Episode 40

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13th Jul 2021

Veteran Wealth Secrets 040 with Michael Henninger - Be Careful Who Gives You Advice

In this episode of the Veteran Wealth Secrets,  we will have Michael Henninger, U.S. Army Veteran, CEO, and founder of VBOTAG Consulting and The Lorelei Group, to tell us about his prosperous journey to the finance field. Michael gives us more insights about opportunities to build a business out of passion, especially during these trying times, and how to find your sense of purpose in this modern economy. 

Episode Highlights:

  • 01:09- Michael Henninger's journey from the medical field to the finance field
  • 07:06- The opportunities in the veteran community amidst the pandemic
  • 11:45- The Vivo Tag and the types of businesses Michael serves 
  • 13:37- The opportunities for veterans in the finance industry 
  • 15:30- The tax season explained


Key Points:


  1. Surround yourself with people that think like you, and eliminate people that don't. Build relationships with clients and other business owners within your niche. 
  2. The modern economy gave the veteran community more opportunities to make a business out of their passion 
  3. Wealth is not about how rich you get, but it's about your time and your sense of purpose. 


Quotes:

  • “You will encounter people that will tell you, you can't do something when they never tried doing it, to begin with, so you have to surround yourself with people that think like you.” - Michael Henninger
  • “As horrendous as this Covid has been, it's showing a world that you don't have to be in a brick-and-mortar building because you can be anywhere and build a business out of your passion.”- Michael Henninger
  • “As far as starting as a business and finding that freedom, you have to find what you're passionate about. Your passion will pull you through when your excitement is gone. “


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About the Podcast

Veteran Wealth Secrets
Helping the 1% who serve our country become the 1% who influence it
Host Scott R. Tucker shares the secrets to Post-Military life that "They" don't tell you about. Learn how to avoid the 9-5, costly government benefits and disingenuous financial advisors by creating a life of autonomy and financial control!

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Jen Amos

Jen Amos is an award-winning podcaster and entrepreneur. She first found podcasting in summer 2019 as a way to work through depression and bouts of loneliness after moving from San Diego, CA (her home of 20+ years) to Hampton Roads, VA in pursuit of new business ventures.

Jen actively seeks to find common ground through conversation and storytelling to foster connection, community, and collaboration. She is known for her active listening skills, candidness, and ability to uncover insightful stories and universal lessons while conversing with her guests. Her favorite topics to cover on her podcast shows involve military families, entrepreneurs, and Filipino American culture. Since summer 2019, she has conducted 600+ podcast interviews.

Jen received her Bachelor’s in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations at San Diego State University. For more than a decade, she has made a living in sales and entrepreneurship with experience in the legal industry, online marketing, and now financial services.

During her leisure time, she enjoys exercising, watching and studying her favorite shows, and volunteering at her church.