From the Battlefield to the Boardroom

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 not, many of the skills you’ve gained in the militar...

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 seeker can follow to jumpstart a lasting career....

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 in restaurant Franchise Sales. Even without prior...

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 Force veteran and Founder/CEO of PCSgrades, recen...

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 commercial cleaning category. Marc Stewart, a retired...

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, energetic, and have a passion for helping industry...

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 owners reach their full potential. Joe joins the...

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 are currently navigating a tough situation where t...

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 their growing team at their headquarters in Alexa...

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 investment first. Jericho Urmenita, USMC Veteran and Or...

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 fellow Veterans. Jerry joins the podcast to discuss h...

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 business and employee to have a successful long-term...

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 for transitioning service members. As a former sk...

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 professional, David offers valuable insight on his experience...

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 sharing his research backed insight with us. Our g...

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 opportunity and stand out even in the current COVID env...

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 has helped more than 2,500 veterans find meaningf...

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 as his own military background and lessons learn...

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's proven business model and all of the support you...

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 service to transitioning veterans and military spous...

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 employers and business owners in the mechanical, elect...

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-winning Electronics Assemblers and Technician Program...

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 launched Authentically American in 2017, with th...

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 turned franchise consultant. Shawn owned two educ...

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 company. Scott Vedder, author of the best-selling b...