Call To Order

What does the military teach a person that can translate into a very successful profession in sales? In this episode, Orion Talent Senior Account Executive Alex Jigger joins the podcast to share his experience as Marine Corps Infantry Officer, and how it has prepared him for a very successful career in sales. Topics Include: -Common Characteristics Between the Sales Profession and Military Service -Hiring – An Industry Experienced Sales Professional or Military Veteran? -Examples of “Selling” While in the Military -Best Interview Questions to Ask a Military Veteran Looking for Sales Role -Why a Military Veteran Should Consider a Career in Sales

LDPs. Leadership Development Programs are probably the most talked about and generally accepted as a great tool but are the least implemented by organizations. Why? In this podcast episode of Call to Order, I talk to Adam Swartz about his experience in an LDP, and how companies should structure it, set expectations for it, run it, and fund it.

Rich Cardona, retired USMC Aviator and founder of Rich Cardona Media, a social media video strategist company, joins the podcast to discuss his military transition story and his nontraditional path to becoming an entrepreneur. TOPICS DISCUSSED -Best Interview Questions for Transitioning Veterans -Determining Where a Veteran Will Be the Best Fit in Your Company, Not Just the Open Position -Approaching Veterans for Sales and Entrepreneurial Roles

Patrick Bowman, former Marine Corps Officer and Director of Operations at Pinnacle Data Systems, shares his military transition story, how he approaches the hiring process as a director, and what is on the horizon for Pinnacle Data Systems. Topics discussed: -Military Veterans - What Experiences They Possess for Corporate America -How to Ask the Right Questions When Interviewing Military Veterans -Handling Accountability in Corporate America vs. the Military -Best Hiring Practices at Pinnacle Data Systems

Gary Runner, a former Army Officer and Residential Construction Executive for 30 years, shares his experience in how his former company hired Junior Military Officers, best practices for onboarding and what to look for in an interview with a Junior Military Officer that will match with the job. Some topics discussed: • Junior Military Officers – What Intangibles Do They Possess • Best Practices for Onboarding a Junior Military Officer • Residential Construction – A Great Match for Military Veterans • “Overcome obstacles not overcome by obstacles”