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Eric Wright – Understanding CIVDIV Doctrine, Wandering the Transition Desert, and Why Project Management Might be the Perfect Career for You (Episode #15)

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“It hurts me to me my soul to hear bad information like ‘you’re going to have to take $20,000 less in salary and an accept entry-level job.’ No, you’re NOT!”

– Eric Wright

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode 15 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors, to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.

Today we are interviewing Eric Wright.

Eric can only be described as electric dynamite. He has a magnetic personality that he has leveraged to help over 800 veterans get into Project Management Careers worth over $83 Million is cumulative starting salaries.

So how does Eric do it? Listen and find out. 

NOTE: Unfortunately due to a rendering glitch, the 2nd half of Eric’s interview was lost to the Phantom Realm so today’s episode is much shorter than usual. 


Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

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SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

  • Vets2PM
  • StoryBrand
  • Science of People
  • Captivate
  • Success Stories that Sell
  • 101 Things I Learned in Business School
  • Out of Uniform
  • Military Vet Stone

PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Eric “Doc” Wright, PhD
  • Donald Miller
  • Vanessa Van Edwards
  • Michael Preis
  • James Mattis
  • Albert Einstein
  • Seth Godin
  • Tom Wolfe

SHOW NOTES

  • The Job Desert
  • Building and Creating Value
  • Wandering the Transition Desert
  • Detecting BullShitters
  • Becoming Relatable
  • Leadership vs. Management
  • Honing Customer Identification

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Rich Cardona – Moving Past Perfection, Unflinching Honesty, and the Joy of Walking Away from the Safe Route (Episode #14)

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“If you are able to codify a solution for them, and you don’t even have the fucking job yet… people are going to EMBRACE you.”

– Rich Cardona

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode # of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors, to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.

Today we are interviewing: Rich Cardona.

Rich is a retired Marine Corps aviator who tried the traditional job route after serving his country. While successful, Rich was unfulfilled and knew he wanted something more. He decided to leave a situation most people dream of, and strike out on his own. He has now worked with companies like VaynerX, BunkerLabs, and Smart Passive Income.

So how does Rich do it? Listen and find out. 


Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

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Michael Jensen – The Difference Between Aggression and Anger, Starting Over in Alaska, and How You Win With Kindness (Episode #13)

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“Why do you feel so secure working for someone else? When things go bad who is going to lose their job? It’s gonna be you.”

– Michael Jensen

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode # of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors, to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.

Today we are interviewing: Michael Jensen.

Michael is a former Army JAG officer who went on to become:

  • One of the “Super Lawyers of Alaska”;
  • One of the “Best Lawyers of America”;
  • One of the Nation’s “Top Injured Workers’ Attorneys”;
  • One of the“National Trial Lawyers Top 100”

So how does Micahel do it? Listen and find out. 


Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

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Steph Figarelle – Overcoming Arrogance, Establishing Boundaries, and How to Spot BS Fitness Advice (Episode #12)

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“This industry should know enough by now about how to protect a client from getting injured.”

– Steph Figarelle

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode # of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors, to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.

Today we are interviewing: Steph Figarelle.

Steph is a 17-year veteran of the fitness industry, and she is one of the rare breeds of trainers that practices what she preaches. Steph is successful because her clients get and maintain their results. In an industry where people spend a lot of time focused on their bodies, Steph spends a lot of time helping people fix their mindset.

So how does she do it? Listen and find out. 


Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

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Captain Kevin Mitchell – Becoming a Special Victim’s Counsel, Seeing Past the Worst in People, and Keeping Your Stress Low (Episode #11)

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“Don’t assume anything.”

– Kevin Mitchell

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #11 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors, to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.

Today we are interviewing Kevin Mitchell.

Kevin started as a District Attorney in Georgia before becoming an Air Force JAG. Kevin’s current assignment is as a Special Victim’s Counsel.During his time as both a DA and a JAG Officer, he has seen the worst of humanity. Kevin’s insight into moving forward in spite of seeing the people at the worst is the insight all veterans need.

So how does Kevin do it? Listen and find out. 


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Mitch Slater – Leaving Larry King’s Show, Pointing in a New Direction with a Young Family, and Disrupting Professions (Episode #10)

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“A lot of this is all about timing.”

– Mitchell Slater

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode # of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors, to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.

Today we are interviewing: Mitch Slater.

Mitch started out as an associate producer for Larry King working On-Air Production and getting Larry King’s Coffee. Mitch later moved to the finance world with Merrill Lynch for 18 years. Mitch became a Senior VP before moving over to UBS. Mitch has now spent almost the last decade with UBS, where he is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management.

Mitch works with many high-profile individuals and has insight that most of us can only dream of. 

So how does Mitch do it? Listen and find out. 


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