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91 - Veterans Day Special with Together We Served Your browser does not support HTML5 audio, but you can still download the music.   Happy Veterans Day! Today's episode I get to talk with Diane Short from Together We Served (TWS) an online community connecting and honoring every American who has worn the uniform of the United States military. This is where you reconnect with old friends and share your service story as a lasting legacy for generations to come. If you have any questions Together We Served has a help chat box in the lower left corner of the page. I also talk some about an amazing resource that Ryan Guina over at The Military Wallet puts together called Veterans Days Meals and Deals. You have to check this out, the links are below. I would recommend you to download the pdf version, Ryan did a great job on this list and he has links to the offers and requirements and everything. Resources from Today's Show TogetherWeServed.comSOS.TogetherWeServed.OrgThe Military Wallet More Fire and Adjust Episodes Podcast EpisodesSub TextRon FugleMarch 28, 2017Comments 92 - Getting Back Up and Driving On In today’s episode, I take a few minutes and explain what has been going on over the last few months,… Read PostIvan RaiklinSub TextPodcast EpisodesSub TextRecent EpisodesSub TextRon FugleNovember 7, 2016Comments 90 - Ivan Raiklin a Recovering Lawyer, Startup Advisor, Motivational Speaker and Angel Investor [social_sharing style=”style-15″ fb_like_url=”https://fireandadjust.com/90″ fb_color=”light” fb_lang=”en_US” fb_text=”like” fb_button_text=”Share” tw_lang=”en” tw_url=”https://fireandadjust.com/90″ tw_name=”FireandAdjust” tw_button_text=”Share” g_url=”https://fireandadjust.com/90″ g_lang=”en-US” g_button_text=”Share” alignment=”center”] Today’s episode episode I have the… Read PostInspirationSub TextPodcast EpisodesSub TextRecent EpisodesSub TextRon FugleSeptember 24, 2016Comments 89 - In the lab studying funnels, conferences and we are even giving courses and products away for free! [social_sharing style=”style-15″ fb_like_url=”https://fireandadjust.com/89″ fb_color=”light” fb_lang=”en_US” fb_text=”like” fb_button_text=”Share” tw_lang=”en” tw_url=”https://fireandadjust.com/89″ tw_name=”FireandAdjust” tw_button_text=”Share” g_url=”https://fireandadjust.com/89″ g_lang=”en-US” g_button_text=”Share” alignment=”center”] Today’s episode is a solo… Read PostLoad More No posts found...

90 - Ivan Raiklin a Recovering Lawyer, Startup Advisor, Motivational Speaker and Angel Investor Your browser does not support HTML5 audio, but you can still download the music.   Today's episode episode I have the pleasure of interviews Ivan Raiklin a Recovering Lawyer, Startup Advisor, Motivational Speaker and Angel Investor. Ivan is all over the place in fact he was on the other side of the pond when we did this interview. He is full of advice on growth hacking, angel investing and much more. Resources from Today's Show Ivan's Website - Raiklin.comThe Digital Military Experiance with USAA This Episode was sponsored by More Fire and Adjust Episodes Podcast EpisodesSub TextRon FugleMarch 28, 2017Comments 92 - Getting Back Up and Driving On http://traffic.libsyn.com/fireandadjust/90_-_Ivan_Raiklin_a_Recovering_Lawyer_Startup_Advisor_Motivational_Speaker_and_Angel_Investor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS | MoreIn today’s episode, I take a few minutes and… Read PostAir ForceSub TextArmySub TextLatest EpisodeSub TextMarineSub TextNavySub TextPodcast EpisodesSub TextTogether We ServedSub TextRon FugleNovember 11, 2016 91 - Veterans Day Special with Together We Served http://traffic.libsyn.com/fireandadjust/90_-_Ivan_Raiklin_a_Recovering_Lawyer_Startup_Advisor_Motivational_Speaker_and_Angel_Investor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS | More91 – Veterans Day Special with Together We Served… Read PostInspirationSub TextPodcast EpisodesSub TextRecent EpisodesSub TextRon FugleSeptember 24, 2016Comments 89 - In the lab studying funnels, conferences and we are even giving courses and products away for free! http://traffic.libsyn.com/fireandadjust/90_-_Ivan_Raiklin_a_Recovering_Lawyer_Startup_Advisor_Motivational_Speaker_and_Angel_Investor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS | More[social_sharing style=”style-15″ fb_like_url=”https://fireandadjust.com/89″ fb_color=”light” fb_lang=”en_US” fb_text=”like” fb_button_text=”Share” tw_lang=”en” tw_url=”https://fireandadjust.com/89″… Read PostLoad More No posts found...

Today's episode is a solo episode and I explain about some of what I have been working on over the last few weeks. From working on building my first funnels to upcoming events, conferences, and even a Free course and product giveaway! Resources from Today's Show The Digital Military Experience with USAA Conferencetopia DotCom Secrets FinCon This Episode is Sponsored by

On today’s episode, I am welcoming back Mike Kelly from USAA and Deborah Bradbard with IVMF to talk about the 3rd research paper in this 4 part series. You can find links to the first two episodes of this series below.   Did You Know? One of three service members didn’t feel prepared to successfully transition from military to civilian life, according to a new report released today that draws on self-reported data from veteran employees. Among those who did not feel prepared, 54 percent did not get into their preferred career field, did not find a job that matched their military training, and their military status did not help them obtain a job. The report titled, “Workforce Readiness Alignment: The Relationship Between Job Preferences, Retention, and Earnings,” is the third installment of the Workforce Readiness Research Series, by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), in collaboration with USAA. The research emphasizes the relationship between the career aspirations of the veterans, and his or her success securing employment consistent with those aspirations. Resources from Today's Show IVMF - Institute for Veterans and Military Families USAA - Leaving the Military View Online - Workforce Readiness Paper 3

In today’s episode, we’re featuring Michael O’neal. I interviewed him in the past which you can listen to again at F&A episode 016. Michael is the host of the popular business podcast “The Solopreneur Hour.” He is coming back to the show to talk about his upcoming book “Either Unemployable or Proudly Unemployable,” a book that helps unemployable people like Michael turn their hobbies and passions into business opportunities. This is one topic we spent a lot of time in the show. I asked Michael about his advice on how veterans can transform their passions into business ideas and he generously offered a step-by-step formula that he himself applied when he was also unsure about his path. Michael shares his story and said that the formula helped him finally decide to be an entrepreneur. Listen to the podcast to learn this easy-to-follow procedure that Michael advocates. As we explored Michael’s life as an entrepreneur we started talking about the process of outsourcing and looking for great virtual assistants. Michael shares a great sticky note method to identify the perfect assistant for you and your business as well as another method of doing this which he learned from Chris Ducker. Aside from his book, Michael is also launching a new product, called “The Art of the Interview” which he shared on the show. He is also attending Fin Con to talk about the journey of the solopreneur. Michael advised new and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend conferences every quarter and he offers a few pointers on connecting with people at conferences. His pointers are amazing and I think they’ll be useful for anyone thinking about going to similar conferences and getting the most out of them. Resources from Today's Show SolopreneurHour.com Conferencetopia FinCon VirtualStaffFinder.com RoomAndBoard.com

On today’s show, we have Ryan Michler, a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Ryan is a familiar voice in Fire and Adjust as I interviewed him a while back in Episode 33 when he was running a very different business. Ryan just got out of high school when he entered basic training and left for Iraq just after getting married. While in the military he spent 8 years in the National Guard. Going back to his wife and kid was difficult. Having had traumatic experiences with different father figures Ryan didn’t know how to be a husband, a father, and a man in his community. His relationship with his wife went plummeting and this forced Ryan to really think about the person he is becoming. Ryan emerged from this journey within himself as a “man” ready to take on a leadership role in his family as father and husband and in his community as a business leader. As he learned and developed the tools to master himself, his passion to help other men in the same journey inspired him to launch Order of Man, an online platform that helps men in four key areas: relationships, health, wealth, and self-mastery. Listen to our conversation as Ryan talks about the work he and his tribe does within their mastermind group called The Iron Council. Learn helpful self-improvement practices that let you plan out your day intentionally and review the things you’ve accomplished to propel you to the next. Ryan also shares his time management principles and strategies that allow him to balance the different roles and projects that he handles. You can listen to all of these and many more in this episode of Fire and Adjust. Resources from Today's Show Order of Man The Iron Council

In this episode of Fire and Adjust, I invited John DiPiero, Military Advocacy Relationship Director at USAA to talk about the second paper in the employment research series called the “Workforce Readiness Research,” a project collaboration between the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and USAA. In the first part of our conversation, we talked about John’s own story. John spent 29 years in the Air Force and said that when he went out he didn’t know what exactly to do. When I asked how his transition was, he said it was a quick decision. He made some mistakes along the way. John’s first job out of service was at a military school as a teacher. He said that his two years there were seminal in his gradual transition into the civilian world. His next job was in Military Affairs at USAA, another role that felt comfortable and made his transition even less difficult than some vets undergo. His real challenge though came when he was transferred to the HR team where he had to learn and adapt into a very new environment that challenged his comfort zone. In the second part of our conversation, John introduced the second paper in the Workforce Readiness Research which was entitled “Revisiting the Business Case for Hiring a Veteran: A Strategy for Cultivating Competitive Advantage.” The paper responds to recent focus and debate on measuring companies’ return on investment for their veteran hiring programs and emphasizes how employers can turn veteran talent into a competitive advantage in talent acquisition, talent deployment, and talent development. Listen to the podcast episode to learn more about John and how employers can help veterans and benefit from doing so as derived from the findings of the second paper. Resources from Today's Show REVISITING THE BUSINESS CASE AND STRATEGY FOR HIRING A VETERAN USAA Resource Page IVMF

In today’s episode, we talked with Michael Kelly, Assistant Vice President at USAA, and Debbie Bradbard the Senior Research Associate at Institute for Veterans and Military Families. I invited them to the show to talk about the first of four papers written through the collaboration of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and USAA. The employment research series is called the “Workforce Readiness Research” and the first paper was entitled “Work After Service: Developing Workforce Readiness and Veteran Talent for the Future.” In this episode of Fire and Adjust, Michael and Debbie talk about some of the main findings presented in the first paper. According to their research, there are over 200,000 military to civilian life transitions happening every year in the US. These transitions are usually muddled with confusion between vets looking for jobs and companies who have no strategies in place whatsoever to accommodate what is otherwise a highly capable veteran workforce. According to the research, most vets have skills needed by these companies but lack things like certifications and a comprehension of business language to even be considered for job vacancies. To bridge this gap between vets and their potential employers, the research proposes that companies should be educated about the value that veterans bring to their organizations. Companies need to know that there are tools they can use to create a mutually beneficial relationship between them and highly capable veterans. One of the things that Michael and Debbie suggest is hiring vets who may not have the hard skills required for the job but have soft skills that can have a profound impact on the success of organizations and training them along the way to develop the hard skills they lack. According to the research, 60% of new hires do jobs that they were trained in. Adopting this mindset can definitely help vets looking for jobs and companies that need highly professional, disciplined, and leadership-oriented individuals for the organizations. Tune in to the podcast to learn more about the findings of the first paper of this research series Resources from Today's Show Work After Service: Developing Workforce Readiness and Veteran Talent for the Future USAA Resource Page IVMF ONet My Next Move for Veterans Skillbridge

On today’s show, we have Sam Meek, Founder and CEO of Sandboxx, a military social network. Sam enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2002 after the fall of the towers on 9/11. He followed in the yellow footprints of both his great-grandfather and his grandfather. Sam was awarded several commendations and merits during his 2 tours to Iraq before being honorably discharged as a Sergeant of the Marines. Sam believes that transitioning into civilian life is one of the biggest challenges most Veterans will face. When he transitioned he began his civilian career with WR Platform Advisors, a hedge fund investment platform, where he supported the executive team as Vice President of Business Development. Sam developed several successful marketing strategies for the firm while playing a key role in operations and technology. After his stint in finance, Sam turned his attention to building Sandboxx, a lifestyle social networking platform for the entire military community with his co-founders Listen to the show to learn more about Sandboxx and Sam’s advice on getting started on your own entrepreneurial journey. Resources from Today's Show Sandboxx.us @sandboxx Connect with Sam LinkedIn Twitter Some more you will hear in the show: SandBoxx connecting our Military Community Connecting service members, recruits, veterans, and their families Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more! The further and further you get the more and more you miss it What's your next milestone, what is the next hill to climb?

On today's show, we have Byron Chen. Byron was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and grew up in Edison, New Jersey. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. His six years of active duty included a deployment to Iraq, multiple company commands, and a tour at the prestigious Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. After leaving the military, Byron drew on his lessons in management, team building, and problem-solving in high-pressure environments to consult with entrepreneurs on business development, marketing, and sales. He also helps companies with recruiting talented veterans to their workforce. He is actively involved in supporting veteran causes and provides resources to service members on his blog, SuccessVets.com, with articles, videos, and podcasts. Today we talk about Byron's new book Barracks to Boardrooms and dive into the events that led up to him writing his book, taking the entrepreneurial leap by quitting his job to travel and start his new ventures. Barracks to Boardrooms is available on Amazon now and we dig into some great advice from the book on salary negotiations, how and when is the right time to approach your employer, and what not to do as well. Resources from Today's Show SuccessVets.com Barracks to Boardrooms Stanford Ignite GlassDoor.com VisaDoor.com Some more you will hear in the show: People lose out on thousands of dollars every year because they didn't negotiate. Don't be so busy you miss out on what is really important Not everything you do has to have a monetary value attached to it Salary negotiation is a long-term game Always be on the lookout for opportunities You can learn the skills, strategies, and scripts to negotiate your salary

On today's show, we have Valerie Davenport. Val joined USAA in August 2013 as the Director of Talent Programs leading the sourcing and talent program efforts, including military programs. Her team enables strategic talent acquisition through competitive intelligence and the development of proactive sourcing techniques for the enterprise. The team also has ownership of the Military Hiring strategy; setting the tone for the development and support of the USAA military hiring strategy and programs. Val originally hails from Grand Rapids MI, followed her AF husband around the world, and lived in Europe for 12 years furthering the efforts of the DoD overseas military banking contract. She has 35+ years of international corporate experience including channel process ownership, large-scale project and program management, risk and compliance, and strategic planning. Val’s passion is mentoring and coaching the next generation of servant leaders. Today Valerie and I got a chance to talk about some of the tools and resources that USAA has to offer to help the current military members, transitioning soldiers, their spouses, and much more. We get into writing resumes, translating your military skills, and how to write a resume that is targeted toward the position you are applying for. We talk about the application process and how it has changed over the years with new technologies and what that means to us when we are waiting to hear back about our applications. We also get into LinkedIn and how you utilize that not just as an online resume but how to actually get out there and get seen. Resources from Today's Show USAA's Leaving the Military Resources USAA's Career Center Fast Track for Heroes Valerie's LinkedIn Articles Resume Schmezume  Show Yourself Pick Me! Pick Me! Some more you will hear in the show: Transition begins the Moment you Join the Military There are more pieces to the transition puzzle than you think There is no Magic Formula for everyone to have a successful transition You need to make a plan and execute that plan to succeed You need the Right Talent at the Right Time with the Right Skill Set What are the Barriers that are in your way?

On today's show, we have Michael Bluemling Jr author of Bridging the Gap from Soldier to Civilian a Road Map to Success for Veterans. Michael is a repeat offender here on Fire and Adjust and was featured on the show back in Episode 4 for his book Turning the Page.  In this episode Michael and I talk about his writing and what led to Bridging the Gap and how useful the information inside is to transitioning soldiers now and from the past. We got a chance to talk some about the VA Claims process and what you need to know even prior to transitioning. There is tons of great information in the show and in Michael's new book. Check out the resources below and if you would like to receive One of Two signed copies of Bridging the Gap from Soldier to Civilian completely free just enter the contest below for your chance to win. Bridging the Gap from Soldier to Civilian: A Road Map to Success for Veterans Give Away   Resources from Today's Show Power of One -  PowerofOneLLC.com Bridging the Gap - Bridging the Gap on Amazon Turning the Page - Turning the Page on Amazon DAV - Disabled American Veterans - DAV.org EBV - Entrepreneurs Bootcamp for Veterans - EBV Website Some more you will hear in the show: You do not need to compromise your values to succeed Find your Passion, Stay Dedicated & Keep Climbing You need to believe in the plan & keep moving forward You need to know how to Adapt & Overcome Many steps can be taken while you're still in the Military A Transition Program for Veterans to Succeed

On today's show, we have Angela Cody-Rouget, if you have been a long-time listener you may recall that Angela was one of our first guests here on Fire and Adjust. Almost two years ago now she came on the show at talked about her military service in the Air Force and how she started her business called Major Mom. You can listen to the first episode here Episode 3 of Fire and Adjust. Angela has been busy since she was last on the show, from a hard decision to franchise Major Mom to an aggressive fundraising campaign and getting on Shark Tank. Now if that was not enough, when I saw her post about making a very tough branding decision about Major Mom I reached out to her to see if she would have time to come back on the show and talk about everything she has been up to. You will not want to miss this episode, Angela leaves us with a ton of great advice, information, resources, and more that we can all use to help advance our business.  Check out some of the resources and links below! Resources from Today's Show Major Mom -  MajorMom.biz Major Organizers - MajorOrganizers.com Boots 2 Business - Boots2Business.org Institute for Veterans & Military Families - IVMF Woman Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship - V-Wise Some more you will hear in the show: Hello, When the Door Opens go through it! If you want it, you need to get out there and go after it Changing your expansion model is like changing an engine mid-flight, you just don't do it! Do you know how liberating it feels to be Organized? Reach out to Successful mentors to help you on your journey Do Not Let Yourself Regret not taking an opportunity seriously. There is no cookie-cutter solution to the organization

Season 3 Kick-Off and the Like, Listen, and Win Contest   In this episode to kick off season 3 of Fire and Adjust, I go into some details of what I have been up to for the last few months as well as announce some big news about what's new for the show this season and I explain the 8 Week Giveaway Contest we are running called the Like, Listen and Win Contest. Resources from Today's Show The Like, Listen & Win Contest Page USAA  The Solopreneur Hour - Michael O'Neal SoloHour Episode talking about Fire and Adjust Branding  The Fire and Adjust Shop The Country Nook Enter the Like, Listen & Win Contest Today and get a head start on the contest, listen to the show for more details!   The Fire and Adjust Podcast - Like, Listen and Win Contest !

USAA's Financial Readiness Tool Today we have Joseph "JJ" Montanaro on the show. JJ is a Certified Financial Planner with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. His daily focus has been to help families realize their goals and his advice has appeared in numerous outlets including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNNMoney.com, MarketWatch.com, Military Spouse Magazine, and the Washington Post and more.  Prior to joining USAA in December 2002, JJ owned and operated an office as a financial planner. Before entering the financial services industry, He served in the U.S. Army as a Tanker for six years on active duty, and in 2009 he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.  USAA's new tool called the Financial Readiness Score (FRS), is a free online and mobile tool that helps USAA members assess and improve their overall financial well-being by assigning a score of 0-100, while also allowing them to see how life’s “what if’s” – like military separation – will change that score. Below are a few examples of some of the information FRS asks about to help create your financial plan Employment status Individual and Household annual income Health Insurance Rent or Own Your Home Once completed, members receive personalized, actionable advice on how to improve their scores. The score and advice update each time the member interacts with the tool – so the plan never goes out of date. USAA has invested more than two years to build the patent-pending tool as part of its mission to facilitate the financial security of members and their families. Resources from Today's Show Financial Readiness Score (FRS) USAA  Some more you will hear in the show: Do you know your Financial Readiness Score? The Financial Golden Rule Do you have all of your important paperwork in order? How little changes can affect your financial security Some of USAA's core financial advice

Auto-Ad Today we have Ryan Hammer on the show, an Air Force Veteran and founder of Auto-Ad.net.  Auto-Ad is a revolutionary new way for companies to advertise. Auto-Ad sells advertising space on a fleet of vinyl-wrapped vehicles to companies who can elect to advertise on the driver's side, passenger side, front hood, or rear trunk. Once the vehicle is vinyl wrapped with their advertisements, they "issue" the vehicle to a veteran or active member of the US Military, on the premise that he/she will drive the car as their daily driver (to work, to Walmart, to the beach, downtown, etc). Auto-Ad pays for the vehicle, and the insurance and veteran/military member gets the car for free, as long as they consent to drive it a minimum of 1000 miles per month. It is their way of supporting those who protect us, and preserve our way of life. Resources from Today's Show Auto-Ad: www.auto-ad.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/4Auto.Ad LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/auto-ad Phone # - (844) 4Auto-Ad Some more you will hear in the show: Providing vehicles to Veterans at no expense to them Tackle new and exciting challenges by thinking outside the box Billboards are like a stain on the carpet, you don't notice them Sometimes you are going to have to pave your own way Someone needs to step up and help out, this is our way of doing that Leadership and the ability to build, equip, run, and organize successful teams

Fast Track Today we have both Jennifer Giering with Hiring Our Heroes and Mike Kelly with USAA on the show to talk about Fast Track and some of the many other resources they have available for our military veterans and spouses.  With more than 1.5 million service members entering the civilian community over the next five years, coupled with a still-high unemployment rate of 6.7 percent for Post-9/11 veterans, veterans, and their spouses continue to need tools to help them effectively prepare for civilian employment. That’s why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes has launched “Fast Track,” an online digital resource specifically tailored for veteran and military spouse job seekers to understand how their military skills translate into certain industries. Fast Track helps job seekers: Learn more about six industries with meaningful employment opportunities - insurance, entertainment and media, financial services, oil and gas, manufacturing, and trucking – including average salaries and types of positions in the industry Learn what they will need to do to prepare for work in those industries, such as pursue certain licenses or certifications, and how long that will take Search through a national database of nearly 4 million open positions within these industries, including being able to see via a heat map where most of those jobs are located   Resources from Today's Show Fast Track: FastTrackforHeroes.org Hiring Our Heroes: HiringOurHeroes.org USAA Leaving the Military:  USAA.com/LeavingTheMilitary.com Some more you will hear in the show: A resource specifically tailored for veteran and military spouse job seekers A national database of nearly 4 million open positions within 6 key industries Connecting Veterans with Employment Opportunities in Growing Industries Learn what you will need to prepare for work in these top key industries Fast Track helps you put your skills to use in a new career Industries with in-demand jobs that match your interests, experience, and skills

Barrel Backers Today's guest on Fire and Adjust is Adam Rivette co-founder of Barrel Backers, a veteran-owned and operated business that believes in the freedom of better beer for everyone!  Barrel Backers is co-founded by two sets of brothers, 3 of which are Army Veterans who all went to West Point, and Adam tells an interesting story of how he and his brother Dan actually got a chance to serve together for a short period of time while in the Army. Adam recalls having his first craft beer, it was after a long day of snowboarding in Colorado twelve years ago. It was a Fat Tire, and it completely redefined what beer could be to him. It was different, delicious, and brewed right down the road from where he was staying. Adam was hooked! When he had to move to Georgia for his last duty station, he realized just how much he missed his favorite beers from Colorado. That does not seem like a big problem right, just order a case online and have it delivered to your home. Nope, not gonna happen! Well, not until Barrel Backers stepped in. This is an episode you're not going to want to miss, so grab your favorite beer and get ready to learn how you can explore craft beers from around the country with Barrel Backers.   Resources from Today's Show Barrel Backers: barrelbackers.com Facebook: facebook.com/barrelbackers Twitter: @BarrelBackers Some more you will hear in the show: A Craft Beer Discovery Community that Delivers to Your Door Crowdfunded Craft Beer, a Win for Everyone! Always have a plan but be ready to make adjustments immediately We had a Work Hard Play Hard Mentality in the Military Join a Start-up and Learn the ropes on someone else's budget Do you have a Favorite Beer you can't get anymore?

Today we have Eric Engquist on the show, Eric serves as Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Military Transitions for Enterprise Innovation at USAA. He leads USAA's ability to anticipate and proactively respond to the functionally and emotionally distinctive life events that typify a military member’s career and pose a challenge to their financial security. Eric’s passion for serving USAA’s military service members and their families enabled his expertise in creating exceptional experiences that drive customer engagement. He is a leader in driving consumer-centric business design and his Military Transitions program provides a single source for advice, education, decision support, advocacy, and relevant financial products. Prior to joining USAA, Eric served our country in the Army as an Infantry Officer. He served in units both within the U.S. and overseas, and deployed to Kosovo and Iraq. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from the University of Texas, San Antonio. Eric and his family live in the Texas Hill Country.   Resources from Today's Show USAA Leaving the Military -  USAA.com/leavingthemilitary Best Places - USAA.com/BestPlaces Some more you will hear in the show: The best places in the nation for veterans to find employment You need to appreciate the challenges transitioning will bring Everyone is going to separate at some point, you need to be prepared Leverage your Soft Skills while you're learning the Hard Skills You need 18-24 months of runway to be financially prepared A one-stop solution for our military members

I had the opportunity to go down to San Antonio Texas this last week to take part in USAA's Zero Day PT Event! This episode is a compilation of over 7 Gigs of audio files and with a few interviews mixed in as well. This was my first time recording a live event like this and it was an amazing experience, it was pretty windy, thankfully seen it was in the upper 90s while I was down there and I did my best to get as much of the noise out of the clips for everyone. I will be writing a much more detailed article on this experience and what It has already done for me here in the next few days and will post it as soon as it is available. Check out some of the pics from the event below while your listening take a second to share them on social media! Use #ZeroDayPT Disclaimer:  The FTC wants you to know that I’ve been a USAA member for several years and on this trip, USAA paid for my airfare, hotel, food, and expenses. Many of USAA’s products are free to anyone, not just members. If you’re eligible for membership (“all who have served honorably, and their families”) then you should consider a business relationship with them too.