#006 - Herb Thompson - The Man, The Beard, The Legend

Summary In this episode, we're honored to welcome Herb Thompson, a former Army Drill Sergeant and Green Beret, Author, Father, Husband, and Veteran Advocate. Join us as we discuss Herb's transition from military to civilian life and his book, 'The Transition Mission.' Herb highlights many of the challenges veterans face, and provides a ton of insights on how to successfully navigate the transition process. He also shares wisdom on finding alignment between personal values and career choices, leveraging LinkedIn for meaningful connections, and the importance of articulating military skills in job interviews and prioritizing life goals for a fulfilling transition. This one is an absolute can't miss! #ownyourjourney Show Links Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vetrepreneur Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter : ⁠https://vetrepreneuer-collective.ck.page/profile⁠ Download Free Business Launch Guide: ⁠ https://vetrepreneuer-collective.ck.page/97f8135a78⁠ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC524p2BitbJXlVFqhMMXATg⁠ Listen on Apple: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-not-smarter-podcast/id1728285592⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4POIDow6wkQFCVbMZrFk1I?si=9dc90f8fe3204fde⁠ Follow on LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harder-not-smarter⁠ Herb's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herb-thompson-sf2biz/ https://herb-thompson.com https://www.amazon.com/Transition-Mission-approach-transition-military/dp/1734301503 https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:00 Herb's Transition and Inspiration for Writing the Book 03:25 Challenges in Military Transition 06:25 The Military Mindset vs. the Corporate World 08:51 Transition Truths 10:14 Informational Interviews and the Process of Transition 13:39 Key Takeaways and Self-Discovery 18:06 The Importance of Being Open to Change 19:23 Setting and Achieving Goals 25:16 Overcoming Adversity and Choosing Your Path 26:26 The Evolution of Herb's LinkedIn Journey 27:32 Balancing Work, Relationships, and Personal Growth 35:17 Upcoming Book and Sharing Personal Stories 37:23 Impact and Opening Up on LinkedIn 37:50 Involvement with Fire Department Coffee 37:51 Getting Involved with Fire Department Coffee 39:06 Special Projects with Fire Department Coffee 39:57 No Calendar with Herb Thompson 41:13 Translating Military Skills to the Civilian World 43:46 Articulating Military Skills in Job Interviews 45:17 Going Beyond the Superficial in Job Skills 46:29 Identifying Company Problems and Solutions 47:46 Determining Life Priorities 49:06 Reframing the Question of What to Do in Life 50:42 Finding Fulfillment and Purpose in Work 54:31 Choosing the Right Company for Veterans 56:22 Finding Fulfillment in Smaller Companies 58:08 Setting Life Priorities and Goals 01:00:25 Speaking Engagements and Tailoring Messages 01:02:39 Contact Information and Multiple Revenue Streams