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 RingKnocker

Key Points:

1. Position yourself to thrive through anything because nobody knows what's going to happen.
2. Activate your professional network, network to people who already understand you, and then do business with them 
3. Leverage the digital skillset to connect to your community, to put yourself out there in the civilian world. 

Quotes:

• “You can fail at stuff a few times, and it's okay. You can pick it up and try something different.”
• “Nobody knows what's going to happen, and so it makes a lot of sense to position yourself to thrive no matter what. “
• “Business 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. “

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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 Tom’s after the transition
• 10:39- 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 pandemic 

Key Points:

1. The relationship is work, and we should put effort to be good at it. 
2. We have not been taught of everything, admit that you need help,  ask for help, and start taking care of yourself.
3. The solution to solving PTSD is the strong relationship

Quotes:

• “What 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 ourselves”
• “Be aware that it's physically impossible to have been taught of everything, and so start listening to people and judge less”

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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 management
• 12:16-Where does creativity come in to be a leader? 
• 14:00- JB's transition process 
• 17:44- Leadership is a learned trait 

Key Points:

1. Leadership is a learned trait; it will continue to get better over time, and it doesn't have to be one way. 
2. Find mentors in the business world that have already done what you're doing. 
3. Have a conversation with people and ask questions on where you are good at, and then continue to refined your skills 

Quotes:

• “The 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. “
• “If 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 world”
• “Adapt 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. “
• “The 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. “

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