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John Renken
Veteran Entrepreneur | Career Transition | Travel Deals | Outdoor Adventure | Small Business Growth
Helping people work smarter, travel more, and live with purpose.
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About John
My Story
I’m a U.S. Army veteran and entrepreneur building brands focused on career transition, travel savings, outdoor adventure, and business growth. I run platforms that help service members move into civilian careers, help travelers save money and explore more, and create real-world experiences through kayaking and adventure ventures. I share practical guides, gear recommendations, tools, and strategies that improve work, travel, health, and lifestyle.
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Books & Podcast
Featured Book
Peaceful In a Violent Sort of Way
John Renken, a former MMA fighter known as The Saint, comments on the Church, Christianity, and their place in America's culture. His comments are blunt, honest, and strive to evoke self-assessment and action from the reader.
Companies & Offers
What I Build
Sales Platoon
Veteran SkillBridge sales training, military transition jobs, career placement and coaching.
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Threshold Talent
Veteran recruiting, apprenticeships, hiring solutions, medical imaging, cyber and workforce talent.
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Stones River Kayak & Canoe Rentals
Kayak rentals near Nashville in Murfreesboro. Family floats, canoe trips and outdoor fun.
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Tactical Traveler
Cheap travel deals, cruises, resorts, veteran travel perks and adventure trips worldwide.
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Mead of Valor
Veteran-owned premium mead, honey wine gifts, patriotic flavors and historic battle branding.
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My philosophy
What I Believe
Your personal brand should make it obvious who you help and how to work with you.
Simple, consistent execution beats complicated strategies.
Content should build trust and attract the right people, not just chase attention.
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My Thinking
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies for veteran entrepreneurs to build and grow a powerful personal brand during career transition and business growth with Sales Pl
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies for veteran entrepreneurs to grow their personal brand using Sales Platoon's expert sales training and career transition coachin
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies for veteran entrepreneurs to grow their personal brand using Sales Platoon's SkillBridge sales training and career transition co
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veterans with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies for veterans to grow their personal brand through military skills, entrepreneurial experience, and Sales Platoon’s career transi
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies for personal brand growth tailored to veteran entrepreneurs transitioning careers. Learn how Sales Platoon’s SkillBridge sales t
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies tailored for veterans to grow their personal brand, leveraging Sales Platoon's expertise in career transition, sales training, a
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veterans with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies tailored for veterans and entrepreneurs to build and grow a personal brand leveraging military experience, career transition coa
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies for veteran entrepreneurs to grow their personal brand using military skills and Sales Platoon's expert sales training and caree
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies to build and grow your personal brand as a veteran entrepreneur using Sales Platoon's SkillBridge sales training and career tran
Veteran-Focused Strategies for Personal Brand Growth with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable personal brand growth strategies tailored for veterans transitioning to civilian careers and entrepreneurs, featuring insights from Sales P
Mastering Personal Brand Growth: A Veteran Entrepreneur’s Guide with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies for personal brand growth tailored for veterans and entrepreneurs. Learn how Sales Platoon’s SkillBridge training empowers caree
Mastering Personal Brand Growth for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Sales Platoon
Discover actionable strategies to grow your personal brand as a veteran entrepreneur using Sales Platoon's expert sales training and career transition coaching.
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