What happens when a Veteran sets out to solve a personal problem—and ends up building a company that Mercedes-Benz wants to buy?

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Joseph Kopser, U.S. Army Veteran, entrepreneur, author, and president of Grayline Group, about leadership, innovation, and the entrepreneurial journey that led to the successful acquisition of RideScout by Mercedes-Benz.

Joseph shares how frustration with his daily commute inspired him to build RideScout, a transportation technology platform that grew into an acquisition opportunity. He explains how military leadership principles—seeing problems, building teams, and executing under uncertainty—became the foundation for his success in business.

The conversation explores entrepreneurship, hiring, leadership, and why Veterans often underestimate the value of the skills they developed in uniform. Joseph also discusses his book Catalyst and his work helping founders and emerging leaders build companies that create lasting impact.

Guest Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkopser
Grayline Group: https://graylinegroup.com

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Why would a sheriff refuse to "win" cases?

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Sheriff Eric Kirsch, Marine Corps Veteran and Sheriff of Wabaunsee County, Kansas, about why the true objective of every investigation is not winning—it’s finding the truth.

Eric shares an extraordinary career that spans Marine Corps counterintelligence, two deployments to Iraq, NCIS investigations, federal law enforcement training, operations supporting the fight against ISIS, undercover narcotics investigations, and ultimately serving as an elected sheriff. Throughout every assignment, one leadership principle remained constant: integrity must always outweigh ego.

The conversation explores investigative leadership, courtroom credibility, overcoming personal adversity, servant leadership, and how sobriety transformed both Eric's life and leadership. He also discusses why admitting mistakes builds credibility, why public trust is earned through transparency, and how leaders create stronger organizations by putting truth ahead of personal victory.

Whether you're leading a business, serving your community, or developing future leaders, this episode offers practical lessons on integrity, accountability, and leadership under pressure.

Guest Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wabaunseesheriff
Facebook: Eric Kirsch for Sheriff, Wabaunsee County Kansas | Alma KS

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What does it take to build a thriving business community while helping entrepreneurs grow faster and lead better?

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Waco Hoover, entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of IMPCT Group and MCON, about leadership, entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for Veterans and business owners.

Waco shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, explaining how community, relationships, and collaboration often become the greatest competitive advantages. He discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face as they scale, why many business owners isolate themselves, and how strong networks can accelerate both personal and professional growth.

The conversation explores leadership, accountability, event-building, and the importance of bringing people together around shared goals. Waco also explains the vision behind MCON and how creating meaningful connections can help entrepreneurs and leaders overcome obstacles faster.

This episode is a practical look at leadership, entrepreneurship, and the power of community.

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