Make Your Move with Gene Moran

"The most important part of being a Green Beret is being able to build trust with somebody who you might not have anything in common with." — Sal Filardi In this episode of Make Your Move, I spoke with Sal Filardi, a former US Army Special Operator. You can find his section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 39. Sal shared valuable insights about the intersection of military serv...

"We have these networking opportunities all around us, all the time. If you do it with intention, you'll find that you're surrounded by a wealth of moments that you can leverage to make connections with people that you otherwise wouldn't." - D.J. Vanas In this episode of Make Your Move, I sat down with D.J. Vanas, an Air Force veteran turned professional public speaker. You can find his section in...

"Even though I loved my time in the Navy, it was awesome to be able to close that book, put it up on the shelf, and leave it for what it is to start a whole new chapter in my life where I'm able to have tons of family time and live a civilian lifestyle while still being able to fly." - Dallas Jamison In this episode of Make Your Move, I sat down with Dallas Jamison, a former F18 Navy pilot who tra...

"Being a business developer, I've been able to be on the cutting edge of where business is going, the effects of technology, and trying to hone in a targeting strategy for a company to go and sell their product in the marketplace." -  James "Bart" Bartelloni In this episode of Make Your Move, I'm sitting down with James "Bart" Bartelloni, a former Tomcat pilot turned business developer and passion...

"I've experienced all types of leaders. Good, bad, in between. I've seen how bad leadership affects people and their health. What it can do to the body through stress." -Tameka Rushing In this episode of Make Your Move, I'm chatting with Tameka Rushing, a 21-year Air Force veteran and CEO of Glass Half Full Solutions. You can find her section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 43...

Embracing Change and Entrepreneurship In this episode of Make Your Move, you'll hear from Laura Noel, a former Air Force chief master sergeant turned organizational psychologist and executive coach. You can find her section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 25, on page 86. Laura's military career provided her with a diverse range of experiences, including serving as a radar scop...

Insights on Military Experience and Sports Media In this episode of Make Your Move, we're featuring Mark Zinno, one of the contributors to The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne. You can find his section of the book in chapter 27, on page 92. My discussion with Mark was thought-provoking as we talked about the intersection of sports betting, leadership, and media. Mark, a media professional with e...

Bridging the Gap For Veterans Episode 81 of Make Your Move marks the beginning of a new season which continues to tell the stories of veterans who have made their move into successful post-military careers. There's a special focus to season 5, called Th e Military Effect —which is also the title of a book by Scott Manthorne, a best-selling author. The Military Effect isn't just another military me...

In today's episode, Gene interviews special guest, John Rhatigan, the CEO of the Marine Machinery Association. John is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the marine and defense industries. He is here to provide us with valuable insights into his role as the chairman of the association, its mission, and how it has been navigating the complex challenges of the industry for over fou...

In this episode, we have a special guest, "Tip" Wight, a remarkable individual with a diverse background in law enforcement, military service, and corporate leadership. Join us as we dive into Tip's journey, starting from his humble beginnings as a police officer in Oklahoma to his impressive career flying fighter jets in the Air Force.   SUMMARY Tip shares the inspiration behind his decision to t...

In this episode of the Make Your Move podcast, we dive into an exclusive interview with Thomas Constable, a seasoned senior DoD executive who has had a remarkable career in the Pentagon under multiple administrations.   SUMMARY Throughout his career, Thomas has been focused on governance, assisting the administration in achieving its objectives within the confines of the law and available resource...

In this episode, Gene Moran interviews Joe McDonnell, the President and CEO of Howell Laboratories, Inc., a well-established company that has been supplying equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard since 1964.   SUMMARY Howell Labs is an employee-owned company through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). This unique ownership model creates a culture where everyone is motivated to make decis...

On this episode of Make Your Move, Maria Cherjovsky, the CEO of the Camaraderie Foundation, shares insights about the organization's mission to support individuals with mental health challenges, transitions, and PTSD, ultimately saving lives and preventing suicide.   SUMMARY Maria discusses the Camaraderie Foundation's various programs and services provided by the Camaraderie Foundation, including...

On this episode of Make Your Move, host Gene Moran sits down with Matt Zimmermann, CEO of Beast Code, an expert in digital transformation and software engineering focused on helping the warfighter.   SUMMARY Matt shares his experience working with the Navy's DDG 1000 Zumwalt class destroyer for live fire test and evaluation. He explains how his team used simulations to evaluate threats and created...

On this episode of Make Your Move, host Gene Moran brings on special guest Bryan McGrath to discuss the complex relationship between the military and government, the challenges of defense procurement, and the importance of sea power to the United States.   SUMMARY   McGrath, a former naval officer with command experience, now works as a defense consultant, helping clients with communications, stra...

In this episode, Sarah Carter shares her insights and experiences wearing the President hat in a small business, offering valuable takeaways for leaders and professionals in various industries.   SUMMARY   On this episode of Make Your Move, we dive into the world of small business leadership with our guest, Sarah Carter. Sarah, the current President of Gnostech, shares her experiences and insights...

On this first episode of Season 4 we explore the world of competitive pursuits and the transformative power of Peter Lierni's Solution Engineering Tool ™ or SET ™ for short, which helps businesses excel in their pursuit of high-value contracts. SET ™ promises to break the mold by filling a critical industry gap.   SUMMARY Our guest, Peter Lierni, discusses the various roles such as agency engagers...

U.S. Navy Veteran, founder of Capitol Integration and the host of the 'Make Your Move' podcast, Gene Moran, delivers a compelling review of the first Three Seasons and paves the way for the much-anticipated Fourth Season.   SUMMARY Gene Moran shares the journey from his book 'Make Your Move' to its podcast adaptation, revealing how guests imparted various strategies for achieving success and fulfi...

U.S. Air Force Veteran, Trish Murphy, weathered extreme Alaskan conditions as a mechanic during her time on active duty. Her inspiring narrative of homeschooling her children and launching a fresh entrepreneurial venture is certain to captivate and motivate listeners.   SUMMARY   Trish Murphy embarked on a remarkable journey when she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a mechanic. While sta...

Retired U.S. Air Force veteran, Wanda Wright, devoted five years of her life to active-duty service in the role of a budget officer. Following this, she joined the Arizona National Guard, where she ascended to the rank of Colonel. In 2015, she was honored with an appointment as the Director for the Department of Veteran Services by Governor Ducey of Arizona. Currently, she continues her dedication...

Jim Young, a U.S. Army veteran, recounts his active-duty years and the injury he sustained while patrolling the East-West German border, which led to his military retirement. Today, he thrives as a successful entrepreneur. Coffee enthusiasts, you're in for a treat in this episode!   SUMMARY   Jim Young, initially courted by the Marines, chose instead to enlist in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman at...

Returning for a second episode, Loree Draude, a former Lieutenant Commander of the U.S. Navy and Naval Aviator, opens up about the joys and challenges of pursuing creative outlets.   SUMMARY Loree, a former naval aviator, made a captivating appearance on episode 8 of the Make Your Move podcast. She not only shared her remarkable military experiences but also discussed her achievements in life afte...

US Army veteran, Dan Cooper shares his 8 years of service and how having a "Buddha Mind" has helped him find real balance in life.   SUMMARY Dan Cooper, a remarkable individual, embarked on his journey with the US Army in 2000, proudly serving with the esteemed 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) until 2003. Little did he know that his life would forever be impacted on that fateful day, 9/11...

Paul Taylor, US Army Colonel (Ret.) and cancer survivor shares how cultivating relationships can often open the door to new post-military career opportunities.   H3 SUMMARY   Paul Taylor is a West Point graduate who served in the US Army for 23 years. He describes his military career as having two distinct parts. In the first part, he served as an Armor officer in various roles, including commandi...

The host of the Make Your Move podcast, Gene Moran, shares 10 business tips sure to help you achieve success in both federal and commercial.   SUMMARY Welcome to today's episode. Distilling his expertise, Gene offers invaluable insight on how to navigate the federal sales process and achieve success in business.   In this episode, Gene shares his ten easy-to-remember business tips that will benefi...