Authentically American with Dean Wegner

Published: Sept. 14, 2020, 4 a.m.

b'We\'re speaking with Army Veteran, Dean Wegner, who created a made-in-the-USA apparel brand "Authentically American".\\xa0 Dean speaks about how his career in the Army started at Westpoint and included both flight school and ranger school. While Active Duty, Dean went back to school to receive his MBA, which helped him transition from the Army to the Business World. Through his apparel company, Authentically American, Dean hopes to create American jobs and pledges to manufacture his products in America. Dean speaks candidly about his career in the Army, his experiences in the Business World and how he broke into entrepreneurship.\\n\\nEnter FOUNDER at https://authenticallyamericanbrand.us\\xa0to receive a 25% discount off of your purchase!\\n\\nAre you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here ---> https://bit.ly/31xfz8S\\n\\n\\nAbout Our Guest\\xa0\\xa0\\nDean is the Founder & CEO of Authentically American, a\\xa0company that celebrates patriotism, believes in the American worker, and honors our American heroes by supporting American-made manufacturing. A West Point graduate, he served 7 years as a helicopter pilot and Ranger, and holds an MBA in Finance from Cal State. His business career was spent primarily in business development, marketing, and strategy\\xa0with Mars Inc. and Procter & Gamble. As a former Division I ice hockey player, he is highly competitive and possesses a tireless work ethic. His primary focus is on growth, team-building, and creating a winning culture. Dean is happily married to his bride of 25 years and they have 4 children, with the youngest being adopted from Ethiopia. Dean is active in his church and has\\xa0served on the board of several for-profit and non-profit\\xa0companies and organizations.\\nAuthentically American\\xa0Website\\xa0- https://www.authenticallyamericanbrand.us/\\nFollow Along On\\xa0Facebook - https://facebook.com/authenticallyamericanco\\nFollow Along On Instagram - https://instagram.com/authentically_american\\nFollow Along On LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/authentically-american\\nJoin the conversation on our Facebook!\\nCheck out\\xa0Veteran on the Move on Facebook\\xa0to connect with our guests and other listeners.\\xa0A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR\\xa0transition to entrepreneurship.\\n\\n\\nAbout Our Sponsors\\nNavy Federal Credit Union\\nIf you\\u2019re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it\\u2019s Navy Federal\\u2019s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off.\\n\\nAnother great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you\\u2019ll get a $200 bonus. It\\u2019s easy to drive off and save.\\xa0At Navy Federal, members are the mission.\\n\\nTerms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.\\xa0\\xa0Insured by NCUA.\\xa0\\nCredit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200.\\n\\n\\nFiverr\\n\\nThere\\u2019s so much happening right now, finding the right talent can be time-consuming, frustrating, and expensive.\\xa0 Whenever I need talent for any project, this podcast, our Amazon business or any other remote work, I go straight to Fiverr.\\n\\nFiverr\\u2019s online marketplace connects businesses with freelancers offering hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, film editing, and more.'