TheMilVet Podcast

This episode is a cross-post from Brendan's recent appearance on The Scuttlebutt Podcast.In this episode, Brock Briggs hosts Brendan Aronson on the Scuttlebutt Podcast. Brendan is a former Marine Corps infantry officer, co-founder and  CEO of The Military Veteran, and associate at Context Ventures. In this conversation, Brendan talks about building a company exclusively aimed at transitioning vets, the different business models TMV is pursuing, the pros and cons of B2B and B2C sales, and why bootstrapping is right for most entrepreneurs. Brock and Brendan also explore some of the traits that Brendan sees in the highest-performing veterans in business, and what leads to the most successful outcomes. They also discuss the science of networking, how to conduct effective outreach, and how to be a giver when you have nothing to give.  Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Jonathan (JD) Due is a retired Army Armor Officer and the Executive Director of the Center for Military Transition at William & Mary. The Center for Military Transition is a one-of-a-kind program with a mission to be the national leader in helping veterans transition into and succeed in high-level civilian management positions. JD joins Brendan to discuss:The unique challenges that retiring service members faceHow networking and introspection led him to a fulfilling civilian careerEducation resources for veterans and transitioning service membersThe unique offerings that the Center of Military Transition has to help veterans thrive in education and in civilian life Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Frank Scappaticci is Co-Owner and Partner at Gray Line Investments. After graduating from West Point and serving as a Field Artillery Officer in the Army, Frank transitioned into various roles in banking and consulting. In 2020, partially driven by the enjoyment of buying his own home, Frank began investing into real estate. Eventually, Frank co-founded Gray Line Investments, a real estate investment firm that specializes in syndicating commercial real estate and storage units.  Frank joins Brendan to discuss:His journey from the Army to consulting, banking, and finally real estateThe similarities and differences between various asset classesHow syndication works His thoughts on the current real estate market and where it's headed Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Wes Going is a Senior Engagement Manager at L.E.K. Consulting. After serving six years in the US Navy, Wes attended NYU Stern School of Business. Following business school, Wes joined L.E.K. and has built a successful career there. Wes joins Brendan to discuss:How to prep for consulting interviewsWhat it's like to be a strategy consultantWhy and how to examine your fit within a consulting firmThe skills he has gained and the impact he's had while working as a consultant Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Shawn Banzhaf is a published author, a retired Army Sergeant First Class, a former police officer and pastor, and the Executive Director of the Arizona State University Pat Tillman Veteran Center. To say that Shawn has a wealth of wisdom is an understatement. Shawn joins Brendan to discuss:His journey with trauma and how it led to his bookHigher education resources for veteransHow higher education can ignite new passions after serviceTips on how to navigate college as a veteranCheck out Shawn's book, The Five Ls: A Practical Guide for Helping Loved Ones Heal After Trauma Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Christian Grant and Tom Marchant have over 25 years of combined consulting experience and over 20 years of military experience in the Army and Marine Corps. Both guests have built exceptional careers at Deloitte. Christian currently works as a Principal focused on utilities and renewable energy and Tom as a Senior Manager in Mergers and Acquisitions.  Christian and Tom join Brendan to discuss:What attracted them to consulting, and what has kept them at DeloitteThe myriad of career options available at DeloitteWhy veterans are successful consultantsThe number of programs Deloitte has to help you get hired Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Gerry Byrne is an entrepreneur and communications executive who has extensive experience in launching and managing global media enterprises across sectors that include advertising, marketing, media, entertainment, fashion, and retail. He is the Vice Chairman and Board Member of the Penske Media Corporation. A Marine officer and a Vietnam veteran, Gerry is also committed to giving back to the community. He is the CEO/Co-Founder of Warriors Rise (2022), a VSO focused on Veterans employment.Gerry joins Brendan to discuss:What it was like to find a career as a veteran following VietnamHow media has changed in the 21st century - and how it hasn'tWhat it's like to advise and manage massive media companies Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

JD Modrak is the Director of Portfolio Operations East at Kasa. After earning his MBA from Chicago Booth, JD began his career working in Strategy at United Airlines. JD then pivoted into the startup world to find the intersection of his passions for leading small teams and real estate.JD joins Brendan to discuss:His journey to the startup world, and the pros/cons of working in startupsHow his grad school side hustle transformed into his passion Why owning profit and loss is a superpowerHis recommendations on framing life to maximize happiness Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Welcome to the newest TMV Pod format!In this episode, Brendan, Alexis, and Blake come to you live from San Francisco to discuss a question nearly every veteran has to answer  - Should I stay in or get out? All bases are covered in this episode as we have one person on their way to military retirement, one veteran, and one who transitioned from active duty to the reserve component.The Mil Vet team covers:How they framed their decision and at what point(s) they considered itThe costs and benefits of staying in and getting outWhat obstacles they've faced due to their decisionAdvice on resources to help inform your own decisionThe "From my Foxhole" series is designed to discuss some of the most common decisions that transitioning servicemembers must consider as they make the leap to the civilian workplace. You'll get to hear the perspectives of other veterans as they discuss how they approached the topic, why they made a certain decision, and the pros and cons associated with it. Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Garrett Smith is the Founder and CEO of Reveal, a defense tech software company that pairs with ISR platforms to create 2D/3D maps and performs analytics on aerial data, deployed on mobile devices at the edge. Garrett is a former active duty Force Recon Marine and currently serves in the Marine Corps Reserve. Garrett is an alum of BYU and Stanford.Garrett joins TMV Co-founder Tim Hsia to discuss:The benefits of continuing service in the ReservesThe value of living what Garrett calls a "varied life" of experiencesWhat it's like to launch and operate a Defense Tech StartupBest practices for maximizing health and wellness as a veteranLearn More about Reveal at https://www.revealtech.ai/ Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet