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Drop and Give Me 20

The military community is full of successful business owners, managers, and leaders across all industries, military and civilian. Time to show them off and learn from their experiences! Hear stories of active duty members, military spouses, and veterans as host Lindsey Germono shines a spotlight on their challenges, triumphs, and the insights learned through determination and best business practices. Join Lindsey and guests in insightful discussions of what it takes to be a leading military entrepreneur.
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031: Paul A. Dillon 0
Sep 15, 2017

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Paul A. Dillon, a veteran and the owner of Dillon Consulting Services. Dillon Consulting Services LLC provides project management and business development services for clients in the service industry. 

Paul talks about his experiences during his active duty and he shares his passion in helping his co-veterans become entrepreneurs themselves.

Important topics they discuss:

  • [01:39] Paul’s active duty Army background
  • [04:56] How Paul transitioned into consulting
  • [07:17] Facts and figures veterans face in relation to entrepreneurship
  • [10:23] How Paul’s company facilitates those interested in entrepreneurship
  • [13:53] How Paul overcomes the obstacles in his business

 

Quote:

“Every problem has a solution, it takes merely intelligence to find it, and then the courage to act on it." - Paul A. Dillon

Social:
Dillon Consulting Services LLC
Paul's Email Address
Paul's LinkedIn

030: Dwayne Paro 0
Sep 1, 2017
In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Dwayne Paro, a speaker, an author, a Veterans Coach with Landmark Life Coaching, and a podcast host of Charlie Mike Podcast.

Landmark Life Coaching specializes in career, leadership and time management coaching. Dwayne Paro started Charlie Mike Podcast as a passion project. In Charlie Mike Podcast, Dwayne interviews combat veterans who have taken their experience from the battlefield and translated that into building a successful business as an entrepreneur. Dwayne is a veteran who served in the military for 8 years.

Important topics they discuss:

  • [01:34] About Charlie Mike podcast
  • [03:07] How Dwayne formed Landmark Life Coaching
  • [05:40] Struggles Dwayne faced while starting up as entrepreneur
  • [07:32] How Dwayne uses social media to get known within the veteran community
  • [10:40] What it means to create original content
  • [13:40] Dwayne’s recommended resources
  • [16:43] Meeting competitors in mastermind groups

 

Quote:

“I just decided I really wanted to do something again that would serve a higher purpose than my own career.” – Dwayne Paro

Social:

Charlie Mike Podcast
Landmark Life Coaching Website
Dwayne's LinkedIn

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