This is the final episode of Neutral Position for 2023. We begin Office Joe production in December. But we didn’t want to leave you without one more special guest.
Meet Mac Verdi, US Army Combat Veteran, and now a managing partner of Veteran Mortgage Solutions. From serial entrepreneurship and a lifetime of business endeavors, Mac’s passion for helping Veterans shines bright helping Veterans and Active Military solve one of the biggest issues they face… and that’s obtaining housing at a reasonable rate easily.
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Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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This special episode of Neutral Position is filmed in South Dakota where Nick met up with Courtney Steffen, South Dakota’s American Legion Department Commander. Sit down with her and Nick as they discuss all things American Legion on this week’s episode of the Neutral Position!
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Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Sonise Lumbaca is a versatile artist with a rich background in various creative disciplines. Her skill set encompasses a wide range of software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and Avid, allowing her to excel in various artistic mediums. Sonise has an impressive writing portfolio, including published works such as comic books, screenplays, and fictional novels. She has also contributed to the communication efforts of Bennington College as a Communications Assistant and worked as part of the U.S. Army Public Affairs, where she honed her skills in strategic communications, copyediting, technical writing, media relations, and more.
In the realm of film and video production, Sonise has a strong track record with several projects to her name. She's directed films, performed monologues, and created animation shorts that showcase her creative vision. Her work in illustration is also notable, having produced book covers, promotional posters, and digital illustrations.
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Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Frank is a Marine Corps Veteran and proud supporter of our nation's military. He is a 7 ½ year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Frank is a serial entrepreneur starting his first business in 2004 Frank’s Web Design Ended it in 2013 when he moved to California, He started his second business in 2017-Kamikaze Wood Werks. Frank is the visionary and true front man of Crayons Ready-to-Eat & MilTreats Inc.
Frank has been part of programs such as Bunker Labs and Warrior Rising and often donates his time mentoring and coaching his fellow Veteran Entrepreneurs. Frank has been featured in Military Times, Military.com and many other national publications for his work at Crayons Ready-To-Eat.
Frank resides in Lakeside, CA, has two children and loves creating anything he can in his spare time using his woodworking skills, laser engraving or 3D printer.
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Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Candace enlisted in the military, attending Officer Candidate School to earn her commission in the U.S. Army. Her assignments include service with the Joint Special Operations Command and the 18th Airborne Corps. She is a combat veteran and was part of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
For the past 15 years, Candace has served at both the local and international level through mission trips and service projects. In August 2021, Candace and her husband joined other volunteers in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., to assist with the evacuation of our Allies from Afghanistan. She served as the site manager for the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, serving approximately 15,000 Afghans. She is currently the Chief Operations Officer for The Black Feather Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on helping refugee children acclimate to their new environment through sports.
Candace has been married for 23 years to retired Special Forces (SF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Joe Cieslo. They have three biological children and are also the legal guardians of three Afghan Refugee minors. She was awarded a 4-year, full scholarship to play for Georgetown University Women’s Basketball Team, that became the Big East Co-Champion and a Sweet 16 participant in 1993.
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Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Perry is the founder of AFGfree.org, a retired Army officer, horse soldier, special forces, and former QB1 semi-professional American Football player. Perry is a jack-of-all trades and is currently writing a new book. Watch this episode to find out if Nick and Perry can stay in the Neutral Position!
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Eric’s Bio:
Eric Tansey is the host of Failure to Stop podcast and creator of the C Minus Media podcast network. The network hosts five shows a week with the goal of bringing information and entertainment to first responders. Eric spent eight years in the army working with the 20th Special Forces group, then continued on to work for eight years as a line officer for the Raleigh Police Department. He is the co-owner of InStill Distilling Co. out of Clayton, North Carolina, and is in the process of publishing a book detailing his “seriously funny” career as a police officer.
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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano
Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Bill’s Bio:
Dr. Bill Cromwell, with over three decades of expertise, has specialized in diagnosing and managing lipid and metabolic disorders since 1990. His extensive career encompasses roles as a Medical Director/Division Chief, spanning 14 years, in Lipoprotein and Metabolic Disorders at various institutions. For six years, he served as Chief Medical Officer at LipoScience, a pioneering lipoprotein diagnostic company. Furthermore, Dr. Cromwell spent four years as Strategic Director/ Discipline Director of Cardiovascular Disease at LabCorp. His passion lies in developing strategies and tools that accurately assess individual risk, establish tailored goals, and monitor therapy responses to deliver patient-specific care, which is the core mission of Precision Health Reports.
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Rob’s Bio: Rob Dufresne is a drummer from North Carolina. He is also the lead singer for the original rock-and-roll band, Bones Fork, which has recently begun studio work for their third album in seven years. He is the drummer for the Jonathan Robinson Band, an original Blues and Southern Rock trio. Rob is also an Army veteran who served for 26 years during the Cold War. Rob now works at Pine Gap Audio’s Studio A by day and rehearses or performs most nights. Sponsored By: Warrior Rising: http://www.warriorrising.org HDO Health: https://www.hdohealth.com/ Diesel Jack Media: https://dieseljackmedia.com/ The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab. You can find this episode wherever podcasts are streamed: Itunes: https://apple.co/3MrPlNE Spotify: http://bit.ly/43dBUGS Facebook: https://bit.ly/3mf56wD Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZRY7Hq TikTok: http://bit.ly/3A0bhrL Nick Palmisciano Facebook: https://bit.ly/43h4erR Twitter: https://bit.ly/40SKQ2N IG: https://bit.ly/40WADlZ Diesel Jack Media Facebook: https://bit.ly/3UnGvlJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/43h4o2r
Cheri’s Bio:
Cheryl L. Mason, the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the VA, emerged from an Appalachian town and learned to turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth. Despite facing numerous rejections, including in Nebraska, Germany, and DC, Cheryl persevered and became the first woman and military spouse to hold her current role. She employed a relational leadership style, fostering innovation and support within her team, leading a struggling federal agency to become highly effective. Cheryl's dedication yielded concrete benefits for veterans, while also boosting trust and morale among employees. Her personal story, resilience, and caring leadership make her an inspiring advocate for the military community and a strong voice in suicide prevention.
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Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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First the boys started talking about Covid 23 version D squared to the Q power or whatever we are on now. Then they started talking about movies, which if you know Hollywood and Nick, it's kind of their favorite subject. The Wrap Up is always a place to discuss what they want when they want.
Steven Le Noir is a successful business owner and serial entrepreneur with experience as a top selling Realtor in multiple states, a marketing thought leader in the outdoor industry, self-serve car washes, bounce house businesses, sales coach, and leadership coach who helps sales teams and business owners. He draws on his experience as a Cavalry Scout in the US Army to inspire individuals to become exceptional leaders through captivating storytelling.
We did a little something different here and wanted to be extremely thoughtful. The subject matter for this episode was a little heavier than you may be accustomed to. In this episode, Hollywood flips the script and interviews Nick about the evacuation of HKIA during the Fall of Kabul. They discuss the last two years of frustration with Afghanistan, Tim Kennedy and the ground team, the criticism over the mission, and the commitment of Joe Robert and others.
About Ken
Besides being beautiful, fighting MMA, and winning national cooking competitions, Ken is good at finance. He was born in Cheyenne, WY and came of age in Riverton, Wyoming. He has founded and sold several businesses, also serving a leader to several companies during mergers and acquisitions and as a strategy consultant to numerous large private companies. He served in the US Army and Wyoming National Guard and was honorably discharged, after leading the tactical operations section for his unit for many years. Kenneth has presented on multiple multi-national issues and innovation to industry leaders, while advising on the course forward for multi-billion dollar companies.
The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano
Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Jim’s Bio:
Joining the Army at 17, the Tennessee native Jim Young attended Basic training and Infantry school at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He was then stationed in Schweinfurt, West Germany With the 3rd Infantry division. In 1987 he was injured while on a border patrol between Czechoslovakia and West Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1988. He returned home and started my own business building and installing audio video and surveillance systems. That lasted until 2018 when he decided to open Salvation Coffee Company.
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Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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This week Nick and the gang tackle what an average New Yorker would do for the chance at a PS5, or more accurately what they would do for a chance to deface property on camera. Also discussed was the FBI Senior Official who was colluding with the Russians. Can these topics be talked about all while remaining… in the Neutral Position?? Find out now!
The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano
Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Alan’s Bio:
Chief Warrant Officer Five Alan Mack, a native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, served over 35 years in the US Army before retiring in 2016. His military career included 17 years in Army Special Operations. His awards include the Legion of Merit, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 3 Bronze Stars, 10 Air Medals (one with Valor Device), and a Combat Action Badge. Additionally, he logged more than 6700 flying hours during his tenure. During Operations Desert Shield and Storm, Mack participated as a CH-47D “Chinook” pilot. Then he flew MH-47s while assigned to the 160 th SOAR, the Army’s only Special Operations Aviation Regiment. His crew was one of the first into Afghanistan and the first into Mazar-i-Sharif as part of America’s Response to the attacks on 9/11. His cargo, a 5th Special Forces “A-Team” (ODA 595), aka ‘the Horse Soldiers,’ helped topple the Taliban, capture the country’s capital, and reclaim possession of the US Embassy.
As a Special Operations Flight Leader participating in special operations worldwide in support of the Global War on Terror, Mack collaborated with Army Rangers, Delta Force, Special Forces, Navy SEALS, assorted Special Operations Units, and Other Government agencies.
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Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Topics: What is a conviction mean for US Politics. What happens to us in the next few years? How do we fix education. You know, typical simple conversations between Nick, Al and some guy from Wyoming.
The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano
Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Nathan’s Bio:
He served in the Army for 19 years and is still currently on active duty. With a notable military career, he has experienced 5 Army combat deployments. One of his significant roles was leading POW/MIA Recovery Missions during deployments to various locations, including Laos, Vietnam, France, Germany, Belgium, and Guadalcanal.
During a break in service, he took on a civilian contractor role, conducting security operations in the Middle East. In his free time, he pursued a music career, albeit one he considered "crappy." Nevertheless, he had the extraordinary opportunity to share the stage with renowned musicians and open for impressive performers at Sturgis.
Additionally, he ventured into entrepreneurship and successfully started his own business. Despite his diverse experiences, his passion and dedication lie in supporting his fellow brothers and sisters in arms who have endured the challenges of combat. He is heavily invested in making a positive impact on their lives and well-being.
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The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano
Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab.
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Nick is on vacation. What a bum. We made Big Al take over. Go visit
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