In this episode, the first in-person video recording for the show, Martin and Jeffrey discuss Marty’s career as a controller and CPA, how DAWG Nation started, what led him to dedicate himself to the org full time 5 years ago, his college soccer career, building an accessible ice rink, and much more. We even dig into my own passion for hockey, its influence on my life, and my ongoing work with his organization Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q0lCuruqT4M Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 7/13/23 DAWG Nation: https://www.dawgnation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/dawgshockey/ https://twitter.com/DawgsHockey https://www.facebook.com/DawgNationHockeyFoundation https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawg-nation-hocky-foundation/ Bio: Experienced finance professional with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, business modeling, and tax planning. Also founder and president of one of Colorado's fastest-growing nonprofit charities (Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation). Skills include fundraising, executive networking, event management, board president, and business planning. 0:00 - Intro - 9:03 - College Sports 12:09 - Early Career 14:22 - Dawg Nation 20:53 - Dawg Nation Aid Stories 27:57 - Humboldt Broncos 30:19 - Jared Bednar 33:41 - Dawg Bowl 37:20 - Sled Hockey 40:38 - Willie O'Ree Hero Award Finalist 43:19 - Future of Dawg Nation 48:06 - Youth Soccer Coach 53:05 - Mentor 54:52 - Ask Jeff 1:01:11 - Most Grateful for 1:03:27 - Snap Your Fingers 1:05:42 - How to Support