Make Your Move with Gene Moran

"I help them create what I call radical accountability. Quite simply, that's a business culture or culture…in anything, but I focus on business where the team willingly does what they need to do when they need to do it correctly." - Dave Rosenberg   FEATURED GUEST Dave Rosenberg, a former U.S. Navy naval aviator, has built an impressive career in business leadership and consulting. With a mechanic...

"My network was probably not the strongest it could be. But the next thing was timing. Where my network was strong, there just weren't job opportunities at that time frame." - Scott Hatzung   FEATURED GUEST Scott Hatzung is a seasoned professional with a distinguished 22-year career in the US Navy, transitioning from an enlisted aviation support equipment technician to an aviation maintenance offi...

"Given my injuries, the kind of prognosis was you're never gonna walk normal again. You're gonna be basically confined to a pool for any type of physical activity because the impact is not gonna be something that that you're gonna be comfortable with." —Clint Musgrove   FEATURED GUEST Clint Musgrove is a former Army medic who has successfully transitioned to civilian life, becoming an expert in in...

"Once I was able to narrow the focus down in a pointed way is really when doors started opening up because people had something they could grasp onto and help in a more meaningful way as opposed to me just saying, hey, I'd like to get into finance." — Brett Whitsitt   FEATURED GUEST Brett Whitsitt is a former Navy SEAL who has successfully transitioned from military service to become a business le...

"It's the worst feeling, no matter how minor the incident is that you are witnessing, whether you come up on it or you're in the middle of it and just not be prepared to have, to be able to help." —Valerie Lavin   FEATURED GUEST Valerie Lavin is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with over two decades of military service. Following her transition from active duty, Valerie embarked on a successful...

"What we're mainly focusing on is digital transformation inside of the defense space, specifically with our training and education pipelines." — Tyler Van Hook   FEATURED GUEST Tyler Van Hook, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder of Kognitiv Edge, is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur with a rich background in military and business strategy. A former United States Marine Corps officer, Tyler lever...

 "Find mentors that are actually using their own money to run a business. Don't listen to the professors who left business to go teach in school. Follow somebody who's actually using real cash and real coin to do it." — Matthew Griffin   FEATURED GUEST Matthew "Griff" Griffin, a former Army Ranger and veteran turned entrepreneur, is the founder of Combat Flip Flops, a company that fosters economic...

"For anybody coming out of the military, reach out, build your network, and connect. Because wearing the uniform, hanging it up, and putting on the corporate America collared shirt…it's different." — Heather Throne   FEATURED GUEST Heather Throne is a seasoned business professional with over two decades of experience in the corporate sector. A former U.S. Army helicopter pilot and logistician, she...

"I think in today's culture, the military teaches you sacrifice, conscientiousness, duty, work ethic, being open to trying new things, being a part of something other than yourself." — Tracey Jones   FEATURED GUEST Dr. Tracey C. Jones is a renowned leader, author, and advocate for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. A distinguished Air Force Academy graduate and former officer, she brings...

"When you're an empath, you feel what they feel. So, I carried a lot of their stuff, which you shouldn't do. But when you don't know what else to do, and you love them so fiercely, you end up carrying their stuff anyway because you're like, "God, how can I help?" - Tammy Laird   FEATURED GUEST Tammy Laird is a veteran who has served in both the Army Reserves and the Air Force, with a particular se...

"The studies show us that people who talk about doing the right thing, whatever that is—whatever your moral code is, the people who talk about it, tend to make more moral, correct, right decisions." — Garth Massey   FEATURED GUEST Colonel Garth Massey is an accomplished Marine Corps infantry officer and reservist with a unique ability to blend military discipline with business acumen, fostering im...

"I had to get out of my comfort zone and start to network outside of the military because I'd only known that for so long. It was a whole new world for me to connect with all sorts of different people who didn't know anything about my background." — Larisa Harrington.   FEATURED GUEST Larisa Harrington is an Executive Leadership and Well-Being Coach, Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker with over two...

"I'm going to find the geniuses of old, the geniuses of today in the business sense, both men and women, and I'm gonna learn from them. I'm going to listen to their words. I'm going to read their words. I'm going to consume and absorb their strategies, their tactics, their tips, and I'm going to become better for it." — John Lee Dumas   FEATURED GUEST John Lee Dumas, a former active duty officer f...

"As I looked around, I saw that there were many others. The overwhelming majority who leave active duty find that within 3 years, they're on to something else because they perhaps made the wrong choice or they didn't recognize that the fit wasn't right." — Gene Moran In this episode of Make Your Move, I'm turning the tables and will be interviewed by Lisa Larter because, surprise, I'm also feature...

"Once I was there, I got to see just how impactful interacting with people could be, especially little girls and young women. I loved that part of the job. It was the most rewarding and most fulfilling part." — Michelle Curran In this episode of Make Your Move, you'll hear from an extraordinary force of nature, Michelle "Mace" Curran. Michelle's career is awe-inspiring as a former Air Force F-16 f...

"It is a critical part of the system, and it really is about education and awareness. Lobbying is just another piece of that, and I don't think people should be afraid of it." — George Kovatch In this episode of Make Your Move, I'm chatting with another second-timer on the show, George Kovatch, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. You can find his section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapte...

"One of the biggest mistakes I see military veteran founders make, influenced by Shark Tank, is that they think to themselves, 'Okay, I've got this idea. Now I have to raise capital in order to build the final iteration of the product, and then I can go out and sell it.'" — Brendan Aronson In this episode of Make Your Move, I'm chatting with Brendan Aronson, a United States Marine Corps veteran. Y...

"There's been an incredible amount of research on the power of psilocybin and other psychedelics in supporting PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as well as discovering joy and finding clarity in life." - Vian Morales In this episode of Make Your Move, I'm sitting down with Vian Morales, a veteran of the US Army and currently the Senior VP of Operations at Beckley Retreats. You can find her section in...

"I learned resiliency or the art of resiliency — bouncing back from any adversity and things that come your way." — Suzanne Lesko In this episode of Make Your Move, I'm speaking with Suzanne Lesko, a former naval aviator who retired as a Navy Captain after 26 years of service. You can find her section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 42. Suzanne opens up about her journey from...

"It's a game changer being able to step into a place of owning and embodying clarity and confidence because I know who I am. Confidence is a result of knowing who you are." — Stacy Raske In this episode of Make Your Move, I'm chatting with brilliant Stacy Raske, a US Army veteran turned successful entrepreneur. You can find her section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 41. Stacy...

"I had to become an advocate for myself and for him. Then he saw what I was doing, and slowly he started tagging along, taking care of himself, and placing a lot of effort into his recovery." — Diana Villa In this episode of Make Your Move, Diana Villa, former Army, shares her incredible story of resilience. You can find her section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 10. Diana is...

"America totally gets it wrong. Warriors prevent war. It's through peace and strength that nobody will want to even step up against our nation." - Mike Sarraille In this episode of Make Your Move, you'll hear from Mike Sarraille, former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer. You can find his section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 33. Beyond his successful military career, Mike Sarraille has...

"I am an extrovert. So, I meet people all the time. I can meet you at the gas station, and I'll learn about your life story. I talk to people." - Kirsten Campbell Brunson In this episode of Make Your Move, you get to hear from Kirsten Campbell Brunson,  former Judge Advocate General in the US Army. You can find her section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 23. Not only is Kirste...

"What you need is somebody to help you navigate building the business, getting your LLC, a domain, a CRM, and then starting to brand yourself so people know that you're out there." - Misty Cook In this episode of Make Your Move, you get to hear from a special repeat guest Misty Cook, United States Marine Corps. You can find her section in  The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 34. Mist...

"We took off from the Canary Islands, and, two and a half days in, we hit a storm that had waves 3 stories high for 3 days straight, cresting and breaking down on the boat." — Robert Owens In this episode of Make Your Move, I chat with Robert Owens, a former Air Force Special Forces Operator. You can find his section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 38. Robert has defied expect...