Tony and Mr. Van Hipp discuss the importance of listening to learn, small business, and using history as a tool for lifelong learning. Some highlights from the interview are as follows:

• Van discusses what American Defense International is involved in to help protect the American people.
• Van is from a small business background, and he believes that that is where the innovativeness and ingenuity comes from.
• We should be teaching children more about American history and about what it means to be an American.
• A real leader can learn a lot by listening to others.
• Paying attention to history, including personal history, to continue to learn from past mistakes is key to long term success.
• Let people know you care by listening to your employees. Do not be isolated.
• Exponential technological growth is happening and we all need to pay attention in order to keep up.
• Learning is a lifelong experience.

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