Operation Next Chapter
Operation Next Chapter is a leadership and life podcast for people navigating transition, pressure, and purpose.
Hosted by Marc and Cole — two former U.S. Air Force First Sergeants — the show is built on real stories from the diamond: moments of crisis, accountability, compassion, and growth that shaped how they led people when it mattered most.
Each episode breaks down lessons learned in high-stress environments and translates them into practical guidance for everyday life — at work, at home, in relationships, and in personal growth.
At the heart of the show is a simple mission: RECLAIM — your leadership, your finances, your health, and your next chapter of life.
Whether you’re a veteran transitioning out of service, a leader feeling the weight of responsibility, or someone looking to live with more intention and resilience, Operation Next Chapter is here to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.
Because leadership doesn’t end when the uniform comes off — it evolves.
Email us at OperationNextChapter@gmail.com
Episodes
49 episodes
Who Are You When Nobody Needs You?
For years, someone needed you.The military needed you. Your team needed you. Your family needed you. There was always a mission, a responsibility, a problem to solve, or someone counting on you to step up.But what happens when the...
We Didn't See That Coming
What happens after the uniform comes off and the plan you thought you had doesn’t quite work out?In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, Marc and Cole get off the script and share some of the funnier, harder, and more unexpec...
The Stories We Still Tell: Air Force Memories That Never Get Old
Not every military memory is about the hard days.Sometimes, it’s the TDY that went completely sideways, the deployment story that somehow gets funnier every time you tell it, the assignment you never expected to love, or the people who m...
So That...
Why do so many people quit on their goals?Because they know what they want—but they've forgotten why they want it.In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, Marc and Cole explore one of the simplest yet most p...
Live Life Like a Dog
What if one of the best blueprints for a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life has been right in front of us all along?In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, Marc and Cole take a lighthearted idea and uncover powerful l...
The Input/Output Principle
How Your Daily Choices Shape Your FutureWhat if the results you're chasing aren't the place to focus?This week, Marc and Cole welcome special guest Chris, who shares the powerful concept behind his company's new na...
You Can't Fix What You Won't Face
Growth begins where excuses end.In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, Marc and Cole tackle one of the hardest leadership lessons anyone can learn: you can't change what you're unwilling to confront. Whether it's your relation...
More Can Be the Enemy
We're constantly told to chase more.More money. More success. More followers. More possessions. More achievements. More commitments.But what if the pursuit of more is actually keeping you from what matters most?
Life is About Direction, Not Speed
In a world that glorifies hustle, speed, and constant motion, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind.But what if the real problem isn’t how fast you’re moving… it’s where you’re going?In this episode of Operation Next Ch...
You Already Have the Answers
How often do we search for answers everywhere except within ourselves?In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, Marc and Cole explore the idea that many of the answers we're looking for are already inside us—we've just been ask...
More Than Muscle: What Fitness Actually Builds
What does fitness really build?In this episode, we sit down with a retired military veteran, fellow F45 coach, and IPE Pro Natural Bodybuilder to go deeper than workouts, macros, and aesthetics.Because fitness was never just about...
Built Daily
What if success isn't built in the big moments?What if it's built in the small, ordinary things you do every single day?In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, Marc and Cole explore the power of long-term consistency a...
Identity After Achievement
Who are you when the title is gone?For many of us, our identity becomes tied to our profession, accomplishments, rank, business, or role in life. But what happens when those things change? What happens when the uniform comes off, career ...
When the Plan Falls Apart
What happens when the roadmap disappears, the timeline slips, and life takes a turn you never saw coming?In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, we explore one of the most challenging realities of leadership and life: navigat...
Memorial Day: For the Ones Who Never Came Home
This Memorial Day episode is a personal one.With Cole out of town, Marc sits down solo to talk about the real meaning behind Memorial Day, the purpose behind the Murph workout, and remembering a close friend lost in Afghanistan.Th...
Purpose Without a Mission Statement
A lot of people are waiting for clarity before they move forward.A perfect plan. A big moment. A clearly defined mission statement.But purpose usually doesn’t show up that way.In this episode, Marc and Col...
Who Defines Success Now?
At some point, the scorecard changes.The rank is gone. The titles fade. And the external validation that once defined success… isn’t there anymore.So the question becomes:Who defines success now?<...
Money Reveals Your Leadership
Here’s a strong, on-brand Buzzsprout description for Episode 5:Money doesn’t just reflect your situation…It reveals your leadership.In this episode, Marc and Cole break down the connection between financial habits an...
Life After the Badge
In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, we sit down with a retired law enforcement officer to talk about the reality of life after a career built on structure, responsibility, and accountability.This isn’t about war stories or nostalg...
Leadership at Home
You can lead teams, run operations, and carry responsibility all day—but if you’re not leading well at home, it eventually catches up.In this episode, we take a hard look at what leadership really means inside your own walls.Becau...
Small Things, Done Daily
Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do…They struggle because they don’t do the small things — consistently.In this episode, Marc and Cole break down what discipline actually looks like in real life.No...
No Rank. No Title. Now What?
What happens when the rank comes off… and no one is telling you what to do anymore?In this episode, Marc and Cole — retired Air Force First Sergeants — kick off Season 3 by redefining what leadership really looks like outside the uniform...
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 of Operation Next Chapter is here. This season is about leadership without the uniform. Because at some point, the rank and the uniform comes off…In this season, Marc and Cole — reti...
What The Diamond Taught Us About Life After the Uniform
The uniform may come off, but the lessons stay.In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, Marc and Cole reflect on what the First Sergeant “diamond” taught them — not just about leadership in the military, but about life after service.
The Ripple Effect of Leadership
Leadership is rarely confined to a single moment. The way we lead today shapes people, decisions, and outcomes long after the moment has passed.In this episode of Operation Next Chapter, Marc and Cole explore the ripple effect leadership...