Veteran Led
John Berry
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Leadership and Strategy: Optimizing Financial Health with Marine Veteran Emery Wager
Mar 25 2025 • 28 mins
What happens when a Marine officer, Silicon Valley engineer, and fintech disruptor builds a better way for law firms to get paid? On this episode of Veteran Led, host John Berry sits down with Emery Wager, co-founder & CEO of Confido Legal. From combat tours in Afghanistan to streamlining cash flow for thousands of law firms, Emery shares why financial clarity is the lifeblood of legal success—and how great leadership starts with ownership. Tune in for real talk on accountability, client experience, and the business side of law that too many attorneys ignore.
Build vs. Buy: Scaling Your Business with Navy Veteran Travis Mack
Mar 18 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with Travis Mack, Chairman and CEO of Saalex Corporation, as he shares valuable lessons on scaling businesses. A decorated Navy Veteran turned successful entrepreneur; Travis breaks down the crucial decisions leaders face when growing their organizations.
Key Takeaways:
• How to identify when to develop internal talent vs. hiring externally
• The evolution of company culture through different growth stages
• Why structure and oversight increase with organizational growth
• The importance of tactical empathy in leadership
• Creating equity opportunities to attract and retain top talent
Explore Resources from this episode:
https://saalex.com/
https://www.greenwoodselfstoragefunds.com/
https://www.themackfoundation.com/
https://valeonetworks.com/
From Navy Corpsman to Rock Star: Dave Bray's Journey of Continued Service
Mar 11 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with Dave Bray, former Navy Corpsman and Marine Corps Veteran turned rock star, as he shares his remarkable journey from serving with the Marines to becoming a prominent voice in patriotic rock music. Dave discusses how his military service shaped his music career and his ongoing mission to honor Veterans and first responders through powerful performances.
Featured Quote:
"You still swore an oath. You still owe that oath to the people of America, and you need to continue some service. Don't just go disappearing into the ether. Find something that you love, share it with the world, and continue your service to your country."
Explore Resources from this episode:
https://www.davebrayusa.com