• Opportunity Unlocked: VA Benefits, Real Estate, and Veteran Entrepreneurship S5 E7
    Jul 2 2025

    This episode is a masterclass for veterans ready to claim what’s theirs. From missed benefits and misunderstood VA loan advantages to building generational wealth through real estate and entrepreneurship — this conversation is raw, strategic, and personal.

    💥 What We Cover:​ • Why most veterans miss out on critical VA benefits​ • How real estate can unlock generational wealth​ • Lessons from leaving a stable job to scale a business​ • Navigating opportunity cost and modern entrepreneurship​ • How to build stability for your family (and your future)

    👇 Chapters​

    00:00 – Why I Quit My 9–5 (One Year Later)​

    02:00 – How Veterans Miss Out on VA Benefits​

    08:00 – Secrets to Filing a Strong VA Claim​

    13:00 – What You're Losing by Waiting​

    16:00 – From Benefits to Homeownership​

    18:00 – Why Veterans Should Buy Now​

    23:00 – The Real Power of Equity​

    29:00 – Turning a VA Loan Into Wealth​

    35:00 – Should Kids Leave Before Owning?​

    43:00 – Building a Business After the Military​

    48:00 – When Is It Really Time to Quit Your Job?​

    56:00 – Opportunity Cost: What It Really Means​

    1:02:00 – Navigating the Future of Work​

    1:10:00 – The Truth About Balance & Burnout​

    1:18:00 – Final Thoughts: Compete for Your Future

    📘 Grab the free Maximizing VA Benefits eBook: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/vsb

    🎖️🔗 For VA More Information: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/Help

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power! 🧠💪

    ➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • They Served America… Then Got Deported
    Jun 5 2025

    What happens to U.S. veterans after they're deported?

    In this powerful conversation, host Kavon Jones sits down with veterans advocate Kenneth Davis to explore the legal, emotional, and political realities facing deported U.S. military veterans. Many assume that deportation cuts off all access to VA benefits — but the truth is far more complex. From service-connected disability compensation to overseas resources, this episode reveals what support is still available, who qualifies, and how deported vets can reclaim part of what they’ve earned. Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, or an advocate for justice — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

    Key Takeaways:

    -VA vs. ICE — who really controls veterans’ benefits?

    -What benefits deported veterans can still receive

    -Why some vets lose access — and how to avoid it

    -Where deported veterans can get real help

    -Hope and justice: the fight for repatriation

    00:00 - Why Are Veterans Being Deported?

    02:00 - What Really Happens After Deportation

    05:00 - ICE vs. VA: Who Has the Power?

    08:00 - Can Deported Veterans Still Get VA Benefits?

    13:00 - Limitations & Challenges Overseas

    17:00 - What Disqualifies Veterans from Benefits?

    22:00 - Justice, Repatriation, and Final Thoughts

    ✅ Download the Veteran Success Blueprint ebooks at vets4vetsinfo.com for resources to navigate VA claims and maximize your benefits.

    Join the Veteran Community for Free: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/Z97W2vqP/checkout?coupon_code=VET2024

    🎖️🔗 For VA Benefits Information, click here: https://vets4vetsconsulting.com/

    🏡💰 For Real Estate Information, dive in here: https://linktr.ee/KavonJones

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power! 🧠💪➡️

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    25 mins
  • VA Benefits 2025 Updates: What Every Veteran Must Know
    May 20 2025
    🎖️ Veterans — Major VA Benefits Changes Are Coming in 2025. Are You Ready? In this powerful episode of Prepare to Compete, we break down critical updates to VA disability claims — including major changes to sleep apnea, tinnitus, and mental health ratings. If you're a veteran filing a claim (or thinking about it), this is a must-watch. We also dive into: ✔️ The truth about longer claim delays ✔️ Why the C&P exam can make or break your case ✔️ The biggest mistakes veterans make — and how to avoid them ✔️ How to organize your records for faster approvals ✔️ Why going through the claim process alone is risky 💬 Tell us in the comments: Where are you watching from? How can we help you succeed? 🧠 This isn’t just a podcast — it’s your roadmap to real results. 00:00 - The Truth About VA Claims & Veteran Mental Health 03:00 - Big Changes Coming in 2025: Sleep Apnea, Tinnitus & Mental Health Ratings 07:00 - How to Prepare Your VA Claim the Right Way 11:00 - C&P Exams: What Veterans Get Wrong 15:00 - Staying Encouraged Through the VA Process 19:00 - Why You Shouldn’t Go Through This Alone ✅ Download the Veteran Success Blueprint ebooks at vets4vetsinfo.com for resources to navigate VA claims and maximize your benefits. Join the Veteran Community for Free: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/... 🎖️🔗 For VA Benefits Information, click here: https://vets4vetsconsulting.com/ 🏡💰 For Real Estate Information, dive in here: https://linktr.ee/KavonJones 🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power! 🧠💪➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!
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    22 mins
  • Maximize Your VA Benefits in 2025 | Step-by-Step Veteran Guide E6
    Apr 29 2025

    If you're a veteran looking to claim everything you’ve earned — you're in the right place! In this video, we walk you through a step-by-step guide to understanding, applying for, and maximizing your VA benefits in 2025.

    ✅ What You’ll Learn Today:

    What VA benefits include beyond just disability ratings How to start your VA claim the right way The truth behind common VA myths How a Nexus Letter can change your claim What secondary conditions are (and how they boost your rating) The real strategies to reach 100% disability How to navigate the appeals process if you're denied Choosing the right help: VSOs, attorneys, and consultants

    Final advice to get the benefits you’ve earned 🎯 Get your FREE guide here: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/veteran-success-blueprint-eg

    Chapters:

    0:00 – Highlight Reel

    1:30 – Introduction

    3:00 – What Are VA Benefits?

    7:00 – Understanding the VA Claims Process

    13:00 – Common Myths That Hold Veterans Back

    17:00 – The Power of the Nexus Letter

    22:00 – Secondary Conditions

    26:00 – Getting to 100% Disability

    32:00 – The Appeals Process

    37:00 – Closing Remarks

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power!

    🧠💪➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    38 mins
  • From Iraq to Real Estate: How This Army Vet Built Her Empire
    Apr 17 2025

    From the frontlines of Iraq to the front lines of real estate. In this episode of Veteran Voices, we sit down with Caitlyn Duffy, a combat veteran who transformed her military discipline, grit, and empathy into a thriving career helping fellow veterans achieve homeownership through VA loans.

    At just 18 years old, Caitlyn was deployed to Iraq where she witnessed firsthand the cost of service — both physically and emotionally. Through deeply personal stories, she opens up about the challenges of reintegration, finding new purpose, and why she’s so passionate about educating vets on what they’ve earned through their benefits.

    🎙️ You’ll learn:

    -The moment Caitlyn realized she needed to make a change after combat -How her service shaped her leadership in the mortgage industry -The truth about VA loans and how veterans can avoid being taken advantage of -What every transitioning vet should know about building wealth through real estate.

    ✅ Download the Veteran Success Blueprint ebooks at vets4vetsinfo.com for resources to navigate VA claims and maximize your benefits.

    Join the Veteran Community for Free: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/Z97W2vqP/checkout?coupon_code=VET2024

    🎖️🔗 For VA Benefits Information, click here: https://vets4vetsconsulting.com/

    🏡💰 For Real Estate Information, dive in here: https://linktr.ee/KavonJones

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro: From War to Wealth 01:00 - Meet Caitlyn Duffy: Army Veteran & VA Loan Expert 02:30 - What Made Her Join the Military 05:30 - Family Support & Military Roots 07:00 - Basic Training & Early Shock 09:00 - First Deployment to Iraq at 18 11:00 - Culture Shock & Growing Up Fast 13:30 - Life in AIT: Learning, Adapting, and a Funny Story 16:00 - Arriving in Germany & Deployment Experience 18:30 - First Combat Moments & Lessons in Leadership 22:00 - The Reality of Combat and Resilience 25:00 - Caitlyn’s Military Journey: 10 Years, 5 Deployments 28:00 - Injuries, Burnout & the Choice to Exit the Military 31:00 - Transition to Civilian Life and New Purpose 33:00 - Why VA Loans Matter (and How They Work) 36:00 - Biggest Myths About VA Loans — Debunked 38:00 - Zero Down Payment Explained 41:00 - Closing Costs, State Grants & Assistance 43:00 - When to Buy a Home (Hint: It’s Always “Last Year”) 46:00 - Interest Rates and Humble Beginnings 49:00 - Building Wealth with the VA Loan 50:00 - Caitlyn’s Real Client Success Story 53:00 - VA Disability Benefits & Funding Fee Exemption 56:00 - County Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans 58:00 - Buyer-Agent Commissions & VA Policy Update 01:01:00 - The Truth About VA Appraisals 01:03:00 - Can GI Bill BAH Be Used as Income? 01:04:30 - VA Assumable Loans: What to Know 01:08:00 - Final Strategy: Build Equity, Not Ego 01:11:00 - Advice for First-Time Buyers 01:12:00 - Why Caitlyn Does This Work 01:14:00 - Final Reflections & Veterans for Veterans Coin Moment

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power!

    🧠💪➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Government Wants to CUT Veterans’ Benefits?! Here’s What You NEED to Know E4
    Apr 15 2025

    Could your veteran benefits be slashed in 2025? In this urgent episode of Prepare to Compete, Kavon Jones and Kenneth Davis break down the shocking CBO proposals that could dramatically impact millions of veterans across the U.S. From cutting disability pay and taxing VA benefits to ending healthcare access for key priority groups — these proposals are real, and they could change the future for countless veterans and their families. 🔎 In this episode, we cover: -What the CBO is proposing for veterans in 2025 -How “means testing” could strip benefits from households earning $170K+ -What happens to veterans over retirement age -The proposed end of Individual Unemployability -Threats to 10–30% disability ratings -The truth about taxing disability pay -Which healthcare groups are on the chopping block

    ✅ Download the Veteran Success Blueprint ebooks at vets4vetsinfo.com for resources to navigate VA claims and maximize your benefits.

    Join the Veteran Community for Free: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/Z97W2vqP/checkout?coupon_code=VET2024

    🎖️🔗 For VA Benefits Information, click here: https://vets4vetsconsulting.com/

    🏡💰 For Real Estate Information, dive in here: https://linktr.ee/KavonJones

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 - The CBO Proposals That Could Change Veterans’ Lives

    01:00 - Who We Are: Kayvon & Kenneth Introduce Themselves

    02:00 - Why Is The Government Trying to Cut $797 Billion?

    03:00 - Means Testing for Veterans: What It Means & Who It Hurts

    05:00 - The Hidden Impact of Tax Filing on Veterans’ Benefits

    07:00 - Ending Individual Unemployability at Retirement Age

    10:00 - Vietnam Veterans At Risk: Proposed 30% Reduction After 67

    14:00 - Eliminating Disability Benefits for Veterans Under 30% Rating

    17:00 - How These Proposals Usually Work (And Why Some Never Pass)

    19:00 - Ending Healthcare Access for VA Priority Groups 7 & 8

    23:00 - The Shocking Proposal to Tax VA Disability Payments

    26:00 - Final Thoughts: Advocacy, Awareness & What Veterans Should Do

    28:00 - Outro: Stay Connected with Prepare to Compete

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power! 🧠💪➡️

    DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    28 mins
  • 2025 VA Pay Rates, Real Estate, & Business Success for Veterans-S5 E3
    Feb 17 2025

    Are you making the most of your VA benefits? 🚀 In this must-watch episode, we break down the 2025 VA pay rates, real estate investing strategies, and business success tips for veterans. Learn how to use VA loans, house hacking, and smart financial moves to build long-term wealth. Whether you're a veteran or active-duty service member, this is your guide to maximizing benefits and securing your financial future! 💰🏡🔥” 🔹 Topics Covered: ✅ 2025 VA Pay Rate Updates & What They Mean for You ✅ House Hacking & Real Estate Strategies with VA Loans ✅ How Veterans Can Build Businesses & Achieve Financial Freedom ✅ Common Mistakes to Avoid & Insider Tips for Success 📌 [00:00 - 02:00] Introduction & What to Expect 📌 [02:01 - 10:00] Why Veterans Must Verify Their 2025 VA Pay Rates 📌 [10:01 - 18:00] Common VA Pay Mistakes & How to Fix Them 📌 [18:01 - 30:00] Breaking Down the 2025 VA Disability Pay Rates 📌 [30:01 - 42:00] VA Home Loan: How to Use It to Build Wealth 📌 [42:01 - 54:00] Real Estate Investment Strategies for Veterans 📌 [54:01 - 1:05:00] VA Loan Myths & Costly Mistakes to Avoid 📌 [1:05:01 - 1:18:00] Entrepreneurship for Veterans: Turning Military Skills into Business Success 📌 [1:18:01 - 1:30:00] The Hard Truth About Entrepreneurship 📌 [1:30:01 - 1:42:00] How to Join the Veteran Business & Real Estate Community 📌 [1:42:01 - 1:45:00] Final Thoughts & Call to Action 📢 Watch now & take control of your future! #VeteranSuccess #VAloans #FinancialFreedom #VeteranEntrepreneur ✅ Download the Veteran Success Blueprint ebooks at vets4vetsinfo.com for resources to navigate VA claims and maximize your benefits. Join the Veteran Community for Free: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/Z97W2vqP/checkout?coupon_code=VET2024 🎖️🔗 For VA Benefits Information, click here: https://vets4vetsconsulting.com/ 🏡💰 For Real Estate Information, dive in here: https://linktr.ee/KavonJones 🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power! 🧠💪➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • 2025 VA Disability Compensation Breakdown: What Every Veteran Should Know
    Jan 27 2025

    Are you ready for the 2025 VA Disability Compensation updates? In this video, we break down everything veterans need to know about the latest pay rates and changes to VA benefits. Whether you’re a Gulf War veteran, Post-9/11 veteran, or transitioning service member, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate the VA system and maximize your compensation. Discover key insights about: The 2025 VA disability pay rates and how they’re calculated. The value of 0% disability ratings and what they mean for your benefits. Common misconceptions about VA pay that could be costing you money. Tips to ensure you’re getting the compensation you’ve earned. This video is part of the Prepare to Compete Podcast, where we bring you expert advice on VA benefits, real estate, entrepreneurship, and more. Stay informed and ensure you’re taking full advantage of what you’ve earned through your service.

    00:00 Introduction and Importance of VA Benefits

    02:00 Why Verifying Your 2025 VA Pay Rates is Crucial

    05:00 Common Mistakes When Checking VA Compensation

    10:00 Comprehensive Breakdown of 2025 VA Disability Compensation Rates

    22:00 Maximizing VA Benefits and Final Advice for Veterans

    ✅ Download the Veteran Success Blueprint ebooks at vets4vetsinfo.com for resources to navigate VA claims and maximize your benefits. Join the Veteran Community for Free: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/Z97W2vqP/checkout?coupon_code=VET2024

    🎖️🔗 For VA Benefits Information, click here: https://vets4vetsconsulting.com/

    🏡💰 For Real Estate Information, dive in here: https://linktr.ee/KavonJones

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power!

    🧠💪➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    25 mins