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This expert interview is with Kevin Badger CEO of Pel-State Services. In this interview we talk about Kevin's journey and advice on transitioning out of the military and into a career. We also talk about mentorship, conflict management, recruiting from within, and much more! 

Here are some of the times & topics covered in case you would like to jump to a specific part.

• 00:42- Who is Kevin Badger and what does he do? 
• 01:15 - Size & scope of Pel-State team
• 02:17 - How are you finding employees?  
• 05:02 - The power of recruiting from within and training the next level of leaders 
• 07:26 - How to empower your team 
• 10:59 - Navigating the transition out of the military into a career 
• 15:57 - The importance of customized resumes per position 
• 19:55 - The power of mentorship 
• 22:11 - Story about the impact of networking and the importance of the long game
• 25:19 - How to deal with conflict in the workplace 
• 29:39 - Advice to your younger self 
• 32:10 - Book recommendation 

Links: 

• Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbadger1/
• Pel-State Services: https://www.pelstate.com/

Recommended Books: 

• Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History - https://a.co/d/ceJVSDw
• On War and Leadership: The Words of Combat Commanders from Frederick the Great to Norman Schwarzkopf - https://a.co/d/6zkOTuL