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Recapping Three Powerful Stories & Matt’s Raw Transition Journey

In this special recap episode, Matt and Julie reflect on the last three impactful interviews with John & Mitchell of High Country Living, Wendy Brinson of The Goddard School in Stafford, and Zac Staples of Fathom5. Each conversation brought powerful insights on building purpose-driven businesses after military life—and we’re bringing the highlights.

They also share behind-the-scenes thoughts on their guest appearance on the Triple Threat Vets podcast, and Matt opens up about his final days in uniform. From shifting priorities to personal transformation, Matt gets candid about what it’s really like to leave the Army after 21 years, tying in his latest blog post, “I’m Not Checked Out—I’m Checked In.”

This episode is raw, real, and a reminder that the transition journey is deeply personal—but you don’t have to go it alone.

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Helpful Links to Check Out:

Franchising: vetfran.org, SBA Express Loan for Veterans, SBA Office of Veterans Business Development,

Government / Defense Contracting: Register at Sam.gov, utilize Federal Procurement Data System FPDS.gov for tracking past awards, Use SBA SubNet or Dynamic Small Business Search to find partners. Use tools like GovWin, BidSpeed, or GovTribe to monitor upcoming bids.

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In this episode of DogTags to Ownership, Matt and Julie sit down with Zac Staples, founder and CEO of Fathom5, a company at the cutting edge of cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing for critical infrastructure. Zac shares his journey from a career in the Navy to launching and scaling a tech-driven business, the lessons learned in leadership, and how military skills translate into building high-performance teams in the civilian world.

Tune in as we dive deep into entrepreneurship, innovation, and how Zac’s mission-first mindset continues to make waves far beyond his time in uniform.

Visit his website: https://www.fathom5.com/

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In this inspiring episode, Matt and Julie sit down with Wendy Brinson, retired Army veteran and powerhouse entrepreneur, who now owns and operates one of the top-performing Goddard Schools in the country, located in Stafford, VA. Wendy shares her incredible journey from military service to building a thriving early childhood education center, the lessons she’s carried over from the Army, and how she’s creating a lasting impact in her community.

Tune in to hear how discipline, leadership, and heart have made Wendy’s Goddard School a national standout—and how you can apply her insights to your own path from dog tags to ownership.

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