Way back in Episode #99 , we sat down with Patrick Bet-David to talk about his experience as an Iranian refugee, his service in the United States military, and the trail he blazed as an entrepreneur. Patrick is the founder of PHP Agency, Inc, one of the fastest growing companies in the financial marketplace. He also launched Valuetainment, a leading media brand packed with entertaining, thought provoking interviews with some of the world's most intense personalities, as well as value-driven vide...
Mar 29, 2021•17 min•Ep. 210
Stephanie Arnold earned several prestigious awards and an Emmy nomination during her 27 year career in television production. She left that career to focus on building her family, and when she delivered her second child, a rare complication killed her. Stephanie was flatlined for 37 seconds before doctors revived her body, and Stephanie’s story of those 37 seconds has been featured on Netflix and other major platforms. In this episode , Stephanie talks about the premonitions she had before she d...
Mar 24, 2021•57 min•Ep. 208
In episode #E158 , Christa Cairus shared her story of being sold into sex trafficking by her husband. She shared how her husband also abused her, and caused an accident that paralyzed Christa while she was pregnant as a result of sexual assault. Christa talked openly about her struggles and how she found the strength to escape her situation. In this short snippet of that interview, we highlighted clips with Chirsta giving some of her story, and some of the advice she has for anyone faced with an...
Mar 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 207
Cherie B Mathews is Founder and CEO of the Austin, TX based company, Healincomfort. She built this company to solve a problem faced by breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomies. Cherie discovered this problem when she herself underwent the procedure, and experienced extreme discomfort with the abrasiveness of regular apparel, and the difficulty securing the tubes and drains that accompany such a surgery. Innovation is what Cherie does. She’s been innovating and solving problems her whole l...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 205
One year ago this month, we entered 14 Days to Stop the Spread. Since then, our country has experienced historic levels of turmoil, change, and challenges. While we hoped things would be different by now, it seems like our country is continuing to be pulled into further turmoil by a government intent on dismantling America’s core values and a shocking number of Americans who are buying into the government and media insistence that more government is the answer to our problems. So we thought this...
Mar 15, 2021•17 min•Ep. 204
Alicia Butler Pierre is an expert on business infrastructure and entrepreneurship. Her expertise includes understanding how to build and maintain safeguards into business that will help entrepreneurs avoid or recover from unexpected ambushes. Alicia walked away from her hard-earned chemical engineering job at one of the most notorious companies in the world to pave her own path. She ignored the negativity from those who doubted her decision, moved to a different state, and dusted off her MBA to ...
Mar 11, 2021•56 min•Ep. 202
Ephraim Mattos is a former Navy SEAL who now dedicates himself to humanitarian work. His book, City of Death, Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul, is a riveting and in depth journey into some of the world’s most dangerous humanitarian missions. Joined the Free Burma Rangers on a mission which was partially captured on film. One camera was rolling when Ephraim was shot during a rescue, and the video went viral. Ephraim used that platform to gain support for his mission of helping people ...
Mar 08, 2021•31 min•Ep. 201
Robyn Benincasa is a 2014 CNN hero. She is a San Diego firefighter and 10 time Iron Man finisher. She's a world champion, adventure racer, and three time Guinness endurance paddling and a world record holder. Robyn was at the top of her game when an injury ended that path for her. Rather than give up on her dreams, Robyn turned her setback into a victory not only for herself, but countless others she’s helped. In this episode, we share snippets of Robyn’s original interview . Listen in as she ta...
Mar 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 199
Former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill was catapulted into the spotlight when his name was leaked as the SEAL who shot Bin Laden . As much as he makes it a point to deflect praise onto every person who made that raid a success, he has become the figurehead of that mission. Today, while he remains engaged with the military community and stays current on global and national events, Rob is more focused on his entrepreneurial path than on clinging to his image as a Navy SEAL. He’s pulled lessons from his own ...
Feb 24, 2021•49 min•Ep. 197
Ryan Williams grew up on welfare and never graduated high school, but didn’t let any of that stop him from building his own American Dream. Ryan spent 10 years in the military before moving into the entrepreneurial space. He’s built and sold several successful businesses, and today he is CEO of another company he’s built into massive success. Industry Threadworks has become the Go-To company for apparel brands that want to find solutions to their problems and crush their own goals. Ryan’s years ...
Feb 17, 2021•58 min•Ep. 195
Today…on Presidents day, we want to share with you one of the greatest stories of perseverance in overcoming defeat in American history. This is the story of one of the most influential American presidents in history… This mans accomplishments, especially at critical times, set the destiny and direction of our nation. They far surpassed the challenges faced along the way, and they were not minor or few in number. As Americans we can all be grateful for his influence and service to the United Sta...
Feb 15, 2021•5 min•Ep. 194
Julia Maki Pyrah and Nicholas Cotroneo are coauthors of the recently released book, Guardians: Stories of the 2020 Civil Unrest in Washington. Their book describes Julia’s firsthand experience as a member of the DC Air National Guard, and her deployment in response to the violent riots in Washington DC, this past June. The orders Julia and the rest of the National Guard received were to protect the protestors who were exercising their right to peacefully assemble. But when the protests ended in ...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 192
Roland Frasier struck out on his own at just 16 years old, working low paying jobs to support himself while he figured out what to do with his life. At 18, he got into real estate. He then invested every dollar he'd saved over the years into a real estate deal that resulted in a major return on that investment. From there, Roland continued investing in himself and in business. Today, Roland has built or sold 24 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to just under $4 billion. He c...
Feb 08, 2021•12 min•Ep. 191
Jenna McKaye is a survivor of human trafficking with an incredible life story she now shares in trainings and keynote presentations. Jenna’s story of being trafficked by her husband, escaping her trafficker, and then struggling for years until she found a way to rebuild her health and her life, is inspiring for anyone who feels stuck in their own pain. She continues to train hospital staff, law enforcement and other professionals how to identify victims of sex trafficking and labor trafficking a...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 189
Communication is a key factor is all we do. The inability of people to communicate effectively today, without applying perspective to what they both say and hear, is wreaking havoc in our lives. This, then, is an excellent time to revisit the art of communication. Michael Bernoff is an expert in this field. He is the founder of the Human Communications Institute and a leader in the personal and professional development industry. In this episode of American Snippets, we pulled some of Michael's i...
Feb 01, 2021•18 min•Ep. 188
Bobby Sausalito is a Comedian, commentator and Internet personality most notably recognized on Instagram as @takenaps . His satirical videos about politics, the economy, current events, real estate, and other topics he covers have connected with a massive national audience craving for the opportunity to laugh. While Bobby makes light of the conspiracy theories, political disasters, and the divide in this country, he sprinkles in messages of personal accountability and entrepreneurial lessons, bl...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 186
Former Law Enforcement Officer Jason Schechterle and Former SEAL Jason Redman both have incredible stories of courage and resilience. Jason Schechterle was caught in a fiery explosion when his police cruiser was struck from behind and burst into flames. He was thought to be dead at the scene, but upon discovery that he was still alive, Jason was rushed to a top burn unit, where he defied all odds and lived to tell his story. Jason Redman was on a mission with his SEAL Team when they were ambushe...
Jan 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 185
Mike De Geus built a life of international travel and global intrigue as an entrepreneur and a Secret Service Agent. He first followed his entrepreneurial spirit into businesses that introduced him to world travel, and then revisited his desire to join the Secret Service, where he dedicated himself to 12 years of service. Today he’s moved back into his entrepreneurial path with his companies, Leatherback Gear and HERO beverage. Leatherback Gear arose from Mike’s personal connection to people who...
Jan 20, 2021•56 min•Ep. 183
Major James Capers became the first African American to receive a battlefield commission. Major Capers experienced extreme racism growing up in the Jim Crow South, and even while training and working his way up to becoming a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps. In spite of those experiences, he remained committed to his country and his Corps. He became a respected and legendary leader his men followed into some of Vietnam's worst battles. In this episode, we pulled some of our fa...
Jan 18, 2021•16 min•Ep. 182
Marine Corps veteran Eric Post has been in the thick of chaos since the first riots began in Portland Oregon. He's a Portland resident and business owner who gives back to his community he and his family love being a part of. When the riots first began, Eric took to the streets in an attempt to broker peace. He spoke with people from all walks of life, from both sides of this divide: police officers, BLM members, rioters, peaceful protestors, and others who are directly impacted by the riots or ...
Jan 12, 2021•28 min•Ep. 180
The events in Washington DC stunned our nation. While the media was quick to offer its version of events, the people who were there found it difficult to do so; our attempts to live stream were thwarted by an overwhelmed system combined with suppression of services. For hours, the only reports available were what the mainstream media presented. Much of what was reported was true. Much was not. It is important for every American to investigate multiple sources of information and make your own det...
Jan 08, 2021•28 min•Ep. 179
Hamody Jasim was 12 years old when he was arrested and tortured in one of Saddam Hussein’s prisons. Hamody enlisted in the Iraq Army while still a teeenager, and was ultimately recruited by the United States Intelligence Community. He went on to become a major asset to that community - and to America- by eliminating high-level Al-Qaeda and Islamic State operatives, and terrorist organizations. Hamody was hunted and tracked by Al Qaeda until he was forced to flee to America in order to save his o...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 178
Sean Whalen is among the leading entrepreneurs in the mindset and lifestyle arena. His brand, Lions Not Sheep, is proudly patriotic and unabashedly assertive in its branding. Sean draws upon his personal and professional struggles to teach his community the lessons he's learned and lead them to apply those lessons in their own lives. He's well-known for his unconventional style his community loves him for. Recently, he's been using his platform to speak up about the lockdowns, mandates, and the ...
Jan 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 177
Law Enforcement is one of the hottest topics of debate in this country. One political party paints police officers as villains, even comparing them to Nazis, while the other acknowledges flaws in law enforcement and seeks to remedy those while also supporting police officers. In Episode #160, we brought Officer Parker to you. He is a Law Enforcement Officer who has both experienced racism and hardships as a civilian, and the direct impact of the anti-police movement as he serves his community. O...
Dec 31, 2020•21 min•Ep. 176
Craig Sawyer is a former member of SEAL Team 6, and a veteran of the Federal Marshal Service. His federal career came to an end after he blew the whistle to expose leadership corruption. From there, Craig followed a path that ultimately lead him to found Veterans for Child Rescue. He and his team, including his daughter, who is a sexual assault survivor, work together to expose and bring to justice those who prey on children, Craig shared details of his whistleblowing experience and his current ...
Dec 30, 2020•27 min•Ep. 175
Eric Post is a Marine Corps veteran and a proud American family man. He has created partnerships and built businesses to achieve significant success. More recently, he has become an on-the-ground leader in the besieged area of Portland, Oregon, and an inspirational leader to people across the country who are seeking ways to restore patriotism and reclaim the American Spirit. He has become an advocate for the truth and for true unity, and a determined defender of the freedoms he and others gave s...
Dec 29, 2020•19 min•Ep. 174
David Webb is an acclaimed radio and broadcast host . He's a political activist who has appeared on news shows around the globe. Today he’s most often seen on Fox Nation, where he hosts Reality Check, and heard on Sirius XM Patriot, where he hosts The David Webb Show. Regardless of what network or what platform he’s on David freely shares his insight and commentary on all aspects of the political world. His outspokenness has earned him plenty of critics. Those with opposing beliefs and political...
Dec 28, 2020•12 min•Ep. 173
Ray Care is a former Navy SEAL with multiple deployments in his years of service. He has since become a leader in mindset and team building, working with people like Bedros Keuilian and Jason Redman as well as in his own program, CONQUER. Ray has also been seen in blockbusters like Captain Phillips and popular shows like Ultimate Hell Week and The Selection. Last March, Ray sat down with us and talked about lessons he’s learned that could help Americans as we entered into the early days of the p...
Dec 27, 2020•18 min•Ep. 172
Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis is a quadruple amputee, having lost portions of both his arms and legs. In spite of his challenges, Travis has emerged as a leader, advocate, and inspiration. He created a nonprofit to serve other wounded warriors. He became an entrepreneur. He is an in-demand speaker who cracks his audiences up while impartin...
Dec 26, 2020•13 min•Ep. 171
In 2005, Glenn Lundy was homeless and suicidal. He’d lost custody of his only child, destroyed relationships, and allowed a successful career to fall by the wayside. Today, he is among the country’s most sought-after GM’s in the auto industry. He is a proud husband and father to 7 children, with his 8th on the way. Glenn is the creator of the Rise and Grind morning show that has grown into a major brand, and he is an expert in both business culture development and leadership training. He has bee...
Dec 15, 2020•54 min•Ep. 170
