• Top Three Pieces of Advice for Transitioning Service Members, from Robert Massey w/ Robert Solano

  • May 24 2024
  • Length: 39 mins
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Top Three Pieces of Advice for Transitioning Service Members, from Robert Massey w/ Robert Solano

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  • Join host Robert Solano as he chats with Robert Massey, a longtime friend, West Point classmate, and nearly retired Army officer. Rob shares his insights and lessons learned from transitioning from military to civilian life, offering valuable advice for service members at any stage of their transition. Rob discusses the importance of early financial planning, evaluating the Survivor Benefit Plan versus life insurance, and navigating the VA process. He highlights the SkillBridge program and other resources for transitioning service members. Networking tips and leveraging LinkedIn effectively are also covered. Reflecting on his military career, Rob shares his experiences, emphasizing the significance of maintaining health and a routine during the transition. He also talks about his current work at Techolutions, a leading consulting company that's pioneering artificial intelligence tools, processes and custom solutions to help enterprises succeed faster at scale. Memorable Moments: 5:50 – Importance of getting your medical items documented in your active duty medical records. 10:45 – Getting added to the burn pit registry and getting your lungs tested. 13:00 – Despite the rose-colored nostalgia we have of the military, the best days are still ahead of us. 17:00 – LinkedIn gets crammed down service member’s throats during the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), but most don’t know how to leverage it as best as they should. 18:15 – SkillBridge and Career Skills Program. 24:00 – Evaluating life insurance versus the Survivor Benefits Program, and importance of getting life insurance quotes before beginning VA disability claim process. 33:50 – Interview with the artificial intelligence cohost, Lexi. Connect with Robert and Robert on LinkedIn! Robert Massey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-p-massey/ Robert Solano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobertsolano/ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!
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