Retired Lieutenant Colonel Rico Vaca defines what it means to transition out of a military career in an intentional way.

Summary

In 2022, Rico Vaca celebrates the tenth year of his consultancy, serving defense executives and aerospace clients. In this episode, he shares the lessons learned since his transition, with vital insights for veterans considering their post-military options.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Rico Vaca and his military career.

01:29 A move to Congress; a different type of transition.

06:27 Being vulnerable helped to build a network

11:18 Figuring out your value proposition.

12:58 The move into entrepreneurship, launching a consultancy.

13:58 Opening a restaurant and the impact of the pandemic.

17:34 Challenges and opportunities of post-military life.

19:21 The one mistake that can affect your business success.

23:49 A critical piece of advice for an Academy Cadet.

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