Veteran Ventures

Veteran Ventures
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Too often as members of the military, we are surrounded by those who chose to "stay in". This podcast serves as an introduction for transitioning service members to learn more about what options are out there. The Veteran Ventures podcast serves to provide insights on how to approach the transition process and useful roadmaps from successful individuals who are making waves in their next ventures and have successfully navigated the transitioning process.

  1. 10 Key Lessons for Veterans Building Their Next Chapter: Season 1 Finale | Ep 54

    08/26/2025

    10 Key Lessons for Veterans Building Their Next Chapter: Season 1 Finale | Ep 54

    In our Season 1 finale, we wrap up with practical advice for veterans navigating the transition and reflect on the biggest lessons shared by our incredible guests. In this episode, we cover: - 10 key lessons from Season 1: 1. Defining your own version of success 2. Starting with what you don't want 3. If you chase money, it runs4. Experimenting and iterating to find the right fit for YOU 5. Networking with curiosity and adding value first 6. Selling yourself 7. If you're feeling imposter syndrome, lean in 8. You're not committing to a contract 9. Leveraging veteran resources 10. Transition is a lifelong process - 4 things to do immediately after leaving the service: SkillBridge, using your VA home loan (especially for multi-units), taking the VA claims process seriously, and maximizing education benefits (GI Bill, VR&E, veteran scholarships). - The three biggest “losses” veterans face post-transition: purpose, tribe, and security. We close Season 1 the same way we started — making the military transition easier, one conversation at a time. -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/ Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/

    1h 7m
  2. The Best Resource for Veterans Interested in Buying a Business - Patrick Flood | Ep 53

    08/19/2025

    The Best Resource for Veterans Interested in Buying a Business - Patrick Flood | Ep 53

    In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Patrick Flood — former Green Beret with 26 years of service, Duke MBA, and founder of Owners in Honor, a company dedicated to helping veterans buy and sell businesses. Patrick’s journey is anything but typical. He’s been injured in Afghanistan, bitten by a cobra, worked in finance, distanced himself from the veteran community, and then found renewed purpose in guiding service members toward entrepreneurship. We talk about: - Why buying a business can be a better path than starting one from scratch - The importance of taking time to reflect before jumping into your next chapter - Lessons from military service that translate directly to business success - How Owners in Honor helps veterans enter and exit small business ownership -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmichaelflood/ Owners in Honor: https://www.ownersinhonor.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/ Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/ ------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like Patrick’s. And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.

    1h 25m
  3. How to Lead Without Losing Your Faith, Family, or Integrity - LTG (R) Michael Ferriter | Ep 52

    08/12/2025

    How to Lead Without Losing Your Faith, Family, or Integrity - LTG (R) Michael Ferriter | Ep 52

    In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with LTG (Ret) Michael Ferriter — a career Army leader whose service spanned 35 years, from mechanized infantry platoon leader to commanding the U.S. Army’s Advising and Training Mission in Iraq. Michael’s journey is filled with lessons in integrity, resilience, and leadership — from being the only Captain to graduate in his Ranger School class, to pioneering Army combatives and becoming the only father-son duo to ever command the same Ranger Regiment Company. We talk about: - Why your faith, family, friends, and integrity should remain intact at all costs - “Hands-on inspired leadership” and his command philosophy: Do your best, do what’s right, improve daily, build teams, show you care, and never quit - How to recognize when someone’s asking you to compromise your values — and what to do about it - Building and maintaining teams in uniform and beyond - His work with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, The Ferriter Group, and veteran mental health initiatives -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with LTG Ferriter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelferriter/ The Ferriter Group: https://www.theferritergroup.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/ Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/ ------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like LTG Ferriter’s. And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.

    1h 2m
  4. How to Maximize the GI Bill and Leverage AI to Optimize Your Fitness - Adam Whisler | Ep 51

    08/05/2025

    How to Maximize the GI Bill and Leverage AI to Optimize Your Fitness - Adam Whisler | Ep 51

    In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we talk with Adam Whisler — a former Infantry Officer in the 10th Mountain Division, Tactical Strength & Conditioning Specialist for the U.S. Space Force, and 2023 Tillman Scholar. Adam shares his unique journey from combat arms to academic research, and how he’s using AI to revolutionize physical training in the military. More importantly, he breaks down how he and his wife both funded several advanced degrees using nothing but the GI Bill and smart scholarship strategies. We discuss: How to fully leverage GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and outside scholarships Why military education benefits are often underutilized — and how to fix thatUsing AI to individualize military fitness at scaleLessons from applying (and reapplying) for the Tillman Scholarship This episode could literally be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars if you’re a service member or veteran planning for school. -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-whisler-2021/ GI Bill Comparison Tool for finding out if the University accepts GI bill: https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/Yellow Ribbon Tool to see if the University offers Yellow Ribbon Coverage, how much, and for how many students: https://www.va.gov/education/yellow-ribbon-participating-schools/Pat Tillman Foundation: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/ -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/ Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/ ------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like Adam’s. And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.

    55 min
  5. From Israeli Special Forces to Construction Tech Founder and Podcast Host - Adam Stark | Ep 50

    07/29/2025

    From Israeli Special Forces to Construction Tech Founder and Podcast Host - Adam Stark | Ep 50

    In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Adam Stark — former Israeli Defense Forces Airborne Special Forces operator, real estate tech founder, and host of the Veterans Who Build podcast. Adam shares his remarkable journey from a military upbringing shaped by his family’s immigrant resilience, to launching a construction management software company, Jet.Build, and building a platform that spotlights veteran entrepreneurs in the tech and real estate space. We dive into: What Adam learned from his parents—who fled Morocco and Hungary—and how it shaped his entrepreneurial mindset His transition from the IDF to the U.S. startup world Building Jet.Build and scaling in the proptech space How podcasting can deepen relationships, increase opportunity flow, and shape community The origin of Veterans Who Build and his top advice for veterans entering startups ------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ Jet Build: https://jet.build/ The Veterans Who Build Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-veterans-who-build-show/id1731456067 ------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/ Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/ ------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like Adam’s. And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.

    49 min
  6. 2 Former SEALs Bringing Healing Through Horses - Mike Hall & Rich Garner | Ep 49

    07/22/2025

    2 Former SEALs Bringing Healing Through Horses - Mike Hall & Rich Garner | Ep 49

    In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Mike Hall and Rich Garner — former Navy SEALs and the co-founders of Hold the Reins, a nonprofit dedicated to equine-assisted wellness and coaching for SEALs, SWCC, and EOD personnel. We explore how horses became an unexpected — but deeply powerful — path to healing, transition, and continued service. We discuss: Why Mike and Rich started Hold the Reins and who it’s for How high performers benefit from slowing down and reconnecting with nature The similarities between surfing and riding — and why horses can unlock healing Navigating the post-military identity shift The role of advocacy, reflection, and community in a healthy transition ------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelallenhall/ Hold the Reins: https://www.holdthereins.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/ Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/ ------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like Mike and Rich’s. And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.

    47 min
  7. How to Break the Paradigm and Write a Unique Story After the Military - Jay Miseli | Ep 48

    07/15/2025

    How to Break the Paradigm and Write a Unique Story After the Military - Jay Miseli | Ep 48

    In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Jay Miseli — a former Army Armor Officer turned executive and entrepreneur. Jay shares his journey of post-military reinvention: from starting with a traditional transition playbook to realizing he had fallen into the trap of not breaking the paradigm. His reflections are brutally honest, deeply relatable, and incredibly helpful for any veteran navigating uncertainty after service. We cover: - Why doing “everything right” doesn’t guarantee fulfillment - The power (and danger) of identity anchors from the military - Misapplied purpose: how to recognize it and recalibrate - Advice on navigating missteps, emotional burnout, and leadership friction - Lessons from building Red Thread X, a company transforming the conference experience in tech and defense Jay’s story is a reminder that transition isn’t a single event - it’s an ongoing journey that requires curiosity, courage, and the willingness to reinvent yourself. -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Jay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymiseli/ Red Thread X: https://www.theredthreadx.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/ Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/ -------------------------------------------------------------If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like Jay’s. And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.

    1h 1m
  8. What it Actually Means to Build a "Network": From FAO to Aerospace BD - Louis Netherland | Ep 47

    07/08/2025

    What it Actually Means to Build a "Network": From FAO to Aerospace BD - Louis Netherland | Ep 47

    In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Louis Netherland — a former Army Cavalry Officer, Foreign Area Officer, and current Business Development leader at Collins Aerospace. Louis offers a thoughtful and realistic look at the veteran transition process. After a decorated military career, Louis found himself navigating multiple career pivots — from consulting to business development, both in the U.S. and internationally. We talk about: - How to “stay in touch just enough” to be top of mind for your next opportunity - The power of connections that are three or four degrees of separation away - Leaning into the network established while in the military, even if it's intimidating or initially unclear that network even exists - Leveraging the soft skills and valuable experience gained from service -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Louis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-netherland-922795a6/ -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/ Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/ ------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like Louis'. And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.

    45 min
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Too often as members of the military, we are surrounded by those who chose to "stay in". This podcast serves as an introduction for transitioning service members to learn more about what options are out there. The Veteran Ventures podcast serves to provide insights on how to approach the transition process and useful roadmaps from successful individuals who are making waves in their next ventures and have successfully navigated the transitioning process.

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  • Creator
    Veteran Ventures
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Veteran Ventures
  • Show Website
    Veteran Ventures