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Veteran Led

Veterans know how to lead. The lessons we learned in the military form the foundation for bigger successes in business, entrepreneurship and community. Host John S Berry, CEO of Berry Law, served as an active-duty Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army, finishing his military career with two deployments and retiring as a Battalion Commander in the National Guard. Today, his veteran led team at Berry Law, helps their clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. Leading successful

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9:34

The One Thing Every Team Wants to Hear: Tough...

Veteran Led ·

2025/09/23

What if the trust, growth, and future of your team depended on addressing the one issue you’re most afraid to talk about?In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry, U.S. Army Veteran and CEO of Berry Law, reveals why leaders must face tough conversations head-on. Drawing lessons from military command structures and his own experience leading teams in business, John explains how silence erodes trust, slows growth, and pushes good people out the door.He shares the story of tolerating

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19:43

Leading With Honor Beyond the Uniform: MGySgt Martin...

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2025/09/16

What does it mean to lead with honor after 30 years in the Marine Corps?In this episode of Veteran Led, guest host Trevor Nealy interviews MGySgt Martin Duarte, USMC (Ret.), about the timeless leadership principles he carried from the Corps into civilian life. Now serving as Outreach Coordinator at Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS.org), Duarte shares candid lessons on discipline, integrity, and accountability—plus the life-changing impact of programs like Mobility is Freedom and the

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8:21

What If You Only Got Paid for Results? Why Job...

Veteran Led ·

2025/09/09

What if your paycheck—and job security—depended only on the value you deliver?In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry reveals why traditional job security is a myth—and how Veterans are uniquely built for success in a performance-based world.From military expectations to the business world, John shares lessons learned during the 2008 recession, the rise of AI job disruption, and the transformation of Berry Law’s own internal model. It’s a call to action for Veterans and leaders to

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13:22

A Knife in the Back: Leading Through Betrayal

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2025/09/02

When was the last time someone you trusted let you down?Every leader faces betrayal—by a colleague, partner, or even a friend. The test isn't what happens. It's how you respond. In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry shares how he handled leadership betrayal in both military and business settings.Drawing from stories in combat and the courtroom, John explores what to do after trust is broken—how to lead through loss, protect your mindset, and get your mission back on track.This

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40:59

CPT Edward Tuorinsky, U.S. Army (Ret.): From the Army...

Veteran Led ·

2025/08/26

Can Army supply chains really prepare you to fight cyber threats?In this episode of Veteran Led, CPT Edward Tuorinsky, U.S. Army (Ret.), shares how military problem-solving shaped his journey from leading troops to leading one of the most trusted cybersecurity and compliance firms in the Defense Industrial Base.Ed explains how the Army taught him to lead through uncertainty, improvise under pressure, and protect what matters most. He breaks down the state of government contracting, what

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7:30

The $97,000 Lunch: Letting Go to Lead Stronger

Veteran Led ·

2025/08/19

What would you pay to protect your focus, your family, and your mission?In this episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry tells the true story of a Marine Veteran who wrote a $97,000 check—not to keep fighting a legal battle, but to take control of his peace and focus. It’s a leadership lesson on knowing when to press forward and when to let go.John breaks down how leaders can recognize when a problem is doing more harm than good—and how making the hard call can help you lead

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11:58

Leading with Ethics: How to Set Standards That...

Veteran Led ·

2025/08/12

Ethical leadership isn’t about saying the right things—it’s about setting the standard and living by it.In this episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry explains the difference between values, morals, and ethics—and why leaders must define them clearly for their teams. Drawing from military experience and legal ethics, Berry outlines a tactical approach to building trust, accountability, and alignment in any organization.Learn how to build ethical clarity, create core values that actually

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51:57

CAPT Mark Fava, USN (Ret.): Military Discipline,...

Veteran Led ·

2025/08/05

CAPT Mark Fava, USN (Ret.)—Navy Veteran, aviation attorney, and senior Boeing executive—joins Veteran Led to discuss how military precision fuels legal and corporate leadership.From serving as aide to a Navy admiral to managing legal fallout during 9/11 at Delta Air Lines, Fava shares real-world leadership lessons rooted in military discipline. Now a Vice President at Boeing, he explains how Veterans can leverage their training to lead with clarity, make high-stakes decisions, and mentor

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26:40

Wounded Warriors Family Support – Leadership, Growth...

Veteran Led ·

2025/07/29

What does it take to grow a small, underfunded nonprofit into a $4 million-per-year force for veteran support?In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with Kate McCauley, CEO of Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS), to explore how operational clarity, disciplined leadership, and heartfelt dedication can scale a mission—without losing the soul behind it.Based in Omaha, Nebraska, WWFS was founded over two decades ago by retired Marine Colonel John Folsom. What began with

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19:53

Clarity Over Chaos: John Krotec on NeoMasculinity,...

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2025/07/22

What if the biggest challenge men face today isn’t weakness—but noise?In this compelling episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry welcomes John Krotec, a U.S. Army veteran, speaker, and founder of NeoMasculinity Solutions. Together, they explore the dangers of modern misinformation, the collapse of authentic leadership, and how stoicism, silence, and clarity are becoming critical tools for navigating a world drowning in chaos.Krotec introduces the Sentinel Mindset—a model of masculine

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21:46

Camp Cowboy: Breaking Horses, Healing Humans – A...

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2025/07/15

What does it really mean to be a cowboy—and can horsemanship heal the human soul?In this gripping episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry rides into the heart of Texas to meet Lane Robison, Program Director of Camp Cowboy, a powerful 90-day program that uses horses, sweat, and soul-searching to help veterans, active-duty military, and first responders rediscover purpose, rebuild communication, and reconnect with their families.Lane, a second-generation horseman who took over the reins

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15:33

Make a Difference Every Day: How LTC (Ret.) Scott...

Veteran Led ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with veteran, entrepreneur, and Camp Cowboy founder LTC (Ret.) Scott Robison for a candid and insightful conversation on initiative, leadership, and how to build trust in business and in life.Scott shares how a joke about stolen valor turned into a hard lesson about assumptions and recognition — and how it led to being honored with a Navy Achievement Medal by a stunned general. But this episode goes beyond military stories. It’s about

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21:57

Leadership at the Speed of Trust: MG (Ret.) Dusty...

Veteran Led ·

2025/07/01

In this episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry sits down with MG (Ret.) Dusty Shultz, a trailblazing Army officer who’s redefining what leadership looks like after service. From director of intelligence at SOUTHCOM to her current mission advising companies and empowering teams, Dusty brings clarity, compassion, and candor to every conversation.With more than three decades in uniform—and a transition plan that started three years before retirement—Dusty offers hard-earned wisdom on

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32:32

From Addiction to Impact: Richard Kaufman’s Comeback...

Veteran Led ·

2025/06/24

“I started living for what I can do—not what I can’t do.” — Richard KaufmanIn this powerful episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry welcomes Richard Kaufman—Army Veteran, best-selling author, and host of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency podcast—known nationwide as The Comeback Coach. From addiction and homelessness to blindness and recovery, Richard’s incredible journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.Discover how Richard:Survived trauma, addiction, and vision

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35:38

Leading with Authenticity: Matthew Marsden’s Mission...

Veteran Led ·

2025/06/17

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with actor and producer Matthew Marsden, known for his roles in Black Hawk Down, Rambo, and Transformers. Though not a Veteran himself, Marsden has become a passionate advocate for the military community through his work on and off the screen.Marsden shares how his experience training with Army Rangers for Black Hawk Down fundamentally shaped his respect for service members and inspired a lifelong commitment to telling authentic

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26:12

Mandatory Fun Day: How Humor, Grit, and Service Fuel...

Veteran Led ·

2025/06/10

In this episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry sits down with Army officer and viral military influencer Austin von Letkemann, better known as Mandatory Fun Day. With a decade as an enlisted soldier before commissioning, Austin delivers raw, hilarious, and brutally honest insights about military life — from barracks blunders to leadership that forgets birthdays but remembers formation at 0500.Austin shares how humor isn’t just a coping tool — it’s a leadership strategy. He’s built a

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36:31

From Code to Command: Marlie Andersch on AI, GovCon,...

Veteran Led ·

2025/06/03

Air Force veteran Marlie Andersch, CEO of rockITdata, shares her raw journey from launching a tech startup before COVID to scaling in GovCon and AI. She dives into lessons on leadership, layoffs, hiring mistakes (including an AI bot!), and the real cost of loyalty. If you're building, leading, or navigating the veteran-to-entrepreneur path, this is 35 minutes of insight you can't afford to miss.

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18:06

Top Leadership Myths

Veteran Led ·

2025/05/27

Think leaders always eat last? Never take flak? Always confident? Think again. In this raw and real episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry debunks 3 of the biggest leadership myths holding teams back. If you're serious about leading well—especially under pressure—this is the one you can’t miss.

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25:04

Mission-Ready Vendors: Building a Team That Aligns,...

Veteran Led ·

2025/05/20

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry explores the critical role of external partners—your attachments and detachments—in achieving organizational success. Drawing parallels to military operations, John discusses how to identify aligned vendors, assess contracts, manage expectations, and avoid costly mistakes. With firsthand stories of collaboration, failure, and redemption, this episode offers practical frameworks for choosing consultants and vendors who elevate your mission rather

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44:20

Leading with Urgency: Steven Kuhn’s Journey from the...

Veteran Led ·

2025/05/13

In this episode of Veteran Led, host John Berry sits down with Bronze Star recipient and Gulf War Veteran Steven Kuhn—author of Unleash Your Humble Alpha and co-founder of Novascale Partners. Steven shares how military principles like urgency, adaptability, and unwavering purpose fueled his rise from a post-service identity crisis to leading billion-dollar international deals. You’ll hear lessons from the battlefield to the boardroom, the story behind the “humble alpha” mindset, and how

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