Big thanks to Rich Cardona, Marine Veteran and Founder Flysbys Media for sharing his journey from Marine service to entrepreneur.

Not every Marine can go from infantry to Flying Helos - here's a tip: "Hey Gunny...."

Great tips on transitioning: How to use Linkedin, and dont be afraid to....

Shoutout WeWork VIR and Bunker Labs DC for supporting Veterans (like Rich) and Military Spouses chasing the American Dream

Big thanks to Erik Ward, Special Forces Veteran, inventor and entrepreneur for joining us to share his inspiring story from combat to helping civilians.

Eric's life's mission has been to identify and solve problems, which left unsolved, may cost someone their life.

To that end, Erik has invented the Phantom Litter used by the Military today and has now invented a Public Access Emergency Solution: Response Station which will help save lives in hospitals, shopping malls, government facilities and commercial office buildings

Check out www.responsestation.com for more information. If you or someone you know are in a decision making role at a company or government agency, share this interview with them.

And Erik offers some great advice on transitioning from service (he thought he had it nailed) and if you are an inventor...is the royalty model right for you?

Big thanks to Bill Savage for joining us to share his journey from Cav Scout to Inverness PM for the SFL-TAP program.

Great advice for any transitioning service member, including starting your transition planning day one, honing your soft skills and journaling.

Appreciated learning how his early leadershp training starting in Boot Camp impacts the way he leads today - leading from the front, show dont just tell and building a high performing team.

Shoutout to the entire Inverness team for making a difference.

Big thanks to Joseph DiSalvo, Ret. Army Lieutenant General for joining us to share insights after serving 37 years as a Soldier.

Insights:
-Always look up one or two levels - much to be gained
-Learn to Delegate
-Take advantage of Professional Development offered by the Army as well as secure certifications and other learning courses where you can
-If you want references from within the Military, reach out to them well before you transition out and offer a draft letter which they can edit.
-Spend the time to review performance reports with subordinates

And a big shout out to Mrs. DiSalvo for all the support over the years. The LTG is a lucky guy..sweet scene at the end of the interview

Big thanks to Kevin Bubolz, Army Helo Pilot and Natalie Oliverio, Navy Veteran and Founder of Military Talent Partners, empowering veterans and military spouses throughout their career.

Great conversation and advice about finding the right mentor, how to make Linkedin work for you during and after transition.

Kevin discloses his new "MOS" he will pursue after hanging up his boots

Selling on Amazon but not getting the sales you want?

Have a product but don't know hot to get started on Amazon?

Big thanks to Fred Killingsworth, Soldier, CEO and former Amazonian,for sharing his experience in the 101st Airborne and his journey CEO of a unique company focused on providing value

Like most transitioning service members..spent a few years "making license plates" until he found a company that shared a recognizable mission, Amazon.

Fred also shares how we found a gap in the market, and built a company helping some of the 5M Amazon sellers get to market and generate profits.

Thanks Fred, keep making a difference

Join us Wednesday as we talk with a successful entrepreneur who has built and sold one company and now taking on a new Mission.

Jen Pilcher, Founder of MilitaryOneClick and now CEO of Patriot Boot Camp, whose mission is to advance veterans and military spouses in their mission to become creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs leading the new economy. https://patriotbootcamp.org/

Tips for Entrepreneurs:

Be Prepared to Rock your Plan B
Know your Numbers
Exits take a while

If you are a Military Spouse or Veteran entrepreneur, this is the show for you.

Big thanks to Morgan Plummer, Army Veteran and MD5 PM for DOD for sharing his story.

Impressive how DOD is collaborating with Early Stage Venture Capital companies and Academia to bridge the gap between Operational Readiness and Future Capabilities

Inspiring story of a SSG making a difference when down range...Saluting this SSG and the University of Southern Missippi for supporting the mission through Smart Logistics.

Lessons Learned:
-Start with a Clear Theory of the Case
-Be Patient and Persistent
-Promising Tech and People who want to do good

Exciting to hear what MD5 has in store as it sets up Regional Hubs and setting up Community of Innovators. Big Blue sky ahead. Bravo Zulu

Join these two entrepreneurs, one a Marine, as they discuss the Veteran job market, transitioning from service tips, how Veterans can get found by employers and some great advice for companies looking to hire Veterans.

Big thanks to Justin Constantine and Jack Fanous for the great work you are doing for transitioning service members and Veterans

Big thanks to Alfredo Ortiz, CEO/President of Job Creators Network for joining us to talk about:

 -Occupational Licensing Reciprocity, working with several Governors to pilot with Military Spouses and Veterans

-How to get a 100X Multiple on your Marketing Spend: All about the timing and engagement

-Technical Skills based Transitioning Alternatives to traditional 4 Year College