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Drop and Give Me 20

Drop and Give Me 20® is THE podcast for military entrepreneurs.

Each episode is 20 minutes long, giving entrepreneurs a glimpse into the life of other successful military entrepreneurs—learning from their obstacles, and gaining insight and inspiration. Podcast episodes focus on the stories, challenges, and wins military entrepreneurs have faced in their businesses.

Sit back and listen to their personal stories. You have 20 minutes to listen…we have 20 minutes to deliver.

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Episodes

Series Finale

Series Finale! Drop and Give Me 20 has created an avenue to meet fantastic guest speakers and get inspired by their real-life stories of trials and triumphs; as well as, glean insights into the business…

076: Annie Peguero

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Drop and Give Me 20 brings Annie Peguero in for a discussion on success coaching for self and career development. She focuses on her…

075: Tiffany Haywood

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Joining us today is a distinguished guest, Tiffany Haywood, better known as Mrs. Tee, the brand builder, social media creator, and blogger extraordinaire. She…

074: Melanie Simon

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Our guest for today’s episode is Melanie Simon. Melanie is an entrepreneur, magazine editor, and director of Candy & Valor Magazine. Like many of…

073: Andy Nelson

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! For today’s episode, our guest is Andy Nelson, a lawyer passionate about providing military community entrepreneurs the legal advice that protects their brands. Listen…

072: Lindsay Helm

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Our guest for today’s episode is Lindsay Helm, CEO and Founder at Empower Employ. Lindsay’s journey is unique because she is a military spouse…

071: Holly Vega

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! For today’s episode, our guest is Holly Vega, the president and co-founder of Military Hearts Matter. Military Hearts Matter is a 501c3 nonprofit organization…

070: Kaylee Mitchell Draisey

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Our guest for today’s episode is Kaylee Mitchell Daisy, a rockstar graphic designer of her own enterprise, Lazy Lemons. As a young student in…

069: Stephen Colon

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Our guest for today’s episode is Stephen Colon, a fellow podcaster and founder of Knucklehead Media Group. Stephen Colon is the Director of Business…

068: Jessica Hall

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Jessica Hall of United Through Reading joins us in today’s episode. As the Director of Marketing and Communications, Jessica strategically leads United Through Reading’s…

067: Kellie Artis

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Kellie Artis is the COO of Millie. Millie helps military families move with a network of people who’ve been in your shoes and are…

066: Corey Henderson

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Corey Henderson from Stars and Stripes joins us in today’s episode. Corey Henderson is a multimedia consultant with Stars and Stripes, a notable media…

065: Lindsey Germono & Claire Yanta-O’Mahoney

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Wrapping up an awesome season with Claire Yanta-O’Mahoney as a co-host. Claire has been part of the podcast as a guest and it’s been…

064: Corie Weathers and Tammy Meyer

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Corie Weathers and Tammy Meyer joins us in our first episode for 2021! Corie Weathers is a military spouse, a licensed professional counselor (LPC),…

063: Nadia Anac and Katy Stevick

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Our friends Katy Stevick and Nadia Anac are joining us to talk about staying motivated and goal planning. Katy Stevick is a financial advisor…

062: Michaela Rosales and Melissa St. Clair

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Today’s episode features Michaela Rosales and Melissa St. Clair. Michaela Rosales is a transitional life coach and the founder of Honest Talk International. She shares…

061: Sally Ann Zoll and Zoie Hoffman

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Today’s episode features two guests who have very lateral educational backgrounds! Sally Ann Zoll is the CEO of United Through Reading. Sally serves as…

060: Lauren Hope and Rachel Brenke

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! We have two very special guests in this episode, Lauren Hope and Rachel Brenke. Lauren Hope is the owner of owner, designer, and artisan…

059: Adam Bird and Trish Alegre-Smith

Welcome back to another episode of Drop and Give Me 20! Trish Alegre-Smith and Adam Bird are our first guests for this new season. Trish Alegre-Smith is featured as a Standout Air Force Veteran and…

058: Season 5 Introduction with Claire Yanta-O’Mahoney

Join us for another season of Drop and Give Me 20! In this season, Lindsey will be joined by her co-host, Claire Yanta-O’Mahoney, founder of Fleur de Lis Fitness. Both are military entrepreneurs and can’t wait…

057: Lindsey Germono and Bobbie Anne Williams

In the Drop and Give Me 20 season finale, Lindsey Germono and Bobbie Anne Williams walk listeners through the steps on running a podcast! In part 1, Lindsey discusses the steps leading up to the…

056: Amanda Huffman

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 4, Lindsey interviews Amanda Huffman, veteran, author, and speaker. Amanda is also the creator of Airman to Mom and the host of Women of the…

055: Pam Chavez

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 4, Lindsey interviews Pam Chavez. She is a military spouse and a certified holistic nutrition consultant. Pam Chavez is an award-winning Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and…

054: Raymond “The Marine Rapper” Lott

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 4, Lindsey interviews Raymond “The Marine Rapper” Lott. He is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Raymond’s music has been featured…

053: Gems Collins

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 4, Lindsey interviews Gems Collins, a business strategist, entrepreneur, and a military spouse. Gems Collins is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and military spouse. Her husband…

052: Katelyn Tinsley

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 4, Lindsey interviews Katelyn Tinsley of Homefront Room Revival. Katelyn Tinsley is an Air Force veteran and the founder of Homefront Room Revival. This nonprofit…

051: Lacey Langford

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 4, Lindsey interviews Lacey Langford of The Military Money Show. Lacey Langford is a U.S. Air Force veteran, military spouse, financial coach, speaker, and writer….

050: Becky Hoy

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 4, Lindsey interviews Becky Hoy of Brave Crate. Becky Hoy is an Army spouse and the founder of Brave Crate. She believes that deployment is…

049: Adam Bird

Drop and Give Me 20 is in it’s 4th season! Today, I am very excited to be joined by Adam Bird. Adam is an Army veteran of 9 years and now an entrepreneur. He started…

048: Jessica Bertsch

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 3, Lindsey invited Jessica Bertsch, founder of Powerhouse Planning. Jessica gave us updates on what’s going on with her business right now. You will also…

047: Elizabeth Boardman

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 3,  Lindsey invited Elizabeth Boardman, the Chief Dreamer and founder of The Milspo Project. Elizabeth gave us some updates on what’s going with her business…

046: Kathy Stoddard Torrey

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 3, Lindsey invited Kathy Stoddard Torrey. In today’s show, you’ll hear about Kathy’s life now, the people who are always there to support her, and letters…

045: Claire Yanta-O’Mahoney

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 3, Lindsey’s guest is Claire Yanta-O’Mahoney. Claire was a guest in season 1 of the podcast. She is the founder of Fleur de Lis Fitness. Lindsey…

044: Katie Christy

In this first episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 3, Lindsey visits with Katie Christy. Katie was a guest in Season 1 of Drop and Give Me 20. Katie hears how she has made…

043: Authenticity

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviewed Dan Dwyer, the founder of Vet2BizLife, and Amy Uptgraft, a playwright who wrote the play “I Will Wait” and the founder/artistic director of The Veteran’s…

042: Products

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviewed Stephanie Lincoln, the owner and CEO of Fire Team Whiskey Military Health and Fitness and Charlynda Scales, a speaker, mover and shaker, and the…

041: Managing Employees

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviewed two of her friends, Dianna Flett of Girl Smarts and Carl Churchill of Alpha Coffee. Dianna Flett is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and…

040: How to Maximize Facebook Groups

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Erin interviews Doug Nordman, author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement and The Military Financial Independence and Retirement Pocket Guide. He spent 20…

039: Becoming an Author

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey is joined by two of her friends, Judy Davis and Lauren Cecora, to talk about becoming an author. Judy Davis is a military spouse and…

038: Collaboration

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews military spouses Kristen Smith and Moni Jefferson. They talk about the concept of collaboration and how it works. Kristen is the founder of Blog Your…

037: Business Compliance

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey invited Anna Blanch Rabe and Rebecca Alwine to discuss a complicated topic—business compliance. Anna Blanch Rabe is the founder and CEO of Anna Blanch Rabe…

036: Sales

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Jen Griswold and Mike Dugan. They were hand selected because they both bring incredible insights to a very interesting topic that we all have to…

035: Knowing When to Fold

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Molly Winkle and Janine Boldrin about knowing when to fold. In military-related business, we see some switching from one focus to another. They shared…

034: How to Run a Remote Business

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, guest host Erin Ward interviews Laura Renner, Founder of Freedom Makers and Diana Jaquith, Co-Founder of WISE Advise + Assist Team. Freedom Makers’ mission is to…

033: How to Launch an Event

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Michele Bradfield and Curtez Riggs. Both had successful conferences namely Military Spouse Wellness Summit (Michele) and Military Influencer Conference (Curtez). The Military Spouse Wellness…

032: How to Build Your Network

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Britni Miltner of Oak Tree Network and Channel Milbourne of Milspo Biz Connect. With the new talk show format, they discuss about building your…

031: Paul A. Dillon

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…

030: Dwayne Paro

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…

029: Vethos

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Corey Christman, a retired Special Agent, a criminal investigator, a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a wine maker, and an amazing leader who developed…

028: Megan Hall

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Megan Hall, a podcaster and a military spouse entrepreneur. Megan has a wonderful community tailored to helping woman called Inspired Women Community. Megan talks…

027: Esther Avant Wellness Coaching

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Esther Avant, a Nutrition Coach, a Personal Trainer and the owner of Esther Avant Wellness Coaching. Esther talks about how she overcame the struggles…

026: Hire Served

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews Jean South who spent 9 years as a FBI Special Agent and is now the CEO of Hire Served.  Hire Served helps military-passionate employers…

025: Imua Services

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Meghan Alonso, who is known for her medical device podcast and is the woman behind Imua Services. Imua Services works with entrepreneurs and start-up…

024: The Hive & Co

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews the amazing ladies behind The Hive & Co, a company that offers online marketing services for small business owners. Meet Miranda Perales and Shiang-ling Bissonnette….

023: MadSkills

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews the women behind MadSkills, (now Instant Teams) a company that allows you to outsource all your business needs to highly skilled military spouses. Meet…

022: Millie

In this two part Millie series of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey speaks with Jason Dempsey and Ken Robbins of Millie. They share their backgrounds, how they established an effective partnership, and their vision…

021: Amy & Lauren

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey speaks with Amy Shick & Lauren Rothlisberger of Millie to find out what it was like to sell their business, Military Property Project.  This is…

020: [Mini-Series] Jim Friddell

This segment is the fifth and last of a 5 part series dedicated to our active duty service members transitioning out of the service and starting their entrepreneurial journey.  Lindsey Germono interviews marine veteran Jim…

019: [Mini-Series] Jonny Coreson

This segment is the 4th of a 5 part series dedicated to our active duty service members transitioning out of the service and starting their entrepreneurial journey. Jonny Coreson is active duty Navy and provides…

018: [Mini-Series] Anthony Williams

This segment is the 3 of a 5 part series dedicated to our active duty service members transitioning out of the service and starting their entrepreneurial journey.  Lindsey Germono interviews Anthony Williams, Army veteran and…

017: [Mini-Series] Kevin Bemel

This segment is the second of a 5 part series dedicated to our active duty service members transitioning out of the service and starting their entrepreneurial journey.  In this special segment of Drop and Give…

016: [Mini-Series] Frank Shankwitz

This segment is the first of a 5 part series dedicated to our active duty service members transitioning out of the service and starting their entrepreneurial journey. Lindsey Germono interviews motivational speaker, Frank Shankwitz, Air…

015: R. Riveter

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Cameron Cruse, co-founder of R. Riveter.   Important topics they discuss:  Creating a company that provides military spouses with employment they can…

014: Powerhouse Planning

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Jessica Bertsch, founder of Powerhouse Planning.  Powerhouse Planning (Powerhouse) guides companies toward initiating and instituting high-IMPACT business plans that succeed in the…

013: Fleur de Lis Fitness

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Claire Yanta-O’Mahoney, the Founder of Fleur de Lis Fitness. Important topics they discuss: [1:47] All about Claire and Fleur de Lis Fitness…

012: The Company Project

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Brian Richardson, the Founder of The Company Project. He works with small businesses in the firearms industry to define strategies for their…

011: [Mini-Series] 227 Financial

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Bill Lockard. Bill is the Founder of 22:7 Financial Coaching. He helps military families reduce debt and build wealth. Important topics they…

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010: Tapfer Consulting

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Founder of Tapfer Consulting. Kathy is a life and relationship coach with an MBA who trains, assesses, facilitates, builds…

009: [Mini-Series] Veteran Resource Podcast

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Jeremy Paris, 10-year Army veteran and podcaster. Jeremy hosts the Veteran Resource Podcast and co-founded the only kid-focused podcast network, Podcast Playground….

008: [Mini-Series] Podtent Marketing

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Laura Petersen, Co-founder of Podtent Marketing, Podcast Teachers, host of Copy that Pops, and author of the Amazon Best Seller, Copywriting for…

007: Rollors

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Lt. Colonel Matt Butler, founder of Rollors, a unique and fun outdoor game featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox and…

006: [Mini-Series] Activate Your Talent

In this special, four-part mini-series of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono focuses on closing out 2016 with a bang! Join the discussion as Lindsey invites experts to share actionable tips to help you…

006: Rollors

We release a new episode on the 1st and 15th of every month. Next up is Lt. Col. Matt Butler of Rollors! He shares a lot of great advice about packaging, retail, and the power…

005: Unbranded AR

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Rocky Harrigan, co-founder of Unbranded AR, an internet-based provider of firearms focusing specifically on high-quality parts for the AR15. Important topics they…

004: Commonwealth Creative Marketing

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Marc Bethel, the founder  of Commonwealth Creative Marketing. CCM is an ad agency that helps companies and entrepreneurs with both digital media…

003 – Barks and Bows

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Kristen Smith, the Owner of Barks and Bows. Barks and Bows creates all natural dog treats, hand-crafted collars, and other pet accessories….

002 – The Flying Scarfs

In this episode, of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Jonathan Hudgins, the Co-founder and President of Flying Scarfs.  Flying Scarfs is a social business creating intelligent solutions for peace, stability, and…

001: The Milspo Project

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey Germono speaks with Elizabeth Boardman, the Co-founder and Executive Director of The Milspo Project. The Milspo Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps military spouses…

000: DROP AND GIVE ME 20

Here we go! Welcome to Drop and Give Me 20! As you might expect or know personally, the military community is full of successful business owners, managers, and leaders across all industries, military and civilian….