In this episode, we talk with US Army Master Sergeant (Retired) Randy Moore and his wife, Lorie. Randy, CEO and Founder of RLM Communications, Incorporated, and Lorie emphasize the value of using your personal and professional network, seeking out business mentors, and creating a small business family to drive entrepreneurial success.
Show Notes:
0:00 Lee opens the podcast
0:44 Lee introduces Randy and Lorie Moore
1:55 Randy describes how his service in the military shaped him
5:00 Randy talks about the support he provided in multiple Special Operations Forces assignments
9:33 Lorie shares her perspective as a military spouse in a highly deployed environment
14:40 Randy describes how he prepared for and executed his transition from the military
16:58 Howie reinforces the value of developing a network contact list to assist with your transition
20:41 Randy shares his experience working as a government contractor for 3 years and how he used that information to start his own successful business
26:48 Lorie talks about how she handled Randy’s transition from the military
29:05 Randy describes how he grew RLM Communications, Incorporated and the value of leveraging the guidance of other trusted business owners
32:38 Howie discusses the different classifications of small businesses and the mentor-protegee relationship and their advantage when competing for government contracting support
36:30 Randy advises potential business owners to use the Small Business Administration website to stay current
37:50 Lee describes the value of seeking out mentors
40:28 Lorie shares why she decided to work full-time with RLM Communications and how she helped the company grow
45:12 Randy and Lorie define mental fitness and the things they do to strengthen their own mental fitness
48:41 Lee gives Randy and Lorie their book title
