This podcast is an extension of Orion's From the Battlefield to the Boardroom Blog, and is dedicated to supporting military job seekers throughout your transition process by providing valuable insight and guidance from other Veterans and business leaders. If you have any questions about a specific show or recommendations for future topics, please send us an email at podcast@oriontalent.com.
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Episode 173: Success Leaves Clues: Army Veteran Builds Wholesale Land Company
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If you’ve ever wanted to create a stream of passive income but aren’t sure how to get started, this episode is for you!Brent Bowers, Army Veteran, joins the podcast to share how he’s built a wholesale land company that had led to financial freedom for his family. Prior to separating from the military, Brent knew he wanted to pursue a career that wo…
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Episode 172: Air Force Veteran Excels in Leadership at Boeing and Beyond
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Sometimes we think of leadership as having formal authority over others, but in many cases it’s not so clear cut. In the military you’ve gained valuable skills and attributes that make you a great fit for a leadership positions, but sometimes it's hard to know how to apply those skills to a job outside of the military.Today’s guest, Debbie Collard,…
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Episode 171 : Battle Buddies: Husband and Wife Duo Conquer Business Ownership
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Transitioning into the civilian workforce can be challenging, which is why a growing number of Veterans are choosing to ditch the 9-5 and create their own path by becoming business owners. JDog Brands is the largest Veteran owned franchise system in America, offering franchises exclusively to Veterans and Military family members. JDog’s established…
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Episode 170 : An Air Force Veteran’s Journey to Success at Enbridge
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Micheal Sittler, Air Force veteran and chair of Enbridge's Veteran Talent Resource Network, shares insights into his military background, career path, and Enbridge's unique culture and commitment to veteran hiring. In this podcast, Micheal discusses his military career, transition to civilian employment, and why Enbridge is a great place for Vetera…
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Episode 169 : Faith Over Fear, with Entrepreneur Danielle Smith
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If you’re looking to take the next step toward entrepreneurship but aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you.Danielle Smith has a long family history of military service which led her to the National Guard nearly 12 years ago. In this episode she shares how she unexpectedly left a career in film and music production and now enjoys a life…
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Episode 168 : Navy Veteran Finds Purpose with Office Pride
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Office Pride is an award-winning company looking for strong business leaders to help grow and expand its operations nationwide. The company has won many awards over the years, including Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchises for Veterans, Top Franchises for Women, Recession Proof Franchises, and many more. Tifton Coleman, Franchise Development …
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Episode 167 : Navy Veteran's Journey from GED to Business Owner
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According to the US Census Bureau, 10.5% of all businesses are franchises, and approximately 14% of all franchisees are veterans. If you’ve ever been interested in franchise ownership but haven’t felt confident taking the leap of faith, today’s episode is for you! Bill Hoopes is a Navy veteran who defied all odds and is now living the life he alway…
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Episode 165: Careers for Veterans at US Foods
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US Foods is one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, helping more than 250,000 foodservice operators across the country succeed with their expert support, innovative food products and industry-leading technology. They maintain a workforce of 28,000 associates, 70 distribution facilities and more than 80 cash and carry locations.US Foods i…
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Episode 164 : Key Lessons in Passive Income ft. Christopher Nelson
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If you’ve always wanted to achieve financial independence but aren’t sure how to get started, you’ve come to the right place! Today’s guest has a proven track record of achieving wealth for himself and helping others do the same! Christopher Nelson is the Co-Founder and Principal of Wealthward Capital, a private equity firm that helps people create…
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Episode 163: Generating Passive Income with Army Veteran Brent Bowers
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Some of our most popular episodes are those that focus on business ownership and achieving financial freedom. If this is a topic that interests you, you don’t want to miss this episode! Brent Bowers, Army Veteran and Real Estate investor, joins the podcast to take a deeper dive into his journey as an entrepreneur. Prior to separating from the milit…
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Episode 162 : Launch Your Career with Orion’s Recruiter Development Program
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If you’re just getting started in your career search and looking for a way to make a big impact, Orion’s Recruiter Development program can help launch your new career! The program offers a 3-week Recruiter Development bootcamp that will teach you all you need to know about Recruiting, and provide you with valuable resources to help you succeed. No …
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Episode 161 : From Infantry Officer to Entrepreneur ft. Jordan Isham
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Finding purpose after leaving the military can be a challenge for many transitioning service members, but today’s guest is a perfect example of how combining your passion with hard work can lead to great success.Jordan Isham is a West Point graduate and currently serves as an Infantry Officer in the Army. When he made the decision to transition out…
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Episode 160 : Remote SkillBridge Internships with Orion Talent
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If you are a transitioning service member, SkillBridge is a great opportunity to build your resume, explore employment interests, and develop job skills that will help you prepare for your transition into the workplace. Orion Talent is a proud participant of SkillBridge, and we are offering a variety of remote internship opportunities across all ar…
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Episode 159: Money Grows on Trees ft. Jerremy Newsome, Investing Guru
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Everyone has their own definition of Financial Freedom, but regardless of how you define it, most of us don’t know exactly how or when we will get there. Jerremy Newsome, Author, Advisor, and Investing Guru, joins the show to discuss the basics of financial literacy and investing.Growing up poor, the thought of never having to worry about money was…
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Episode 158 : Navigating Military Life, Employment, and PCS as a Military Spouse
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PCSing is one of the most challenging parts of military life, especially for military spouses who are trying to maintain their own career. To help ease the burden, Orion has partnered with PCSgrades, an online platform that supports the biggest relocation needs for military members, veterans, and military spouses through trusted community insights.…
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Episode 157 : Army Veteran Finds Success with the Nation’s Largest Veteran Franchise
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Transitioning into the civilian workforce can be daunting, which is why hundreds of Veterans have chosen the route of franchise ownership with JDog Brands - the largest Veteran owned franchise system in America. JDog's established reputation, military foundation, proven business model, and low startup costs, make it a great opportunity for Veterans…
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Episode 156 : Building a Business that Works for You
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Ben Burt, Army Veteran, knew very little about franchise ownership when he transitioned out of the military. He considered a career in the medical field based on his military background, but quickly realized that his top priority was finding a career that would allow him the flexibility to spend more time with his family - which is what led him to …
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Ep 155 : From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership
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During your military-to-civilian career transition it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the changes coming your way – from defining your future career goals, to understanding how to succeed in leadership, and everything in between. William Toti, author of author of the new book “From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to…
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Episode 154 : Army Veteran’s Journey to “Accidental Entrepreneur” and CEO
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Business ownership appeals to many transitioning service members and veterans because of the strong leadership skills you gained in the military. One way to become a business owner is through franchising. Franchise ownership allows you to join an established business with proven systems and processes to help you succeed, and can also provide a sens…
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Episode 153 : 5 Ways to Demonstrate Your Value During Your Job Search
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One of the most important things you can do during your job search is knowing how to clearly show a Hiring Manager what value you’ll bring to their organization. A Hiring Manager’s goal is to make sure they are hiring top performers who will succeed in the position, and you can make the decision easier by demonstrating why you are the most qualifie…
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Episode 152: What You Need to Know About a Career in Sales
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If you’re looking for a career that rewards your hard work, allows independence and gives you the ability to help solve customer challenges, a career in Sales may be for you. There are very few careers that offer the income potential that sales careers offer, in fact, many companies offer unlimited potential. Whether you have prior experience or no…
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Episode 151 : 5 Proven Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
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When you’re on the job hunt there are endless resources available that all promise success. From lists of interview dos and donts, resume templates, timelines to follow, books to read, and the list goes on. Chris Dove, a former Navy Nuclear Engineer turned seasoned Recruiter, joins the podcast to share his insight on 5 tried and true tips every job…
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Episode 150 : Army Veteran Climbs the Ranks in the Restaurant Industry
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If you’ve ever wanted to pursue a career completely different than your military occupation but aren’t sure if you can succeed, today’s episode is for you!After serving as a dental assistant in the Army, Bruce Evans took a chance on a new career in the restaurant industry. He started as a waiter, worked his way up to Manager, and eventually landed …
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Episode 149 : PCSgrades: Reducing the Stress of Relocation from the First Relocation to the Last
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PCS is a part of military life, and each move can come with its own unique challenges. Whether you’re currently preparing for your first move or want to be more prepared for your next, PCSgrades offers FREE resources created by and for military spouses, veterans, and real estate experts to help you navigate each step of the process.Todd Ernst, Air …
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Episode 148: Air Force Veteran Joins Office Pride, an Award-Winning Franchise
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Office Pride is an award-winning commercial cleaning services company looking for strong business leaders to help grow and expand its operations nationwide. Office Pride is an award-winning commercial cleaning services company that has been consistently recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Franchise Business Review, as a top franchise in the com…
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Episode 147 : Rewarding Career Opportunities with Orion Talent
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Orion Talent is a customer-centric company focused on helping people discover meaningful careers and businesses grow by finding, delivering, and engaging the best talent around the world. As we continue to experience growth, we are seeking outstanding men and women to join our team. We are looking for individuals that are highly motivated, driven, …
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Episode 146 : Discover the Power Within You ft. Navy Veteran/CEO, Joe Evangelisti
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Joe Evangelisti is a Navy Veteran, CEO, coach, podcast host, real estate investor, and the list goes on. Since leaving his career in the Navy, Joe has built an 8-figure empire for himself through his various business ventures. As one of the most sought-after coaches in the world, Joe leverages his experience to help other entrepreneurs and business…
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Episode 145 : Build Your Own Path to Success feat. Nelson Tressler
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Nelson Tressler has a real-life story that’s stranger-than-fiction, but full of valuable lessons about the importance of perseverance. At a young age, Nelson overcame very serious obstacles that could have set his life on a different path, but he has used those challenges to fuel his success and help him share that success with others. Whether you …
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Episode 144 : Launch a Career with America’s Innovation Agency
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Orion has partnered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the federal agency responsible for granting intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks in the United States. The USPTO is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government, and they are currently hiring Patent Examiners to join…
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Episode 143: Ask A Recruiter: Should I Pursue a Degree or a Career?
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If you’re planning on leaving active duty or changing career paths, you may be contemplating using your G.I. Bill benefits to pursue a degree that will help you land your dream job. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to whether or not you should pursue education prior to your next career move, your best bet is to evaluate the return on inves…
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Episode 142 : Founder/CEO of Veteran Owned & Operated Franchise
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Orion is proud to partner with JDog to provide exclusive franchise opportunities for honorably discharged Veterans and Military family members. Jerry Flanagan, Army Veteran turned Founder and CEO of JDog, started the company 10 years ago with the goal of helping Veterans experience business ownership by running their own franchise and employing fel…
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Episode 141 : Launch an “Essential” Career with ForgeNow
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We’ve recently partnered ForgeNow (www.forgenow.com), an organization that provides professional training for HVAC, Medical Coding, and Electrical Wiring. These trades represent some of the fastest growing and most essential segments of the US Economy. ForgeNow’s training programs are built with input from top employers, structured for both the bus…
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Episode 140 : How to Maximize Your Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
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Whether you’re steadfast in what you want your post military career path to look like or you’re still weighing your options, talking to a Recruiter who has been in your shoes can help you prepare for your next step.Morgan Causie, a Marine Corps Veteran and Orion Recruiter, joins the show to discuss her military background and give practical advice …
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Episode 138 : Become the CEO of Your Life ft. Navy Veteran / Entrepreneur
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Have you ever had the desire to build your own business but haven’t taken the first step yet? Today’s guest is David Pereira, a Navy Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. David’s passion for entrepreneurship led him to opening a personal training facility, Fenix Englewood, and creating the Beyond Fitness program. As a well-trained fitness professiona…
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Episode 137 : 5 Things To Keep in Mind When You Begin a Civilian Career
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If you’re getting ready to transition out of the military or are about to start your first civilian job, you don’t want to miss this episode of the podcast. You may be aware that veterans leave their civilian jobs within the first year at a higher rate than nearly every other demographic. While there are many contributing factors, today’s guest is …
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Episode 136 : 5 Tips for Maximizing Your Job Search During COVID
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If you’ve been in the process of looking for a job in the past year, or if you’re beginning your job search this year, you’ve probably experienced some challenges in getting yourself out there when almost everything has gone virtual. While that can certainly add some hurdles to your job search, there are a lot of ways you can pursue your next oppor…
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Episode 135 : Veteran Career Readiness with Mike Abrams, Founder of FourBlock
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Orion has recently partnered with FourBlock, a nation-wide community of veterans and employers dedicated to transforming the veteran transition process. The organization was founded by Mike Abrams, a Marine Corps veteran, who was inspired to support transitioning veterans find their purpose and have a positive impact in their communities.FourBlock …
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Episode 134 : Financially Preparing for Your Transition, with Ryan Guina (The Military Wallet)
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As we wrap up 2020, we wanted to replay one of our most popular episodes of the year. Stay tuned for new episodes in January 2021!In this episode, Ryan Guina, founder of The Military Wallet, joins the podcast to share the resources available to transitioning service members through his website. He also discusses financial mistakes to avoid, as well…
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Episode 133 : Become a Business Owner with a Veteran-Owned Franchise
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JDog was founded by a Veteran with the goal of helping Veterans experience business ownership by running their own franchise, employing fellow Veterans, and ultimately reducing Veteran unemployment to less than 1%. The company is seeking motivated, entrepreneurial Veterans and Military family members, to own and operate a franchise, backed by JDog'…
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Episode 132 : Land Your Dream Job With a FREE Professional Video from Mission Hire Me
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Mission Hire Me (https://www.missionhireme.com/) is serving transitioning veteran and military spouse job seekers by helping them to create visually engaging and professionally edited video profiles to use in their job applications and on social media. Mission Hire Me is funded by corporate sponsorship and organizational grants to provide a FREE se…
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Episode 131: Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Purpose with USAF Veteran and President/CEO
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Chaunte Hall is an Air Force veteran, adjunct college professor, executive career coach, entrepreneur, and more. Chaunte currently serves as CEO of Centurion Military Alliance, an organization committed to helping veterans improve their transition experience, and President of Victory Trades Alliance, an organization that connects veterans with empl…
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Episode 130 : Closing the Skills Gap, with Army Veteran and Founder of STRAC Institute
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Orion has recently partnered with STRAC Institute to provide careers and job seeker resources for it’s graduates. STRAC is an acronym for Skills TRaining And Certification. The veteran-owned business, initially focused on hiring and training service-disabled veterans, has evolved to serve both veterans and non veterans. STRAC institute’s award-winn…
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Episode 129 : “Where is Yours Made?” Featuring Army Veteran and CEO
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Many of us are looking for ways to support American Owned businesses, and clothing is a great place to start. Did you know that less than 3% of clothing is made in America?Dean Wegner, Army veteran and CEO/Founder of Authentically American, joins this episode of the podcast to discuss his military background and vision for his apparel company. Dean…
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Episode 128 : Inside Look at Franchise Ownership with Army Veteran Turned Franchise Consultant
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Buying into a franchise is a great way to achieve the goal of business ownership, with lower risk than starting your own company from the ground up. With more than 750,000+ franchised businesses in the U.S., it can be hard to find the right fit for you.Shawn Livingston, an Army Veteran, joins the show to discuss his experience as a franchise owner …
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Episode 127 : Best-Selling Author Shares “Signs of a Great Resume”
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As a transitioning service member or veteran, you have a broad skill set that can translate into a variety of corporate jobs. Your resume is often your chance to make a first impression on a Recruiter or Hiring Manager, so you need it to accurately represent your unique experiences, career progression, as well as the value you will bring to their c…
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Episode 126 : Waste & Recycling Industry: Essential Careers During COVID and Beyond
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The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA)(https://wasterecycling.org/) is the voice in the nation’s capital for the waste and recycling industry, an industry that accounts for over 1 million jobs and generates a quarter of a trillion dollars in the U.S. economy.The NWRA has 700+ member companies operating in all 50 states, including publi…
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Episode 125 : From Military to Millionaire, with David Pere
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If you’re interested in building wealth through entrepreneurship, real estate investing, or personal finance, you don’t want to miss this episode. David Pere, Active Duty Marine and CEO of From Military To Millionaire (https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/), joins the show to share his passion for educating military service members and veteran…
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Episode 124 : Signs You Took The Wrong Job - And What To Do About It
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Most job seekers accept a job offer based on what they’ve learned about the company and position during the interview process, and how that aligns with their goals and objectives. Sometimes after spending time on the job, they realize their expectations did not align with the reality of the position, and they end up having to make the difficult dec…
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Episode 123 : Army Veteran Turned Data Center Expert Discusses Careers for Veterans
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Orion has recently entered into partnerships with Infrastructure Masons, an organization that helps data center professionals connect, grow, and give back, and Salute Mission Critical, a premier IT Data Center Lifecycle services company.Lee Kirby, an Army Veteran with a successful military career spanning over 36 years, joins the show to discuss hi…
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Episode 122: Women Veterans: Discover YourNexStage with Founder/CEO Kate Watson
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More than 30,000 women leave the military each year, and there are 2 million women veterans in the US and Puerto Rico, according to the Department of Veteran affairs. Women transitioning from active duty to civilian life face unique challenges, including but not limited to, a lack of community with fellow female veterans, lack of childcare assistan…
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