“Human action can be modified to some extent, but human nature cannot be changed.” Abraham Lincoln “Humans have not had a software update,” stated Simon Sinek during one of his podcasts. I forget the exact podcast, but I recall he said it and the statement hit me as...

You don’t have a lead problem… you have a follow-up problem. Leads come in, but they sit. No response, no structure, no system to catch them while they’re still interested. By the time you reply, they’ve already moved on. Book a Free Demo

Tickets are selling fast for Veterans, Guns & Cigars, where competition, community, and camaraderie come together on the range.  For those looking to get more involved, we’re offering a limited opportunity to sponsor a SOF team to compete. These events create...

One of the priorities for Veterans, Guns & Cigars is creating space for military founders to intersect with industry. We are accepting applications for our Innovation Hub, where a select group of veteran-led companies will receive complimentary exhibitor space and...

The Meritorious Foundation is excited to announce the launch of Ready, Aim, Empower, powered by the NRA Foundation. This program fills an important gap by welcoming a group often present but rarely included in formal firearms training, providing military spouses...

“When intuition and logic agree, you are always right.” Blaise Pascal What is your logic style, meaning how do you generally make decisions - through facts, feelings or a mix of both? This is important in leadership. I’ve always said that self-awareness is one of the...

This Mother’s Day 2026, celebrate Mom while supporting women veterans. Our Gift Guide features a collection of unique products and services created and provided by women veteran-owned businesses, making it easy to find something meaningful for the special women in...

“Sharing failures makes us more relatable and likeable - and human.” Anonymous I’m reading a book by friend, author, and Psychologist, Shauna Springer, PH.D. titled “Fall Out.” The book addresses skewed beliefs and real truths surrounding suicide involving, “those who...

You’re invited to join us for the 2026 Women Veterans Engage conference, taking place across the country and online! This empowering event is designed to connect, celebrate, and uplift women who have served. Throughout the day, you’ll experience meaningful...

“Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.” Minor Myers Jr. 2026 is indeed speeding along. I’m writing this on the last day of March, but it will be published in April. Since high school and college students will graduate...

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Marcus Tullius Cicero I delivered a keynote speech once focused on military transition. After it was over an older man approached me with his wife. He wanted to thank me and offerhis...

USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series Register for a free webinar series for military veterans and transitioning service members on how to work with the USDA to prepare for a career in production agriculture. This webinar series is designed to...

An ambassador is a person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity or organization. Ambassadors in foreign countries are representatives of the President who are stewards of the United States and its interests. Ambassadors speak for and...

Hello, Job sites make hiring look cheap. Post a job, review a few résumés, conduct a couple of interviews, and get started. But before a new hire does a single hour of productive work, your team has already spent valuable time writing the job post, screening...

Hello, As we close out the first quarter, I wanted to share the momentum building through Vanguard Rising and the real value it is already creating for veterans, military spouses, and employers. In Q1, we launched eight teams across Vanguard...