🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E39 | Episode 2. Australian vs US veteran enterprise support. How Australia is so far behind the curve when it comes to empower our veterans in business.
Dr. Roy G. Taylor — U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, and founder of Taylor Law Enforcement Consulting — returns for Part 2!
In this episode, Roy and the team dive into how veteran enterprise support systems in the U.S. and Australia differ — and what opportunities exist to help Australian veterans thrive in business. It’s an inspiring look at collaboration, growth, and how communities can empower those who’ve served.
🎧 Missed Episode 1? “A Life of Service and Entrepreneurship” — Listen here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7386898061232541696
🌐 Learn more: taylorconsultinggroup.org
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #VBCPodcast #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #RoyTaylorPhD #Leadership #VeteranSupport #Entrepreneurship #VeteransInBusiness #USArmy #BronzeStar
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E38 | Episode 1 - Dr Roy Taylor - Bronze star with valour - a life of service and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Roy G. Taylor is a U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, and Chief of Police who has built a life defined by leadership, integrity, and service. With decades of experience across the military and law enforcement, Roy founded Taylor Law Enforcement Consulting to reform how police handle mental health crises—driving change through expert training and testimony.
Beyond the badge, Roy is a Porsche racing enthusiast and high-performance driving instructor, serving as President of the Porsche Club of America’s Hurricane Region with over 1,800 members. Whether on the track or in the community, Roy’s mission is clear: lead with courage, accountability, and purpose.
🌐 Learn more: taylorconsultinggroup.org
📘 Read his book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPBD4SKL
▶️ YouTube – Dr. Roy Taylor - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.RoyTaylor
🔗 Connect with Roy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roytaylor821/
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #VBCPodcast #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #RoyTaylorPhD #Leadership #LawEnforcementReform #VeteranLeader #USArmy #BronzeStar #MentalHealthAwareness #PorscheClub
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E37 | Mick Bainbridge and Paul James - there's always 3 sides to every story - let hear from these lads on their resignation from the RSL NSW Board
This episode features Paul James and Mick Bainbridge, co-founders of Operational Legal Australia, a law firm dedicated to supporting veterans, defence personnel, and first responders.
Mick Bainbridge served 15 years in the Australian Army Special Forces (4RAR CDO & 2 CDO Regt) with deployments to East Timor and Afghanistan, before transitioning into law.
Paul James has over 20 years in the Army Reserve across the Armoured Corps, Infantry, and Military Police, plus service as a Sergeant in the NSW Police Force.
Together, they bring frontline experience and legal expertise to help those who serve navigate life beyond the uniform.
🤝 Interested in getting involved? Visit rslnsw.org.au/get-involved/become-a-member and look for Combined Services RSL Sub-Branch.
🌐 Learn more: olegalaustralia.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #VBCPodcast #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #OperationalLegalAustralia #VeteranLawyers #DefenceCommunity #VeteranBusiness #AustralianArmy #SpecialForces #NSWPolice
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E36 | Steve Golding - Meeting Hub, Veterancowork.com and how to build a SAAS business.
In this episode of VBC Pod, we chat with Steve Golding, a former Leading Seaman Radio Operator in the Royal Australian Navy (1989–1999). During his 10 years of service, Steve was deployed on HMA Ships Tobruk, Success, and Newcastle, and held key shore postings at HMAs Cerberus, Albatross, Nowra, and Maritime Headquarters. He was awarded the Australian Operational Service Medal – Border Protection Duties, the Australian Defence Medal, and the Operational Service Badge.
After leaving the Navy, Steve has built a diverse career spanning legal, banking & finance, logistics, flexible workspace, technology, and SaaS. In 2014, he bootstrapped Meeting Hub, an online booking system for flexible workspace providers, local governments, NFPs, and corporates, providing a full white-label solution for searching, booking, paying, and integrating with company websites.
Beyond business, Steve has some unique skills and stories—he can still send and receive Morse code, type 95wpm at 99.5% accuracy, and has had adventures evading US border security in Tijuana and “nude taxi surfing” in Thailand. He’s also passionate about home brewing and his BMW, “Barry the Beamer,” which quite literally saved his life.
Steve’s philosophy on work and happiness? Obey the rules. Curious? He’s happy to tell you what they are.
🌐 Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegolding/
🌐 Learn more: https://www.meetinghub.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #FlexibleWorkspace #PurposeDrivenBusiness #NavyVeteran
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E35 | Thomas Brown - Founder of Origin K9 and The Origin Initiative - A frank conversation about Army, suicide, life, and business.
In this episode of VBC Pod, we sit down with Thomas Brown, a former Australian Army soldier who served from 2007–2019, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq as part of 3rd Battalion and 2nd Commando Regiment. Thomas also served as a Special Forces K9 handler, an experience that deeply shaped both his career and personal mission.
After surviving a personal crisis in 2018, Thomas channelled his purpose into businesses and initiatives aimed at saving lives. He founded:
Thomas is unapologetically purpose-driven, using business as a vehicle to prevent crisis and suicide in others and himself. In this conversation, he shares the lessons from his military service, surviving personal hardship, and translating those experiences into impact-driven ventures.
👉 Website – https://veteranbc.com/veteran-media
👉 Learn more about Thomas:
🌐 Connect with Thomas: LinkedIn
🌐 Checkout his website: origink9.com
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #SuicidePrevention #SpecialForces #PurposeDrivenBusiness #K9Training
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E34 | From infantry to accounting: what you need from a relationship with your financial advisor
What happens when an Infantry soldier trades the battlefield for the balance sheet?
In this episode, Jesse Gray shares his journey from serving with 8/9 RAR in Timor and Afghanistan to building his own accounting firm. After being medically discharged, Jesse turned to study and eventually launched his own practice, where he’s built a reputation for detail, trust, and going beyond the “copy-and-paste” approach too common in accounting.
We dive into:
Whether you’re a veteran, a business owner, or just someone who wants a better relationship with your financial advisor, Jesse’s story will shift the way you think about money and trust.
👉 Learn more about Jesse: https://www.bbstax.com.au/
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #VeteranEntrepreneur #FromInfantryToAccounting #FinancialAdvice #VeteranBusiness #TaxMatters #AccountingDoneRight #MilitaryToBusiness #VeteranStories
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E33 | Alok 'Doc' Patel - From Harvard Business School to Funding Asymmetrical military capabilities (with a stint in the Army and Navy along the way).
From serving in both the Army and Navy to graduating Harvard Business School, Alok ‘Doc’ Patel has built a career at the intersection of national service, technology, and strategy.
As founder of Azcende and now Azymmetric, Alok is advancing deep-tech adoption to boost defense readiness and resilience. He’s also the founder of the National Security Association of Australia, highlighting veterans’ impact and the importance of national security.
In this episode, Pete and Alok explore:
🔗 Connect with Alok Patel:
🌐 https://www.azymmetric.com/
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #DefenseInnovation #NationalSecurity #VeteranEntrepreneur #DeepTech #AIForDefense #LeadershipInAction
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E32 | Harry Moffit - Gunslinger, philosopher, author, punk rocker. One man's contribution to the human revolution
How does someone go from nearly 30 years in the SAS—11 deployments, almost 1,000 days in combat—to becoming a psychologist, author, musician, and one of Australia’s leading voices on human performance?
In this episode, Pete is joined by Anthony ‘Harry’ Moffit: veteran, psychologist, strategist, author of Eleven Bats and The Fourth Pillar, and founder of Stotan Group. Harry shares what it means to live with purpose beyond the uniform, why transition is less about loss and more about returning to the village, and how the lessons of service can become assets for life, not burdens.
Together, they unpack:
Harry’s story is one of grit, curiosity, and creativity. It’s about carrying forward the best of service into the next chapter—and reminding us that reintegration isn’t an end, but a return with wisdom.
👉 Website – https://veteranbc.com/veteran-media
👉 Learn more about Harry: https://stotangroup.com.au/
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E31 | Infantry to advocacy - how Zach Plath is supporting our community
What does it take to transform a career of service in the infantry into a mission of service for life? For Zach Plath, the answer lay in building a business that ensures veterans get the support they deserve—without the confusion, delays, and frustrations many experience when navigating DVA claims.
As a former infantry soldier at 8/9RAR, Zach carried forward the discipline, systems thinking, and efficiency he learned in the ADF into his next chapter. With VetComp, he’s reimagining DVA advocacy—creating accessible, stress-free pathways for veterans, and proving that speed and quality can go hand in hand.
In this episode, Zach joins Pete to talk about:
This is more than a conversation about business. It’s about service, trust, and building systems that genuinely improve lives. If you’re curious about how military values translate into impactful entrepreneurship, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
👉 Learn more about Zach: vetcomp.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #VeteranSupport #InfantryToAdvocacy #VeteranEntrepreneur #DVAAdvocacy #BusinessWithPurpose #MilitaryToBusiness #FromServiceToSuccess #SupportingVeterans #VeteransCommunity #LeadershipInAction
🎙 S02E30 | From Infantry to Security – Sound Familiar? Mark Costello’s Journey to Building a Major Security Training Business
In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we chat with Mark Costello, a veteran who transitioned from infantry life to becoming the founder of one of Australia’s leading security training organisations, Asset College.
Mark shares how his military foundation shaped his career in security, risk management, and vocational training—and how those same values of discipline, integrity, and adaptability became the cornerstones of his business success. With years of experience leading teams, managing complex projects, and navigating fast-moving environments, Mark has built a training company trusted nationwide.
If you’re curious about how military skills can translate into the business world—or how to turn discipline and resilience into a thriving enterprise—this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
👉 Learn more about Mark’s work: www.asset.edu.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #VeteranAdvocate #AdvocatesOnline #VeteranSupport
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E29 | A Relationship with Uncertainty? How Understanding Your Emotional Fitness and Behaviour Profile Can Be Game Changing in Business – with Miranda Packer
In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Miranda Packer—emotional fitness coach, behavioural profiler, and champion of better team communication.
Miranda’s mission is simple but powerful: help leaders and teams stop playing the blame game and start building curiosity, compassion, and clarity. Through her work with EDISC profiling, she shows how understanding why people behave the way they do isn’t fluffy—it’s a strategic advantage.
From Defence to business, resilience and readiness are critical. But without relational awareness, communication breaks down, friction rises, and retention suffers. Miranda explains how compassion, backed by behavioural insight, can transform workplaces into thriving, high-performing teams.
This episode is a game-changer for leaders ready to unlock better communication, stronger retention, and healthier culture—starting with themselves.
👉 Learn more about Miranda: mirandapacker.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #EmotionalFitness #Leadership #TeamCulture #EDISC #BehaviouralProfiling
🎙 S02E28 | Real estate insider - how to use a buyers agent to build your property portfolio - Kane Drury
This week on Military Mindset for Business, we're getting a masterclass in real estate from expert Kane Dury. As a professional buyers agent, Kane is a property and digital asset investor who helps people build robust, long-term portfolios.
Kane shares his data-driven research methodologies for identifying high-growth properties and why working with a buyers agent is a strategic move, not an expense. We also touch on his personal experience as an investor and his insights into the global macro overlay that influences property and digital asset markets.
Tune in to learn how to make smarter, more informed decisions and start building a property portfolio that truly works for you.
👉 Connect with Kane:
🌐Learn more: discoverbuyersagency.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
🎙 S02E27 | Still serving - Kelliegh Jackson and her journey from veteran to veteran advocate.
This week on Military Mindset for Business, we're joined by Kelliegh Jackson, the force behind Advocates Online. She's on a mission to transform how veterans and their families get the support they need.
Kelliegh explains how Advocates Online provides a clear, digital platform that connects veterans with professional advocates. It's not about adding more services—it's about making existing support systems make sense and work together. Tune in to learn how this initiative is helping veterans not just survive, but truly thrive.
👉 Connect with Kelliegh:
🌐 advocatesonline.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #VeteranAdvocate #AdvocatesOnline #VeteranSupport
🎙 S02E26 | Sex and Money? Need More? Let’s Unpack Both with Your Money Mistress – Larissa Zimmerman
This week on Military Mindset for Business, we dive into the two topics everyone wants more of—sex and money. Our guest, Larissa Zimmerman, also known as Your Money Mistress, brings a bold and refreshing approach to financial health and personal empowerment.
With a career spanning large Federal Government organisations and the private sector, Larissa now delivers executive coaching and staff training that integrates mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Through her accredited Health & Wealth Program, she’s helped organisations and individuals achieve above-average results since 2009.
From tackling taboos to breaking down money mindsets, Larissa shares why combining discipline, self-awareness, and financial fitness leads to a more productive, balanced, and fulfilling life.
👉 Connect with Larissa:
🌐 financialfitness.com.au
🌐 yourmoneymistress.com
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #FinancialFitness #MoneyMistress #HealthAndWealth
In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Chris Seminatore, a US Navy veteran and founder of GetGeofencing.com.
Chris takes us inside the world of geofencing and location-based advertising—showing how intelligence-style techniques can be applied to marketing. With over seven years of experience running high-impact campaigns for industries like real estate, restaurants, political campaigns, and healthcare, Chris reveals how businesses can outsmart competitors and reach customers with precision targeting.
From his military background to building a cutting-edge agency, Chris shares his unique journey and insights on what it takes to combine strategy, creativity, and execution in business.
👉 Tune in to learn how to leverage geofencing technology to dominate your market.
🔗 Connect with Chris
🌐 Learn more: https://www.getgeofencing.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #Geofencing #DigitalMarketing #LocationBasedMarketing #VeteranEntrepreneur
🎙 S02E24 | Andrew Schaverien – From Education Corps to Buyer’s Agent: A Career Helping the Helper
In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Andrew Schaverien—Army veteran, buyer’s agent, and founder of Ralph & Ralph.
Andrew’s career has always been about support—whether through service in the Education Corps, community leadership (including running for local government at just 21), or now as a buyer’s agent helping families find their homes.
While his Army journey was unconventional—never deploying and having his most northerly posting in Sydney—it gave him deep lessons in identity, purpose, and what it really means to serve. The All Corps Majors Course proved pivotal, helping Andrew distil who he truly is.
We cover:
🔹 The meaning of service when your career path looks different from others
🔹 Navigating identity and achievement in the shadow of an overachieving family
🔹 The story behind Ralph & Ralph, and the legacy of his WWII veteran grandfather
🔹 Publishing his first children’s book “My Family Is Buying a House”
🔹 Why helping others find stability through home ownership is his next mission
💡 A must-listen for anyone redefining success, navigating life after Defence, or chasing a purpose-driven career.
🔗 Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-schaverien/
🌐 Learn more: ralphandralph.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #RalphAndRalph #VeteranEntrepreneur #LifeAfterService #BuyersAgent
🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper
In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Stephen Kepper—Navy veteran, former correctional officer, and founder of Dukes Medal Mounting.
Stephen’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose after service. From his first posting on HMAS Stuart to operational deployments in the Gulf and Op Resolute, Stephen faced both the highs of service and the deep challenges of injury and PTSD.
After discharging from the Navy, he transitioned into civilian roles—from correctional officer to council compliance—before taking a leap of faith and building his own business honouring the service of others through precision medal mounting.
We talk about:
💡 An inspiring listen for anyone navigating life after service or chasing their own business dreams.
🔗 Connect with Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091298400488
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindsetforBusiness #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #NavyVeteran #DukesMedalMounting #LifeAfterService #VeteranStories #Resilience #Entrepreneurship
🎙 New Pod Drop! S02E22 | Defence Kidz matters - Passion & Purpose the Hayley Boswell Story
In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Hayley Boswell—founder and CEO of Defence Kidz, a national charity supporting more than 100,000 children of current and former ADF members.
A veteran spouse and former human rights lawyer, Hayley has become a driving force for military family advocacy—spearheading initiatives like Veteran Families Day and pushing for the recognition of military children on school enrolment forms across Australia.
Through Defence Kidz, she’s delivered thousands of resources—from deployment packs to children’s books—helping kids stay connected during times of separation. Her work reaches millions online, but her mission is deeply personal: to make sure no military child feels invisible.
We talk about:
💡 A must-listen for anyone passionate about family, service, and creating lasting change.
🔗 Connect with Hayley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleyannboswell/
🌐 Learn more: https://defencekidz.com.au/
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #DefenceKidz #MilitaryFamilies #VeteranAdvocacy #ServiceLife
SE2E21 New Pod Drop! | Veterans at the Helm: Delivering Capability to Defence Supply Chains
In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we chat with Daniel Stevens, founder of Seitec and creator of UXOTrackS—a groundbreaking system for detecting and locating unexploded ordnance.
A 20-year RAAF veteran, Daniel went from working on F-111s and Super Hornets to engineering solutions for Air Weapons Ranges. When he spotted a critical capability gap, he didn’t wait for industry to fix it—he built the answer himself. That idea became UXOTrackS, a project that won Defence backing, a $4.2M contract, and is now in operational use.
We cover:
💡 If you’re into Defence, tech, or start-ups, this one’s gold.
🔗 Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stevens-910844138/
🌐 Learn more: seitec.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
#VBC #MilitaryMindsetforBusiness #MM4B #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranBusiness #DefenceInnovation #UXOTrackS #Seitec #VeteranEntrepreneur
🎙 New Pod Drop! S02E20 | The Defence Estate Insider - Darian Macey. What you need to know about a $6+ Billion per year industry
In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Darian Macey, a veteran and former Army Engineering Officer turned founder of DECnet, Australia’s only industry intelligence and networking platform dedicated to the Defence Estate.
With over 25 years of experience in the Defence sector—including 12 years in uniform with the Royal Australian Engineers—Darian shares his journey from leading military construction projects across Australia and the Pacific to building a platform that’s transforming how professionals connect within the Defence infrastructure space.
🎯 Darian dives into:
🎟️ Upcoming DECnet Events:
Keen to network and stay ahead in the Defence Estate space? Check out Darian’s upcoming events here:
👉 https://decnet.com.au/events/
🔗 Connect with Darian: LinkedIn
🌐 Learn more: decnet.com.au
🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community
# VBC #MilitaryMindset4Business #MM4B #VBC #VeteranBusinessCommunity #VeteranOwnedBusiness #DefenceIndustry #VeteranLeadership #DefenceEstate #InfrastructureLeadership #FromMilitaryToBusiness #AustraliaDefence #DECnet
