PROSPER

Chris Levarek is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a firefighter. He is now an author, owner, and managing partner of Valkere Investment Group, helping busy professionals build passive income. Today Chris talks about his transition from the military to civilian life and shares interesting and inspiring tips for people to approach this often difficult transition. Chris says he used all of the excellent skills he learned in the military and good preparation and support to become a business owner while working in the corporate world and being a new father. He emphasizes that his secret is time blocking. Listen to hear what meetups, connecting with groups, and finding connections through struggle in the civilian world did for him. Chris says to remember: if you're feeling lost, you don't have to stay that way.

Show Notes

🛩️ Chris is a former firefighter and Officer in the Air Force. 00:55
🙃 The doubts and excitement Chris experienced in his transition from the military. 01:08
🎓 IT education and joining the corporate world.. 03:11
😇 Employee and entrepreneur: Chris’s real-estate business and IT sector work. 04:39
⚖️ Balance your day: Opportunities to work on the side with a remote job are huge. 05:35
📚 Chris’ blog, ebooks, and book are all about how to invest in real estate. 08:30
💻 So many tools on the internet are providing data at your fingertips. 09:44
☀️ Chris’ daily routine of time blocking. 10:24
🔀 Replacing a military structure from unit living to be just with yourself: self-help via books, military groups, and having a mentor. 12:06
🔗 The network around you can help: www.meetup.com 14:47
🤝 Living in France and finding networks is a huge part of Chris’ life. 16:07
🎯 The be strong military culture: unlearning some military things and asking for help. 18:19
🛠️ A mastermind group with many military people and a place for connection. 20:12

Connect with Chris: www.valkeregroup.com
👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven
⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

What is PROSPER?

The good, the bad, and the ugly of life after a layoff. Stories from human resource experts and other incredible folks about the successes and the struggles of finding work, keeping work, and paving the path to Prosper.