Semper Sometimes

Benny and Lamont discuss engagement. We talk about a wide range of topics in this 30 min episode. From talking about disinterest and objections to dealing with influencers. We talk about some of the things that worked for us and also the importance of engagement. You must stay engaged with your community and your pool. Engaging is key in all aspects of Recruiting Duty, War, Life and everyday action. We must stay in the fight. Please join us again soon for part 2. 

Benny discusses the roles and responsibilities of the RS SgtMaj with SgtMaj Don Reynolds. We discuss his tour on the duty and some advice for incoming SgtMajs. We talk about the rigorous duty and the stressors we all face. It may not be the hardest duty but its damn sure the most tedious. We need to be there mentally physically and emotionally for our Marines. We discuss different topics like the pool program and command recruiter program. We talk about positive mental attitude and work ethic as well. We also discuss his instagram platform and why he chose to create a platform like the one he has. If you don't follow him on instagram already make sure you do now. Norseman_9

PSA: PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO ON MY END THE FIRST FEW MINUTES

Benny speaks with Former RS CO of RS San Diego Major Lamberto Mathurin. We discuss a wide range of topics mainly touching on the stress of the CO. We discuss things he could have done better as a CO and his leadership on the duty. We talk about mental health and what he dealt with on the 3 year duty. We also discuss his thoughts on how to give back to the 8411 on the streets and also how to give that individual Station Commander control of their Stations. A lot of people fear loss of control and take away the Station Commanders ability to run an effective station. He said it all begins with yes. There is no one right way to do things especially on an ever changing duty like Recruiting. There is no one way because every individual Area of Operations is different. Be aware of your Marines needs and take care of them because they will take care of you.   

Get ready for some real raw conversation with Gunnery Sergeant Weaver. Sometimes the answer isn't "just Make ore TC's". We discuss the hustle and grind of a Centurion on Recruiting Duty in todays climate. In a world where people blame FMAM and JJAS on everything this Marine made it to becoming a Centurion. We discuss his battle rhythm and how he adapted it. Again I am by no means telling you to disobey direction from 8412's or command members. We are just discussing real world problems on the duty and confronting them head on. We discuss creating a solid Day Insight, Month Insight, Year Insight. Be proactive not reactive. Make mission not excuses. Take care of your Marines and take care of your mental health. First and foremost take care of one another. 

Benny speaks with Gunny Weaver about his tour of Recruiting Duty and what it took to become a Centurion in todays climate. We talk about some real topics surrounding the duty. We discuss the individual recruiter as well as the command element. We all have a share in creating a winning environment. We discuss what his day to day battle rhythm looked like. 

Just like anywhere in the Marine Corps Recruiting Duty calls you to humble yourself real quick. Everyone talks about how much Recruiting Duty sucks but we don't discuss the positives. In this episode with Albert Ramos we discuss just that. We talk about his journey through his tour and his experiences. We discuss how he utilizes MC3 as a Realtor and as a GySgt of Marines out in the fleet. Leadership tells Marines Recruiting Duty sucks. We need to do a better job at 1 bettering the duty and 2 being there for our Marines. We do not treat the duty as a place we want to be. So the question is how do we fix the duty? We also discuss how to translate the Marine Corps experience to the applicant and the influencers. A lot of people fail at that. 

Retired 8412 "Mike" talks with Benny about a wide range of topics. We discuss a winning attitude and the mindset needed to be successful. From writing 3 back to back nuts to becoming a 8412 years later. We dive into humility and what he called stage 1. From being a newly promoted to Gunnery Sergeant to have a SNCOIC who was a Sergeant. We discuss the dynamic of rank structure and how the Marine Corps doesn't align with sales. Definitely not peanut butter and jelly. There is definitely an adjustment period for some that we don't warn new Recruiters about. We discuss those 1 man fighting holes. Those PCS's 4 hours away. The lack of Marine Corps Culture. We also discuss the many ideas from the "good idea fairy"

Retired MSgt Dario Hernandez joins Benny on another episode of EMBRACE THE SUC. We discuss his time as an 8412 and what led him to eventually becoming an 8412. He discusses his time as a SNCOIC and other billets. One of his favorite places to be was at the helm. He loved running offices and being in the fight with his recruiters. He speaks about his time as a Recruiter and reminds us "I've Been there too". This conversation was one of many great episodes. We discuss a lot of the stressors SNCOIC's face on the duty. Keep up the good work and keep grinding. Never quit and make mission. 

Benny and Goose return for a follow up episode from Embrace The SUC EP 017. Now he has reached the end of his tour. He is now doing a change over with his replacement. We discuss the duty and his experience. We also discuss his thoughts on how it could have been better. We discuss the harsh reality of the "time Sheet". Have you found yourself saying "We have no quality of life. We work 7  days a week?" Sometimes we need to take personal accountability for our lack of production. It is what it is. Stop blaming the RI shop and the command members. Sometimes it just us and a sincere lack of accountability. BE REAL.