The Next Shift Podcast

Mar 05 2025 79 ep. 43 mins 4
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This is a podcast dedicated to serving current and former law enforcement, by sharing the stories of my own personal transition out of law enforcement, lessons learned through the transition and since, as well as the stories of officers who’ve also transitioned out, their significant others to gain that perspective, and resources for embracing their Next Shift. 

It is MY mission to help YOU remember who you are/were behind the badge by helping you REdiscover your identity, REdefine your purpose, and REignite your passions so that you can create the life you WANT to live. 

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Next Shift Academy - What you need to know

Mar 05 2025 30 mins  
Send us a text This week's episode is a crash course on all things Next Shift Academy. I don't know how I JUST realized I've never broken it down, anywhere other than social media...which may not be seen by more than 10% of my network, EVER...and those on my e-mail list get occasional e-mails about it, so I figured I would break it down here. When I first started doing market resea

Never forget where you came from...a full circle career

Feb 26 2025 70 mins  
Send us a text This week's episode is a reminder to never forget where you come from...you might end up back there...in a NEW way! I loved this chat with Mario Tonzelli, a prior LEO turned Regional VP of Contract Security...who's also a husband and a father. Mario's story is incredible and showcases a full circle career! As a teenager, he worked as a security guard for his current

You GROW through what you GO through, with Travis Gribble

Feb 19 2025 63 mins  
Send us a text Just because you are struggling or have struggled, doesn't mean you're a failure or you're weak or something is wrong with you. Struggle is part of life and no matter how much we try to avoid it...it WILL catch up to us at some point. Learning how to not just survive, but to THRIVE in life, even THROUGH struggle, is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. And th

The transition out of Law Enforcement: A LEOW's perspective

Feb 12 2025 33 mins  
Send us a text Last week was the FIRST ever DEBRIEF event for LEO spouses and it was more amazing than I ever thought it could be. Several wives of either current/former LEOs showed up in support of one another and not only shared their stories, but reassured the others that they are NOT alone. This event reinforced that this job takes a toll on more than just the officer, so I wan

The cost of addiction - 31 years of service...GONE in the blink of an eye

Feb 05 2025 101 mins  
Send us a text Addiction does not discriminate. It can take hold of anyone at anytime and this week's episode is proof of that. This week's episode is a chat with Davin Cole, retired LEO from San Fransisco PD, who's career did not end on his terms. Davin suffered an on duty injury, was prescribed opioids for pain, eventually had surgery, functioned at work for years....but off duty

Using LE skills + networking to land your next role w/Valerie Hartmann

Jan 29 2025 41 mins  
Send us a text This week's episode is a chat with Valerie Hartmann, prior Chicago PD turned Threat Investigation Manager for a well known Security Company. What I love about Val's story is that she understood the transition out of law enforcement is a LONG game. Val had enough self-awareness to know that after almost six years of policing in the big city...it was not for her and ne

"YOU are the problem, NOT your salary."

Jan 22 2025 46 mins  
Send us a text This week's episode is a conversation with Nick Daugherty, retired LEO turned President/Owner of Financial Cop, LLC. Nick is based in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and worked for the Grand Prairie Police Department, where spent 14.5 years full-time and 6 years part-time. Nick spent time as Patrol, SRO, Patrol Sergeant, Fleet Manager, and Training. As you can see from the

Your questions answered - Life after LE edition

Jan 15 2025 34 mins  
Send us a text This was a fun twist to an episode! I have been wanting to do a Q&A episode for awhile now and last week I decided to test the waters to see if there was any interest. I posted a question box in my stories and explained what I was wanting to do, asking for any and all questions my network had for me. I got multiple responses so I went ahead and recorded the episo

Lessons from the Lounge with Josh Malczak: LEO turned Sales Rep

Jan 08 2025 64 mins  
Send us a text This week's episode is a chat with Josh Malczak, a prior LEO turned Sales rep, who is out here sharing lessons learned and insights as to why cops make great salesmen. I "met" Josh on LinkedIn and was instantly drawn to his posts and insights. His "Lessons from the Lounge" posts are what first caught my attention, then as I dug into the content, I found myself shakin

"Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life."

Jan 01 2025 28 mins  
Send us a text HAPPY NEW YEAR! I pray you had a very safe and happy New Year...and are looking forward to what's to come! This quote (episode title) by Robin Sharma hit me square in the face when I heard it several years ago. It was the wake up call I needed to take control of my life and it's now a guiding principle. Far too often we feel "stuck," and instead of doing the work to