Marine Corps veteran Aaron M. Welch shares how he built multi-million-dollar businesses using grit, marketing mastery, and military discipline.

From leading campaigns for giants like Cisco and Oracle to founding Lift Digital Marketing, Aaron proves that purpose-driven success is possible after service.

In this episode, we dive into his playbook on leadership, AI strategy, and building brands that matter.

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The Magic of Overcoming Adversity

What if your greatest scars became your superpowers?

In this unforgettable episode, I’m joined by John Kippen—a brain‑tumor survivor, author, TEDx speaker, magician (Magic Castle & Magic Circle), and resilience coach.

After a life‑altering brain surgery nearly took everything from him, John turned his journey into a platform for transformation

He’s reached millions with a viral TEDx talk and an award-winning documentary featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, and he’s spent precious time with icons like Alex Trebek.

Together, we unpack how he conquered imposter syndrome, reignited his dreams, and reframed limiting beliefs into stepping stones.

This is more than a survival story—it’s a masterclass in resilience, magic, and reclaiming your life’s narrative.

🎧 Listen now to witness how setbacks can become spectacles of strength.

👉 Subscribe, share, and head to www.verticalmomentumpodcast.com to catch the full conversation, bonus clips, and tools to spark your own comeback.

⚡ Transform your challenges into triumphs—this is The Magic of Overcoming Adversity.

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On this powerful episode of Vertical Momentum, I sit down with author, speaker, and transformation coach David Waldas—founder of the Aligned Living System and a leading voice in authentic, purpose-driven living.

Together, we unpack what it really means to live authentically in a world driven by algorithms, comparison, and performance pressure.

From overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing gratitude and humility, to unlocking your inner genius, David shares insights drawn from his journey as a teacher, coach, and intuitive guide.

We also dive into powerful conversations around neurodivergence as a superpower, the influence of legends like Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady, and how to align your energy to create flow in your life—personally and professionally.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for more but don’t know how to tap into it, this episode is your permission to start living from a place of real alignment.

👉 Listen now, subscribe for more transformational stories, and visit http://www.VerticalMomentumPodcast.com to go deeper into your own journey.

To Get In Touch With David https://davidwaldas.com

🎙 “How to Be Human in the Age of AI – with Bryan Kramer”

In this must-listen episode of Vertical Momentum Resiliency, host Richard Kaufman dives deep with Bryan Kramer—2x #1 best‑selling author (There Is No B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human #H2H, Shareology), TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and founder/CEO of PureMatter.

Bryan’s spent two decades empowering Fortune 500 brands (IBM, Dell, Intuit) to rehumanize marketing, and he’s often called the “Zen Master of Digital Marketing” by Forbes .

We unpack:

• Bryan’s pioneering H2H (Human‑to‑Human) approach—why in a digital, AI-scaled world, empathy, trust, and lived experience remain our most important edges.

• His vision on the collision of old-school human values—intuition, nuance, creativity—and new-school AI tools, and how to thrive by combining them.

• The power of niching down and carving out a blue ocean strategy built on authenticity.

• Creating evergreen revenue streams with integrity, tapping into Bryan’s expertise as a coach, keynote speaker, and H2H strategist for top-tier entrepreneurs and executives.

🎧 Tune in if you’re ready to lead—not just manage—in this AI era.

👉 Listen now—and if you believe connection still matters, please subscribe, share with your network, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com (http://verticalmomentumpodcast.com) to keep building a more human business world.

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🎙️ In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lt. Col. John S. Berry—U.S. Army Infantry Officer, Ranger & Airborne School graduate, two-time veteran of Bosnia and Iraq, and CEO of Berry Law—to break down EXACTLY how veterans can claim the VA benefits they’ve earned.

A Hall of Famer in the Nebraska National Guard, AV Preeminent–rated trial lawyer, author of Veteran Led (Gold Winner, 2024 Nonfiction Book Award), and host of the Veteran Led podcast, John has helped over 15,000 veterans secure more than $450 million in back pay and benefits .

He brings decades of battlefield and courtroom leadership—complete with Ranger patches, combat deployments, and hard-won courtroom victories — to this conversation.

John shares the exact steps, tips, and lessons that turn military experience into benefit-winning advocacy for veterans.

👉 Ready to serve those who served?

Hit subscribe, share this with a veteran you care about, and visit the www.verticalmomentumpodcast.com to access tools, guides, and more empowering content.

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Bob Burg: How to Be a Go Giver

What does it really mean to be a Go Giver in a world obsessed with taking?

In this special episode, I sit down with Bob Burg — Hall of Fame speaker and coauthor of the international bestseller The Go-Giver, a book that has sold over 1 million copies, translated into 30 languages, and inspired millions to build relationships rooted in value over price.

Together, we unpack:

✅ The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success

✅ How genuine relationships create endless referrals

✅ Parenting through OCD and modern challenges

✅ Escaping “The Matrix” mindset to live authentically

✅ Why true influence is about giving more than you take — in business and life

Bob’s wisdom on time, value, and building trust has transformed leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and everyday entrepreneurs for over 30 years.

👉 Listen now to unlock the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed.

📌 Share this episode with someone who values genuine connections.

✅ Subscribe for more deep conversations that help you give more, earn more, and live better.

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In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with Kate Monroe — CEO of VETCOMM, Marine Corps veteran, author, and unapologetic advocate for veteran rights and entrepreneurship.

We delve into the real barriers veterans face, how to unlock VA benefits, and why entrepreneurship is the next mission for those who’ve served.

If you’re a veteran, know a veteran, or just want to hear from a warrior-turned-businesswoman who’s rewriting the rules — this episode will fire you up.

👉 Subscribe. Share it with a battle buddy. Visit https://VerticalMomentumPodcast.com to take action.

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