I’m Dr Dave Blake, owner and founder of Building Forward Now, Inc. I started my company with the vision to inspire change and purpose in everyone so they can make a difference in the lives of others. With over 40 years of leadership experience, I’ve created a company dedicated to people and their individual Growth and development.

Throughout those 40 years, I’ve worked in the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as teaching leadership practices at all levels of higher Education. Utilizing my past experiences, I will help people and organizations move forward to operationalize their dreams.

My topics focuses on helping teams and individuals learn their unique voice and how to use it effectively. My basic principle, is you have to know yourself to lead yourself.

I’ve been married to my wife Terri for 41 years, have 4 awesome kids, and 5 beautiful grandchildren. We live in the San Diego area with our 3 dogs Maggie, Poppie and Blue. I am a proud retired member of the United States Air Force.

Most Recent Episodes

September 30, 2024

Navy Commander to Addiction Recovery to helping veterans with Jay Wylie

A battle tested former naval officer with over 20 years of operational experience, including command at sea, who is looking to provide solutions to senior leaders and business partners in all...

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September 25, 2024

Tip of the Spear, a Veteran Roundtable 9-25-24

The "Tip of The Spear" was born out of a need for a dedicated space where veterans could come together to discuss the pressing issues within their community, as well as hard-hitting global matters...

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September 25, 2024

Mended Sparrows

Mended Sparrow, Inc. (MSI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides equine assisted services, at no cost, to our heroes and their families. Led by husband-and-wife duo, Wayne and Shahnaz...

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David Willis HomeFront Sitrep Podcast

My name is David Willis, I knew at a very early age that I was going into the military but didn’t know what branch. As I got older and started learning about each branch and quickly figured out that the Marines was the best. I served in the Marine Corps from 97-04. My MOS was 0311(infantry). I went to Paris Island for boot camp after boot camp I was stationed with 2nd blt 8th Marines Golf company. While with 2/8 I went on several deployments to port a prince Haiti, Okinawa, South Korea, Greece, also did two trips to Bridgeport California for cold weather training, I wasn’t going to make a Mediterranean float so I extended and joined 1st blt 8th Marines Bravo company. During my time there we deployed to the Mediterranean and had stops in Spain, Italy, Malta, Africa, and other ports. I got out of the Marines in August of 01, but 9/11 happened and was recalled to go back in where I was stationed with a mobilization support battalion and deployed.