From Service to Strategy | Alex O'Brien, The Cardinal Group

In Episode 23 of Unscripted, LeaseLock’s Andrew Bowen interviews Alex O’Brien, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of The Cardinal Group, about how the veteran community can address the multifamily industry's talent shortage. This Memorial Day-timed discussion highlights the value veterans bring to rental housing. Alex covers his military transition to leading a top rental housing company, founding Salute Colorado, the military-to-multifamily skill bridge (discipline, leadership, adaptability, operations, mission-driven), and how hiring veterans strengthens workforces. The episode also features a candid conversation on six-figure careers without degrees, reframing interviews for veteran talent, and actionable steps for companies to attract and support veteran professionals, offering insight and action for those in hiring, operations, or interested in industry improvement.Presented by LeaseLockJoin us as we amplify the stories of those making a difference in multifamily. Unscripted is our commitment to industry-wide thought leadership—created to inspire, inform, and uplift those working to make renting better for everyone. Interested in how your team can make housing more accessible and secure? Talk to our team today to discover how property owners, operators, and managers benefit from LeaseLock.