How 7 Eagle Group Helps Veterans Land Meaningful Civilian Careers

In this episode of Leaders List Show, Bryon Morrison sits down with Jordie Kern, Founder of 7 Eagle Group, to discuss how his team is helping veterans transition into meaningful civilian careers through Seven Eagle Academy and the SkillBridge program. Jordie shares why he moved away from a traditional recruiting model and built an online academy and marketplace that connects transitioning service members with hiring managers across industries. The conversation highlights how veterans bring grit, professionalism, leadership, and mission-focused execution into the workforce, and why companies should rethink how they evaluate veteran talent. We’ll cover the following topics: How Seven Eagle Group supports veterans entering civilian careers The value of SkillBridge for both service members and employers Why Seven Eagle Academy creates a lower-risk hiring experience How companies can “test drive” veteran talent before making a permanent hire Why resumes often fail to capture a veteran’s true potential The importance of video introductions, networking, and informational interviews Top roles where veterans often succeed, including tech, cybersecurity, sales, aviation, construction, project management, and remote work Join us as we explore a smarter, more human way to hire, and learn why giving veterans a chance can help companies build stronger, more resilient teams. 💡 What topic would you like to hear about next? If this episode helped you think differently about veteran hiring, SkillBridge, or workforce development, let us know in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you.