Hosted by Dean Van Dyke · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 121 episodes
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Join Dean Van Dyke, veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of The Pillars Group, as he takes you on an inspiring journey from the battlefield to the boardroom. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, struggles, and successes of veterans and entrepreneurs who’ve transformed their military precision into business innovation. Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply seeking operational efficiency and personal growth, this podcast equips you with actionable insights, real-world stories, and the mindset needed to succeed in business and beyond. Subscribe and start turning challenges into stepping stones toward success today!
Dean Van Dyke hosts From Battle to Business, a business show with 121 episodes published.
In this episode, Michael Hopf takes you from the sands of the Gulf War to the trenches of apocalyptic fiction, revealing how a Marine infantryman turned bodyguard, diver, and father found his true battlefield in storytel
From Saving Dogs to Saving Heroes — The Mission Behind K9 Heroes 4 Heroes When I first spoke with Joe Gionti, I felt his passion immediately. He’s not a veteran — but he’s one of the most patriotic people I’ve ever met.
When the uniform comes off, the real battle begins. In this episode of From Battle to Business, John Krotec shares how trauma, transition, and truth shaped his mission-driven life beyond the military. From soldier to ent
Episode Show Notes In this no-fluff episode of From Battle to Business, Dean sits down with active duty submariner William Spears for a raw, often hilarious, and powerfully reflective conversation about identity, transit
If you’ve ever wondered how military discipline translates into entrepreneurial grit—or how to serve a niche market with precision—this episode is your playbook. In today’s episode of From Battle to Business, Katherine L
If you feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. Dean Van Dyke walks through why operational clarity is the foundation that unlocks true entrepreneurial freedom. For
Amanda Zeine, DO, FAAP, is no stranger to service, sacrifice, or starting over. After 15 years as a pediatrician and flight surgeon in the U.S. Army—and a traumatic brain injury that changed everything—Amanda’s mission t
How do you capture the heart of a family legacy before it’s too late? In this powerful episode, Dean Van Dyke sits down with filmmaker, radio host, and Broadway writer Chance McClain—founder of Heritage Films. What start
From 7,000+ hours in the cockpit to launching a mission-driven luxury brand, Jared Lilje isn’t just redefining fashion—he’s redefining impact. In this episode, we uncover how the former U.S. Air Force Special Ops pilot t
In this powerful episode of From Battle to Business, Dean Van Dyke sits down with Chris Duprey—former infantry officer, sales strategist, and communication expert—to unpack what it truly takes to lead high-performing tea
In this episode of From Battle to Business, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Reichert shares his powerful transformation from military leadership to servant leadership guided by faith. With over two decades in t
How do you lead when everything around you is uncertain? In this episode, I sit down with Schuyler Williamson, a West Point grad, Bronze Star recipient, real estate mogul, and author of The Steady Leader. From combat dep
What happens when life blindsides you, and the roadmap disappears? For Marla Ballard, that moment became a catalyst—not a collapse. She joined host Dean Van Dyke to unpack the raw truth about navigating trauma, building
From the Barracks to the Brand: How Marine Corps Tactics Drive Marketing Wins What happens when you blend battlefield leadership with branding? You get Jim Fuhs—President of Fuhsion Marketing and former Marine Corps Offi
In this episode of From Battle to Business, Dean Van Dyke welcomes Dr. John Hillen—former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, decorated CEO, award-winning professor, and author of What Happens Now? Reinvent Yourself as a
In this episode of From Battle to Business, Dean Van Dyke sits down with Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Kris Forrest of C&D Tools. Discover how a missing cocktail shaker sparked a movement in American manufacturin
🎙️ Lead Clearly, Execute Boldly: The Commander’s Intent Framework for Business Growth In this power-packed episode of From Battle to Business, host Dean Van Dyke unpacks a battlefield-born leadership tool that’s revolut
🎙️ From Battle to Business – Featuring Michael Albaum In this value-packed episode of From Battle to Business, I sit down with Michael Albaum, host of The Remote Real Estate Investor podcast and full-time real estate in
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of From Battle to Business, I talk with Douglas Katz—a veteran, entrepreneur, and creator of the NULU Knife—about how personal frustration and deep empathy led him to redesign a
Have you ever stood at the crossroads of duty and dream, wondering what’s next after the uniform comes off? In this episode of From Battle to Business, we dive deep with Ben Vernon, former U.S. Air Force canine handler t
G. Michael Hopf
Marine veteran, author, founder of publishing companies
1 appearance on this show
John Krotec
U.S. Army veteran, founder of NeoMasculinity Solutions, author of The Sentinel Handbook · Neo Masculinity Solutions
1 appearance on this show
William Spears
Commander · U.S. Navy
1 appearance on this show
Chance McClain
Heritage Films
1 appearance on this show
Chris Duprey
former infantry officer, sales strategist, and communication expert
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Reichert
Ex-Army Veteran, Executive Coach, and Mindset Architect · Our Protector Development
1 appearance on this show
Schuyler Williamson
West Point graduate, Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, author
1 appearance on this show
Jim Fuhs
Marketing the Marine Corps Way · Fuhsion Marketing
1 appearance on this show
John Hillen
distinguished resident fellow at the Center for Politics in Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy
1 appearance on this show
Michael Albaum
MaineHealth Southern Region Associate Chief Medical Officer · The Real Estate Investing Club
1 appearance on this show
Douglas Katz
adaptive product innovator · Zhug, Chimi, and Amba
1 appearance on this show
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