Adapt and Overcome Podcast

From Marine to Financial Advisor: A New Mission to Help Veterans Win featuring Bo Khamphanthong

Marine veteran Bo Khamphanthong joins Tommy Hardaway to share how he transformed his military experience into a new mission of helping veterans and active-duty service members prepare for life after the military. In this conversation, Bo discusses financial planning, VA disability claims, retirement options, and the importance of building a successful transition plan. After serving in the Marine Corps and deploying to Iraq, Bo's original goal was to become a criminal defense attorney. Instead, life led him through personal training and eventually into financial services, where he discovered his passion for helping fellow veterans navigate the uncertainty that often comes with leaving active duty.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

"Burnt Out on AT&T Sales, Came In Completely Green: Marine's Pivot" featuring Thomas Shirley

What happens when a Marine veteran walks away from a successful sales career and starts over in an industry he knows nothing about? In this episode, Thomas Shirley shares how burnout led him to make a major career change and how the mindset he developed in the Marine Corps helped him succeed in the world of technology. Thomas discusses his journey from AT&T sales into payment technology, where he now works as a Systems Engineer supporting critical systems for a global financial technology company. He opens up about entering the field with no experience, learning on the fly, and embracing continuous growth.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

"44 Years as Marine, 37th Commandant: Retired at 66, Now 73" featuring Robert Neller

What happens when a man spends 44 years serving as a Marine, reaches the role of 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and then steps into civilian life at age 66? In this episode, retired General Robert Neller shares the reality of transition, purpose, leadership, and life after service. General Neller opens up about the challenges of leaving behind a structured military life and reinventing himself after retirement. He discusses the importance of reconnecting with veteran networks, finding purpose after service, and helping fellow veterans navigate the next chapter of life.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

"7 Years Before I Joined: High School JROTC to Marine Officer" featuring Matt Milburn

What happens when someone starts learning Marine values seven years before ever putting on the uniform? In this episode, Marine veteran Matt Milburn shares how his journey began in high school Marine Corps JROTC and how those early lessons shaped a 21-year Marine Corps career and his transition into the defense technology industry. Matt discusses his current work supporting U.S. Army and Marine programs in satellite communications and command-and-control systems while continuing his mission of serving warfighters after military service. He also opens up about the realities of transitioning from military life to the civilian workforce after more than two decades in uniform.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

"Marines, Navy, Air Force, Army: Doctor Served All Four Branches" featuring Dr. Charles Sasser

What happens when a military aviator serves across nearly every branch of the U.S. military and then reinvents himself as a physician and healthcare entrepreneur? In this episode, Tommy Hardaway sits down with Dr. Charles Sasser to discuss his remarkable journey from the Marine Corps to medicine, and how he is reshaping healthcare through a patient-first practice model. Dr. Sasser shares how his experiences in the military shaped his mindset, leadership style, and belief in perseverance. He talks openly about transitioning from military service into medicine, returning to school after his aviation career, and building an independent healthcare practice that removes insurance from the equation to focus on quality care and stronger patient relationships.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...