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207: 6-Figure Tech Careers for Vets: The Real Truth
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- The TechTual Talk
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- May 12, 2026
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- 4499
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Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HD and Myra Marbley dive into the "Real Truth" of transitioning from a 13-year career in the Marine Corps to the front lines of Cybersecurity. They discuss the challenges of being a double minority in tech, navigating corporate politics, and the reality of 6-figure salaries after service. They also touch on: The Military-to-Tech Blueprint: How to move from Admin roles into Networking and Pen Testing. Career Truths: Why certifications like Security+ and the Google Cyber Certificate are game-changers. Survival Advice: Managing "micromanaging" managers and leveraging your DD214 for tech success. Networking: Why "who knows you" matters more than "what you know" at conferences like Black Is Tech. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intr…