{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Veteran Led","title":"Cigars & Brotherhood","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1db3320d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":821,"description":"What if the best part of the smoke pit was never really the cigar?\nIn this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry and co-host Freddie Kim of MilSpec Talent sit down with Joey Mac Dizon, Marine Corps Veteran and co-founder of The Mobile Cigar Lounge, to talk about turning military camaraderie into a business built around relationships, experiences, and community.\nJoey shares how memories of the smoke pit inspired a company designed to recreate those moments when people slow down, connect, and build real relationships. He explains how mentorship from fellow Veteran entrepreneurs and a willingness to learn from other leaders helped him grow both personally and professionally.\nThe conversation explores hiring, culture, communication, and Joey's approach to giving people room to succeed instead of micromanaging them. More than anything, Joey explains why cigars are simply the vehicle. The real mission is creating the feeling of connection and brotherhood that so many Veterans remember from service.\nGuest Links:\nWebsite: https://themobilecigarlounge.com/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeymacdizon/\nLearn more at BerryLaw.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0QmLFmnePSnOIzptu2y4_LtLycAUv0tdhI2c0QIfSus/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0NzUzLzE2OTYw/MDU1NzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}