Posts by VOM
Connecting with Resources for a Successful Transition With Melody Gratic
This week Joe is joined by Melody Gratic, CEO and co-founder of XcelMil, LLC. Melody shared her transition experience following her retirement from the Army after 24 years of service. Melody explained the importance of connecting with resources that are available to Service Members and their families as they enter the civilian workforce. There are…
Woodlawn Press Winery with Andrew Rosado
Woodlawn Press Winery with Andrew Rosado This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran Andrew Rosado, who founded Woodlawn Press Winery along with his wife Bonnie. Andrew shared how he was able to turn what started as a wine making hobby into a family business. After separation from the Army, Andrew entered the civilian workforce…
Old Line Spirits with Mark McLaughlin
For the 400th episode of Veteran On The Move, Joe is joined by Mark McLaughlin, the co-founder of Old Line Spirits. Along with fellow Navy Veteran Arch Watkins, Mark seized the opportunity to transform a love of whiskey into a successful distillery. Mark shared his post military story; from utilizing the GI Bill for graduate…
Connecting Knife Creators and Customers With BladesWork Unlimited
Co-founders of BladesWork Unlimited and Marine Corps Veterans, Christian Helms and Robert ‘Bo’ Plante came by the show to share more about their business and the story behind their startup journey. BladesWork Unlimited provides a sales and marketing platform to bladesmiths, connecting them with customers. Through BladesWork’s marketplace, customers can create custom knives or shop…
Leading Your Business From the Front With Kurt Yeghian
CEO and founder of Existing Conditions, Kurt Yeghian, came by the show to talk about his entrepreneurial journey after service and how he has led his successful company for over 23 years. After serving in the Air Force for 13 years, Kurt trained as and entered the private sector as an architect. Recognizing the need for…