Host Rickey Chavez sits down with James Rosone, Iraq War veteran, former military interrogator, and bestselling author, to discuss how military service and intelligence experience shaped his career as a writer. Their conversation explores military leadership, interrogation, research, modern warfare, AI and autonomous technologies, and the process of creating realistic military thrillers. James also shares how writing became a path forward after leaving military service and the importance of finding purpose beyond the battlefield.

In this episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with Jason Volkert, Vice President of Insurance Sales at the Gibraltar Group and a U.S. Navy veteran, to discuss how military service shaped his approach to leadership, discipline, and business success.

Jason shares his journey from joining the Navy after college to building a nearly 30-year career in the insurance industry. Together, they explore the lasting impact of military values, the importance of trust in leadership, and how serving others remains at the core of both military and civilian life.

The conversation also dives into practical insurance advice, including how families can better protect their financial future, why reviewing policies regularly is essential, and the importance of building long-term relationships through honesty, transparency, and service. Jason also reflects on mentoring teams, leading with empathy instead of authority, balancing career and family, and preparing for a new chapter as an empty nester.

• (00:00:13) - Veteran Jason Volkert on Serving Our Country
• (00:05:10) - Military Service and the Civilian World
• (00:06:51) - Marine Corps members make their bed every day
• (00:08:42) - In the Elevator With Vice President
• (00:10:23) - Transitioning from the Military to School
• (00:12:00) - Welcome Back with NOW Media TV
• (00:12:27) - The #1 challenge in the insurance industry
• (00:17:37) - Insurance Sales Reps: Building Trust
• (00:21:14) - Military Insurance Agents: Be proactive in protecting your financial future
• (00:23:54) - In the Elevator With Your Team
• (00:27:18) - Real Estate Agent: Trust is the biggest
• (00:29:51) - What qualities do differentiate great leaders from average managers?
• (00:31:43) - A Real Estate Manager's Challenge
• (00:33:55) - Do Relationships Play a Role in Long Term Business Success?
• (00:35:25) - How To Motivate a Team During Uncertainty
• (00:36:22) - Military Insurance
• (00:40:50) - Should You Extend Your Car Insurance Coverage?
• (00:42:25) - Roof Insurance
• (00:45:17) - Military dads talk about the new chapter of life
• (00:47:00) - The Role of Family in Leadership
• (00:48:02) - Battle Ready: Growing Strong Through Challenges