SuccessVets: Advice For Veterans On Life After The Military

Why veterans need mentors and how they can develop the right mentor relationship.

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Robert Gowin is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and current Fortune 50 executive who founded Mentors for Military and hosts the Mentors for Military Podcast. Within the private sector, Robert has worked over the last 14 years in management consulting and has consulted at international companies and Fortune 50 companies at the executive team leadership level and above. We chat about his career, veterans in other countries, and the key elements of mentorship.

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Jake got out of the Navy as a Lieutenant submarine officer. He served on the USS Pennsylvania as an Electrical Assistant, Chemical/Radiological Controls Assistant, and Main Propulsion Assistant. He parlayed his experience into a career in the energy industry. He is now a Coordinator in Pipeline Risk and Integrity at Access Midstream. Jake found a lot of value out of using Alliance, a top recruiting firm for military officers. Find out about his journey!

Jason Vranes is retired Army Lieutenant Colonel. Since retiring, he’s been working on getting his PhD while heading up the sales team for a very interesting business. In this interview, we talk about where he got the confidence to start this venture, how his peers wish they could do what he is doing (and what's holding them back), and many more tips on job searching, building a solid financial base, and adjusting to the transition.

For more insights from the interview, check out SuccessVets.com.

How does a coffee shop help veterans?

Matthew O'Dell is a Marine AND Army Veteran. He is the owner of Reveille Joe, an award winning coffee company in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Reveille Joe provides a “comfortable, tranquil, living room atmosphere” where veterans can find all of the information they need and speak openly about their issues. The coffee shop was inspired by Matthew's personal experiences after leaving the military. His vision includes building a successful business that incorporates his passion for supporting veterans.