Byron Chen Founder of Successvets.com | High Speed Low Drag Podcast

Byron Chen is the founder of Successvets.com - a resource blog and podcast for veterans. His goal is to provide the best advice, insight and inspiration when it comes to transitioning, building a great career and having a fulfilling life after the military. HSLD: Besides the little background that we’ve give about you, could you tell us a little more about yourself? Byron: Successvets.com i … [Read more...]

How To Finance Your Veteran Owned Business | High Speed Low Drag Podcast

Financing is a valid concern for many who dream of starting their own businesses. Veterans who have recently transitioned out often find themselves needing to account for every penny. Some have savings but are unsure of the next steps to take with it. Sometimes it is better to seek out the best trading app for you that you can gain additional knowledge or some funding. Regarding financing, … [Read more...]

Richard Rierson | Host of Dose of Leadership and Courageous Leadership Podcast | High Speed Low Drag Podcast Transcript

This is a conversation between John Lee Dumas and Richard Rierson.  Rierson is the the host of Dose Leadership Podcast.  He is a Marine Corps veteran. Richard Rierson will crush your limiting beliefs & help you… [0:00:00] High Speed Low Drag Episode 11. Welcome to High Speed Low Drag, the podcast for veterans and soldiers transitioning into the civilian world. War veteran J … [Read more...]

Carl Churchill | Co-Founder and Chief Coffee Officer of Lock N Load Java | High Speed Low Drag Podcast Transcript

This is a conversation between John Lee Dumas and Carl Churchill.  Carl is the Co-Founder and Chief Coffee Officer of Lock-n-Load Java, an internet retailer of premium coffee to consumers. Carl Churchill sends a cup of coffee to a deployed… [0:00:00] High Speed Low Drag Episode 12. Welcome to High Speed Low Drag, the podcast for veterans and soldiers transitioning into the civili … [Read more...]

Bill Nowicki | Veteran’s Podcast Network Coach | High Speed Low Drag Podcast

Bill was a stuck 50-something engineer working in the commercial nuclear power industry. He decided to find his voice through podcasting by interviewing fellow submarine veterans. Now Bill helps others tell their story and find their voice through coaching in a veteran’s podcast network. HSLD: Besides the little background that we’ve given about you, could you tell us a little more abo … [Read more...]

Courage After Fire | Guest Post By H. Scott Dalton Of Courage-Counts.com

This is a guest post by H. Scott Dalton.  He spent twelve years as an officer in the U.S. Army and Texas Army National Guard, including a tour of duty in Iraq in 2005.  He writes about courage at courage-counts.com.   You have already shown you’ve got plenty of courage but what does that look like when you hang up your uniform? Coming home from combat is a tough transition. Go … [Read more...]

Some Habits Should Never Die | A Guest Post From Grace Conyers | Owner of Insanitek Research and Development

This is a guest post from Grace Conyers.  She is an independent environmental researcher and owner of Insanitek Research and Development startup firm. Her passions are studying landscape changes, heavy metals in soil, and helping other independent researchers find their path. You can find out more about creating alternative paths on Insanitek. I'm wide awake, but it's still dark beyond m … [Read more...]

Interview With Tony Mendoza | Producer and Filmmaker | High Speed Low Drag Podcast

High Speed Low Drag’s guest for today is no other than Tony Mendoza. Tony is an active duty member of the Nevada Army National Guard. He is also a digital content producer in Las Vegas who shot his first feature film after returning from Afghanistan in 2010. Tony’s goal is to teach film production full time after retiring from the service. With that introduction out of the way, let’s le … [Read more...]

How To Name Your Veteran Owned Business (And What To Avoid) | High Speed Low Drag Podcast

What’s in a name? Shakespeare said it and now we are too! If you’re a veteran, do you have an idea as to what should go into a good business name for a business that may potentially be geared towards other veterans? Obviously this podcast is dedicated to the topic of naming your business. How should YOU approach that topic? Names Don’t Matter If we were to ask Seth Godin, he w … [Read more...]

Michael Molinski | USMC Photographer and Graphic Designer | HSLD Podcast

Michael Molinski worked as a photographer and graphic designer for United States Marine Corps out of high school. After his service he moved home to settle down and build his portfolio. In 2009 Michael used his wedding gift money to open a full time studio.  He also started a blog called 49coloumbia.com Since then business has been booming!   HSLD: Besides the little backgroun … [Read more...]