From Battlefield to Business: John Renken on Veteran Sales Careers & Entrepreneurial Freedom

Description:John Renken joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, veteran entrepreneurship, and how Sales Platoon is helping service members convert leadership experience into high-income sales careers In this episode, we explore:• Why most military resumes miss the mark• The importance of backward planning your transition from Day One• How entrepreneurship offers freedom — but requires resilience• Why purpose and income are critical for veteran successJohn shares his journey from training special operations soldiers to building multiple businesses and leading a national DoD SkillBridge program. He breaks down the mindset shift veterans must make to dominate in the civilian workforce.Whether you're navigating military transition, building a business, or exploring high-income career paths, this episode gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.About the Guest:John Renken is a U.S. Army veteran and founder of Sales Platoon, a DoD SkillBridge program that trains transitioning service members in professional sales and entrepreneurship. He has been self-employed since 1996 and specializes in helping veterans build revenue-producing careers with autonomy and impact.Grab the Lifeline:The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.Don’t drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline.Follow the Show & Explore More Episodes:VET S.O.S.VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents The ScoopConnect with VET S.O.S.:Website: vetsospodcast.comX/Twitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast#VETSOS#OperationStartup#VeteranEntrepreneur#MilitaryTransition#SkillBridge#SalesLeadership#EntrepreneurMindset#VeteranCareers#GrabTheLifeline#TransitionSuccess