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In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with JR Butler—former Division I athlete, tech executive, and founder of Shift Group—to talk about turning elite athletic or military experience into a thriving corporate career. JR shares his journey from NCAA hockey to leading billion-dollar business growth, and how he’s helping former athletes and veterans transition into high-performance roles in sales, finance, operations, and beyond. They discuss mindset, personal branding, hiring trends, and why traditional recruiting often overlooks the best talent. Whether you’re navigating a career change or looking to hire game-changing talent, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
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In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with JR Butler—former Division I athlete, tech executive, and founder of Shift Group—to talk about turning elite athletic or military experience into a thriving corporate career. JR shares his journey from NCAA hockey to leading billion-dollar business growth, and how he’s helping former athletes and veterans transition into high-performance roles in sales, finance, operations, and beyond. They discuss mindset, personal branding, hiring trends, and why traditional recruiting often overlooks the best talent. Whether you’re navigating a career change or looking to hire game-changing talent, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.