New Mission Career Transition

A military career transition podcast with lessons learned from former service members in their civilian careers and those that help service members transition to new careers. Chris Kaprielian, an active-duty Marine, and Alexandra Kaprielian, a talent/people management specialist with SYPartners, host The New Mission Career Transition Podcast. Disclaimer: Opinions provided by the podcasters or interviewees on the New Mission Career Transition Podcast are their own and don’t necessarily represent Marine Corps, Navy, Army, or Air Force positions or opinions.

New Mission Career Transition is a business podcast hosted by Christopher Kaprielian, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Christopher Kaprielian hosts New Mission Career Transition, a business show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #40

  Entrepreneurship, Ownership, & Solving Problems with Technology | Rob Cranston, CANA | USMC

  May 13, 20251h 2mS2025

  <p>🔥 Amateurs talk tactics; professionals talk logistics! 🔥</p><p><br /></p><p>In this engaging conversation, Rob Cranston, President and CEO of CANA LLC, shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, detailing his experiences in logistics and defense contracting. He discusses...</p><p><br /></p><p>✅ The challenges of transitioning from the military</p><p>✅ Tips on becoming an entrepreneur after the military</p><p>✅ Tips on getting hired (hint: know the P&L)</p><p>✅ The mission of CANA LLC</p><p>✅ Innovating & delivering solutions in F&P markets</p><p>✅ Logistics systems integration</p><p>✅ Developing a healthy company cult...

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  Episode #39

  Recuriting for Supply Chain and Logistics Companies that Need Veterans | Brown & Pierce Consulting | USMC

  Feb 4, 202551 minS2025

  <p>In this podcast episode, Chris and Alexandra interview Jake Brown and Daniel Pierce, former Marine Corps officers who transitioned into the consulting and recruitment space. They discuss their military backgrounds, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the founding of their company, Brown and Pierce Consulting. The conversation delves into the logistics and supply chain management sector, the importance of understanding client needs in recruitment, and practical advice for veterans entering the job market, including resume writing and interview skills. In this conversation, experts discuss the essential steps for transitioning service members to navigate the job market successfully...

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  Episode #38

  From Firing Line Charges to a Career in Construction | Joseph Kenyon | USMC

  Nov 12, 202454 minS2024

  <p>🏰 Engineers Up!! 🏰 </p> <p> </p> <p>In this engaging conversation, Chris Kaprielian reconnects with Joseph Kenyon, a retired Master Sergeant in the Marine Corps, to discuss his journey from a small town in Massachusetts to a successful career in project management within the construction industry. They explore Kenyon's military background, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the importance of mentorship and maintaining relationships. Kenyon shares valuable insights on navigating the construction industry, the complexities of project management, and offers advice for those looking to follow in his footsteps. The discussion emphasizes the significance of having a sense of purp...

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  Episode #37

  From Logistics Officer to Gallup Strengths Coach & HVAC Business Ops | Mike Vincent | USMC

  Oct 22, 202458 minS2024

  <p>📢 Q: Is there a practical “personality test” for helping a service member transition?</p> <p>📢 Q: How can we apply our military leadership in a private company? </p> <p>Our guest, Mike Vincent, answers these questions and more. Mike is a retired Marine Corps logistics officer who now supports business operations at his family’s company, Liber Heating and Air Conditioning. He is also a CliftonStrengths Coach at his brother’s company, Kaleo Coaching. In this episode, Mike tells us about…</p> <p>✅ Applying Your Strengths in Your Next Career</p> <p>✅ Coaching Future Employees Based on their Strengths</p> <p>✅ How to Overc...

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  Episode #36

  Vertical Integration: From Mobile Jiu Jitsu to Making Grappl App | Mike Cragholm | USMC

  Aug 6, 20241h 4mS2024

  <p>📢 Q: How do you start a fitness company and scale it?</p> <p>💡 A: Create an app and service that unites all similar business owners and potential customers. 🤔</p> <p><br></p> <p>When Mike Cragholm told me about it, it sounded a bit crazy. After hearing his explanation, I realized he created a profitable win-win-win scenario for his company, fitness business owners (jiu jitsu instructors), and clients through vertical integration. Let me explain.</p> <p>After Mike Cragholm, a retired Marine Corps infantry officer, started his business, Space Coast Mobile Jiu Jitsu, he noticed that it was difficult for poten...

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