Gary Pinkerton talks with TShane Johnson, former Marine and author of Hike Across America and Done by 2:30: The Essential Guide to a Successful Work Life Balance, about TShane's start in the mortgage industry, how the Great Recession changed his life and why he started his runs across America (and how it's helped change his life).

Websites:

@TShaneJohnson

www.TShaneInspires.com

www.HikeAcrossAmerica.com

Gary Pinkerton talks with Fred Stawitz, author of Boots in the Office: Your Workplace Survival Manual, about lessons on what does and doesn't work in the office place, as well as how to relate to co-workers and subordinates. It's not enough for us as a society to simply pay lip service to service members, tell them "Thank you for your service" and move on. We need to give them the tools to succeed once they're finished with their service. Fred explains key factors that shape workplace dynamics and provides a comprehensive set of tools that people in all lines of work and at all levels can employ to reduce frustration and leverage more control over their professional lives.

Website:

Boots in the Office: Your Workplace Survival Manual

Gary Pinkerton talks with Retired Air Force Lt Col Jaime Parent, author of Moving Past PTSD: Consciousness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Military Veterans and Their Families, about the issue of PTSD in today's society and how we deal with it. PTSD has been around since the dawn of violence in society, and recently we've started taking it more seriously and helping those who suffer. Unfortunately we still haven't reached the point where we're doing enough, and Jaime has some ideas of what we can do to be better.

Key Takeaways:

[3:08] What Jamie did prior to joining the Air Force

[7:22] Veterans need more than just a job when they get out of service, they need a sense of service and purpose

[9:03] Why former military members make good employees

[13:54] We need to look at the types of jobs we're making available to veterans, because many of them have no interest in desk jobs

[15:59] The history of how society has dealt with PTSD (and the other names we've given it)

[19:22] A secret to hiring veterans

[24:20] When designing your resume, make sure that you describe your abilities, not just put a bunch of acronyms

Website:

Moving Past PTSD: Consciousness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Military Veterans and Their Families

Jaime Parent on LinkedIn

Today's episode is actually a flipped episode, featuring Gary Pinkerton being interviewed on Patrick Fitzgibbon's podcast CJ Evolution.

Patrick is a retired law enforcement officer with approximately 23 years of experience. Patrick holds an MBA in business and an MA in organizational leadership, and is a lifelong learner. Patrick is a part time professor in higher education, and is dedicated in coaching and mentoring the next generation of law enforcement professionals.

Website:

www.CJEvolution.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Gary Pinkerton talks with Retired Army Col. Clifford Worthy, author of the book The Black Knight: An African-American Family's Journey from West Point-A Life of Duty, Honor and Country and one of the first African-American enrollees at West Point. Clifford explains his journey in the armed service and the service he's been providing since the end of his time in the military.

Key Takeaways:

[5:14] How a single letter changed Clifford's life

[13:35] What Clifford would tell his young self coming out of West Point

[15:58] What is Angel's Place?

[18:44] Always be prepared for opportunities

Website:

The Black Knight: An African-American Family's Journey from West Point-A Life of Duty, Honor and Country

www.AngelsPlace.com

Joe has used himself to test this method of investing/storing cash. He went to Gary and has been working with him for a few months now, it has been a good experience and Joe wanted to share with everyone. So tune in to hear about this strategy you may have never heard of before.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

www.GaryPinkerton.com

www.JoeFairless.com