Veteran Business Radio

In this episode of Veterans Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Jayson Miller, author of What I Carried and speaker at J. S. Miller Speaking. Jayson shares his 20-year military journey and how years of leadership responsibilities, accumulated trauma, and personal challenges shaped his perspective on resilience and leadership. He discusses the importance of acknowledging emotional […]

In this episode of Veterans Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Rocco Cironi, Senior Manager of Operations at ServiceMaster Restore. Rocco discusses the company’s restoration and mitigation services, its partnership with Hire Heroes USA, and its commitment to helping veterans and their spouses transition into civilian careers. He highlights how veterans’ leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and decision-making […]

In this episode of Veterans Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Matt Weingast, founder of GarryOwen Lyrics, a songwriting project that transforms personal experiences and military memories into emotionally powerful songs. Matt shares how writing became a path toward self-healing after his military service and how he collaborates with professional musicians and vocalists to bring his […]

In this episode of Veteran Business Radio, Lee Kantor sits down with Michael Quilty, CEO of Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Company, to explore how a unique craft soda business became a mission-driven company dedicated to creating opportunities for veterans. Michael shares the company’s journey from acquiring Wild Bill’s in 2018 to expanding across 30 states […]

In this episode of Veterans Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Dr. James Walsh, author of You’re a Leader—Now What? Build Trust, Inspire Teams, Drive Results. Dr. Walsh shares practical leadership lessons drawn from decades of military, Department of Defense, and teaching experience, emphasizing trust, active listening, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and adapting leadership styles to different […]

In this episode of Veterans Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Air Force veteran, VA-accredited attorney, and policy advocate Benjamin Krause, founder of DisabledVeterans.org. Benjamin shares how his own experience navigating the VA benefits system inspired him to become an advocate for veterans. He discusses the challenges veterans face when accessing benefits, the impact of bureaucracy […]

In this episode of Veterans Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews VR Small, Founder and CEO of the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC). She shares how her organization is empowering veteran women entrepreneurs through strategic growth programs, mentorship, financial education, and AI-powered resources. She discusses the importance of building strong business infrastructure, creating sustainable growth, and […]

In this episode of Veterans Business Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Eric Blackburn, a Gulf War veteran, volunteer, and co-lead of the International Myeloma Foundation’s Veterans Support Group. Eric shares his personal journey after being diagnosed with smoldering multiple myeloma, the importance of early detection, and how his participation in the Iceland Cycling Expedition is […]

In this episode of Veterans Business Radio, host Lee Kantor talks with Dr. Tommy Rhee, founder of RheeGen, a sports chiropractor, Navy veteran, and expert in regenerative medicine. Dr. Rhee shares how his military experience shaped his discipline, confidence, and commitment to helping people heal naturally. He discusses the science behind RheeGen’s topical regenerative therapy, […]

In this episode of Veteran Business Radio, host Lee Kantor interviews Ryan Smeltz, Army veteran and owner of Secret Optimizer. Ryan shares how his military background in systems and processes helped shape an AI-first SEO and digital marketing company focused on helping small businesses compete online. He explains how AI is transforming search engine optimization, […]