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Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and community impact with MFAN and rockITdata. In each episode, we dive into thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders, veterans, and change-makers who are shaping the future. From harnessing AI and cloud solutions to empowering military families and fostering meaningful connections, this podcast delivers insights that matte
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Welcome to “Build Your A-Team” a podcast powered by MilSpec Talent, where we educate Small Business owners on how to attract, recruit, and retain high-impact, low-ego talent. I’m your host Freddie Kim, founder of Milspec Talent, I’m am a West Point grad, former Green Beret, Kellogg MBA, and more importantly, I’m passionate about championing the value and leadership of Veteran 2.0s in our workforce.
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Episode 2- The Mission: Financial Wellness
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The Bridge Podcast: A podcast on how leaders use data to make decisions in the military community. For over a decade, Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) research, coupled with our data-informed, collaborative, and agile programmatic response, has shaped the military family agenda and strengthened the ecosystem for those who serve and the famil…
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Pilot Episode- The Mission: Access to Care
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The Bridge Podcast: A podcast on how leaders use data to make decisions in the military community. For over a decade, Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) research—coupled with our data-informed, collaborative, and agile programmatic response—has shaped the military family agenda and strengthened the ecosystem for those who serve and the familie…
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Founder James (Jim) Russo - Hiring for Character, Investing for the Long Game
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James M. Russo shares his journey from Naval Academy graduate, All-American boxer, and Marine Corps C-130 pilot to founder of Altrius Capital Management. Author of "Invest Like an Aardvark," this principled visionary attributes his success to humility. Like an aardvark, a unique unassuming animal, Jim has flipped the script of typical Wall Street i…
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Charlsey Mahle - Pros & Cons to Executive Recruiting
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MilSpec Talent executives – Freddie Kim and Charlsey Mahle – weigh the pros and cons of recruitment, highlighting the value of executive search firms in securing top talent while mitigating risks like cultural mismatches and overpromising. For Veteran-owned businesses, tailored strategies and targeted Veteran talent drive retention and culture fit.…
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CEO Chris Lefebvre - Building Resilient Teams For GovCon
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Chris Lefebvre leverages his military background as a Marine Corps logistics officer and leader to build a resilient team at ISI Professional Services. Transitioning from a project manager to CEO, his discipline and mission-driven mindset fuel a culture focused on the golden rule and rigorous engagement. By emphasizing strategic organizational stru…
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‘Waiting to Cast Vision to Define Culture’ with Dave Sisk, Co-Founder and CEO of Streamline Innovations
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Driving Culture to Hit $100M Backlog (in 4 yrs.)’ w/ Marlie Andersch, CEO & Founder at rockITdata
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"[My] biggest lesson learned… when you put a team together, it’s like training for the Olympics… if you want to run fast, if you want to grow big, you have to hire the A-team NOW. Other companies have the luxury to train up and use those years to get the right person in the right role, but that prohibited growth for us." On today’s episode of Build…
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Your First Hires are Everything' w/ Zach Peyton, CEO & Co-Founder at Superior Fence & Rail Franchising
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Quote: "I've been pounding this drum lately... when you're starting your business, your first few hires are the most critical hires that you're going to make, ever! These are the nucleus, they are the core of the company. They are going to establish the culture. They're going to help you establish the brand in your area. So be picky. And if you hav…
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Welcome to Build Your A-Team, a podcast powered by MilSpec Talent where we educate small business owners how to attract, recruit, and retain high impact, low-ego, talent. On today’s episode, host Freddie Kim, Founder of MilSpec Talent and Special Forces Veteran, introduces himself, why Build Your A-Team exists, and details some of the upcoming epis…
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