The Veterans Nation

The indomitable Lara Logan spends an hour with Matt and Tori discussing some of her observations from battlefields around the globe.  She tells us why her trip to Mogadishu and story on the Super 61 recovery was one of her best.  Her reflections of her personal tragedy in Egypt will move you to tears.  She had grit before it was cool and she has moxie like no other.  Women of all ages should listen to this heartfelt interview.  Its an hour and 6 minutes well worth it.

Jason and Kevin return to the Veterans Nations to tell their story from life as Airborne Rangers to successful realtors in south Florida.  The Droddy Group has been south Floridas 1st choice for luxury real estate sales and marketing for a reason.  Hear how they found their new mission and purpose and progressed from 350 cold calls daily to 8!  They make it rain and will change your life.  Save this one!

In six seasons as the head coach of the Union College mens Ice hockey team, Coach Bennett has been to 2 Frozen Fours, 4 NCAA Tournament berths and 1 National Championship.  He doesn't just coach hockey, he develops his players into accountable men of action. As the 2018-19 approaches listen to his story from Providence College to the NHL to Union, and his fondness for his WWII veteran grandfather, Erik Bennett.  We dedicate this episode to Rick's grandfather and his mates who saved the world.

Tori and Matt welcome Lynelle Zelnar to the Veterans Nation.  She is founder and CEO of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. She and her dedicated volunteers have sent over 400,000 care packages to our warriors since 2003.  The need is great and somehow she always gets it done.  Her story of selfless service and dedication is inspiring and compelling.  She needs your support.  There are soldiers deployed with no support from home.  Please be generous and support the FSO.

Tim Colomer leveraged his strengths as a US Marine EOD technician and built a successful business owning a JDOG Junk Removal franchise.  With admittedly no small business experience, his mastery of small unit leadership learned in the USMC proved to be a key ingredient in his success.  Tim is as inspiring as he is gracious and his thoughts on maintaining a strong sense of military culture at JDOG are worth remembering.  Semper Fi.

Twin brothers and real estate agents Jason and Kevin Droddy of The Droddy Group, Sharps Marine Service owner Doug Gray, Corey Goltz from Cadily and HG Commercial Cleaning, and Dave Diemer the principal of Reach 29 LLC a private security company join the Veterans Nation with their real life experiences as entrepreneurs.  

Tori and Matt welcome BG Purcell to The Veterans Nation.  Listen to her journey from a successful landscape architect in Seattle to an extraordinary caramel creator and entrepreneur in Baltimore.  Her caramels are made with love just like her team.  Visit www.mouthpartycaramel.com and join the thousands of sweet toothed fans who enjoy the best caramel from Baltimore.

Tori and Matt talk about unemployment from both the veterans point of view and the employers lens.  It will take a village to create the best opportunities for both, but, it is definitely possible.  Starting with the 4 P's; people, product, pay and position we can build a strategy to connect the best talent with the best companies.  Thats the Veterans Nation.

Tori and Matt get a lesson from former FBI agent Clint Watts on the impact social media has on our entire country at the hands of a few bad actors.  The origins of fake news, how the Russians manipulate the press and even being engaged directly on Twitter, Clint is an expert who makes complex subjects easy for the rest of us.  Follow him @selectedwisdom

Nick, Tori and Matt talk about philanthropy and how Nick is working to Stop Soldier Suicide.  He talk about his 27 months deployed in Afghanistan and how his military experience continued to shape his future well after he took off his uniform.

Matt and Tori learn the most valuable lessons from BRCC founder Evan Hafer.  His story from a garage start up to incredible profit is beyond inspirational.  Hear him speak of his love of work, coffee and his desire to help his brother and sisters from the gun club.

Jesse Colvin talks about service and civility with Tori and Matt.  His passion for disruption and the prospect of joining 99 other veterans currently running for congress are wonderful threads for all to hear.

Matt and Tori discuss the lessons learned from Shootout 4 Soldiers founder Tyler Steinhardt.  Lacrosse, Baltimore, Veterans and disruption, its all here.

Matt and Tori talk shop with interior designer Robyn Ayers.  A former world class equestrian, Robyn put her passion to her purpose and made a successful business.  Join the Veterans Nation to hear her awesome story.

Baltimore's own lacrosse wizard talks about Shootout 4 Soldiers, helping wounded veterans and disruption.