In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry sits down with JT Taylor, CEO of the USMC Scout Sniper Association, to explore the vital work of building support networks for veterans and their families.​

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JT shares his journey from Marine Scout Sniper to veteran advocate, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of leading a nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans. Learn how the USMC Scout Sniper Association provides mentorship, financial assistance, and critical resources while preserving the legacy of Marine Scout Snipers.​

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Learn more about the USMC Scout Sniper Association at scoutsniper.org and the Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation at scoutsniperheritagefoundation.org.

In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry challenges leaders to ask the tough question: “Is this the best you can do?” He dives into the mindset of continuous improvement, explaining why “your best” today should only be a steppingstone to what you can achieve tomorrow.​

John shares personal stories, including lessons from hiring coaches, building high-performing teams, and developing new skills—even when it meant starting from scratch. This episode is a reminder that great leaders lead by example, embrace growth, and never settle for “good enough”.​

In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry shares practical advice for leading your team during the holiday season. From bonuses and holiday parties to showing genuine appreciation, John explains how great leadership sets the stage for success in the new year.​

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The best holiday leadership isn’t about extravagant gifts or mandatory fun—it’s about understanding your team, showing genuine appreciation, and setting the stage for success in the new year.

In this milestone 100th episode of Veteran Led, John Berry tackles a leadership lesson: the difference between familiarization and true training. He shares a personal failure in replacing hands-on training with videos and web-based content, leading to increased mistakes within his team. John breaks down the four essential steps of effective training: familiarization, practical application, mastery through practice, and advancement to higher-level skills.​

This episode provides leaders with a clear framework for developing robust training programs that go beyond basic familiarization to achieve true operational excellence.​

In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry sits down with Reggie Ordonez, Marine Corps Veteran and founder of Forward Brands, to discuss the power of clarity in branding and leadership. Reggie shares his philosophy on why "clarity sells," how simplicity can drive success, and the importance of truly understanding your audience.​

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Drawing from his experiences as a Marine and a branding expert, Reggie reveals how to identify core customer needs, craft messages that resonate, and align your personal and professional goals for lasting impact. Whether you're building a business, refining your brand, or leading a team, this episode is packed with actionable insights.​

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Connect with Reggie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raordonez/​

Learn more about Forward Brands: https://www.forwardbrands.us/​

Learn more about Warrior Rising: https://www.warriorrising.org/

In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry shares insights about organizational evolution and the courage to break working systems to build better ones. Drawing from his experience, John explains why leaders must view organizational growth as chapters, each building upon the last.​

He reveals how his company intentionally dismantled their administrative structure to become more agile and lethal, emphasizing that previous systems weren't failures but necessary foundations for growth. John challenges leaders to recognize when systems become inadequate and take proactive steps to rebuild them before they fail.​

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry reveals how he applies military command structure to scale his eight-figure law firm. Learn how diverse practice areas enhance firm capabilities and why treating lawyers like 'tactical athletes' drives constant improvement.

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry reflects on his journey as a podcast host, sharing lessons learned from early failures, memorable guests, and the challenges of staying authentic. ​

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His conversation with Donny O'Malley taught him the power of authenticity, while General Petraeus demonstrated how single leadership lessons can expand into deeper insights. Berry admits his initial assumption that courtroom skills would translate to podcasting was wrong, leading him to seek professional coaching.​

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Looking ahead, Berry remains committed to providing value to leaders until, in his words, "my lessons are no longer relevant."​

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Veteran Led is now available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/gcBgpnO) or contact John directly at John.Berry@BerryLaw.com for a signed copy.