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What is it like to work with a military transition coach?

This week, Mike and Trevor talk with Brage Garofalo about major transitions through her own life, and how they've helped her coach service members through their own transition.

Brage is a Great White Shark enthusiast, who works as a program lead for a clinical research company. In addition to her work, she's also a coach for The Honor Foundation (THF), and a volunteer for the Navy Special Operations Foundation (NSOF).

Connect with Brage on LinkedIn, and learn more about how she helps service members transition to the next phase of her life.

Don't forget to follow THF and NSOF on LinkedIn as well!

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Mike and Trevor talk with Garret Harrell, COO of Elite Meet, a non-profit organization that helps connect transitioning special operations personnel and military aviators with companies who want to bring the elite mindset into their organizations.

Garret is a retired Marine Raider, and in addition to his role with Elite Meet, runs his own company, Southern Cross Leadership Solutions, a professional training and coaching firm.

Connect with Garret on LinkedIn, and learn more Southern Cross Leadership Solutions by visiting their website and LinkedIn page.

Don't forget to check out the Elite Meet website and LinkedIn page as well!

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Are you afraid of making mistakes before, during, or after your transition?

It's going to happen, like it or not, but that doesn't mean you're going to fail, that part is completely dependent on you.

In this episode, Mike and Trevor talk with Carl Forsling about what happens when you discover what about 80% of veterans find out within two years of starting their new jobs...maybe this isn't what you want to do.

Carl Forsling is retired Marine Corps Osprey and Helo pilot. After his transition, he was a helicopter pilot for the Baltimore Police Department until one day he realized that wasn't where his passion lied anymore. He now works as a sales manager for Bell Flight, and Senior Columnist for Task & Purpose and Coffee or Die.

Connect with Carl on LinkedIn, and check out his articles on Task & Purpose and Coffee or Die.

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Mike and Trevor have a heart to heart discussion with Richard Kaufman, the creator and host of the Vertical Momentum and Success...Your WHY Powers Your How podcasts, about finding your identity in your post-military life.

Richard is a retired Army Veteran who struggled with drug addiction, alcoholism, and homelessness after his career was ended prematurely by an accident that left him legally blind. He outlines his struggles in his book A Hero's Journey From Darkness to Light, which is available on Amazon.

Connect with Richard on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the Vertical Momentum and Success...Your WHY Powers Your How podcasts.

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Mike and Trevor have a chat with Herb Thompson, author of the Amazon best-seller, The Transition Mission, a book he wrote to share the knowledge he gained from over 2,000 informational interviews that he conducted during his military transition.

Herb Thompson is a Management Consultant, Ivy League MBA grad, and retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sergeant, who is the only person to have been named the Army Drill Instructor of the Year and earn the Green Beret. He now spends his time sharing his hard-earned lessons in leadership with corporate executives maximize the efficiency of their processes and the performance of their teams.

The Transition Mission is available for purchase on Amazon.

Connect with or follow Herb on LinkedIn so you can access his daily insights about what makes a service member a successful veteran.

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Mike and Trevor have a discussion with Jonna Barker about the experience of working with a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) to help you prepare your VA Disability claim.

Jonna is a retired Navy Career Counselor and Veteran Service Officer with a veteran-centric non-profit organization.

If you'd like to learn more about how Jonna helps transitioning service members navigate the VA system, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.

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If you're retiring from the military, then you NEED to listen to this episode!!!

Mike and Trevor discuss one of the most important decisions military retirees have to face, whether or not to decline the Survivor Benefit Plan with Scott R. Tucker.

Scott is the founder and CEO of U.S. VetWealth, and author of Veteran Wealth Secrets and The Modern Guide to Veteran and Military Life Insurance Planning. He works with military retirees on a daily basis, helping them build a financial roadmap for their transition and avoid costly SBP and VGLI mistakes.

If you'd like to learn more about how Scott helps transitioning service members, you can connect with him on LinkedIn, or visit the US VetWealth website and check out the Veteran Wealth Secrets YouTube Channel.

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Mike and Trevor try to control their laughter while they talk to the creator of the their favorite YouTube character, Josh King.

Josh is a retired Army Infantry First Sergeant and an Emmy award-winning creative producer who also volunteers his time with XXXXXXX Foundation

To learn more about XXXX Foundation, visit their website

Check out Josh's YouTube channel and connect with him on LinkedIn.

Make sure you watch Mike and Trevor's favorite Little Top video.

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Welcome to part 2 of our first ever 2-part series!

Mike and Trevor talk to Scott Vedder, author of the Amazon best-seller Signs of a Great Interview.

Scott has conducted over 5,000 interviews as a Fortune 100 recruiter, and his expertise has been recognized by multiple administrations in the White House, the Pentagon, and several Veterans Service Organizations nationwide. He now serves as a professional speaker, consultant and expert on résumés, interviews, and career transitions with a focus on helping military veterans and military spouses succeed in the civilian workforce. 

To learn more about Scott's services visit his website.

You can also visit Scott's LinkedIn profile to connect and learn more about how he's helping transitioning service members prepare for the next chapter of their lives.

Interested in coming on the show and sharing your knowledge and experiences?

Connect with Mike and Trevor on LinkedIn, or email them at mike or trevor @get2vet.net

Don't forget to subscribe to our channels on Apple and Spotify, and check out the Get 2 Vet Podcast and Community page on LinkedIn!

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Welcome to part 1 of our first ever 2-part series!

Mike and Trevor talk to Scott Vedder, author of the Amazon best-seller Signs of a Great Resume.

Scott has conducted over 5,000 interviews as a Fortune 100 recruiter, and his expertise has been recognized by multiple administrations in the White House, the Pentagon, and several Veterans Service Organizations nationwide. He now serves as a professional speaker, consultant and expert on résumés, interviews, and career transitions with a focus on helping military veterans and military spouses succeed in the civilian workforce. 

To learn more about Scott's services visit his website.

You can also visit Scott's LinkedIn profile to connect and learn more about how he's helping transitioning service members prepare for the next chapter of their lives.

Interested in coming on the show and sharing your knowledge and experiences?

Connect with Mike and Trevor on LinkedIn, or email them at mike or trevor @get2vet.net

Don't forget to subscribe to our channels on Apple and Spotify, and check out the Get 2 Vet Podcast and Community page on LinkedIn!

Enjoy the show, and let us help you Get 2 Vet!