Major Ed Pulido; What is the Dirt Bag Mentality?
In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the Sr. VP of the Folds of Honor Foundation a Veteran’s charity that provides the spouses and children of the fallen and wounded educational scholarships. Additionally, he is a Founding member of Warriors for Freedom Foundation a leadership institute focused on the mental, physical, and wellness support of our wounded Veterans and their families. He is the spokesperson for AROGA Health. Finally, Major Ed is the Founder of Warrior Nation, a movement focused on the rights of liberty, freedom, and patriotism with an autobiography entitled Warrior for Freedom: Challenge, Triumph and Change, the Major Ed Pulido Story.
Conversation Highlights:
[00:49] The ventures of Major Ed Pulido...
[04:32] How to Build Relationships with people
- In the Nonprofit world, storytelling is one of the most impactful things.
- Lifting people up is the most important thing.
- What is your end goal?
[14:02] The mission of the John Daly and Major Ed; Heart of a Lion Foundation.
[22:56] Getting back to the roots...
[25:33] The map to success!
[28:21] Exploring the unfavorable side.
[35:12] What is the Dirt Bag Mentality?
[39:39] The small organizations grow into the bigger ones!
- Define your Mission!
- How to choose your Board Members?
Remarkable quotes:
“My goal is to give people the advice and the steps they need to help their Nonprofit work better.”
“It’s always Mission first, People always!”
“Sometimes the hardest things to do are when it’s the hardest times.”
“We are stronger together!”
Special Reminder:
"Don't just listen to the podcast, but also implement the things you hear in your life!"
Resources:
- Major Ed’s Book: https://majored.org/shop/
Bio:
Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the Sr. VP of the Folds of Honor Foundation Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the Sr. VP of the Folds of Honor Foundation Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the Sr. VP of the Folds of Honor Foundation a Veteran’s charity which provides the spouses and children of the fallen and wounded educational scholarships. Additionally, he is a Founding member of Warriors for Freedom Foundation a leadership institute focused on the mental, physical, and wellness support of our wounded Veterans and their families. He is the spokesperson for AROGA Health. Major Ed is the Founder of Warrior Nation, a movement focused on the rights of liberty, freedom, and patriotism with an autobiography entitled Warrior for Freedom: Challenge, Triumph and Change, the Major Ed Pulido Story. Finally, Major Ed is Co-Founder of the John Daly, Major Ed Heart of a Lion Foundation.
The mission of the John Daly and Major Ed Heart of a Lion Foundation is to provide mental, physical, and wellness support to our nation’s children, first responders, and America’s Veterans.
JDME supports St. Jude's Children’s Hospital and Boys and Girls of America by providing financial support to them from events where John Daly participates.
Major Ed Pulido; Army (retired)
- https://www.jdme.org/
- Cell: 405-833-9092
- Email him at epulido@jdme.org
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