Eric Dominijanni discusses his military career and transition out of the service, his motivation for joining the military, his experiences in the Marine Corps, and the challenges he faced during his transition. Find Eric and his Scotch brand https://www.fiorscotch.com/
He emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and staying busy after leaving the military, as well as maintaining connections with fellow service members. Dominijanni also highlights the need for leaders to use their staff effectively and to consider the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of their team members. During his time in the military, Eric formed strong bonds with his fellow Marines and developed leadership skills. He shares stories of his experiences, including being invited to stay with his translator from Iraq and being welcomed by his translator's wife. Eric emphasized that while he is grateful for the recognition, he doesn't consider himself a hero, but rather someone who did the right thing. He also discussed his passion for cooking and how it led him to start his own scotch company, Fior. With the guidance of his business partner, Eric navigated the challenges of starting a business and found success. In this final part of the conversation, Eric discusses the challenges of working with civilian employees compared to service members. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication and setting expectations. John also introduces the SkillBridge program, which allows military service members to apprentice with a company during their last six months of active duty. Eric expresses interest in the program and discusses his desire to have more veterans and minorities involved in his business. He also shares his passion for his Scotch brand and the satisfaction he feels when seeing it in restaurants. The conversation concludes with Eric encouraging retirees to pursue their passions and find fulfillment in their post-military careers.
00:00 Motivations for Joining the Military 05:58 Camaraderie and Challenges in the Marine Corps 23:53 Transitioning Out of the Military 37:26 Reconnecting and Making Memories 43:02 The Impact of Leadership and Relationships 48:05 - Robert Luna Journey 49:51 Reflecting on the Past and Giving Advice 54:49 How I filleted Bobby Flay at 49 Palms 56:06 Pursuing Passion and Finding Fulfillment 01:00:07 Starting a Business: Mentorship and Risk-Taking 01:04:44 Transitioning from the military to entrepreneurship 01:07:05 Communication expectations with employees 01:13:45 Importance of diversity in the workplace 01:18:59 Following your passion and creating opportunities 01:25:34 Memorable moments and achievements 01:31:05 Appreciating the complexity of Scotch 01:33:43 Personal preference for dark red wines 01:37:01 Further exploration of the SkillBridge program
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