224 episodes
The Veteran (Semi) Professional Mark
-
- Business
-
-
4.9 • 118 Ratings
-
Honesty and advice to help veterans crush it at grad school, in entrepreneurship, and in professional careers. Humor and language often not as professional.
-
Ep. 221: Using Surfing To Heal Veterans with Stephanie Dasher from Warrior Surf
Send us a Text Message.Today's guest is Stephanie Dasher, executive director of Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF), a Charleston nonprofit founded in May 2015. WSF works to provide free surf therapy, yoga, wellness classes and community to Veterans struggling with PTSD and other mental health challenges. Stephanie is a Veteran herself, having served in the U.S. Navy for five years, and would love to speak to you about the unique challenges that Veterans face and why they need our support now ...
-
Ep. 220: Running a Financial Services Business to Connect with Your Community and Contribute to Veterans with Brian McCarver
Send us a Text Message.Brian left the army and moved back home, eventually buying a small financial services firm and growing it. We talk about how that helps tie him into his local community and how he uses his network and business to give back to other veterans. Brian McCarver, CFP®, CIMA® | Stonebridge Financial Group (stonebridgefg.com)DOD SkillBridge Program (osd.mil)Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania | Harrisburg PA (veteransoutreachofpa.org)Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org)
-
Ep. 219: Using Military Experience to Consult with F500 Companies and Build in Private Equity with Afterburner, Inc. Founder and Chairman Jim Murphy
Send us a Text Message.Afterburner Fighter Pilots - Motivational Keynote SpeakersDown Range: A Transitioning Veteran's Career Guide to Life's Next Phase: Murphy, James D., Duke, William M.: 9781118790151: Amazon.com: BooksGet Expert Advice Instantly - MinnectJim "Murph" Murphy, the Founder and Chariman of Afterburner, Inc., has a unique and powerful mix of leadership skills in both the military and business worlds. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Murph joined the U.S. Air Fo...
-
Ep. 218: Former Marine to 22% Lifetime Returns Investing In Stocks with Erik Smolinski
Send us a Text Message.Erik is the first stock trader I've had on the podcast and he talks about how he got started in investing and why he loves this path for building wealth. CORE Leadership Program | Deloitte USThe Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.: The Definitive Book on Value Investing: Benjamin Graham, Jason Zweig, Warren E. Buffett: Amazon.com: BooksesInvests | Investing without the BS esInvests - YouTubeErik @esInvests (@esInvests) / X (twitter.com)
-
Ep. 217: Air Force Veteran Jon Stoddard on Buying Businesses
Send us a Text Message.Jon is a prominent voice in the business acquisition community and got his start in buying businesses after leaving the Air Force. Resources Mentioned: Ep. 150: Enlisted Marine to Working at the VA, Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurs, and Founding a Veteran-Focused Marketing Firm with Barrett Bogue (buzzsprout.com)Ep. 154: Working in Finance, Taking the Leap, and Connecting Veterans with Capital: Bill Militello from Localvest (buzzsprout.com)Ep. 120: Army NCO to...
-
Ep. 216: The Art of the Career Pivot with Kathy Borkoski (Ex- Stunt Performer, Big Tech, Gov, Con, and Navy EOD)
Send us a Text Message.Kathy has QUITE a story. She's bounced around from industry and industry and mastered the art of changing careers. Listen how this Navy EOD veteran went from the military to being a stunt performer to names like Facebook and Crossfit.
Customer Reviews
Must-listen if you’re on the fence
Been listening to this podcast for well over a year- the content that Mark creates is fantastic and is only getting better over time. The podcast provides an eye-opening amount of diversity of thought that any military member thinking about separation should consider hearing out. On a personal note, the podcast also helps me by providing the sounding board that vets can actually be successful in the “civilian world,” which is a message that isn’t heard nearly enough in some circles.
Thanks Mark, keep crushing it!
Outstanding
This podcast is very insightful even if you are not getting out. You can still learn a lot about the real world, your options in it when your ready, and broaden your bubble to just Ranger things so when you get out it’s a much less steeper hill to climb. Great stuff!
Great Podcast
This podcast is a must for transitioning service members, officer AND enlisted. Mark’s briefing skills have greatly improved since IBOLC. All jokes aside, I recommend the pod to all soldiers thinking of getting out.