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The David and Josh Show PodcastEP 8 - 8 AM IN KINGSTON (ft. David Johnson)Yerr!Thank you for supporting! Please follow and leave a review.We're joined by the big friend of the pod David Johnson. *Drop a bomb for the guest real quick We go real nostalgic this pod. We go down memory lane and discuss college, car culture, david's past projects, and everything else in-between. We also get an exclusive, patios laced take, on Drake's Wah Gwan Delilah. Email us - davidandjoshpodcast@gmail.comPlaylist link:Spotify - https...2024-06-071h 13
The David Johnson ShowEP50: Stealth Fighter Pilot Who Drops First Bomb in 2003 Iraq (Shock and Awe) TELLS ALL!Operation Iraqi Freedom - Shock and Awe Campaign - How did the stealth fighter pilots think and feel during this mission? This was the largest air campaign in history. Steve Ankerstar was THE FIRST F-117 Fighter Pilot who flew into Iraq for this at the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He shares his full story about how and what led him to the day of this mission. Who doesn't think these planes are super cool?! Steve explains the dynamics and what makes these planes "stealthy".After Steve's time in the Air Force, he moved into...2022-01-1355 min
The David Johnson ShowEP50: Stealth Fighter Pilot Who Drops First Bomb in 2003 Iraq (Shock and Awe) TELLS ALL!Operation Iraqi Freedom - Shock and Awe Campaign - How did the stealth fighter pilots think and feel during this mission? This was the largest air campaign in history. Steve Ankerstar was THE FIRST F-117 Fighter Pilot who flew into Iraq for this at the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He shares his full story about how and what led him to the day of this mission. Who doesn't think these planes are super cool?! Steve explains the dynamics and what makes these planes "stealthy".After Steve's time in the Air Force, he moved into...2022-01-1355 min
The David Johnson ShowEP45: Apache Pilot Commander on Deployment Mindset and Next MovesFormer female Apache Pilot breaks down her deployment mindset during her tour in Syria. She explains the importance of compartmentalization and how being deployed allows for that full focus on missions.Although this command team had some difficult moments which challenged their relationship, they were unique in the sense that they were able to successfully overcome challenges without arguing. Having complete trust in each other allowed them to be able to focus on their missions. They both wanted to give a good product to their customer and get everybody in their troop home.Transitioning out...2021-12-0109 min
The David Johnson ShowEP44: Retired Law Enforcement Officer and Army Veteran On Mental Health, Life, and Overcoming ChallengesKurt Dabb, retired Pima County Sheriff's Officer, talks about his US Army infantry days, career as a police officer, and battling mental health.Kurt's early career started off on Patrol, shortly after 9/11. After loosing 2 fellow officers, he realized how it could easily be his life next. After an officer involved shooting, Kurt began struggling with mental health until he finally asked for help and turned his life around. This story brings mental health awareness to the law enforcement community and all those that suffer from it.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show...2021-11-2950 min
The David Johnson ShowEP44: Retired Law Enforcement Officer and Army Veteran On Mental Health, Life, and Overcoming ChallengesKurt Dabb, retired Pima County Sheriff's Officer, talks about his US Army infantry days, career as a police officer, and battling mental health.Kurt's early career started off on Patrol, shortly after 9/11. After loosing 2 fellow officers, he realized how it could easily be his life next. After an officer involved shooting, Kurt began struggling with mental health until he finally asked for help and turned his life around. This story brings mental health awareness to the law enforcement community and all those that suffer from it.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show...2021-11-2950 min
The David Johnson ShowEP43: Best Selling Author, Echo in Ramadi, On Leading 300 Marines in Deadliest Iraq BattlesScott A Huesing is a Retired Marine Major who wrote the book "Echo in Ramadi". In this episode David pulls out different parts of the book and Scott breaks down everything from his leadership, to building trust, to leading a company in one of the deadliest cities in Iraq. Scott shares his incredible story from his days in Ramadi Iraq. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hi...2021-11-101h 03
The David Johnson ShowEP43: Best Selling Author, Echo in Ramadi, On Leading 300 Marines in Deadliest Iraq BattlesScott A Huesing is a Retired Marine Major who wrote the book "Echo in Ramadi". In this episode David pulls out different parts of the book and Scott breaks down everything from his leadership, to building trust, to leading a company in one of the deadliest cities in Iraq. Scott shares his incredible story from his days in Ramadi Iraq. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hi...2021-11-101h 03The David Johnson ShowEP41: Echo Company Commander on High School Kids to Deadliest Fighting in Ramadi, Iraq.Retired Marine Major, now Best Selling Author of Echo in Ramadi Scott Huesing, shares his viewpoints on how the Marine Corps takes kids, just out of high school and makes them Marines. He led a company size element to Ramadi, Iraq in the early days of GWOT. When Scott Huesing had a change of duty station, he was compelled to build trust with the Marines he commanded. He realized that even at such a young age, these Marines were risking their lives for the American population. Scott reflects on how he realized just how young each Marine wa...2021-11-0306 minThe David Johnson ShowEP41: Echo Company Commander on High School Kids to Deadliest Fighting in Ramadi, Iraq.Retired Marine Major, now Best Selling Author of Echo in Ramadi Scott Huesing, shares his viewpoints on how the Marine Corps takes kids, just out of high school and makes them Marines. He led a company size element to Ramadi, Iraq in the early days of GWOT. When Scott Huesing had a change of duty station, he was compelled to build trust with the Marines he commanded. He realized that even at such a young age, these Marines were risking their lives for the American population. Scott reflects on how he realized just how young each Marine wa...2021-11-0306 min
The David Johnson ShowEP42: Largest Air Campaign in U.S. Military History - Shock and Awe. 2003 IraqRetired U.S. Air Force F-117 Stealth Fighter Pilot, Steve Ankerstar, was the pilot who dropped the first ordinance in the 2003 (Shock and Awe) air campaign in Iraq. This is the true, emotional and raw account of that night. The term Shock and Awe (also known as rapid dominance) is a military tactic based on using a massive amount of force and overwhelming power. The 2003 bombing campaign in Iraq was one of the largest air campaigns in U.S. Military History. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typi...2021-11-0111 min
The David Johnson ShowEP42: Largest Air Campaign in U.S. Military History - Shock and Awe. 2003 IraqRetired U.S. Air Force F-117 Stealth Fighter Pilot, Steve Ankerstar, was the pilot who dropped the first ordinance in the 2003 (Shock and Awe) air campaign in Iraq. This is the true, emotional and raw account of that night. The term Shock and Awe (also known as rapid dominance) is a military tactic based on using a massive amount of force and overwhelming power. The 2003 bombing campaign in Iraq was one of the largest air campaigns in U.S. Military History. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typi...2021-11-0111 min
The David Johnson ShowEP40: From Army Grunt to Police Officer - Why One Police Officer Chose This Career after MilitaryWhy one Army grunt chose law enforcement after his time in the military. Detective Kurt Dabb chose to leave the militåry after his time in the Army so he could start a family. He saw divorce happening amongst his friends and realized he didn’t want to expose his family to military life. “I love America, I love my Country and I just wanted to serve….. It was a great time to be a cop”. ~Former Army Infantry and Retired Police Officer on becoming a cop post 09/11He used his GI bill to attend college bac...2021-11-0107 min
The David Johnson ShowEP40: From Army Grunt to Police Officer - Why One Police Officer Chose This Career after MilitaryWhy one Army grunt chose law enforcement after his time in the military. Detective Kurt Dabb chose to leave the militåry after his time in the Army so he could start a family. He saw divorce happening amongst his friends and realized he didn’t want to expose his family to military life. “I love America, I love my Country and I just wanted to serve….. It was a great time to be a cop”. ~Former Army Infantry and Retired Police Officer on becoming a cop post 09/11He used his GI bill to attend college bac...2021-11-0107 min
The David Johnson ShowEP39: Former Army Infantry Soldier Turned Police Officer Recalls His First Officer Involved ShootingFormer Army Infantry Soldier turned 20 year career Police Officer with Pima County Sheriff's Department shares this edge of the seat story of his first officer involved shooting that started the shift in his life. Listen as he slows the story down to break down the different thoughts that go through a person’s head during a life or death moment. Listen as he recalls every detail and vividly remembers how he almost died. “It was a defining moment in my life and It’s lead me to where I am now dealing with the things I’m dealing wi...2021-10-2906 min
The David Johnson ShowEP39: Former Army Infantry Soldier Turned Police Officer Recalls His First Officer Involved ShootingFormer Army Infantry Soldier turned 20 year career Police Officer with Pima County Sheriff's Department shares this edge of the seat story of his first officer involved shooting that started the shift in his life. Listen as he slows the story down to break down the different thoughts that go through a person’s head during a life or death moment. Listen as he recalls every detail and vividly remembers how he almost died. “It was a defining moment in my life and It’s lead me to where I am now dealing with the things I’m dealing wi...2021-10-2906 min
The David Johnson ShowEP38: Fighting In One of The Deadliest Cities - Ramadi, Iraq - The Early DaysImagine fighting in a foreign country where you didn't know who the enemy is and not being able to engage in enemy fire until the enemy was shooting at you. A retired USMC Infantry Major and best selling author, tells the story of the early days of fighting in Ramadi, Iraq.Scott, a retired USMC Infantry Major, describes how finding weapons in people's homes was not so black and white, as the enemy would threaten local citizens in order to hide their weapons in homes. In a city of 300K people and all the components t...2021-10-2707 min
The David Johnson ShowEP38: Fighting In One of The Deadliest Cities - Ramadi, Iraq - The Early DaysImagine fighting in a foreign country where you didn't know who the enemy is and not being able to engage in enemy fire until the enemy was shooting at you. A retired USMC Infantry Major and best selling author, tells the story of the early days of fighting in Ramadi, Iraq.Scott, a retired USMC Infantry Major, describes how finding weapons in people's homes was not so black and white, as the enemy would threaten local citizens in order to hide their weapons in homes. In a city of 300K people and all the components t...2021-10-2707 min
The David Johnson ShowEP37: How Entrepreneurship Became My "What's Next" After The Army | Military TransitionThis is how I found and fell in love with Entrepreneurship after serving in the Army. My Military to Civilian transition. -- "Know your craft" ~ U.S. Army Veteran Entrepreneur, David Johnson The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.2021-10-2622 min
The David Johnson ShowEP37: How Entrepreneurship Became My "What's Next" After The Army | Military TransitionThis is how I found and fell in love with Entrepreneurship after serving in the Army. My Military to Civilian transition. -- "Know your craft" ~ U.S. Army Veteran Entrepreneur, David Johnson The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find out more about The David Johnson Show or check us out on YouTube HERE.2021-10-2622 min
The David Johnson ShowEP36: Apache Pilot Commander Splits Force/Pilots to Accomplish MissionA deployment to Iraq led a Squadron to be split up over multiple locations. This Apache Pilot (Commander) and 1SG were able to successfully do this by how they worked together. Kat and Keith both share how seeing results in daily missions is not always easy. You have to look at the bigger picture.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find o...2021-10-2506 min
The David Johnson ShowEP36: Apache Pilot Commander Splits Force/Pilots to Accomplish MissionA deployment to Iraq led a Squadron to be split up over multiple locations. This Apache Pilot (Commander) and 1SG were able to successfully do this by how they worked together. Kat and Keith both share how seeing results in daily missions is not always easy. You have to look at the bigger picture.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typical military/veteran podcast, but a veteran podcast that focuses on bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community.Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and find o...2021-10-2506 min
The David Johnson ShowEP35: The Story Behind the Podcast Host - Military Days, Before EntrepreneurshipThe David Johnson Show Host shares his story from childhood to joining The Army. Being born in and growing up in Saudi Arabia gave him a foundation for a second language that ultimately led him in his path to the Army. David joined the Army out of high school under their language program — ultimately graduating the 63 week Arabic course at the Defense Language Institute. Little did he realize that one day he'd be pulled from what he was doing and enter the Special Operations Community. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typ...2021-10-2208 min
The David Johnson ShowEP35: The Story Behind the Podcast Host - Military Days, Before EntrepreneurshipThe David Johnson Show Host shares his story from childhood to joining The Army. Being born in and growing up in Saudi Arabia gave him a foundation for a second language that ultimately led him in his path to the Army. David joined the Army out of high school under their language program — ultimately graduating the 63 week Arabic course at the Defense Language Institute. Little did he realize that one day he'd be pulled from what he was doing and enter the Special Operations Community. The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your typ...2021-10-2208 min
The David Johnson ShowEP34: What a new 1SG and Commander Did to Take Charge Before DeploymentHow a two person Command team successfully lead a troop of 65 soldiers into Syria.The story of a command team who never met before. Kat was an Apache Pilot and Troop Commander and Keith was the Troop First Sergeant (1SG). With mutual respect for each other, they were able to lead a team of 65 Soldiers to Syria. With little to no resources, Kat’s understanding of working with 65 different personalities, and Keith’s vision of rewarding hard work, they were able to command successfully.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your...2021-10-0806 min
The David Johnson ShowEP34: What a new 1SG and Commander Did to Take Charge Before DeploymentHow a two person Command team successfully lead a troop of 65 soldiers into Syria.The story of a command team who never met before. Kat was an Apache Pilot and Troop Commander and Keith was the Troop First Sergeant (1SG). With mutual respect for each other, they were able to lead a team of 65 Soldiers to Syria. With little to no resources, Kat’s understanding of working with 65 different personalities, and Keith’s vision of rewarding hard work, they were able to command successfully.The David Johnson Podcast is the fastest-growing military show online. Not your...2021-10-0806 min
The David Johnson ShowEP32: How The Military Grooms Extraordinary Leaders“The Military is a system that takes young people and does extraordinary things with them” “Even at the Four-Star Level… the best Four Stars that I served with bring all their staff around and say – Ok Team, here is the situation. I need your best Military advice”For the video podcast go to YouTubeHal’s current position is Director | Defense Media Agency Government Chief Executive (Senior Executive Service) leading a team of 1500 people at 30+ worldwide locations delivering satellite television, radio, internet, multi-media content and services to the Department of Defense's 3+ million militar...2021-09-2007 min
The David Johnson ShowEP32: How The Military Grooms Extraordinary Leaders“The Military is a system that takes young people and does extraordinary things with them” “Even at the Four-Star Level… the best Four Stars that I served with bring all their staff around and say – Ok Team, here is the situation. I need your best Military advice”For the video podcast go to YouTubeHal’s current position is Director | Defense Media Agency Government Chief Executive (Senior Executive Service) leading a team of 1500 people at 30+ worldwide locations delivering satellite television, radio, internet, multi-media content and services to the Department of Defense's 3+ million militar...2021-09-2007 minThe David Johnson ShowEP30: Networking Is Your Net worth. Former Soldier Turned Sports Management Executive Gives Us His Play BookFrom networking his way, from a random encounter at an airport, into managing some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to founding educational programs in his community, Alan “AP” Powell and seen more than most.Q. DJ - What is the fastest way to kill a deal?A. AP - “Mistrust. If you are in a negotiation with a pro team and they promise you this or that and it falls apart I have to go back and share that with the athlete” Q...2021-08-2735 minThe David Johnson ShowEP30: Networking Is Your Net worth. Former Soldier Turned Sports Management Executive Gives Us His Play BookFrom networking his way, from a random encounter at an airport, into managing some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to founding educational programs in his community, Alan “AP” Powell and seen more than most.Q. DJ - What is the fastest way to kill a deal?A. AP - “Mistrust. If you are in a negotiation with a pro team and they promise you this or that and it falls apart I have to go back and share that with the athlete” Q...2021-08-2735 min
The David Johnson ShowEP29: 2001 Air Force Special Operations Rescue of Afghanistan President KarzaiThe unbelievable story of how one rescue attempt made this group of Air Force and Army Special Operations feel like they made a difference.In 2001 there was an assassination attempt against then acting President of Afghanistan, President Karzai. His PSD (Personal Security Detail) were U.S. Navy SEALS. One of the SEALS was shot in the head – and this is the real-life story of the rescue – Told by retired (AFSOC, Air Force Special Operations Command) helicopter pilot Bryan Martyn. Bryan Martyn was the Mission Commander. This short clip represents the power, courage and professionalism of our Uni...2021-08-2413 min
The David Johnson ShowEP29: 2001 Air Force Special Operations Rescue of Afghanistan President KarzaiThe unbelievable story of how one rescue attempt made this group of Air Force and Army Special Operations feel like they made a difference.In 2001 there was an assassination attempt against then acting President of Afghanistan, President Karzai. His PSD (Personal Security Detail) were U.S. Navy SEALS. One of the SEALS was shot in the head – and this is the real-life story of the rescue – Told by retired (AFSOC, Air Force Special Operations Command) helicopter pilot Bryan Martyn. Bryan Martyn was the Mission Commander. This short clip represents the power, courage and professionalism of our Uni...2021-08-2413 min
The David Johnson ShowEP27: Why Are 1 in 4 Military Spouses Unemployed?Award winning entreprenuer addresses top concerns within the military spouse community. For the emotional and visual experience, check out our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohgstv5QWtIJaime Chapman owns a Military Spouse Staffing Agency and is the Co-Founder of the United States Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (https://milspousechamber.org/)In this episode of The David Johnson Show, Jaime breaks down the impact of military spouses putting their careers on hold. The military spouse demographic is drastically underemployed with one in four military spouses being unemployed. Jaime tells th...2021-08-1734 min
The David Johnson ShowEP27: Why Are 1 in 4 Military Spouses Unemployed?Award winning entreprenuer addresses top concerns within the military spouse community. For the emotional and visual experience, check out our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohgstv5QWtIJaime Chapman owns a Military Spouse Staffing Agency and is the Co-Founder of the United States Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (https://milspousechamber.org/)In this episode of The David Johnson Show, Jaime breaks down the impact of military spouses putting their careers on hold. The military spouse demographic is drastically underemployed with one in four military spouses being unemployed. Jaime tells th...2021-08-1734 min
The David Johnson ShowEP26: 20 Year Army Career. Multiple Deployments. What It Means. The Cost of Being Hooah.Former 160th soldier emotionally discusses how a 20 year Army career and multiple deployments can break you down...the true cost of being "Hooah".For the emotional, visual experience, check out our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/HUIaJCw2Q98With flowing enthusiasm, Keith Caraway shares how he joined the U.S. Army in 1999 and was sent to Germany. He returned to the U.S. in December 2001, spent some time in the army’s Corporal Recruiting Program program, and soon began gaining multiple deployments, including Special Operations. Eventually, Keith spent all of his 20s in Afghanistan. Ke...2021-08-121h 00
The David Johnson ShowEP26: 20 Year Army Career. Multiple Deployments. What It Means. The Cost of Being Hooah.Former 160th soldier emotionally discusses how a 20 year Army career and multiple deployments can break you down...the true cost of being "Hooah".For the emotional, visual experience, check out our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/HUIaJCw2Q98With flowing enthusiasm, Keith Caraway shares how he joined the U.S. Army in 1999 and was sent to Germany. He returned to the U.S. in December 2001, spent some time in the army’s Corporal Recruiting Program program, and soon began gaining multiple deployments, including Special Operations. Eventually, Keith spent all of his 20s in Afghanistan. Ke...2021-08-121h 00
The David Johnson ShowEP25: How to Get Anybody to Talk, Especially Your PrisonerWhy conventional interrogation tactics didn’t work in the early Iraq days and how getting a prisoner to talk led to a new approach to interrogation. This is an excerpt from the full story on how the U.S. Army’s hunt for the one man who knew the location of Saddam Hussein turned into one of the biggest success stories in military history.The David Johnson Show is a national voice that talks about points of interest within our cultural – The Military and Veteran Cultural.More so than ever the Milita...2021-05-2202 min
The David Johnson ShowEP25: How to Get Anybody to Talk, Especially Your PrisonerWhy conventional interrogation tactics didn’t work in the early Iraq days and how getting a prisoner to talk led to a new approach to interrogation. This is an excerpt from the full story on how the U.S. Army’s hunt for the one man who knew the location of Saddam Hussein turned into one of the biggest success stories in military history.The David Johnson Show is a national voice that talks about points of interest within our cultural – The Military and Veteran Cultural.More so than ever the Milita...2021-05-2202 min
The David Johnson ShowEP24: How to Acquire Trust with The EnemyThe U.S. Army’s hunt for the one man who knew the location of Saddam Hussein and how trust was built.Former US Army interrogator Eric Maddox provides the now-unclassified story of how the U.S. Army tracked down Saddam Hussein, using information gained by Eric and his team, who were conducting interrogations with many Iraqi military prisoners. This is an except from the first episode in the 2nd season of “The David Johnson Show”, the veteran talk show, in which former servicemen and servicewomen share their military stories as well as their...2021-05-2002 min
The David Johnson ShowEP24: How to Acquire Trust with The EnemyThe U.S. Army’s hunt for the one man who knew the location of Saddam Hussein and how trust was built.Former US Army interrogator Eric Maddox provides the now-unclassified story of how the U.S. Army tracked down Saddam Hussein, using information gained by Eric and his team, who were conducting interrogations with many Iraqi military prisoners. This is an except from the first episode in the 2nd season of “The David Johnson Show”, the veteran talk show, in which former servicemen and servicewomen share their military stories as well as their...2021-05-2002 min
The David Johnson ShowEP23: Secrets to a Successful InterrogationNew interrogation tactics to connect with prisoners and gain trust.Former US Army interrogator Eric Maddox provides the now-unclassified story of how the U.S. Army tracked down Saddam Hussein, using information gained by Eric and his team, who were conducting interrogations with many Iraqi military prisoners. This is the first episode in the 2nd season of “The David Johnson Show”, an online interview program in which former servicemen and servicewomen share their military stories as well as their present-day entrepreneurial pursuits.Watch the full episode with Eric Maddox on YouTube and follow The D...2021-05-1805 min
The David Johnson ShowEP23: Secrets to a Successful InterrogationNew interrogation tactics to connect with prisoners and gain trust.Former US Army interrogator Eric Maddox provides the now-unclassified story of how the U.S. Army tracked down Saddam Hussein, using information gained by Eric and his team, who were conducting interrogations with many Iraqi military prisoners. This is the first episode in the 2nd season of “The David Johnson Show”, an online interview program in which former servicemen and servicewomen share their military stories as well as their present-day entrepreneurial pursuits.Watch the full episode with Eric Maddox on YouTube and follow The D...2021-05-1805 min
The David Johnson ShowHow Did Military Experience Help with Starting a Business?David Martin & Gabriel Uliburri, the founders of Real American Heroes Coffee Company talk with David Johnson about all of the various aspects of starting a business. Their original plan was for a coffee shop, but that changed into becoming an e-commerce business that is now branching out into coffee shops in Phoenix. The Air Force veterans were both in logistics which helped in many aspects of their business. “Fortunately for us, we were both logistics when we joined the Air Force. Gabe crossed over to the fire department, but I stayed in logistics and I...2021-05-1501 min
The David Johnson ShowHow Did Military Experience Help with Starting a Business?David Martin & Gabriel Uliburri, the founders of Real American Heroes Coffee Company talk with David Johnson about all of the various aspects of starting a business. Their original plan was for a coffee shop, but that changed into becoming an e-commerce business that is now branching out into coffee shops in Phoenix. The Air Force veterans were both in logistics which helped in many aspects of their business. “Fortunately for us, we were both logistics when we joined the Air Force. Gabe crossed over to the fire department, but I stayed in logistics and I...2021-05-1501 min
The David Johnson ShowHow to Make Your Career Transition from the Military EasierDavid Martin & Gabriel Uliburri, the founders of Real American Heroes Coffee Company talk with David Johnson about how they started their business. While deployed in Kuwait, David Martin & Gabriel Uliburri came up with a plan to launch a coffee company after they returned. They did research when they could and lined up places to call on after their return. They found a great company that not only has excellent coffee but has helped these military entrepreneurs with their business offering them guidance on running a business. “Especially transitioning from military to business. There's a...2021-05-1201 min
The David Johnson ShowHow to Make Your Career Transition from the Military EasierDavid Martin & Gabriel Uliburri, the founders of Real American Heroes Coffee Company talk with David Johnson about how they started their business. While deployed in Kuwait, David Martin & Gabriel Uliburri came up with a plan to launch a coffee company after they returned. They did research when they could and lined up places to call on after their return. They found a great company that not only has excellent coffee but has helped these military entrepreneurs with their business offering them guidance on running a business. “Especially transitioning from military to business. There's a...2021-05-1201 min
The David Johnson ShowWhy Now is the Right Time for Veterans to Launch a Purpose-Driven BusinessMatt O’Brien of Mint Social, our guest on “The David Johnson Show,” has been in the digital marketing space for nearly 25 years. He speaks about how veterans can use this coronavirus time to find their passion, channel their energies, ignite their purpose, and put it to work in the community. “In this coronavirus time, I want to ask veterans ‘What's your passion?’ Can we get veterans to start businesses and have an impact on the community? More people are working from home. So when you're back at home and your company may or may not still be around, w...2021-05-1002 min
The David Johnson ShowWhy Now is the Right Time for Veterans to Launch a Purpose-Driven BusinessMatt O’Brien of Mint Social, our guest on “The David Johnson Show,” has been in the digital marketing space for nearly 25 years. He speaks about how veterans can use this coronavirus time to find their passion, channel their energies, ignite their purpose, and put it to work in the community. “In this coronavirus time, I want to ask veterans ‘What's your passion?’ Can we get veterans to start businesses and have an impact on the community? More people are working from home. So when you're back at home and your company may or may not still be around, w...2021-05-1002 min
The David Johnson ShowIs Influencer Marketing Becoming the Next Big Blockchain Play?Digital marketing strategist Matt O’Brien of MINT Social shares his insights on “The David Johnson Show” about what’s coming next in the worlds of technology and the Internet, and how veterans can find their niche in the emerging opportunity to become an influencer and make an impact. "The shallow, empty soul that some people feel that influencers are, is shifting. It's can be a take, take, take, and all about me. Whereas if all of a sudden the formula changed and it's all about these influencers that are changing the world and they also happen to have...2021-05-0702 min
The David Johnson ShowIs Influencer Marketing Becoming the Next Big Blockchain Play?Digital marketing strategist Matt O’Brien of MINT Social shares his insights on “The David Johnson Show” about what’s coming next in the worlds of technology and the Internet, and how veterans can find their niche in the emerging opportunity to become an influencer and make an impact. "The shallow, empty soul that some people feel that influencers are, is shifting. It's can be a take, take, take, and all about me. Whereas if all of a sudden the formula changed and it's all about these influencers that are changing the world and they also happen to have...2021-05-0702 min
The David Johnson ShowEP22: Entrepreneur Says The Faster You Fail, The Faster you Reach SuccessAaron Bare, a multi-talented entrepreneur who is co-founder of the Herozona Foundation, speaks on “The David Johnson Show” about an entrepreneur’s journey, which often involves failure more often in the early days, which lead to successes later on. “To get to success, part of that equation is failure,” says Aaron. “The reality is, is I’ve failed at more businesses than I’ve been successful at. Some would say I’m successful, I can tell you there’s also people in this world that would say I’m a failure. Regardless, it’s moving forward, and, I think that’s the mindse...2021-05-0502 min
The David Johnson ShowEP22: Entrepreneur Says The Faster You Fail, The Faster you Reach SuccessAaron Bare, a multi-talented entrepreneur who is co-founder of the Herozona Foundation, speaks on “The David Johnson Show” about an entrepreneur’s journey, which often involves failure more often in the early days, which lead to successes later on. “To get to success, part of that equation is failure,” says Aaron. “The reality is, is I’ve failed at more businesses than I’ve been successful at. Some would say I’m successful, I can tell you there’s also people in this world that would say I’m a failure. Regardless, it’s moving forward, and, I think that’s the mindse...2021-05-0502 min
The David Johnson ShowWhy Veterans are Twice as Likely to be Successful Entrepreneurs - TDJSAaron Bare, the Herozona Foundation co-founder, speaks about how military veterans work well with the HeroZona Foundation. In short, they understand the organization.“The veterans that we work with and have worked with in the past, they understand how the organization works,” says Bare. “They understand how to make decisions. They understand how to move things forward. They understand projects. If everything’s in a project in the world that I live in, you take a veteran and you move them into a system that very much has rules. Here’s what you need to do to accomplish...2021-05-0501 min
The David Johnson ShowWhy Veterans are Twice as Likely to be Successful Entrepreneurs - TDJSAaron Bare, the Herozona Foundation co-founder, speaks about how military veterans work well with the HeroZona Foundation. In short, they understand the organization.“The veterans that we work with and have worked with in the past, they understand how the organization works,” says Bare. “They understand how to make decisions. They understand how to move things forward. They understand projects. If everything’s in a project in the world that I live in, you take a veteran and you move them into a system that very much has rules. Here’s what you need to do to accomplish...2021-05-0501 min
The David Johnson ShowEP21: How to Define the Type of Entrepreneur You Want To Be and Make Success HappenAaron Bare, co-founder of the HeroZona Foundation, speaks with David Johnson about certain types of entrepreneurs and how he wants to help others create businesses. “I've been what you call a micro-entrepreneur. I've been able to start a lot of different companies and then find management teams to take them and accelerate them. That's been my model. I'm more in love with the idea of generating ideas and helping others create businesses than myself going and running a company. I don't see myself running a billion-dollar company. In fact, most of the companies that I've gotten to st...2021-05-0301 min
The David Johnson ShowEP21: How to Define the Type of Entrepreneur You Want To Be and Make Success HappenAaron Bare, co-founder of the HeroZona Foundation, speaks with David Johnson about certain types of entrepreneurs and how he wants to help others create businesses. “I've been what you call a micro-entrepreneur. I've been able to start a lot of different companies and then find management teams to take them and accelerate them. That's been my model. I'm more in love with the idea of generating ideas and helping others create businesses than myself going and running a company. I don't see myself running a billion-dollar company. In fact, most of the companies that I've gotten to st...2021-05-0301 min
The David Johnson ShowEP20: How Spiritually Focused, Purpose-driven Businesses Will Change The WorldMatt O’Brien, Phoenix-based digital marketing professional and community builder, is our upcoming guest on “The David Johnson Show”. In this clip, Matt shares how he was able to refocus his business to work with people and companies striving to make a difference in their community. “You have a lot of layers on you. You're like an onion. And God was just peeling away the layers that had been calloused in me to see and really genuinely connect. Once I got down to a layer and the epiphany came. I have the ability to transform my company...2021-05-0202 min
The David Johnson ShowEP20: How Spiritually Focused, Purpose-driven Businesses Will Change The WorldMatt O’Brien, Phoenix-based digital marketing professional and community builder, is our upcoming guest on “The David Johnson Show”. In this clip, Matt shares how he was able to refocus his business to work with people and companies striving to make a difference in their community. “You have a lot of layers on you. You're like an onion. And God was just peeling away the layers that had been calloused in me to see and really genuinely connect. Once I got down to a layer and the epiphany came. I have the ability to transform my company...2021-05-0202 min
The David Johnson ShowEP19: Being Scared Shitless with Bullets Flying Helped Me Overcome Fear and Launch a Business“What I realized is that taking action nullifies your fear. By doing that, later I realized in analyzing what I was doing that stopped the fear that was building in me and made me a warrior…” Jerry Peterson of SCARS Institute of Combat Sciences tells The David Johnson Show the story of his first day in the field in Vietnam. His first day in the country, in the field, first ambush, and how he took action over his fear.Be sure to check out the full episodes with Jerry and Blake Peterson on The David Johnson Show: S.C.A...2021-04-2802 min
The David Johnson ShowEP19: Being Scared Shitless with Bullets Flying Helped Me Overcome Fear and Launch a Business“What I realized is that taking action nullifies your fear. By doing that, later I realized in analyzing what I was doing that stopped the fear that was building in me and made me a warrior…” Jerry Peterson of SCARS Institute of Combat Sciences tells The David Johnson Show the story of his first day in the field in Vietnam. His first day in the country, in the field, first ambush, and how he took action over his fear.Be sure to check out the full episodes with Jerry and Blake Peterson on The David Johnson Show: S.C.A...2021-04-2802 min
The David Johnson ShowEP18: The Top Reasons Why You Are Not a Team, A Retired Navy SEAL's PerspectiveJon Fussell - Retired Lt Commander Navy SEAL discusses the mindset and psychology of Team -VS- Group mentality and the difference between the Military and Civilian world. Jon is an expert on leadership on so many levels and brings an intense real-world perspective to the table. Watch the full episode with Jon Fussell. “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. Sign up to get notified of new episodes at https://theda...2021-04-2603 min
The David Johnson ShowEP18: The Top Reasons Why You Are Not a Team, A Retired Navy SEAL's PerspectiveJon Fussell - Retired Lt Commander Navy SEAL discusses the mindset and psychology of Team -VS- Group mentality and the difference between the Military and Civilian world. Jon is an expert on leadership on so many levels and brings an intense real-world perspective to the table. Watch the full episode with Jon Fussell. “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. Sign up to get notified of new episodes at https://theda...2021-04-2603 min
The David Johnson ShowEP16: It Was Raining Bullets! A Green Beret's Story of Survival and SuccessPart 2 -- Retired Army Green Beret, Ren Ligon, discusses his 20 years in the Army. From Special Operation Units like the Rangers, 160th SOAR, and The Green Berets -- Ren gets up close and personal with stories he has never shared before. Renford Ligon is a US Army Special Forces “Green Beret” Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (MSG Ret.) with 25 years of experience. A proven track record during many national level crisis events while serving as a US Army Special Operations Senior Operator and Military advisor (Contractor) previously assigned to Central and South America supporting the Global War on Terror (GWOT...2021-04-1422 min
The David Johnson ShowEP16: It Was Raining Bullets! A Green Beret's Story of Survival and SuccessPart 2 -- Retired Army Green Beret, Ren Ligon, discusses his 20 years in the Army. From Special Operation Units like the Rangers, 160th SOAR, and The Green Berets -- Ren gets up close and personal with stories he has never shared before. Renford Ligon is a US Army Special Forces “Green Beret” Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (MSG Ret.) with 25 years of experience. A proven track record during many national level crisis events while serving as a US Army Special Operations Senior Operator and Military advisor (Contractor) previously assigned to Central and South America supporting the Global War on Terror (GWOT...2021-04-1422 min
The David Johnson ShowEP14: Warrior's Philosopher. A Green Beret's Story of Survival and SuccessOur new episode is a story of struggle and tough circumstances lived by a fellow veteran. In this new episode of “The David Johnson Show” - The Veteran Talk Show” we speak with Renford Ligon, who shares his story of growing up in broken homes and living rough on the streets of Dayton, Ohio. Renford was raised in very challenging circumstances, being born in Pennsylvania, and later moving to Ohio at his early age. Then his family moved to Los Angeles, where he attended elementary school, while living out of a conversion van that served as the home f...2021-04-131h 02
The David Johnson ShowEP14: Warrior's Philosopher. A Green Beret's Story of Survival and SuccessOur new episode is a story of struggle and tough circumstances lived by a fellow veteran. In this new episode of “The David Johnson Show” - The Veteran Talk Show” we speak with Renford Ligon, who shares his story of growing up in broken homes and living rough on the streets of Dayton, Ohio. Renford was raised in very challenging circumstances, being born in Pennsylvania, and later moving to Ohio at his early age. Then his family moved to Los Angeles, where he attended elementary school, while living out of a conversion van that served as the home f...2021-04-131h 02
The David Johnson ShowEP15: How We Found Saddam Hussein - The Interrogation MethodFormer US Army interrogator Eric Maddox provides the now-unclassified story of how the U.S. Army tracked down Saddam Hussein, using information gained by Eric and his team, who were conducting interrogations with many Iraqi military prisoners. This is the first episode in the 2nd season of “The David Johnson Show”, an online interview program in which former servicemen and servicewomen share their military stories as well as their present-day entrepreneurial pursuits.Watch the full episode with Eric Maddox on YouTube and follow The David Johnson Show on social media. Follow us:F...2021-04-1334 min
The David Johnson ShowEP15: How We Found Saddam Hussein - The Interrogation MethodFormer US Army interrogator Eric Maddox provides the now-unclassified story of how the U.S. Army tracked down Saddam Hussein, using information gained by Eric and his team, who were conducting interrogations with many Iraqi military prisoners. This is the first episode in the 2nd season of “The David Johnson Show”, an online interview program in which former servicemen and servicewomen share their military stories as well as their present-day entrepreneurial pursuits.Watch the full episode with Eric Maddox on YouTube and follow The David Johnson Show on social media. Follow us:F...2021-04-1334 min
The David Johnson ShowEP13: Navy Veteran Saving Veteran Lives With Military Working Dogs & Service DogsSeason 2 of “The David Johnson Show” - The Veteran Talk Show continues with an enlightening episode with Ms. Danique Masingill, President/Founder of Leashes of Valor, who discusses her work with military dogs to help post-9/11 war veterans. In her capacity as LOV’s president, Danique is at the forefront of efforts to advance both the law and science surrounding service dogs. Danique’s knowledge and experience helped quickly establish her as a canine expert. Congress, The Department of Transportation, the Government Accountability Office, and the airline industry have all tapped Danique’s expertise to craft wide-ranging policies g...2021-04-1035 min
The David Johnson ShowEP13: Navy Veteran Saving Veteran Lives With Military Working Dogs & Service DogsSeason 2 of “The David Johnson Show” - The Veteran Talk Show continues with an enlightening episode with Ms. Danique Masingill, President/Founder of Leashes of Valor, who discusses her work with military dogs to help post-9/11 war veterans. In her capacity as LOV’s president, Danique is at the forefront of efforts to advance both the law and science surrounding service dogs. Danique’s knowledge and experience helped quickly establish her as a canine expert. Congress, The Department of Transportation, the Government Accountability Office, and the airline industry have all tapped Danique’s expertise to craft wide-ranging policies g...2021-04-1035 min
The David Johnson ShowEP12: What Its Like Getting Shot at in Combat and Overcoming Suicide Loss“The David Johnson Show” - The Veteran Talk Show - continues with a heartbreaking episode of loss and suicide with U.S. Army Veteran Cindy McNally and Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Farrer, both of who are currently involved with Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit organization that works to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. In the first half of the episode, Cindy and Andrew share details about their military background and the trials they both faced in tackling life’s challenges. The second half of the program covers their work w...2021-04-0338 min
The David Johnson ShowEP12: What Its Like Getting Shot at in Combat and Overcoming Suicide Loss“The David Johnson Show” - The Veteran Talk Show - continues with a heartbreaking episode of loss and suicide with U.S. Army Veteran Cindy McNally and Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Farrer, both of who are currently involved with Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit organization that works to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. In the first half of the episode, Cindy and Andrew share details about their military background and the trials they both faced in tackling life’s challenges. The second half of the program covers their work w...2021-04-0338 min
The David Johnson ShowEP11: The Manhunt for Saddam Hussein: A Story of Building Trust and InterrogationIt’s the unclassified story of the manhunt for Saddam Hussein as told by lead interrogator Eric Maddox, a U.S. Army Veteran who spent 6 months serving in Baghdad interrogating members of Saddam Hussein’s inner circle. In this episode, Eric shares the stories, challenges, and the process of how his team gathered all the key intel that led to Saddam Hussein’s eventual capture. He eventually shared his story about his experiences in Baghdad in his book “Mission: Blacklist #1”. The David Johnson Show is the veteran talk show about points of interest within our culture –...2021-03-281h 02
The David Johnson ShowEP11: The Manhunt for Saddam Hussein: A Story of Building Trust and InterrogationIt’s the unclassified story of the manhunt for Saddam Hussein as told by lead interrogator Eric Maddox, a U.S. Army Veteran who spent 6 months serving in Baghdad interrogating members of Saddam Hussein’s inner circle. In this episode, Eric shares the stories, challenges, and the process of how his team gathered all the key intel that led to Saddam Hussein’s eventual capture. He eventually shared his story about his experiences in Baghdad in his book “Mission: Blacklist #1”. The David Johnson Show is the veteran talk show about points of interest within our culture –...2021-03-281h 02