Who we are
Julie Austin, co-host DogTags to Ownership Podcast.
Julie is an active-duty Army officer, currently serving as a lieutenant colonel and battalion commander. Beyond her military career, she is a dynamic entrepreneur, founding three impactful ventures: DogTags to Ownership LLC, ANA Consulting Company LLC, and Austin’s Sandcastles LLC.
With a deep passion for leadership, Julie is dedicated to empowering others to grow professionally and achieve their goals and dreams. Her mission is to inspire success through guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support.
Email: julie@dogtags-to-ownership.com
Matthew Cain, co-host DogTags to Ownership Podcast.
Matt is an active duty Army (Military Police) officer, currently serving as the Director of Emergency Services at Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. He has over 20 years of military experience, which includes a fellowship with the U.S. Marshals Service, assignment to the Pentagon and several deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Prior to joining the Army in 2004, Matt graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. Yearning for more knowledge and education, Matt received a Masters in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University while serving in the military.
Aside from their day jobs, Matt and his wife Dana own and operate Cain Investment Group,L.L.C. This real estate venture focuses on long-term, small multi-family properties in the Kansas City area. He is also a partner and co-host of the podcast, DogTags to Ownership, L.L.C..
Matt has a passion for real estate, remodeling projects, investing, working out, craft breweries and bourbon. Matt enjoys spending most time with Dana, his 4 year old daughter, Ella and new puppy Tucker.
The Cain's are building a home in Kansas City, Missouri where they will plant roots upon Matt's retirement from the Army in October 2025.