Our journey started first with the Ask Valor Masterminds group page on Facebook. The purpose of the group is to bring business owners together from all industries to talk with each other about topics like Marketing (in general), Online Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Videos, Business Plans, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Cybersecurity, Business Law, and other topics they’d want to talk about and share tips with one another.
That was the impetus for our #AskValorMasterminds podcast being born. The goal is to bring on guest speakers to talk about different topics related to business and for the guest speakers to share their knowledge. Our guests share their expertise and/or perspectives to uplift our audience and us. Now, more than ever, we feel partnerships are essential to become better entrepreneurs, better business people. We look forward to bringing on guest speakers that will share some tips to help you with your business.
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Listen to business owners share about their businesses, how they got started and tips they share about topics related to marketing, social media, videos, accounting, cybersecurity, public speaking and other topics.
What happens when elite Green Berets trade their rifles for bourbon stills? In this episode of Ask Valor Masterminds, we sit down with Vince Makela, Co-Founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon to discuss the intersection of combat leadership and high-stakes entrepreneurship.
Vince shares the incredible journey from being part of the “ODA 595” Special Forces team—the first to enter Afghanistan on horseback after 9/11—to building one of the most respected bourbon brands in America. Grab a glass and join us for a raw conversation about resilience, brand storytelling, and the “Special Ops” mindset required to disrupt the spirits industry.
Inside the Conversation: The Transition: How military precision translates to the world of startups.
The Horse Soldier Legacy: The true story behind the “America’s Response Monument” and the brand’s origin.
Bourbon Craft: What sets Horse Soldier apart in a crowded market.
Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from the battlefield that every CEO needs to hear.
Horse Soldier Bourbon Old Fashioned Horse Soldier Bourbon Horse Soldier Maple Syrup Expressed Orange Peel #oldfashionedstories #oldfashion
Connect with Horse Soldier Bourbon: Website: https://horsesoldierbourbon.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsesoldierbourbon/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @HorseSoldierBourbon
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Since 2006 A Advanced Septic & Construction Services has provided exceptional service at affordable rates. We are family owned and operated. We have over 60 years of combined experience in this industry – we recognize that the relationship we have with our customers is our number one priority. While it’s important for business, the dollar isn’t what drives us and you can be assured that when you are dealing with someone from our company they are not commissioned – they are making recommendations based on how it will benefit you and the people and places you care about. We care about your needs and we operate with the belief that we should support both your immediate and long-term needs.

Fuse Networks has been providing professional IT Support for businesses in and around the Pacific Northwest since 2009. We strive to give our clients Enterprise-level services and solutions at prices that work for small businesses. Time and experience has enabled us to build a proactive approach that aligns Technology, People, and process to deliver on our promise to our clients. Through that approach we have created a competitive advantage that allows you to keep the focus on your business and not your technology. Our team of experts can become an extension of your business; responding to issues quickly, often before you even know about them. Covering everything from your servers and network infrastructure, to your workstations, applications and cloud services; we provide proactive end-to-end solutions for all of your technology needs. We partner with many types of businesses in the area, and strive to eliminate IT issues before they cause expensive downtime, so you can continue to drive your business forward.