#71 - Personalized Support and Resources for Service Members - TRUEVANA CEO Mike McDonald

Mike McDonald, CEO of Truevana, shares his insights on transitioning out of the military on medical retirement and finding purpose in life. https://www.truevana.com/Mike emphasizes the importance of taking the time to process the changes and set new patterns and habits. He talks about the surprises and challenges he faced during his military career as an Army Special Forces operator and how he adapted to unexpected circumstances. He also highlights the significance of authentic relationships and networking in both personal and professional life. Mike provides advice on navigating the med board process and the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for a successful transition. Truvana is a relocation marketplace that connects service members to the products and services they need during PCS. They aim to make the frequent and disjointed moves easier for service members and help them discover how to build wealth during their time in service. Truvana offers services such as packing and shipping household goods, coordinating with housing requirements, property management, and connecting service members with job opportunities. They provide personalized support based on each service member's needs and offer resources for education and networking. Truvana's goal is to become the first service member support network.00:00 Processing Changes and Setting New Patterns18:27 The Power of Authentic Relationships and Networking30:51 Navigating the Med Board Process and Planning for the Transition35:06 Making the Most of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)37:02 Surrounding Yourself with People Who Are Better Than You39:37 Setting Yourself Up for Success in Any Situation44:06 Identifying and Solving Unresolved Problems49:36 Reflecting on Past Experiences and Providing Advice to Younger Self57:01 Delivering a TED Talk to Military Members in Transition01:05:03 Introducing Truvana and its Services01:09:49 Understanding the Nuances of Property Management01:15:39 Wrapping Up the Conversation and Contacting Truvana############Links###############🔗 All of my recording/editing equipment can be found here: https://kit.co/Chief_McConnell/john-mcconnell 🔗 @riversidefm - https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=john-mcconnell 🔗 Truevana FB page - https://www.facebook.com/truevana/🔗 Truevana IG - https://www.instagram.com/truevana/🔗 Truevana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/truevanainc############Books###############📚 The Bottom Line Up Front - Preorder 4 Oct release - https://amzn.to/3yWSH6ZTo all the brave men and women out there still protecting our freedom 🇺🇸 🫡 Thank you for your service! some links may result in commissions for the site as an amazon affiliate partner