{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Podcasting Creates Opportunities You Can\u2019t Plan For with Jason Cavness","description":"Jason Cavness didn\u2019t leave the Army to become \u201cMajor Cavness\u201d in a different uniform. He wanted a clean break. That decision pulled him into startups, podcasting, tech events, Vietnam business relationships, and a career built around one simple habit: say yes when the opportunity is aligned, then figure it out. Mark Shriner talks with Jason about the transition from military life to entrepreneurship, why podcasting is more than content, how in-person relationships beat cold outreach, and what it really takes to keep building when you\u2019re introverted, scattered, nervous, and still moving forward. We also discuss: \u2022 Leaving the Army without chasing another military-adjacent job \u2022 How LinkedIn opened Jason\u2019s door into startups \u2022 Why podcasts rarely monetize the way people expect  \u2022 Using a podcast to build relationships, credibility, and opportunity \u2022 What Vietnam taught Jason about assumptions, hospitality, and business  \u2022 Why warm intros and in-person events still matter \u2022 Public speaking as a trust shortcut  \u2022 Being an introvert who still hosts events, podcasts, and rooms \u2022 Seattle\u2019s tech ecosystem and the value of being where builders gather Jason Cavness: https:\/\/linktr.ee\/ ","author_name":"The Jason Cavness Experience","author_url":"https:\/\/thejasoncavnessexperience.com","html":"