DogTags to Ownership
DogTags to Ownership
Podcast Description
DogTags to Ownership is the podcast designed for military members and veterans ready to transition from service to success in business. Whether you’re considering entrepreneurship for the first time or are already on the path to business ownership, this show provides the tools, insights, and inspiration you need to thrive.Hosted by U.S. Army Officers Julie Austin and Matthew Cain, we explore the unique strengths veterans bring to the entrepreneurial world, share actionable advice from experts, and feature inspiring stories of those who’ve successfully made the leap.Tune in to transform your military experience into a foundation for innovation, resilience, and business leadership.#DogTagsToOwnership #VeteranEntrepreneurs #MilitaryToBusiness #VeteranOwnedBusiness
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, and personal growth, with episodes exploring topics like building community in fitness, lessons learned from veteran guests, and inventive journeys in sustainable fashion. For instance, recent episodes included in-depth conversations with founders like Cody & Brielle Savoy of Uncaged Fitness, showcasing how their military experience influenced their entrepreneurial endeavors.
DogTags to Ownership is the podcast designed for military members and veterans ready to transition from service to success in business. Whether you’re considering entrepreneurship for the first time or are already on the path to business ownership, this show provides the tools, insights, and inspiration you need to thrive.
Hosted by U.S. Army Officers Julie Austin and Matthew Cain, we explore the unique strengths veterans bring to the entrepreneurial world, share actionable advice from experts, and feature inspiring stories of those who’ve successfully made the leap.
Tune in to transform your military experience into a foundation for innovation, resilience, and business leadership.
#DogTagsToOwnership #VeteranEntrepreneurs #MilitaryToBusiness #VeteranOwnedBusiness
Join us in Episode 35 for an inspiring and strategic conversation with Gerry Gadoury, a former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant and Signals Intelligence Operator turned recruitment expert and founder of RedBeard Solutions. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience in recruitment, management consulting, leadership, and entrepreneurship—and informed by success scaling startups like Apisero—Gerry has made it his mission to help small and early-stage businesses become Destination Employers, building cohesive pipelines that attract, recruit, and retain world-class teams.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Gerry’s Marine leadership experience shaped his holistic approach to talent strategy.
- The power and structure of the Destination Employer Methodology—covering attraction, recruitment, and retention phases.
- Why integrating talent acquisition into leadership and HR is critical, and how misalignment can lead to churn.
- Practical strategies for startups and small businesses to empower recruiters, cultivate trust, and build high-performing, long-lasting teams.
Whether you’re a founder, HR leader, or startup enthusiast, Gerry’s grounded insights offer a roadmap to transform your people strategy and build a thriving, people-first organization.
Also check out his book Destination Employer: Attract, Recruit, and Retain the Top Talent in your market.
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