MILMO Show

Nov 03 2024 310 ep. 36 mins 22
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The MILMO® Show is all about military money and entrepreneurship. It's everything you need to know about making, saving, and investing money wisely. Lacey Langford, AFC®, interviews inspiring guests about personal finance, entrepreneurship, investing, life in the military, and more.

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How to Build a Real Estate Investing Empire on Active Duty

Nov 03 2024 24 mins  
Building a real estate investing empire while on active duty may seem like a monumental task, but it’s entirely possible with the right strategies. Johnny Lynum, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, has done just that, growing his portfolio to over 115 properties worth $14 million. In this episode, Johnny shares his journey into real estate investing, the methods he used t

Making the Most of VA Home Loan Guarantee

Oct 27 2024 49 mins  
Serving in the military comes with some perks. The VA home loan guarantee is one of the more popular benefits. It helps service members and veterans with home ownership. While it’s generally talked about, sometimes the exact details aren’t and can lead to not getting the most out of your benefit. In this episode, Dr. Paul Lawrence discusses VA home loans in detail. He shares ho

From Boxing to Business: Using Data to Drive Change

Oct 20 2024 50 mins  
Members of the military are involved in problem-solving. It’s at the heart of a successful mission. Many don’t realize that it is also at the heart of STEM, or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It’s all about data and problem-solving. In this episode, Navy veteran Anne Gibbon discusses how she is building a business to help others use data to its fullest pote

Getting Taken by a Trademark Scam

Oct 13 2024 24 mins  
It’s no secret that I’ve had some trademark issues. When you build a business, you’re bound to be touched by trademarks in some way. You could file for your own trademark, or someone could be infringing on yours or you could be trying to be preventative. There are a lot of areas. One that is particularly unnerving is getting a notice from an attorney or, even worse, the Unit

The Power of Authentic Marketing and Sales for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Oct 06 2024 52 mins  
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding a new career path in entrepreneurship. Not only are you starting something new, you have to make your own paycheck. In episode 305, I’m joined by Justin Brock, a Marine veteran who went from aviation operations in the Marine Corps to building a successful career in financi

Protecting from Predatory Financial Sales Practices in Military Transition

Sep 29 2024 59 mins  
Service members and their families are a protected group when it comes to their finances. The Department of Defense intentionally protects the military community from predatory financial sales practices while they are serving. Those protections are no longer there when you separate or retire, making transitioning service members top targets of predatory sales practices. In this ep

Rebuilding Financial Health After Marriage Problems

Sep 22 2024 32 mins  
The relationship between money and marriage can be complex especially when you add military service to the mix. When you bring two different backgrounds to a relationship and if you’ve had marital problems, managing money together can be all the more challenging. In this episode, veteran and military spouse Tyron White and I discuss the financial challenges military couples face

The Tax Reality Every Veteran Needs to Know

Sep 15 2024 37 mins  
Separating or retiring comes with changes in many areas of your life and money. One of those often overlooked big changes is your taxes. What you did or didn’t pay in taxes looks a lot different after military service. In this episode, Matt Stephens and I discuss what the tax differential wage equivalent is, why it matters, and how it can significantly impact your financial dec

2024 Birthday Week!

Sep 08 2024 48 mins  
It’s my Birthday Week on the MILMO® Show. Every year for my birthday, I like to interview someone special in my life. In past years, I’ve interviewed my Mom, Dad, and my 97-year-old grandmother. This year is no different. I have a very special guest to help me celebrate my birthday on the show. In this episode, my brother, Brian Flanigan is in the hot seat answering all of my

300 Episodes and Counting: My Podcasting Look Back

Sep 01 2024 47 mins  
It’s my 300th episode. When I started, I never imagined being where I’m at now. Having a podcast is like being on a roller-coaster. There are ups and downs, twists and turns, but it’s all exhilarating. In this special episode, I’m sharing a look back on podcasting 300 episodes of the MILMO Show, a behind-the-scenes look at what I do, lessons learned, and the questions and