Unlocking Veteran Benefits and Real Estate Opportunities with Sam Sells and Ed Parcaut
Release Date: 06/03/2025
From the Army to Authorship: Lee Allen’s Story of Service and Success
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In this episode of Helping The Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Lee Allen to talk about Lee’s journey through military service, business, and writing. From growing up in an Army family and joining the 82nd Airborne, to his advice on navigating real estate and his successful transition into entrepreneurship, Lee shares insights and stories that show how military experiences shape life after service. Lee also opens up about his work as an author, including the inspiration behind his heartwarming Christmas books, and discusses the value of forgiveness and faith—both in literature and in...
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From Marine Corps to Corporate: Francisco Garza’s Blueprint for Transition Success
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Marine Corps officer, reservist, dad of four, and corporate consultant Francisco Garza joins Ed Parcaut for a real conversation about transition, purpose, and what leadership really means. From high-stakes military missions to the uncertainty of leaving active duty during a pandemic, Francisco Garza opens up about the hard moments, the questions, and the value of community—whether it's in uniform or not. He shares candid insights on navigating military-to-civilian life, the balancing act of parenthood and career, the power of writing down your own life philosophy, and the surprising perks of...
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From Service to Support: Tom Sauer’s Mission for Veterans’ Mental Health
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Tom Sauer – Resilience, Service & Recovery In this powerful episode, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Tom Sauer, a Navy and Marine Corps veteran turned entrepreneur. Tom Sauer shares his inspiring journey from military service to building Miramar Health, a mental health and addiction recovery center for veterans. Learn how personal loss and experiences with addiction and suicide in the veteran community motivated Tom Sauer to make a difference. The conversation tackles challenges within the VA system, the critical importance of accessible care, and how Miramar Health is providing essential...
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From Air Force Pilot to Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate: Jared Lilje’s Inspiring Mission
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From Combat Flight to Compassion: Jared Lilje’s Mission Against Human Trafficking In this inspiring episode of Helping the Brave, hosts Ed Parcaut and Jared Lilje dive deep into Jared’s remarkable journey from Air Force crew chief to pilot, and how his military experiences shaped his mission-driven approach to life. Listen as Jared shares how he transitioned from flying C5s and C17s to launching Jay Kristoff Handbags—a luxury brand with a purpose: fighting human trafficking by donating a portion of every sale to nonprofits chosen by customers. Discover unique stories from the cockpit,...
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Hiking Through Trauma: Marine Vet Rand Timmerman’s Appalachian Trail Story
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Join host Ed Parcaut as he welcomes U.S. Marine Corps veteran and author Rand Timmerman for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, brotherhood, and personal transformation. Rand shares powerful stories from his service with the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam, confronting PTSD and decades of alcoholism, and his inspiring journey hiking the Appalachian Trail in his seventies. Discover how Rand found purpose after combat, built a legal career, overcame adversity, and embarked on a spiritual passage with his brother. This candid episode offers real insights into veteran mental health,...
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Military to Manufacturing: How Justin Baucum is Modernizing American Industry
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Join host Ed Parcaut for an inspiring conversation with Army veteran Justin Baucum. Justin shares his unique journey of growing up in Hong Kong and China, serving in Army Special Forces, and successfully transitioning to the world of tech and advanced manufacturing. Discover what it’s really like to leave the military, navigate civilian life, and find purpose in new ventures. In this episode, Justin talks about his service, combat deployments, career pivots, and the lessons he learned—plus real-world advice for veterans considering their next chapter. You’ll hear insights on...
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From Navy Fleet Master Chief to Business Coach: Raymond Kemp’s Path to Helping the Brave
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In this insightful episode of Helping The Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with retired Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp to discuss his remarkable 33-year journey in the U.S. Navy. Raymond shares his experiences with resilience, leadership, and breaking barriers—as the first Black Fleet Master Chief of Navy Europe and Navy Africa—and offers a candid look at the challenges he faced, from his early days in the delayed entry program to navigating racial issues and earning one of the Navy’s top enlisted ranks. Listen in as Ed and Raymond talk about finding purpose after military service, the...
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Thrillers, Teamwork, and Transition: Veterans Turned Authors
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On this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with bestselling thriller authors and Navy veterans Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson. Together, they share their incredible journeys from serving in the military to partnering as full-time writers behind major series like Jack Ryan for the Tom Clancy estate, Tier One, Sons of Valor, and Shepherds. Tune in to hear how they met (not in the Navy, but at a writers’ conference!), their approach to co-authoring novels, the ups and downs of transitioning from military service to creative entrepreneurship, and the importance of veteran...
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Bridging Military and Business: Strategies for Leadership and Transition with John Hillen
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In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with John Hillen, an Army veteran whose military career took him from patrolling the Iron Curtain on the night the Berlin Wall fell, to leading troops in the largest tank battle since World War II during Desert Storm. John shares stories of his family’s long Army tradition, his firsthand experience of historic events, and the lessons he learned about leadership, strategy, and the power of training. John and Ed dig into the importance of translating military skills into business and civilian life, with John reflecting on his...
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How Remso Martinez Transitioned from the National Guard to Marketing Agency Ownership
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In this episode of Helping The Brave, hosts Ed Parco and Renzo Martinez welcome Remso Martinez, Army National Guard veteran and agency owner, for an honest conversation about finding purpose both in and out of military service. Remso shares his journey from growing up in a military family to serving in the National Guard, navigating the challenges of balancing civilian ambition with service, and how his military experience shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. Listen as Remso discusses the unique realities faced by Guardsmen and Reservists—from deployment disruptions to workplace...
info_outlineWelcome to Helping the Brave with your host Ed Parcaut, a show dedicated to empowering veterans through education, support, and real-world advice. In this episode, Ed sits down with Sam Sells, a former Air Force officer and entrepreneur who has built a billion-dollar real estate portfolio in just seven years after medical retirement from the military. Sam shares his inspiring journey from enlisting as an Air Force firefighter to working in global health, facing an unexpected early retirement, and eventually finding massive success in real estate investing.
Together, Ed and Sam dive deep into the importance of military benefits, the realities of medical retirement, and practical advice for veterans looking to leverage VA loans and disability benefits to build personal wealth. They also break down the "five levels" of real estate investment, from house hacking to institutional syndication, and the pivotal role mentorship plays in avoiding costly mistakes.
Whether you're transitioning out of the military, pursuing financial independence, or looking to start your own real estate journey, this episode offers actionable tips and motivation to help you reach your goals. Plus, Sam shares how veterans in Texas can eliminate property taxes and why it's crucial to claim the benefits you've earned.
Don’t miss this candid and informative conversation—tune in to discover what’s possible when you step boldly into your next chapter.
Connect with Sam Sells:
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LinkedIn: Samuel Sells
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Instagram: @thedisruptivecapitalist
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Email: sam@impactgrowthcap.com
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**Contact Ed Parcaut:**
- 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com)
- 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com)
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