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The Decision Hour

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Welcome to The Decision Hour, the podcast where we explore the tough decisions that people from all walks of life have made and the impact those choices had on their lives. Each episode, we sit down with a different guest who shares their personal story of a time when they found themselves at a crossroads, with their feet on the line, and they had to make THAT decision. Our guests come from all different backgrounds, from business leaders and entrepreneurs to athletes, artists, and everyday heroes. Through these candid conversations, we delve into the thought process and emotions behind each decision, exploring the challenges and obstacles that our guests faced, as well as the lessons they learned along the way. Whether you’re facing a tough decision in your own life or just looking for inspiration and motivation, The Decision Hour is the podcast for you. So join us each week as we explore the tough choices that shape our lives and help us become the best versions of ourselves.
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Episodes

Ep: 102 - Ray Belden, CEO at Cherrywood Technologies Inc.

Great interview with U.S. Air Force Veteran and teh CEO at Cherrywood Technologies Inc.( https://cherry.host ) Mr. Ray Belden. Take a listen as Ray shares his story on the path he took to really find what it is that he really should be doing in life! Ray, loves working with computers and all things IT, and in hearing what he has done for jobs you might think otherwise until one day, he's "Decision Hour" came to him! This is a story I think many can relate to on different levels and one you don't...

Sep 08, 201738 minEp. 42

Ep: 101 - Mathew Torres - Show Me the Cash

SHOW ME THE CASH!!! In this episode that is what we do. Take a listen as I talk with U.S. Army Veteran and Sales Agent at Show Me the Cash, Mr. Mathew Torres. Mathew is no stranger to the show as a few years ago he used to intern with us. He is off doing biggger things and helping small business get the money they need. If you own a business and need some cash flow and not having any luck at the banks, then grab a pen and take notes!

Aug 30, 201734 minEp. 41

Ep: 100 - Lila Holley - Camouflaged Sisters

This was a very special episode. Not only because it was the 100th show we have done but it was who we had as a guest. In the 100th episode I sit down with U.S. Army Veteran, Visionary Author, Speaker, 3x Award winning, Best selling Author, podcast host, the woman behind the Camouflaged Sisters movement and my dear friend Mrs. Lila Holley. It’s been a little over a year since Lila has been on the show, since then she has become apart of the Heroes Media Group family with her show “In Sessions wi...

Aug 25, 201742 minEp. 40

Ep: 099 - Jean South - Hire Served

You all are in for a real treat with this episode. I sit down with my friend and CEO of Hire Served, Jean South. This Marine Spouse, Former FBI Special Agent turned CEO is working with our nations heroes and the companies looking to hire them. Jean and I have some on going banter so it was really fun interviewing her. She really has a big heart and always looking to help our community heroes. She is a wealth of knowledge and she shares some great advice that everyone can incorporate into their l...

Aug 18, 201736 minEp. 39

Ep: 098 - Dan Dwyer - Vetrepreneur Life

Great interview with U.S.Army Veteran and Founder/CEO of Vetrepreneur Life Mr. Dan Dwyer. Dan Shares with us his story about his 22- year career in the U.S. Army to what he is doing now with Vetrepreneur Life. Dan has more than 25 years experience in leadership and organizational development, strategic planning, building and leading high performing teams, retaining top performing professionals and a whole lot more! Dan is dedicated to the Boots to Business advancement of Veteran Entrepreneurs. H...

Aug 11, 201738 minEp. 38

Ep: 097- Creator of FITWHEY, Mr. Erik Rothchild

If you are into fitness, health and wellness then listen up. In this episode I talk with U.S. Army Veteran and the Creator of the popular protein energy drink,FitWhey Mr. Erik Rothchild. Erik shares his amazing story about how he was working for a company and making really good money to making a decision to quit his job and go all in with the idea he had been playing around with for some time. He founded his company BFIT Brands which are the makers of his creation FITWHEY Protein + Energy drink....

Jul 27, 201736 minEp. 37

EP: 096 - Chris Atley - Success Coach, Speaker & Author

In this episode, we get to hear from Success Coach, Speaker & Author, Chris Atley. Take a listen as we sit down and hear Chris’s story about starting out as a psychology major who chose a career in the Insurance business and after ten (10) years of doing that, she came to find her true calling in becoming a coach and helping other get what they want out of life. She talks about watching the movie “The Secret” which teaches us our thoughts can create our reality. This episode is filled with a...

Jul 18, 201738 minEp. 36

Ep: 095 - Glen Stilson - Independence Training and host of "The Arms Room"

Had a good time in this episode sitting down and talking with good friend Mr. Glen Stilson. Glen and Army Veteran and the Founder of Independence Training ( https://www.independencetraining.com ) Glen is one of the hardest working guys I know and has spent his life educating, training and empowering other in firearms and medical training. Whether you are a beginner and just starting out or you have been shooting for years, Glen and his staff are hands down some of the best in the business. Glen ...

Jul 15, 201737 minEp. 35

Ep: 094 - Anthony Mauriello - Tax Fella

In this episode I sit and talk with the President of Mauriello Enterprises Inc. Mr. Anthony Mauriello. Hear how he started off learning as much as he could about the financial and tax industries to then starting his own company helping others with their money. If you need your Taxes done this is the man to see but he does so much more. Anthony and his staff treat you like family. check out www.mytaxfella.com . When asked what advice he could give he said... "We’re meant to fly and I-- so sometim...

Jul 10, 201732 minEp. 34

Ep: 093 - Nicholas Franz - Frag Out Clothing Co.

Another great interview in the books, This one will have you laughing hard! Listen in as I talk with U.S. Air Force veteran and Owner/CEO of Frag Out Clothing Company Mr. Nicholas Franz. Folks there are somethings in life you just can't make up. When I ask Nick to give the listeners some advice... Listen to what he has to say and the story he tells. You won't be disappointed! Make sure you check out http://fragoutcc.com and order your shirt today!...

Jul 05, 201730 minEp. 33

Ep: 092 - Bruce Benedict - Battlefield Resume

Join me in this episode as I talk with U.S. Army Veteran and the creator of Battlefield Resumes Mr. Bruce Benedict. Bruce is a retired US Army Major with a commission from OCS. He also served over 6 yrs as a DoD GS-15 Hiring Manager. He is a Certified Résumé Writer and a Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team. Bruce has developed the Battlefield Résumé Methodology (BRM) to help veterans and transitioning military, as well as those who help them, easily translate militar...

Jun 29, 201734 min

Ep: 091 - Eric Mitchell - LifeFlip Media

Listen in as I talk with USMC Veteran and the CEO of LifeFlip Media, Mr. Eric Mitchell. Eric shares his story from joining the Marines to "dialing for dollars"and leading us into his "Decision Hour" and creating what is now LifeFlip Media a Public Relations firm that helps companies communicate their excellence to their key audiences. A lot of good information in this episode, get ready to take notes. To learn more about Eric and LifeFlip Media go to... www.lifeflipmedia.com...

Jun 27, 201738 min

Ep: 090 - Courtney Wilson - Dropzone for Veterans

In this episode I talk with U.S. Army Veteran and Founder/CEO of Dropzone for Veterans, Courtney Wilson. Courtney Wilson is a former Army Engineer Captain, combat veteran and Bronze Star Medal recipient. She has been profiled in the New York Times and interviewed by CNN and NPR for her experience in Afghanistan, as well as named a ‘Military Entrepreneur Making a Difference’. A Creative Writing major turned Engineer turned MBA Candidate, Courtney is a creative analytic who believes equally in aut...

Jun 22, 201726 min

Ep: 089 - Angela Cody-Rouget, CEO of Major Organizers

Get ready to be organized, energized and liberate! In this episode I talk with USAF Veteran and CEO of Major Organizers, Mrs. Angela Cody-Rouget. Tune in as Angela tells her story and shares several of her “Decision Hours” with us. From how the business got started to all of the Accolades she has gotten to include being on ABCs Shark Tank season 7. Angela's story is nothing short of inspiring and to see what her and her team has done and what they are doing moving forward is nothing short of ama...

Jun 18, 201730 min

EP: 088 - Mike Maloney - KOTA Longboards

In this episode I get to talk with U.S. Navy Veteran and the founder of KOTA Longboards Mr. Michael Maloney. Mike shares his stay as a Navy F-14 Tomcat Pilot and graduate of the Navy’s TOP GUN school to his time spent for a few companies in change of several projects to where he is now and how he started KOTA Longboards! Mike goes into how the company name KOTA came to be and he also makes a BIG announcement! What to know what it is? Listen to the show! Everyone should own one of these masterpie...

Jun 13, 201759 min

Ep: 087 - Mike Harmon

In this episode I sit down with NASCAR Owner/Driver Mr. Mike Harmon. Mike shares with us his upbringing and how he found the love for driving fast. Mike has a long and varied race career. He is an independent owner/driver, something not at all common in NASCAR today. Mike has one of the biggest hearts of anyone you'll meet. He goes far out of his way to mentor and guide new drivers that are trying to make a name for themselves. On top of all that, take a look at the team in the pit with him, he ...

Jun 09, 201733 min

Ep: 086 - Patti Katter - Hope For The Warriors

This is an episode you DON’T want to miss! I had a blast talking with Patti Katter (a.k.a. Wonder Woman) who has several really good stories she shares with. She starts by sharing a wonder women moment that will have you in tears from laugh so hard. She then tells us about her journey from meeting her husband (USMC/Army Veteran) to them joining the Army and what that was like, to her starting a Non-Profit and then closing its doors to where she is now, doing AMZING work with the organization Hop...

Jun 07, 201739 min

Ep: 085 - Community HERO - Jesse Simpson

In this episode I got to speak with USMC Veteran, Firefighter and the Founder of an organization called Calm, Fit, Complete Mr. Jesse Simpson. ( https://calmfitcomplete.org ) Take a listen at this young mans journey as he shares with us about his years as what he calls a “Troubled youth” to joining the Marines and seeing the world to becoming a Firefighter. The story really starts there as this community HERO decides he wants to do more. Listen in as Jesse explains his “Decision Hour’ and how he...

May 13, 201739 min

Ep: 084 - Director Fabio Guaglione

Had a good time in this interview talk with one of the Directors of the movie called “MINE” Mr. Fabio Guaglione. Fabio called me all the way from Northern Italy to tell us about the movie he help Direct and write called MINE, staring Armie Hammer and produced by Peter Safran (THE CONJURING). This movie starts off as action-packed Military thriller about a solider who is stuck in the desert for 52 hours after a mission falls apart. Steps on MINE…. “This starts off as a military movie but really t...

May 05, 201732 min

Ep: 083 - Dave Munson of Saddleback Leather Co

In this episode I sit down with Mr. Dave Munson the founder of Saddleback leather Co. Here how this multimillion-dollar global; retailer of luxury leather goods got started. Dave does some amazing things for the people that work for him and in this interview he challenges other companies to do the same. Dave will also give you some tips on how to recognize quality goods. Don’t miss this interview, Dave sets several examples of what we all could be doing to be not only successful but how we can m...

Apr 29, 201734 min

Ep: 082_ Meisch Temple Massager

In this episode I sit down with Joe Meisch, US Army Veteran and Founder of Meisch Temple Massager. Joe has created the first physical “mental focusing tool” in the world! This is something everyone must have! Check them out and order yours here http://www.templemassager.com

Apr 21, 201759 min

Ep: 81 - Life for 22 Productions

In this episode I sit with USMC Veteran Bruce Beasley who is also the founder of Life for 22 Productions http://www.lifefor22productions.com Bruce has encountered, dealt with, succeeded and suffered under this thing is known as PTSD. We have people around the country that struggle. "It does NOT define me" says Beasley. This organization was created so we can learn from each other and thats what its all about. Learn more or share your story by going to http://www.lifefor22productions.com...

Apr 12, 201726 min

Ep: 080 - Bonnie Silver

In this episode my guest host Kalen and I sit down and talk with Bonnie Siliver. Bonnie is a U.S. Army Veteran, Best Selling Author, Public speaker and has a heart of gold. She has a passion to help people on this journey we call life, to help connect their true-self from the inside-out. For more information on Bonnie or to connect with her, go to http://www.bonnielsilver.com

Mar 20, 201726 min

Ep: 079 - All American Legacy Podcast

In this episode I talk with Staff Sgt. Will Reiner about a new podcast that has come out from the 82nd Airborne Division called “All American Legacy Podcast”. This new show made its debut on January 17th, 2017 and Highlights the past 100-years of the 82nd Airborne Division “All American” History. If you are into history, support the troops, or just love a good story you don’t want to miss this show! Be sure to check out their show... https://allamericanlegacy.podbean.com...

Mar 04, 201735 min

Ep: 078 - Karolyn Smith, Army Veteran, Author and Inspirational Speaker

In this episode I sit down with Combat Veteran, Author and Inspirational speaker Karolyn Smith. Listen as she tells her story from a life of a professional athlete to joining the U.S. Army and becoming a crew serve-machine gunner to working corporate offices and providing high-threat security protection. If that wasn’t cool enough hear how she talks about her book, “Sophia the Bionic Cat” and this amazing story of an amputee kitten, a wounded Veteran and how they both overcome unbeatable odds. D...

Feb 08, 201755 min

Ep_077 - Leon Logothetis

Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn’t always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. His days of living and working behind a "slab of wood" are over! Listen as he shares his decision hour and how it started him on an epic journey that would take h...

Jan 27, 201733 min

Ep: 076 - Steven Weintraub of VetTix

In this episode I get to sit down with my good friend, Mr. Steven Weintraub. Steve is a Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves and the Chief Strategy Officer for The Veteran Tickets Foundation (VetTix). VetTix is a 501(c)3 their mission is to provide tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. We sit and talk about whats to come for 2017, how people serv...

Jan 18, 201751 min

Ep: 074 - Paul Davis, Ph.D

In this episode I sit down with Paul O. Davis, III, PhD, Dr. Davis, is the president of the First Responder Institute. He is a graduate of the School of Public Health, University of Maryland and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. We discuss his time under contract to the Marine Corps, where he was embedded as a rifleman and conducted a five-year job task analysis of the critical and arduous tasks required for the MOS 0311 in high altitude, cold weather, desert, jungle and amphi...

Jan 13, 201738 min

Episode 073 - Mr. Don Bramer

In this episode I talk with a true American Patriot, a U.S. Navy Veteran Mr. Don Bramer from The Bramer Group and Defend Our Nation Political Action Committee. Don gives us a bit of his background and what he has been doing with the Bramer Group as well as Defen Our Nation Political Committee. We also discuss about an amazing event that is about to happen Dec 7th in Washington DC, the 3rd Annual Veteran’s Fund Raiser, Martinis, Manhattans and Mistletoe! You won't want to miss this awesome event!...

Dec 02, 201630 min

Special Guest - Shia LaBeouf

In this episode I talk with American Actor Shia LaBeouf, who gets real about how the film was made, being the son of a Vietnam Veteran and how various events from his life have allowed him to play this serious lead character in the film. Shia plays the role of a U.S. Marine, Gabriel Drummer, who returns home from a tour in Afghanistan and suffers from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). We discuss why he wanted to take on this role, how long it took to prepare for it and what was involved in ...

Nov 30, 201627 min
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