Podcast appearances and mentions of Matthew J Louis

Are you an employer interested in hiring military veterans who are planning to transition into civilian work life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lt. Col. (ret) Matthew J. Louis on his new #book Hiring Veterans: How to Leverage Military Talent For Organizational Growth.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Lt. Col. (ret) Matthew J. Louis is one of the nation's leading experts in career transition for members of the military community. He advises veterans on their transition efforts and employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. He is the author of the award-winning HarperCollins book Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in career transition, and the Career Press book Hiring Veterans, a practical guide for organizations on how to build programs to successfully assimilate this valuable talent pool. https://matthewjlouis.comFor more show information visit: www.MomentswithMarianne.com#bookclub #veterans #military #heroes #organizationalgrowth #business #success #hiring #HiringVeterans #kmet1490am #civilianlife #civilian #militarytalent #hireveterans #supportveterans #books #bookish #businesssuccess

Returning to the show is Army Veteran, author, and career transition expert Matthew J. Louis. Matthew was previously on the show in 2019 to discuss his book Mission Transition and has just released his second book Hiring Veterans. He shares his own transition story and what drives his mission today of eliminating the ever widening civil-military divide. Hiring Veterans is a practical guide for organizational leaders to successfully include members of the military community and take advantage of the unique talent pool.  Episode Resources:  Purepost Matthew J. Louis Mission Transition Hiring Veterans       About Our Guest    Matt Louis is one of the nation's leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. He is the author of the award-winning and best-selling HarperCollins book Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in career transition, their families, and their employers. His second book, Hiring Veterans, a practical guide for organizational leaders on how to build programs to successfully assimilate veteran and military spouse talent, will be published in September.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union  Service isn't just what Navy Federal Credit Union does  – it's who they are. That's why Navy Federal created tools to help you earn and save more. Make your financial goals a reality with great rates and low fees. With their new No-Refi Rate Drop option, you could buy a home now, and if rates drop later, you could then lower your rate without refinancing. Plus, they also offer mortgage options with zero down payment, so you don't need to wait years to save! Learn more: www.navyfederal.org/offers At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      4Patriots Survival Food Hurricane season is here. When Hurricane Ida hit the Gulf Coast, it destroyed countless homes and left many without access to food and clean water. Millions lost power, some for weeks.  The floods that followed the hurricane washed out roads and made it impossible for grocery stores to restock their shelves. Families were left hungry and desperate, waiting for help that was slow to arrive.  But what if you didn't have to rely on FEMA to provide for your family during a crisis? The answer is simple - be prepared with emergency food kits from 4Patriots. Their long-lasting and delicious food options are specifically designed to provide you and your loved ones with the sustenance you need when you need it most. 4Patriots Survival Food kits are: Handpacked in the U.S.A.  Last for up to 25 years Come packed inside covert storage totes  Include a wide variety of delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners Backed by 1000's of 5-star customer reviews  4Patriots Survival Food is not just for natural disasters. Because in today's world of uncertain supply chains and unpredictable emergencies, it's more important than ever to have a backup plan. Whether it's a temporary power outage, a winter blizzard, or rising food costs, you can rest easy knowing that you have a reliable source of food to see you through. And right now, you can go to 4Patriots.com and use code VETERAN to get 10% off your first purchase on anything in the store. Including our emergency food supply kits designed to last up to 25 years! Just go to 4Patriots.com and use code VETERAN to get 10% off your first purchase of 4Patriots Survival Food.     

Thanks to James “Jimmy” Reeves for coming on the show! Great conversation from a transitioning senior Non-Commissioned Officer. It is always great to hear their perspective on military transition. I also enjoy hearing the cautions from people that have had a different transition path than myself. Jimmy has a great story, and I am thankful for his time. https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-joseph-reeves/As mentioned in the podcast:American Corporate Partnerships: https://www.acp-usa.org/ETS Sponsorship: https://etssponsorship.com/Onward to Opportunity - https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/o2o-locations/fort-bragg/Black Ops Paintball - https://www.blackopspaintball.org/fayetteville/MSSA Microsoft Software and Systems Academy - https://military.microsoft.com/programs/microsoft-software-systems-academy/DoD SkillBridge - https://skillbridge.osd.mil/Hire Heroes - https://www.hireheroesusa.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=grant&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxc6PBhCEARIsAH8Hff2ihh0nZsjfMzYP_DcTFAdxi-Ztpv8w2mj8cS-vBrYsP1bDop0n7TwaApcEEALw_wcBVettech - https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/vettec-high-tech-program/Patriots Path - https://patriots-path.org/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelmccall/Matthew J Louis: https://matthewjlouis.com/USO Pathfinder program: https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-pathfinder-transition-programIf you have any questions or comments about the show please shoot me and email: robcast2022@gmail.com

Matthew J. Louis is one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He advises veterans on their transition efforts and employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. He is the author of the award-winning HarperCollins book Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in transition and their employers. Matt serves as the Veteran Transition Assistance officer for his West Point class. He serves as an advisor to the board of YourNexStage in Washington DC (the nation's first veteran collaborative focused on the needs of women veterans), and actively serves several other veteran collaboratives around the country. During his active duty commissioned service in the United States Army, Matt served in the Southwest Asia combat theater and in the 194th Separate Armored Brigade. During reserve commissioned service, Matt served on the staff of the Army’s Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and commanded multiple regions around the country for the US Military Academy’s Admissions Office. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army Reserves, holds a secret security clearance, and serves on the Service Academy nominating committee for his local Congressman. Matt holds an MBA in Operations and Finance from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Point and is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College.  He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, a certified Project Management Professional, and holds the ASCM organization’s Certified Supply Chain Professional designation. WEBSITE: https://matthewjlouis.com/meet-matt/ BOOK:  https://matthewjlouis.com/mission-transition-wins-the-nonfiction-authors-associations-silver-book-award/ "I'm on a mission...to SUCCESSFULLY OPTIMIZE the personal potential of veterans and public servants and the productivity of their prospective employers." Additional Advice From Transitioning Troops https://matthewjlouis.com/lessons-learned/ Military to Civilian Thesaurus https://matthewjlouis.com/military-to-civilian-thesaurus/ Understanding Your Financial Needs Exercises https://matthewjlouis.com/financial-needs-exercises/ “The most difficult part of the transition for me was disengaging from ongoing activities and responsibilities at my last duty station and focusing on my transition to civilian life. There was more to do than I realized, with medical appointments, moving, required transition workshops, finding a job, and more. It wasn't that I felt like I was indispensable in my last position, but I had projects that I wanted to see through to completion before leaving. Also, the Army was still providing my livelihood, so I felt it incumbent on me to continue to contribute.” Dave Raymond (Former Army Colonel) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

Mission Transition is a practical career-change guide for transitioning veterans avoid false starts and make optimal career choices following service. Every year, about 200,000 veterans leave the military, most of whom are grossly unprepared for life after service. While well intentioned, Transition Assistance Programs and other support structures within the armed forces often leave veterans fending for themselves. On top of this, veterans themselves are typically so focused on their active duty roles that they're unprepared to join the civilian world. Mission Transition guides military personnel through the entire process of making a successful move into civilian professional life. The process starts with foundational ideas, like understanding who you are and who you want to be. Readers will then explore strategies to make their résumés stand out, effectively network, ace the interview, and negotiate an optimal compensation package. Finally, Mission Transition discusses ways to acclimate to the new culture and pay it forward to other veterans. Each chapter includes advice from other veterans, illustrations of key concepts, summaries, and suggested resources. KEY TAKEAWAYS • 10 invaluable skills that veterans can leverage in a competitive business environment • How to re-frame your questions to change your perspective on the career search process • The Mission Transition process: 1. Identify who you are: discovering your strengths, personality type, and related career paths 2. Understand who you want to be: identifying your practical career path options and their required skill sets 3. Define your career preferences and personal brand: identifying industry/role preferences and lifestyle factors to help narrow your focus 4. Get your resume into fighting shape: translating your strengths, experiences, and skills into the right content & format for each prospective employer 5. Document your network: defining the purpose & process of networking, and debunking military myths surrounding networking 6. Engage the network: powerful storytelling tactics (and common mistakes) in growing and engaging your network 7. Apply for roles: the difference between Federal and civilian application processes 8. Interview for roles: preparing for, conducting, and following up on interviews 9. Close the deal: understanding your financial needs, negotiating and finalizing your job offer 10. Acclimate, assimilate and pay it forward: defining YOUR success, finding new meaning in your work, joining support networks Phone: 855-277-5277 PO 127 Mattawan, MI 49071 InterviewValet.com   ABOUT 7 EAGLE GROUP Every business benefits from hiring veterans, be it for tax incentives, workplace environment, or company performance. With strong work ethics and military values, vets are a welcome addition to any workforce and should be at the top of every hiring manager's list of priorities. At 7 Eagle we're dedicated to helping vets fulfill their limitless potential and to connecting them with employers who'll recognize and utilize their unique set of skills to successfully complete any task. We believe in finding veterans careers, not jobs, and we take this concept seriously. In addition to veteran hiring services, Eagle 7 provides FREE training for vets in new and exciting fields that offer career opportunities far beyond military training alone. Being veterans ourselves, we want nothing more than to see our battle buddies succeed in life and their post-military careers , so we also offer internships and job coaches who'll motivate and guide vets towards a fulfilling career path. Our online career development courses include cyber security, game development, AI/machine learning, software development/engineering, robotics, data analytics, cloud computing, digital project management, and systems administration, with more opportunities for veterans coming soon! Eagle 7 works to connect veterans with employers in a multitude of fields in companies ranging from small businesses to major corporations, ensuring our nation's finest find a career that suits them best. Our support extends to military spouses as well, as we believe in standing by those who stand alongside our vets every second of the day. Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard. Active duty, National Guard, Reserves. One team, one fight. You took care of us, let us return the favor. CONTACT US: Are you a military veteran or married to one? Are you looking for a fulfilling career in a field you're passionate about? Don't hesitate to reach out to us! Website: www.7Eagle.com Email: Support@7Eagle.com Phone: 914-469-9875 VISIT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR MORE TIPS ON GETTING THE CAREER YOU WANT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7eaglegroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7EagleGroup Twitter: @7EagleGroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7_eagle_group/

Rob covers one of the many books that he found useful during his transition. He quickly discusses the 7 questions outlined in the Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01BUIBBZI&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8MXLFbXS3VGJBRob also mentioned "Mission Transition" by Matthew J. Louis (PFFL-EP14) https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07NJ2PYCQ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_RNXLFbCMA8WSQLife is Rich by Nate Scott (PFFL-EP22) - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00LJ2HNTE&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_OOXLFbG1N1XH5Behind the Colors by Scott Schroeder - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07S37K75B&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_uTXLFbA5ZZRNCCheck out the other episode and add these books to your bookshelf.

Women Veterans issues are a real thing. I had the pleasure of discussing them with Kate Watson. She is the founder and CEO of yournexstage.org. Kate is a military mom with a passion for Female Veteran's her story and her organization is going to positively impact the veteran community. I am thankful again to Matthew J. Louis (https://matthewjlouis.com/)for the introduction. More insights coming soon. See you on the high ground!

Who doesn't like a good crossover episode. Rob and Nick catch up and talk about The Veteran's Trash Talk Network, swap some stories and have an honest discussion about some veteran issues. This was a fun one. I hope that you all enjoy it. There are a bunch of veteran organizations mentioned and not mentioned their descriptions are below.https://veterantrashtalk.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1411730448997922/- VTT Facebook Group https://www.vetsmakeit.com/ Jon Miller - previous guest on PFFL https://matthewjlouis.com/ Matthew J. Louis - previous guest on PFFLhttps://yournexstage.org/ - Kate Watson - future guest on PFFLhttps://www.1836veterans.com/network-and-team - Anthony Detoto _future guest on PFFLhttps://www.combinedarms.us/ John Boerstler - future guest on PFFL

It's was my pleasure to have Matthew J. Louis on the podcast today. He is the Author of Mission Transition. It is the Field Manual for service members that are trying to make their way out into the corporate environment. Matt's passion is closing the military-civilian divide. His website https://matthewjlouis.com/ has some accompanying documentation for Military Transition and a outstanding resource. We also mentioned Jon Miller and Outlaws INC (https://www.vetsmakeit.com/) and Patriot's Path (https://patriots-path.org/), and Combined Arms (https://www.combinedarms.us/), all of these are Veteran's Organizations that are making a difference. I encourage you all to check out these resources.

As a veteran making a career change - or struggling with one - would you prefer to have an 84% chance of success or only 28%? If you'd prefer a greater chance of success.. listen to this conversation with Matthew J. Louis where he dives in the three reasons why we struggle during the transition into the civilian workforce and how to overcome the loss we experience when taking off the rank, awards, and camaraderie around us.    Once the interview starts:  0-5 minutes: What few people know about Matthew J. Louis.  5-8 minutes: How he found traction once the uniform came off and what tools he used to do so.  8-12 minutes: The moment him and his pregnant wife were laid off in a new city and new home and what he learned from it.  12- 18 minutes: The three reasons why we struggle with the transition  into civilian job market and tools on how to get ahead of them.   18- 23 minutes: Matthew's three #GoldenGrenades    23- END: How find out more about Matthew's book and what he is doing to empower Veterans in optimizing their career opportunities.   Connect with Matthew here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlouis/    Learn more about his brand new book: Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career here: https://matthewjlouis.com/books/    To join the FREE 10-Day Being Bullet Proof Challenge: Your 10 orders to Mastering the Inner Game ending on October 19th, 2019, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeingBulletProofChallenge/  Apply for the Ambitious VET Sprint, October 23rd, 2019, here: http://bit.ly/ApplicationSprint  Learn more about The Ambitious VET Sprint here: http://bit.ly/VETSprint   Join the brand-new Linkedin Ambitious VET Network here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13751694/  If you aren't already inside our Facebook Tribe of 600+ Ambitious VETS, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAmbitiousVETTribe/  Provide Feedback to the show here: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com 

Matthew J. Louis is one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. He is the author of the forthcoming HarperCollins book “Mission Transition: a practical guide for veterans in transition and their employers.”

Today’s guest is one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. Matthew J. Louis is a graduate of West Point and retired Lieutenant Colonel, having spent more than 25 years in uniform and 20 years in the corporate world. Today he leads global strategy and transformation projects at Deloitte, the largest professional services firm in the world, and continues to serve several veteran collaboratives around the country. Matt is the author of Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in transition and their employers. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools.   Buy your copy of Mission Transition today!   Connect with Matthew Louis on: Twitter Facebook =================== Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

In our third episode of sheepdog financial podcast we have one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. Matthew J. Louis is a graduate of West Point and retired Lieutenant Colonel, having spent more than 25 years in uniform and 20 years in the corporate world. Today he leads global strategy and transformation projects at Deloitte, the largest professional services firm in the world, and continues to serve several veteran collaboratives around the country. Matt is the author of Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in transition and their employers. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. Contact him at his website www.matthewjlouis.com

About this Episode In this episode, we talk with Matt Louis a former military officer turned author and entrepreneur, on his transition from military life into the corporate world. Matt shares the speed bumps that challenged his career and he leveraged those obstacles to grow a side hustle and a published book. Key Bullet Points Matt’s plan for transitioning out of the military      What made Matt decide to start a side hustle      Lessons learned from his first side hustle failure      Networking vs Resume: What is more important?      Finding time for your side hustle      Publishing: Do you need an agent for a book? What is the process like?      The most important feature to market your book Key Milestones of the Episodes [1:13] Matt’s military experience [2:25] How Matt prepared to transition out of the military….and what ultimately happened [5:44] Matt’s decision to never be caught without a plan B [8:13] What is the key: Networking vs resume? [8:44] What are the roadblocks to dialing in to your “deep work”? [14:02] How to get picked up by an agent Key Resources Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career Get in Contact with Matt Matt Louis is a West Point graduate who served in the First Gulf War and in the Reserves.  He retired as a Colonel. Matthew J. Louis’s Website Matthew J. Louis on LinkedIn Matthew J. Louis on Facebook About Our Sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union is a member-driven credit union with over 8 million members and incredible benefits to support the financial stability of military families. Visit navyfederal.org/veteranmove for more information.

Matthew J. Louis is an expert in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. He is the author of the forthcoming book Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in transition and their employers. In this conversation, we had a chance to hear some of his advice from the book, through the lens of his own transition story which began in the mid 90's with business school. When I reflect on the conversations I've had with other officers about what to do outside of the military, I struggle to imagine a more successful or competitive path than that which Matthew has followed throughout his career. His perspective on transition is also a compelling approach to career management and self-promotion in general, and follows a deliberate model to walk job-seekers through the process. I was also surprised at how closely his advice aligns with the advice I've given other officers who were working with Bradley-Morris during their transition. Having seen a sneak peek of his manuscript, I found myself nodding my head as I was walking through his process step by step. If you're interested in learning more about his upcoming transition guide, check out this episode! If you want to learn more about where to find your copy, go to Matthew's website by clicking here.

During your military-to-civilian career transition you’re inundated with all of the opportunities and obstacles that may come your way. In order to help guide you, we recommend reading professional books to help prepare for what’s to come. Matthew J. Louis, author of Mission Transition joins the podcast to discuss his book and advice for transitioning service members. Topics include: • Challenges in veteran employment • What led him to writing the book • Key takeaways and tips for getting the most out of the book