On this episode of The Decision Hour Host Adam Bird sits down with Robert Adams, MD. Bob spent 36 years severing in the United States Military. Graduated from the Navel Academy, became a Navy Seal and then later in his career decided he wanted to get into medicine, After 18 years in the Navy, Bob changed branches of service and became an Army officer, went to medical school and spent another 18 years in the Army as a Doctor before retiring as DELTA Force Command Surgeon. After Retiring from the ...
May 05, 2020•26 min•Ep. 162
On this week’s episode of The Decision Hour I am joined by the CEO of GFI Apparel, StephanieNarita. Stephanie Narita is a former military spouse with more than a decade of experience in Human Resources, Office Management and Business Acquisitions. She returned to school in 2018, after deciding she wanted to shift her focus towards Health and Education. Her overall aspiration is to become a doctor for high risk children and she is set to graduate from Arizona State University in the Fall of 2020....
Apr 28, 2020•25 min•Ep. 161
BONUS show this week. Mario has been a friend for more than a dozen years, dating back to our time in the National Guard and then working in the veteran community. He is a fellow podcast host and has a funny show called Fall In 360. Take a listen as we sit down and catch up on what’s going on and mark your calendars for May 5th2020, as a NEW SEASON of Fall In 360 will be live! Follow him on Facebook A little about Mario… Mario A. Aguirre is an Army Veteran of 11 years, having done two tours of O...
Apr 25, 2020•23 min•Ep. 160
I got to sit down with my friend and #CommunityHero Mr. Wayne Mulder. Wayne works in Law Enforcement and has a podcast called ‘On The Blue Line’ ( Listen Here ) it’s a podcast about doing life well. Designed and hosted by those who actively serve in law enforcement, this podcast is geared to help you find success in what really matters, your life outside the badge. Take a listen as Wayne Mulder shares some stories with us and when asked why he got into Law Enforcement, Wayne says: “Well, it’s re...
Apr 23, 2020•37 min•Ep. 159
We have a special guest for you in this episode. Kate Kimbley is a single mother of four, a High School Art Teacher and a Fitness/Strength Coach. Kate is #CommunityHero and an inspiration to many. She shares her story about how she became a teacher and how she got started in helping women achieve their fitness goals. If you think you need a gym and a bunch of machines, or you think you need to make fitness the Number #1 priority in order to be “fit”… You’re wrong! Follow Kate on Instagram and se...
Apr 14, 2020•24 min•Ep. 158
My guest for this week’s show is aEmotional Sobriety Educator, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Life & Relationship Coach and Strength & Rehabilitation Expert and is the CEO of Levelheaded Doc LLC, Dr. Andrea Vitz. What Andrea has created is something really special, she has a created an Emotional Sobriety workshop and has a new book out called “The You You’ve Never Met” How to stop experiencing pain and chaos in all of your relationships by Sobering up, Emotionally Speaking. ( https://levelhea...
Apr 07, 2020•27 min•Ep. 157
In this episode, I talk with Ed Fisher, Col, (Ret) and Founder of LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve. ( https://www.leekpreserve.org/) Their mission: Provide a friendly handicap-accessible camp environment and therapeutic outdoor activities like hunting and fishing, LEEK believes in encouraging our wounded heroes to focus on their abilities, without compromising their current physical limitations. They work with roughly 60-70 veterans a year and looking to expand that. When asked how it all got ...
Mar 31, 2020•25 min•Ep. 156
If you like bacon…. You are gonna want to listen to this! In this episode I sit down with Mike Oraschewsky. Mike is the “Chief Executive Boar” from TBJ Gourmet. (https://tbjgourmet.com) We talk BACON JAM! Yes, your read that right… Bacon Jam, you literally can put it on anything! Listen in as Mike shares how he got involved with TBJ and helping spread this deliciousness all over the country. Mikes DH: "Uh, you know, I had made the decision to be an entrepreneur early in life when I didn't have a...
Mar 24, 2020•22 min•Ep. 155
How many people like to fish or just be in the great outdoors? In this week’s episode I sit down and talk with my friends and the founders of Warriors on the Water Limited, Jim and Gina! I met Jim and Gina last year the Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA and we hit it off. You will hear a little bit about their backgrounds, Jim is a Marine and Gina’s grandfather a WWII veteran. Their vision for Warriors on the Water Limited, to provide programs that will help in adding peace and stress free for bond...
Mar 23, 2020•22 min•Ep. 154
I had a great time talking with Aubree Nichols in this episode! Aubree is a self love advocate who enjoys sharing her story about spending a lifetime filling her insides with the outsides, only to feel lost and unfulfilled. We talk about, ENOUGH, the name of her first memoir. The book will inspire women to reclaim their power and cultivate a loving relationship with themselves. Aubree is dedicated to sharing the message that you are powerful beyond measure and everything you need is inside you r...
Mar 10, 2020•24 min•Ep. 153
I met Kevin a few years ago at a veteran’s event in Connecticut, and have been lucky enough to stay in touch with him over the years. Kevin is now the President/CEO of the United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce (USVCC) https://usvcc.org We discuss the Warrior Games and how USVCC is playing a role with our nations heroes. We also talk about the 2020 Invictus games which will be held in The Netherlands this year, and how the USVCC is playing a key role at getting team USA ready. Kevin talks ab...
Mar 03, 2020•27 min•Ep. 152
This week’s show Host Adam Bird Sits down with fellow Army Veteran, Podcaster, and friend Mr. Pete A. Turner. Pete is a former U.S. Army spy, with over 1,000 combat patrols. We discuss what his time was like while in the military and what he experienced during transition. Pete, is a fellow podcaster and professional podcast producer, and when you listen to his shows, it’s easy to see why he is one of the best in the business hands down! His show Break It Down Show , (a must listen too) pumps out...
Feb 25, 2020•30 min•Ep. 151
On this episode I sit down with USMC Veteran and the Director of the Wind Therapy program at 22Kill, Mr. Joe ‘Staz” Stazione. I’ve known Joe for years and he has been a good friend with a big heart. Joe share with you a little bit about his background. He talks about being a Marine and what he experienced as he transition out of the military. Joe talks about how he go into Motorcycle riding and how it all lead to working at 22Kill as their Wind Therapy Program Director. So what is this program? ...
Feb 18, 2020•25 min•Ep. 150
In this episode, Host Adam Bird sits down with his good friend and the new Executive Director of HillVets, Betty Rhoads. Betty is a lawyer by education but realized the traditional practice of law wasn’t really her thing. She found herself having a calling to serve and quickly found herself on a path that lead her to the Federal Government and into the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). She worked in the VA, mostly in housing, helping with the VA home loan programs. From their Betty found hers...
Feb 11, 2020•29 min•Ep. 149
Great episode as I interview a powerhouse couple and the Founders of ReEngage, Adam Zaffuto & Alexandra (Pursglove) Zaffuto. We jump in and get to know each of them. Adam, U.S. Army Veteran with 2 combat tours and Alex who is a certified Executive Coach, Culture Consultant and the CEO of Pace Success Coaching. So, what’s ReEngage? ReEngage is a one-day conference to foster face-to-face connections by bringing together civilians and veterans who have selflessly served the country and bring gr...
Feb 04, 2020•29 min•Ep. 148
This is an uncut episode with our good friend Lindsey Germono. We just hit record and whatever happens, happens… And WOW, it was a lot of fun, filled with a ton of laughs! Once we settled down a bit, we got to Lindsey’s background a bit better, how she started Germono Advertising Company ( www.germono.com ) and then discuss the importance of social media, and networking in today’s business world. Why as a business owner should you be doing both? Listen in to find out. Lindsey is someone who is g...
Jan 28, 2020•46 min•Ep. 147
Very Special Show today as we have #CommunityHero Dr. Jason Piccolo joining us. Dr. Piccolo is an U.S. Army Veteran, a former special agent and supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent near the Mexico Border and went on to work with the prestigious White House Security Council’s Human Smuggling Cell. Jason is an author, his books include, Out of the Shadows: A Government Whistleblower’s Firsthand Account of How The Protection Of Migrant Children Beca...
Jan 22, 2020•24 min•Ep. 146
Jeremy Scott is a former collegiate athlete & Cum Laude graduate turned author, speaker, and coach. Jeremy holds numerous health & fitness certifications including; he is the author of two best selling books “Make Success Mandatory” and the nutrition education cookbook “Get Lean Gluten Free”. His blog www.jeremyscottfitness.com has been named one of the top 20 fitness blogs online by Breaking Muscle. He is a 4-x cover model; SHAPE Magazine named him one of the 50 Hottest Trainers in Amer...
Jan 14, 2020•22 min•Ep. 145
It’s the Holiday season and the end of the year show. They have been MIA for several weeks and well, in this episode they explain why. A lot has been going on, Adam got married… WHAT! Yup, it’s true, he also had surgery, hunting trip and more that he explains what has kept him from doing a show the past several weeks. Then they get down into the Holiday/Christmas season, likes and dislikes, some holiday funnies and more. Adam and Patti also give a heartfelt TAHNK YOU to all of you for joining th...
Dec 11, 2019•35 min•Ep. 144
In this episode, we talk with Sean Gasaway, who is an award-winning singer/songwriter, publisher, record executive, and record producer also known as GASOLINE. Sean was born on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and now resides in Nashville, TN. Sean discusses how he became a full-time singer/songwriter and how he appeared in front of 75,000 Pittsburgh Steeler Fans at Heinz Field performing one of his hit "Stomp" and The National Anthem. Sean has been in the music business for over 25 years, and has su...
Nov 07, 2019•31 min•Ep. 143
We sit down with Army Veteran and Founder of SAVE Home Front ( http://www.shfveterans.org/ ) Mr. Jax Young (a.k.a. Gods Cowboy). SHF mission: “We provide Veterans ready for a change, a help up, not a hand out system so they can integrate into their communities.” Jax shares with us his story from being homeless to how SHF came to be and shares his “Decision Hour” #veteransinlove . We also talk about a custom bike build that took place… 100thAnniversary of Veterans Legacy Edition… Here’s the surpr...
Nov 02, 2019•20 min•Ep. 142
Excited to bring you this episode as we sit down with the Founder of American Freedom Fund, and the Founder and Chairman of the Bramer Group, Mr. Donald R. Bramer. Take a listen as we talk with Don about how he went from Capitol Hill having served as an appointee under the administration of President George H. W. Bush in different offices to enlisting into the U.S. Navy with multiple deployments as an intelligence officer and senior interrogator, then a few years later receiving his commission a...
Oct 21, 2019•22 min•Ep. 141
This episode is a “Collectible” with Special Guest Marjorie K. Eastman. Marjorie served as a United States Army intelligence officer and commander. Her ten years of post 9/11 military service include two combat deployments, one in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the other in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service as a combat commander. Marjorie K. Eastman is an Award-winning author for her book ‘The Frontline Generation: How W...
Oct 16, 2019•29 min•Ep. 140
We are excited about this episode because we have very special guest Mr. Sean Jensen! Sean, is a USMC Veteran, the CEO of Polu Kai Services LLC and Author. Sean is no stranger to the show, he first appeared on the show January 2016 ( 2016 show click here ) to discuss his new book at the time, Sergeant to CEO, A Foster Kid’s Lessons in Family, Fidelity, and Financial Success. (On Amazon Click Here ). In this show Sean also shares his ‘Decision Hour’ to become a contractor, how he has managed to g...
Oct 08, 2019•31 min•Ep. 139
We got a crazy episode for you in this one we talk about Astral Projection………………………. (Out of Body Experiences)……………………. Yup, you read that right. Have you ever had an Astral Projection? Do you remember what it was like? Have you ever tried having an out of body experience? Well in this episode we share some of our experiences with you and what we think it means. Take a listen.
Oct 01, 2019•22 min•Ep. 138
The title should say it all, but these two are at it again! Adam and Patti discuss ’What NOT to Say’ in different scenarios such as, a job interview, a funeral, a first date, your spouse and so much more. This episode is bound to leave you in tears of laughter. Take a listen and think of somethings ‘What Not to Say’.
Sep 24, 2019•21 min•Ep. 137
When you hear the word “Ghosting” what do you think of? In this episode, we are going to discuss ghosting. Not talking about ghosts or some secondary image on a display screen. We are talking about the ghosting someone does in a relationship weather its personal or business. You will hear us give some examples from a personal stance but also a business side of things. QUESTION: Have you worked with someone or another business then all of a sudden, there is no communication? If so, perhaps you go...
Sep 17, 2019•12 min•Ep. 136
We got a great show for you as we sit down with our good friend Mr. Anthony Mauriello, EA (a.k.a. MY TAXFELLA). What do you do with your Money? Do you have a retirement plan? College fund for you children? Or maybe you’re looking at starting a business, if so, how should you set it up? Anthony is the man with the answers! We sit down with Anthony to discuss some of those questions and more! If you need Tax advice, looking for bookkeeping, retirement questions or more, contact Anthony Mauriello a...
Sep 10, 2019•28 min•Ep. 135
This episode is based on an Inspiring True Story, listen in as one man shares his 2,650-mile journey through darkness. Our special guest for this episode is the founder of VetConnect Network, U.S. Navy Veteran, Mr. Zack Starr. Tune in as Zack takes you on “The Epic Mile”, his journey from Mexico to Canada on foot. Hear what he learned on the trail, how he overcame a shoulder injury and how opening a garage door saved his life. Zack is also the founder of the VetConnect Network, a nonprofit with ...
Sep 03, 2019•24 min•Ep. 134
Very Special Guest for you today as we talk with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Professional Hypnotherapist, Shawnda Bauer. What does EFT and a Hypnotherapist do? Listen in as Shawnda answers those questions and explains how it all works. You will also hear Adam’s recent experience with working with Shawnda, what it was like and how it helped him. Schedule an appointment with Shawnda on her website at http://www.hypnopeace.com
Aug 27, 2019•23 min•Ep. 133
