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In this episode, we have Jason Williscrof, a United States Navy. After transitioning, he had a series of technology startups that led to a career in data management consulting for global financial institutions. Listen as Jason shares the "you can't do it alone" tips and a couple of tricks on how not to do it alone, and much more.
Episode Highlights:
09:10- The "smart and safe path" coming out of the military 12:59- The story behind Ring Knocker 22:00- What do veterans can do in finding their identity/purpose?26:00- Leveraging the internet to your advantage 27:45- The goal for RingKnockerKey Points:
Position yourself to thrive through anything because nobody knows what's going to happen.Activate your professional network, network to people who already understand you, and then do business with them Leverage the digital skillset to connect to your community, to put yourself out there in the civilian world.Quotes:
âYou can fail at stuff a few times, and it's okay. You can pick it up and try something different.ââNobody knows what's going to happen, and so it makes a lot of sense to position yourself to thrive no matter what. ââBusiness is better than charity if you want to do effective things right because money is a strong indicator of whether you're doing the job well or not. âFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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In this episode, we have Tom Satterly, a retired CSM Delta Force, best-selling author of All Secure, co-founder and co-CEO of All Secure Foundation, professional speaker, and podcast host. Let us gain more insight about the secret to getting beyond PTSD through strong relationships and much more.
Episode Highlights:
02:44- Journey of Tomâs after the transition10:39- What should people come to All secure for, and how they're being served?17:22- Addressing the relationship issue 19:50- Relationship dealing with the pandemicKey Points:
The relationship is work, and we should put effort to be good at it. We have not been taught of everything, admit that you need help, ask for help, and start taking care of yourself.The solution to solving PTSD is the strong relationshipQuotes:
âWhat we don't realize is that we put all our efforts into helping other people in the serving industry, but we never take care of ourselvesââBe aware that it's physically impossible to have been taught of everything, and so start listening to people and judge lessâFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Veteran Wealth Secrets 041 with JB Spisso - Leadership is Learned!
In this episode, we have JB Spisso, a leadership & culture expert, owner, published author, and sergeant major (retired) US army. JB gives insights about a deeper meaning of leadership, how to adapt and overcome, and the best ways to translate leadership skills learned from the military into the civilian space.
Episode Highlights:
01:45- When does JB realize the meaning of leadership?06:08- Translating leadership skills vs. being in management12:16-Where does creativity come in to be a leader? 14:00- JB's transition process 17:44- Leadership is a learned traitKey Points:
Leadership is a learned trait; it will continue to get better over time, and it doesn't have to be one way. Find mentors in the business world that have already done what you're doing. Have a conversation with people and ask questions on where you are good at, and then continue to refined your skillsQuotes:
âThe military is a melting pot of diverse human beings, where you learn how to lead the group, bring them together, and have a common goal. ââIf you see a skill set in a veteran, tell them. The military have to remind themselves of the great skills that they have and find a way to translate that into the corporate worldââAdapt and overcome. You might not get all the plans, but if you get most of it, start moving, don't be afraid to make adjustments as you go. ââThe military is very creative. We are adaptable in so many things. Let's continue to find ways to adapt, continue to network, ask questions, talk to people, and be a good listener. âFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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In this episode of the Veteran Wealth Secrets, we will have Michael Henninger, U.S. Army Veteran, CEO, and founder of VBOTAG Consulting and The Lorelei Group, to tell us about his prosperous journey to the finance field. Michael gives us more insights about opportunities to build a business out of passion, especially during these trying times, and how to find your sense of purpose in this modern economy.
Episode Highlights:
01:09- Michael Henninger's journey from the medical field to the finance field07:06- The opportunities in the veteran community amidst the pandemic11:45- The Vivo Tag and the types of businesses Michael serves 13:37- The opportunities for veterans in the finance industry 15:30- The tax season explainedKey Points:
Surround yourself with people that think like you, and eliminate people that don't. Build relationships with clients and other business owners within your niche. The modern economy gave the veteran community more opportunities to make a business out of their passion Wealth is not about how rich you get, but it's about your time and your sense of purpose.Quotes:
âYou will encounter people that will tell you, you can't do something when they never tried doing it, to begin with, so you have to surround yourself with people that think like you.â - Michael HenningerâAs horrendous as this Covid has been, it's showing a world that you don't have to be in a brick-and-mortar building because you can be anywhere and build a business out of your passion.â- Michael HenningerâAs far as starting as a business and finding that freedom, you have to find what you're passionate about. Your passion will pull you through when your excitement is gone. âFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Veteran Wealth Secrets 039 with Amanda Huffman
Today, we have Amanda Huffman, who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer. While in the Air Force, she has deployed to Afghanistan with the Army. She left the military to be a stay-at-home mom, and through that transition, she started blogging. Currently, she is the host of the Women of the Military Podcast. Today, she will share her insights into transition and dive into the meaning of "You can't do it alone" with Amanda.
Episode Highlights:
03:50- The start of Amanda's blogging and podcasting journey05-00- Amanda's catalyst 07:59- The Women of the Military Podcast10:32- The meaning of "You can't do it alone" 18:24- The main theme or message of Amdanda's podcastKey Points:
We make a lot of mistakes, but we have to learn along the way. Failing forward is the way to go.Check out different niches and find your voice Start connecting people, use social media platforms to meet more people within your community.Quotes:
âWe make mistakes, but go back, change them, move forward, and keep building on that.â- Amanda Huffman âAs a woman veteran, I realized that I can talk to women and found out that women have these amazing stories that people don't know about.â- Amanda Huffman âBlogging and podcasting is not a very individual thing because you can't do it alone. â- Amanda HuffmanâYou can't do it alone. When we all work together, we can reach many more people to extend help.â- Amanda HuffmanâYour story matters.â Amanda HuffmanFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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William Randolph is the Founder/CEO, THINK Acquisition and a US Navy veteran (1988-1993). Let's dive a little bit deeper into the ability to observe, assess, adapt, and overcome to help veterans build the skill sets needed in the private world.
Episode Highlights:
01:39- William Randolph life story 07:11- The ability to observe, assess, adapt, and overcome. 09:14- The Unity of Command concept 14:20- What is Think Acquisition and who does it helps.21:38- William Randolph's meaningful adviceKey Points:
Change the intentionality on what you are doing to build the skillsets that you need in the private industryBe prepared for the move , get all your blocks and build upon them.Start small, get in, become someone that people like, know and trust, and then grow your business from there.Quotes:
âOnce you get to halfway point of your career, you start to think about what's next, and those assignments were very intentional to line up the skill sets to be successful in the private industryâ-William Randolph âFor our fellow veterans who are transitioning from the military, never leave your blocks behind. Keep building them to build the skill sets that pay a huge dividend in the marketplace.â-William RandolphâYou don't always have all of the gear and equipment you need to be successful, but the most important gear you can have is your mind and how you prepare your mind.â -William RandolphâThe world will split you, will chew you, and spit you out if you don't take advantage and take control of your life. â- William RandolphFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Today, we will have Patrick O'Neill, the CEO of Amp Your Good, Inc. Patrick will share his wisdom about how to find and identify a good mentor who will help in the domains that you need expertise in, especially in this modern economy.
Episode Highlights:
01:43- How did Patrick get into entrepreneurship? 06:00- Give Healthy project 13:42- What is mentorship and how to find a good mentor 20:00- How to find civilian mentors to be involved in the military communityKey Points:
Find a mentor that cares to take the time to give you thoughtful advice, not necessarily always the correct advice, but you feel they are acting in your interest. Mentors don't have to be someone older than you, but someone who can give insight into something you need help with. Mentorship is getting assistance and perspective in the domains that you don't have expertise in.Quotes:
âA good way to help people is with food and give them what you would expect or hope for how somebody would help you.â- Patrick O'NeillâHave a mindset that mentors don't fall out from the sky, have an understanding of what you think your broad needs are in terms of advice or coachingâ - Patrick O'NeillFree eBook & Webinar - The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative
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"Be easy to talk with, stay calm, pay attention to details, be firm but polite, have a plan, and be good at networking!"- Larry Gast, a 85â USAF Academy grad with an MBA, student/athlete, AF veteran 85-90, entrepreneur and investor for 35+ years, father, outgoing, and loves to bring people together for social/business purposes.
Episode Highlights:
02:34- Larry's incredible military life journey05:55- What happened to Larry after the transition?09:38- The precursor of going off and starting a venture10:41- The key to a successful business 12:30- The best business pieces of advice of Larry15:17- The strengths and weaknesses of veterans 18:25- Larry's ventures25:30- The key takeaways from Larry 28:38- Where to find LarryKey Points:
The key to a successful business is, be genuine, ask the right questions, pay attention to details, and follow up with people. Know your products and services, as well as your strengths and weaknesses.Make sure you are talking to the right people. Make sure you deal only with the decision-makers.Quotes:
âGo and get at your people skills and sales skills because if you're not good with either of those, you won't be in business for very long. â- Larry Gast âYou can't predict the weather, and you can't predict what will happen in your business all the time. Also, you can't predict what people are going to do. So, be polite and firm with people, try to be helpful, honest, and not over-promising more than you deliver.â-Lary Gast âVeterans have a lot of good things. We are tough, quick learners, goal-oriented, but sometimes we don't have the best people skills, we won't listen as well as we should, and sometimes we don't ask for help when we should.â- Larry GastâEverything starts with knowing what you have to offer. Make sure you are talking to the right people. Make sure you deal only with the decision-makers.â-Larry Gast âWe are real people, in business we make mistakes, it's a journey, but never make the same mistake again. â- Larry GastFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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"Silencing your inner critic is one of the toughest things to do, but once you get a hold of it life/business will run a lot smoother."-Private Chef Ronaldo Linares.
He works as a private chef in the New Jersey area providing clients with gourmet meals that are healthy, makes them feel great, and aids in their life development.
Episode Highlights:
02:01- The unique journey of Ronaldo Linares to U.S Marine08:20- What is the American dream mean to Ronaldo10:55- The C-H-E-F concept (Career, Health, Education, and Family) 14:25- Silencing the inner critic18:07- Turning inner-critic into your friend 26:06- Becoming great at any business with servant leadership 28:52- What do the next three years look like for Ronaldo?Key Points:
The American dream is living a life on your termsStart silencing your inner critic by finding people who are already doing it to gain wisdom. Take control of your inner critic and turn it into inner-motivator to help you keep goingQuotes:
âAmerican dream for me is being able to live your life on your terms, stop doing things for other people.â- Ronaldo LinaresâAs soon as your start taking control of that inner critic, you start developing that muscle memory, you start developing that habit and turn it into an inner motivator.â- Ronaldo LinaresâThe civilian world is different, you have to speak differently, but it doesn't mean you cannot implement that leadership tactic from the militaryâ- Ronaldo LinaresFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Jeremy Knauff is a Marine veteran who ran a successful marketing agency until a health crisis nearly killed him and destroyed his business. He rebuilt from that devastating loss by developing a process that his agency now uses to turn clients into the authority in their industry.
Episode Highlights:
01.25- Trials and tribulations of Jeremy Knauff02:30- Jeremy Knauff went through a health crisis03:34- Jeremy developed a process to turn people into authorities in their industry11:07- Veteran's are great at doing the job but are not great at demonstrating capabilities and self-promotion12:21- Adapt and overcome 13:43- Leveraging the digital landscape to becoming an authority 17-43- Becoming an authority by sharing knowledge and experience, and building a community20:42- The foundation of building authority in an industry23:57- The Spartan MediaKey Points:
Learn from failures and build resilience from them. If you can't work the same way that you used to, find smarter ways to do things.Get out there whether it's digital or in the physical world, to demonstrate capabilities and heighten self-promotionSharing your knowledge and experience, and building a community around your brand, are the key to becoming an authorityQuotes:
âWe learn so much more from our failures than we ever will from our successâ- Jeremy KnauffâIn the marketing industry, if you don't have case studies or clients that you can use as an example, you're nobodyâ-Jeremy KnauffâThe bottom line is there's a lot of opportunities out there if we're willing to take it.â-Jeremy KnauffâRegardless of the circumstances, focus on your goal, adapt, and overcome.â- Jeremy KnauffâLeverage the digital world to find and learn new knowledge and skills, stay up to date on it and keep refining because that's how we're going to be good at it. â- Jeremy KnauffFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Today, we will have Monica Munir, an Army Veteran and the Founder of Veterans Transition Services of America. Let's hear her advocacy in helping the veterans and how she found her passion in helping out the community.
Episode Highlights:
01:40- An ironic and funny life journey of Monica 05:15- Diagnosed with stage IV Lymphoma cancer07:06- Monica transitioned from security to helping veterans 10:21- Sickness opened Monica's eyes to so much more 11:41- Permitting to seek a passion 13:09- Monica found herself as an advocate 16:53- How does Veterans Transition Services of America work?Key Points:
You don't have to have boots on the ground combat to help. As long as you have the passion for what you do, you can advocate for the veteran community. Veterans Transition Services of America walk through veterans to find and utilize available resources in transition. Look at how to help the families because family members are just as important as the veteran.Quotes:
âJust being sick in the hospital opened my eyes to so much more, and so my passion is to help other veterans get on their feet so that they can help themselves and they don't feel they're lost.â- MonicaâThere's so much that you can get that veterans don't realize they're entitled to. People don't recognize that family members are just as significant as the veteran too.â-MonicaâYes, I am a female, I don't have boots on the ground in combat, but I was the one who helped them get what they're doing. Now, I utilized that to be an advocate for veterans.â- MonicaBuy Veteran Wealth Secrets on Amazon!
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Today, we will have Tim Johnson, the founder of Cannabis Safety First, industry safety and security specialist, providing biometric security systems, custom vaults, safety training, consulting, and legislative lobbyists. Let's sit down and gain insights from Tim with his call to change the stigma against cannabis, especially in the veteran's industry and community. Packed so much wisdom into the cannabis industry, let's sit down and gain insight from Tim with his call to change the stigma against cannabis, especially in the veteran's community.
Episode Highlights:
01:12- Tim Johnson's journey in the law enforcement05:00- What led to Tim's enhanced involvement in cannabis?06:36- Problems with the justice system involving cannabis09:41- Adult-use cannabis program12:22- The drive of determination, commitment, and self-respect18:52- Getting veterans more involved in the cannabis space19:55- A push for veteran rights when it comes to cannabis 24:50- A call to change the stigma against cannabisKey Points:
There are so many opportunities for veterans in the cannabis industryUse leadership skills and influence to call for a change for the cannabis stigmaThere's a huge problem with the current justice system involving cannabis that needs to changeQuotes:
âCannabis is everywhere, it's kinda like chocolate in a candy store.â- Tim Johnson âThe military teaches you discipline, and discipline leads you to set a goal. Once you set the goal, commit to following through with that goal and have self-respect.â- Tim JohnsonâMy passion is to correct that wrong, to get rid of that stigma, to take care of our veterans, stop killing us, give us our rights when it comes to employment and continuing educationsâ- Tim Johnson âMy goal is to reach out and educate all walks of life because educational awareness is the key to success.â- Tim Johnson âBe active, contact lawmakers, and demand for a change.â- Tim JohnsonFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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"Never take no for an answer.â- Dan Trtanj, veteran who served five years as a military working dog handler. Today, he is the owner and founder of At Eaze Extracts, a Veteran Owned Hemp CBD company focused on providing the highest quality Hemp CBD products while promoting "A Better Option for a Better Mind and Body"
Episode Highlights:
01:50- Dan's entrepreneurial journey04:20- Cannabis as a potential medicine and alternative 08:15- Dan's desire to be an entrepreneur 11:50- The THC of recreational cannabis and medicinal cannabis12:41- The 2018 Farm Bill 15:00- Never take No for an answer 20:24- How did Dan push through with his doubts 24:25- Dan's mission in the next three years 27:03- The cannabis as a perfect space for veteransKey Points:
Have the right determination and mental attitude, and never take a no for an answerIn moments of weakness and insecurity is where growth takes place.Being an entrepreneur and starting your own business is both a blessing and a curse. There's no dabbling in entrepreneurship.Quotes:
I always had this determination and mental attitude to never take a no for an answer, because a lot of times when somebody is telling you it's impossible, it's because of their incapabilities, and so they are unable to see what you may be able to see or what you believe you can manifest.â-Dan Trtanj âIf I had listened to every person throughout my life that tells me that I can't do it, I would've quit almost everything I've ever done in my life, or I wouldn't have started this successful business in2017. â- Dan TrtanjâIf you're a high achiever, you're always assessing yourself both as professional and individual, there are so many doubts and setbacks, but I combat that by having transparency on what we do and by setting standardsâ- Dan TrtanjâBeing an entrepreneur and starting your own business is both wonderful and hard given the pressure, but never for one second did that ever make me deter. Those moments of weakness and insecurity are where the growth is taking place.â- Dan TrtanjFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Let's gain great insights from Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, the CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions, and dig into a deeper understanding of effective leadership and how to fill the void.
Episode Highlights:
01:13- What is Triad Leadership Solutions? 05:27- Triad Leadership Solutions helps veteran's leadership work in the civilian world. 09:00- The expectations on military leadership09:50- What does effective leadership mean? 12:30- The precursor to good leadership 16:09- How to fill the void? 19:47- Where there's nothing available, create it21:20- Finding creativity within ourselves 26:45- What's next to Triad Leadership Solution?Key Points:
Effective leadership is the ability of a person to communicate clearly to the group who vested interest and trust in that person, which will result in the flawless execution of the team's mission.To be a great leader is to become a great follower. At times, digress from leadership to be a follower to continue to grow as a leaderBe proactive to dare and find the void, and then fill it with impactful efforts.Quotes:
âWe are not running a dictator leadership organization anymore, but an effective leadership with all the necessary steps to grow and be effective to the civilian world.â-Enrique Acosta GonzalezâThe school system is geared to teach you how to be a follower, and I believe that's the precursor to great leadership. You have to be a great follower to be a great leader.â -Enrique Acosta GonzalezâDare to identify that void if you see it fill it. See the necessity to fill it and make an impactful effort.â -Enrique Acosta GonzalezFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Let us celebrate patriotism with Dean Wegner, the Founder & CEO of Authentically American, a Veteran owned, American-made premium apparel brand, who believes in the American worker, and honors our American heroes. Prescribed to the theory of âitâs not what you know, itâs who you know.â
Episode Highlights:
02:05- Dean Wegner's life and incredible experiences 03:24- Why be an entrepreneur? 04:51- Authentically American mission and passion for job creation 05:35- Do veterans well suited to be an entrepreneur?07:20- Deanâs Mantra of âIt's not what you know, itâs who you knowâ09:37- What works in networking to grow your brand? 15:00- Traditional marketing strategy and leveraging social media platforms16:30- Dean's personal and professional vision three years from now 17:35- Sweat-activated print innovation of Authentically American T-shirtKey Points:
Entrepreneurship is not for everybody in the military because a business will start on a blank sheet of paper, so it's not for someone who relies on SOP or structures. To be successful in entrepreneurship, you have to put planning, discipline in a different context, use creative thinking and problem-solving together. Invest in people and relationships, because success in this modern economy is not about what you know, but itâs who you know.Quotes:
âYou'll have incredible experiences out there, but why not go on your own? It boils down to an opportunity to create jobs, an opportunity to make a difference, and ultimately an opportunity to leave a legacy.â - Dean WegnerâNetworking implies more about the relationship, the key is not just investing with people, but it's the follow-up after.â- Dean Wegner âUltimately, a few years from now, people will recognize our brand with the incredible product experience they'll have.â- Dean WegnerFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Let us sit for a meaningful conversation with Pete Turner and gain wisdom as he speaks about his success story in transition, his challenges and the things that he did to overcome those challenges, how he pivots when things aren't working out, and much more.
Episode Highlights:
01:30- Pete's incredible journey from the military to his successful podcast. 07:50- 2 main secrets to deal with the transition09:02- Breaking out and figuring out your support system in transition 15:00- Pete's challenges in getting into the front door for an interview 20:11- Pete describes his pivot after being on a null value.22:00- Work out the problem and figure out how to get it done25:00- Pete's shift to podcasting26:55- The best piece of advice to anyone who plans to do a podcast 29:40- Podcast drives some revenue, but more importantly, it drives opportunities 30:30- What next for Pete in the next three yearsKey Points:
Two main secrets to do in transition are to outwork your problems and find a mentor. Go to a place that is advantageous to your goal, if things are not working out, pivot and reinvent your goals.You have to be lean, figure out how to multiply, have a network to be surrounded by great people who would help you on your journey.Quotes:
âTransition is a multifaceted broken jar that you have to cobble together and find the right pieces, it's hard, and you should expect a lot of trials.â-Pete TurnerIf you can't get a response, it's an indication that you're not going in the right direction, and you need to pivot dramatically and figure out how to get help to solve the problem. â- Pete TurnerâYou have to be lean, there can't be any fat, you have to outwork the problem and figure out how to get it done, and that's leadershipâ- Pete TurnerWear a lot of hats, but more importantly, you have to find other heads to put hats on so that you can be surrounded by great people who help you get to where you're going.â- Pere Turner âFind positive ways to interact with people and compel people to interact with you, and then you will find opportunities from that.â- Pete TurnerFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Today we will sit with Sergeant First Class (ret) and founder of Honoring the Heroes, Ryan Jones, to share his wisdom and advocacy about helping the military community as well as the law enforcement community through Honoring the Heroes.
Episode Highlights:
01:03- Ryan Jones's role in the military 03:26- What is Honoring Heroes about? 06:19- A police officer has no decompressed time, unlike the military. 8:190- What's next on the horizon for Ryan Jones? 09:52- Honoring the Heroes is limited by funding. 13:02-Networking- Ryan's secret in pulling it off 16:40- Ryan's transition story 21:20- What's next for Ryan in the coming years for Honoring the Heroes?Key Points:
Honoring the Heroes gives tactical backpacks filled with resources for mental, emotional and spiritual health. LinkedIn is more than just a social media platform but an incredible platform to reach out to people and establish your network. Networking is the key that made Honoring the Heroes a success.Quotes:
âOne of the best things that we could do as veterans is to talk positively about our service. Don't sugarcoat the negative, but let's also emphasize the positive things that the military has given us.â - Ryan JonesâI am amazed how many people are willing to help if you would only ask, and Linkedin's been amazing for all of our tractions and everything going forward.â - Ryan JonesâPick something that you enjoy doing even if it doesn't pay enough because if you're doing something but you're miserable, you'll only do it long enough until you think you can quit.â - Ryan JonesFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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Today we will have Dana Hughes, who retired from the AF as a CMSgt after 30 years AD in 2019. After eight months of personal sabbatical, she jumped into entrepreneurship and became the owner/operator of Hughes Healthy Vending. Today, Dana will share her exit game, how she navigated around it, and how she strategically executed her plans into entrepreneurship.
Episode Highlights:
01:56- The sabbatical moment of Dana Hughes
07:11- Dana's epiphanies
09:27- Dana came across Vending, a billion-dollar industry
14:18- Preparing for your early exit
18:00- How does the Vending industry work?
11:52-What's next for Dana?
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Go out of your comfort zone and then find what works for you. Start early, know your numbers and address them accordingly. Be sensible about how you are spending your money.Quotes:
âIf you wanted to do it, do it!â- Dana Hughes âPreparing for your early exit is knowing your numbers, factoring different things in your life, and making adjustments as necessary. â - Dana Hughes
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Veteran Wealth Secrets 17 with Christopher Butler - Listen, Learn, Be Humble
Today we will have Christopher Butler, a United States Army Veteran and Operations Manager of Asurion, to share insights about connecting with the military community, how he tackled his life in this modern economy, his employment success in the civilian world, and much more.
Episode Highlights:
01:19- What's life like for Christopher Butler after his transition? 03:21- The shift from military to the civilian world in the tech perspective.06:15- Christopherâs epiphany 08:50- How does veteran network via Linkedin helped Christoper in his post-military life? 11:36- Strategies in reaching out that leads to employment success. 16:50- Christopherâs life with his leadership role in Asurion.21:30- What's next for Christopher in the next three years.3 Key Points:
Do not be afraid to look like a clueless person. Take a step back with your ego and ask questions. Networking and reaching out to people help to lead to your job.Start early in making connections and finding what people did that might fit your goals and what you wanted to do when you get out of the military.Quotes:
âEvery connection you make can set off a chain reaction that may lead you to a job.â - Christopher ButlerâThere's a business for literally everything, and there are so many options out there you just need to know the resources.â- Christopher ButlerFREE! - Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets
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