This episode features Joe interviewing Dave Lakin, the National Program Manager of the Veteran Career & Transition Team at Still Serving Veterans. Dave, a retired Navy veteran with 24 years of service, leveraged his network to transition into program management after his military career. Seeking a new challenge, Dave embarked on a coaching franchise venture before ultimately finding his current role at Still Serving Veterans.\xa0 Dave shares valuable insights on Still Serving Veterans' success in placing over 1,350 veterans in jobs last year.\xa0Drawing from his experience, Dave offers best practices for veterans preparing to separate from the military, emphasizing the importance of utilizing their veteran network for a smooth transition and starting the process as early as possible.\xa0\n\nEpisode Resources:\xa0\n\nStill Serving Veterans\n\nStill Serving Veterans | LinkedIn\n\nDavid Lakin - Still Serving Veterans | LinkedIn\n\n\xa0\n\n\xa0\nAbout Our Guest\xa0\xa0\xa0\nDave Lakin is the National Program Manager of the Veteran Career & Transition Team at Still Serving Veterans. Since 2006 SSV has supported Veterans and their spouses as they transition into civilian life. With a rich background in executive coaching, program management and as a 24-year US Navy Veteran, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.\n\n\xa0\nJoin the conversation on Facebook!\nCheck out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.\n\n\xa0\nAbout Our Sponsors\n\xa0\n\nNavy Federal Credit Union\xa0\xa0\n\nBecoming a member at Navy Federal Credit Union could help you earn more and save more. Their certificate options could earn you more than standard savings accounts with competitive rates.\xa0 Not all financial institutions offer you as many choices for savings options as Navy Federal does.\n\nFor example, you could start your savings journey with a low minimum deposit, add money at any time and watch your savings GROW!\nThanks to flexible terms, you can use Navy Federal's savings options for all kinds of goals\u2014short or long-term.\xa0\n\nConsidering a big home improvement project?\xa0 Maybe you want to consolidate debt?\xa0 You could borrow up to 100% of your home\u2019s equity with a Fixed-Rate Home Equity Loan with ZERO closing costs, or easily borrow as you go with a Home Equity Line of Credit. BOTH options could help make life's big expenses seem more manageable.\n\nTo learn more, visit NavyFederal.org\n\nAt Navy Federal, our members are the mission.\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\n\xa0\nWant to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.\xa0\nDid you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!\xa0\nDownload Joe Crane\u2019s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.\n\nVeteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.\xa0 As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.\n\nDisclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you purchase via the link provided