Lead Like A Marine

Author of Small Business Big Pressure. Endorsed by 2 NY Times bestselling authors (Dave Ramsey & Dan Miller), an NBA Hall of Famer, and 16 successful business owners. His business is considered one of the best places to work in San Antonio and one of the fastest growing companies in the city (SA Business Journal). He has been a contributor for the Good Men Project and the San Antonio Express News. Darryl was recognized as one of the top 40 business people under 40 and the mayor of San Antonio named a park, the Darryl W Lyons Park, after his work helping to redevelop part of the city.  

Chris Kennedy served 20 years in the US NAVY.  During and after his time as a pilot in the Navy, Chris earned 3 Masters Degrees and a Doctorate.  Chris is following his passion as an author, having published 6 fiction books and one non fiction book.

Change is difficult, but without it there's no growth. I have really been thinking about the name of this podcast lately...  I am feeling that there's a need for a change.  I am feeling that the name is GREAT, but it may be too exclusive... your thoughts?

Patrick Clark served in the US Marine Corps for 50 years, during which he finished 2 years of college.  After leaving the Marines Patrick finished his degree program and launched a career in Real Estate and Construction.  Today he is the CEO of REIG Construction.

Steve Kauffman served 21 years in the US Air Force.  Today he is the President and CEO of a Dallas, TX based company called Atrivu.  Steve shares his sage wisdom on this episode with regard to transition and taking hold of your future... enjoy!

Steve Tessler served 20 years in the US Navy primarily as a fire fighter. You're going to love the story of his enlistment. I've never laughed so hard during an interview before.  Steve works for the USPS and is passionate about fitness and launching his new Podcast "10,000 Steps".

Earl Breon (pronounced like freon) served 4 years in the Marine Corps as a weather observer.  Today he works for the National Weather Service.  Beyond that, Earl is a writer, leadership trainer, coach, mentor, speaker and an overall enthusiast

Lt Colonel Scott Mann USAR Retired, Special Forces Officer, served 23+ years in the Green Berets.  Scott's dream since he was 14 was to wear the Green Beret and serve his country.  Mission Accomplished. Talk about busy!  Scott Mann is an Advocate, an Author, an Entrepreneur, a Mentor, a Speaker, a Stability Expert and a Trainer!

Todd Cocheran served 24+ years in the US Navy retiring as a Senior Chief.  Today Todd is an entrepreneur.  He is the CEO of RawVoice a media company which works with and represents 30,000 audio and video content creators. Todd is a Podcasting Pioneer.  He started his podcast Geek News Central in 2005 and has over 1000 episodes published.

Mike Haire is an active duty officer in the US Air Force.  Mike spent 10 years as an enlisted airman before receiving his commission in 2000.  No here's a guy who knows how to transition.  He's 18 months out from his separation date and he is working hard on planning a future for he and his family. Listen in for some sage wisdom about why and how to get into the transition mindset while still giving 100% in your military career. Success After Serving will be his podcast... launching VERY soon.  Stay tuned for Mike, he's got what it takes!  He's a world changer and I'm proud to have him on the show!

James served in the US Air Force from 1009 to 2001 as a Requirements Manager and a Computer Systems Manager. After leaving the USAF he worked in project management for several large companies before venturing out on his entrepreneurial journey. Today he does professional training and coaching through his company Woosley Coaching.

Welcome to The State of the Podcast episode #46.  This week I talk about the podcast, where we've been and where we are going.  I spend a few minutes on the One Bold Transition course and then talk about my goals for 2015.  Listen in to this shorter than normal episode and see what the future looks like!

Chad Grills is a US Army Infantry Veteran, an entrepreneur, author of several books includingFuture Proof and Veterans: Rebuild America.  He’s a successful app developer and a produces a daily podcast called Life Learning. You need to check out the Life Learning Podcast!  Chad does the show with his wife Steph.  They absolutely ROCK that thing!

Bob Wheeler served for 20+ years in the United States Navy.  Most of his time in service has been spent hip to hip with the Marine Corps.  Bob spent time as a Corpsman and as a trainer.   He is currently working the staffing industry specializing in security cleared candidates.  Bob is a prolific networker. The first time Bob was on the show he talked about his transition planning process.  Here he talks here about life in and after transition.  Bob has some really great advice based on his very recent transition journey.

Todd Hulsey gets more done by 9am that most of us do all day!  Wow, what an amazing career he's had. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1984 and served a tour of active duty, then went into the reserves and eventually earned a commission and finally retiring from the reserves as a Major. Todd's career has included time as a special agent with the US Customs service and many years in the FBI.  Today Todd runs his law practice from Ft Worth, TX.

Chis Samples is an active duty US Army Special Forces Officer in the midst of planning his transition into the civilian world from his duty station in Germany. Chris joined the Army as an enlisted man, went through his first tour, got out to go to college on the Green and Gold Program and went back into the Army as an officer.

Jason Stapleton is the host of the Jason Stapleton Program on YouTube, iTunes and Stitcher.  He has a listenership in the 10’s of thousands and reaches over 110 countries with his message. He spent his Marine Corps career with 5th Force Recon Battalion.  Today Jason is an Entrepreneur, a speaker, a coach and an investor.

Sean McIntosh proudly served as a US Navy SEAL for 12 plus years, then went into an Entrepreneur frenzy.  Currently Sean runs Vet Launch and a Veteran business incubator called The Bunker Incubator in Kansas City.

Justin served 5 years in the Marine Corps.  He was a cryptologic linguist and spent some time as a Marine Core Martial Arts (MCMAP) instructor.  He is a great example of the relentless pursuit of PASSION!