officer to commissioning into military intelligence. Today, Trenton leverages his tactical background in the private sector with EverydaySpy, an education and corporate consulting firm. We dive deep into why modern businesses are starving for critical "soft skills," how EverydaySpy helps companies restructure, and their unique frameworks for helping employees discover exactly where they fit best to optimize organization-wide performance in minimal time. Episode Resources: Everyday Spy   About Our Guest Trenton Miguez is a former US Military Intelligence Officer specializing in analysis, risk management and teamwork. As a primary architect for the US Army Intelligence Officer training program, Trenton learned how to spot, hone and optimize people and processes for high performance in minimal time. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.    Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   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 600 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.

    28 min
  3. Jun 15

    Preparing Your Company to Sell with Commonwealth M&A

    In this episode, Joe Crane sits down with Joe Bergin, Co-Founder of Commonwealth M&A, a boutique sell-side M&A advisory firm based in West Chester, PA. After spending over a decade handling high-stakes corporate acquisitions and venture capital deals at Johnson & Johnson, Joe founded Commonwealth M&A to bring Fortune 100-caliber deal rigor to lower-middle market business owners navigating the most significant financial decision of their lives. Joe shares invaluable insights into how business owners can bridge the gap between their companies and private equity buyers, avoid common pitfalls, and properly prepare for a lucrative exit. Episode Resources: https://www.commonwealthmna.com   About Our Guest Host Joe Bergin is the Co-Founder of Commonwealth M&A, a boutique sell-side M&A advisory firm based in West Chester, PA. Before founding the firm, Joe spent more than a decade at Johnson & Johnson one of the world's most sophisticated corporate acquirers in a series of roles culminating in hands-on work analyzing, structuring, and executing M&A and venture capital transactions. He is a Certified Management Accountant and holds dual degrees in Finance and Economics from Penn State University. Joe founded Commonwealth M&A to bring Fortune 100-caliber deal rigor to the lower-middle market, working exclusively on behalf of business owners navigating one of the most important financial decisions of their lives. The firm has closed more than $100 million in transaction value and earned the M&A Source Platinum Award given to fewer than four firms nationally.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   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 600 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.

    38 min
  4. Jun 10

    Unsecured Funding for Entrepreneurs

    In this episode of Veteran on the Move, host Joe Crane sits down with legendary serial entrepreneur Peter Burns to discuss his incredible 50-year career spanning over 150 individual businesses. Peter shares his unconventional journey that began as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army, where his performance led to a selection for the prestigious West Point Preparatory School before ultimately transitioning to a UVA ROTC scholarship. Recognizing his true calling lay in business after launching a highly successful moped-rental business at just 19 years old, Peter chose to leave the military track behind—eventually going on to co-found the nation's first College of Entrepreneurship at Grand Canyon University. Now focused on giving back to the military community, Peter pulls back the curtain on how veteran founders can bypass restrictive commercial banking gridlock, protect their personal credit, and unlock vital alternative capital using his proprietary Burns Funding Method. Episode Resources: -Burns Funding   About Our Guest Host Peter Burns is classified as a serial startup entrepreneur specializing in the establishment and operation of niche market, multi-location businesses. In his 50 plus years of business ownership, starting when he was 19, he has started, run, sold, and expanded 150 individual businesses spanning across multiple fields. From bringing mopeds into the United States to co-founding the nation's first College of Entrepreneurship at Grand Canyon University. He has the ability to recognize opportunities early and to fund enterprises with creative funding techniques, including but not limited to the Burns Funding Method   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. 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 600 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.

    45 min
  5. Jun 2

    Joe Crane on the MILMO Show

    This week, we have a special crossover episode as host Joe Crane steps to the other side of the microphone. Joe joins Lacey Langford, host of The MILMO® Show, to share his own entrepreneurial and podcasting journey. Lacey is a financial coach, veteran, military spouse, and the founder of MILMO® and MilMoneyCon™. In this episode, Joe and Lacey discuss the original motivation behind starting Veteran On the Move, the critical importance of finding a coach and surrounding yourself with experts, and why launching a podcast is an incredible asset for any current business. Episode Resources: -Connect with Lacey Langford: MILMO® Official Website -Learn about the Conference: MilMoneyCon™ -Listen to Lacey's Show: The MILMO® Show Podcast About Our Guest Host Lacey Langford, AFC®, is the founder of MILMO®, a community dedicated to empowering U.S. service members, veterans, and military spouses with financial literacy and entrepreneurial guidance. As the creator of MilMoneyCon™, she has united financial professionals across the military community to bridge the gap in military financial education. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.    Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   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 600 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.

    34 min
  6. May 25

    Barrel Strength Leadership

    In this episode, retired Army Infantry Officer Chris Hossfeld joins the show to discuss his 27-year military career and his transition into becoming the CEO of Barrel Strength Leadership. He shares the inspiration behind his company, which sparked during an Army War College "staff ride" at Gettysburg where he realized the immense power of intersecting history with real-world leadership development. Today, Chris takes clients to legendary battlefields like Normandy and Gettysburg for highly interactive, immersive experiences, tailoring each tour to help organizations tackle universal business and leadership hurdles. Chris shares insight in translating veteran soft skills into civilian leadership and mastering the ultimate success metric: building a business that can seamlessly operate without you. Episode Resources: Barrel Strength Leadership   About Our Guest Chris Hossfeld is not just another leadership coach. He is someone who believes that leadership should not just be read about, it should be lived. He is a U.S. Army combat veteran with over 25 years of leadership experience. Chris takes leaders to some of the most legendary battlefields, like Normandy or Gettysburg, and there immerses his clients in the thinking and decisions in some of history's greatest battles.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.    Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   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 600 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.

    29 min
  7. May 18

    Navigating the Emotional Hurdles of Entrepreneurship

    In this episode, serial entrepreneur and global adventurer Mike Brcic joins the show to discuss how his early career setbacks—including being fired from his first three jobs after college—led him to launch his first company and discover his true passion for entrepreneurship. Drawing from his own battles with the immense stress, growth challenges, and the trap of seeking validation through business success, Mike founded Wayfinders, a company that takes entrepreneurs out of their comfort zones and into the world's wildest places. Through raw outdoor adventures, small-group discussions, and deep reflection, Wayfinders helps founders decouple their identity from their work and prepares them with concrete strategies to maintain these breakthroughs back home. Ultimately, Mike emphasizes that entrepreneurship doesn't have to be an isolating journey, urging listeners to find a supportive community where they can safely share their struggles, brainstorm ideas, and build a more fulfilling life. Episode Resources: Wayfinders About Our Guest Serial entrepreneur and global adventurer, Mike Brcic helps entrepreneurs live more connected and fulfilling lives through community and adventures in some of the wildest places on the planet, via his company Wayfinders   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   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 600 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.

    29 min
  8. May 11

    Rebel Cheese

    In this episode, Joe Crane sits down with Navy Veteran Kirsten Maitland, who shares her transition from serving as an Operations Specialist to becoming the co-founder of the award-winning brand Rebel Cheese. After a medical discharge led her into the tech sector—where she climbed the ranks at major organizations like Microsoft—Kirsten sought to build a business rooted in collaboration over competition, eventually launching an artisanal plant-based creamery with her husband. Kirsten pulls back the curtain on her high-stakes Shark Tank appearance, her experience working with Mark Cuban, and how the operational discipline she gained in the Navy allowed her to scale from a local restaurant to a nationally recognized movement featured on the Inc. 5000 list.  Episode Resources: Rebel Cheese   About Our Guest Kirsten Maitland, a Navy veteran and tech consultant, co-founded Rebel Cheese in 2019 to bridge the gap in artisanal plant-based options. From a kitchen experiment to a Shark Tank success with Mark Cuban, the brand has achieved rapid growth, earning spots on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Female Founders lists. Today, Rebel Cheese is a nationally acclaimed movement, pushing the boundaries of vegan food through traditional cheesemaking methods and unwavering innovation.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   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 600 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.

    24 min
4.9
out of 5
32 Ratings

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