Stay ConnectedThe After Action Review (AAR) is all about Veteran entrepreneurs!
These Veterans are making their mark on the world by taking a chance at owning their own business or running a non-profit for some terrific causes. They share their experiences and lessons learned from the military and how they’re bringing all of that to their entrepreneurial endeavors. These are their stories, from military service to entrepreneurship.
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Forward March, Inc. (FMI) is a Service Disabled Veteran-owned small business based in San Antonio, Texas. FMI was formed in 2013 by highly successful retired US Military Members and business professionals. Together they are committed to providing companies with outstanding military talent solutions and military styled leadership training unique in the industry.
Jimmy Burgess and I talk about how the tornado that ravaged Joplin Missouri and doing some heavy soul searching landed him working with FMI, helping bridge the gap between Veterans and industries.
Learn more about Forward March Inc by visiting their website at: www.forwardmarchinc.com or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/forwardmarchinc
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British Soldier and Veteran Entrepreneur Alex Miller joins me on the show to talk about Gen-Kit Exchange. We talk about his business of online kit buying and selling, the common thread of entrepreneurship that runs through Veterans, and his unique perspective on starting your own business.
Gen Kit Exchange is for soldiers and kit enthusiasts who spend too much time browsing kit online, who want a quick, reliable and hassle-free way to buy and sell personally owned military kit.
Visit Gen-Kit Exchange at: https://www.genkit.co.uk
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Grant Rogers is a former US Army Intelligence professional who's idea for the book "The Fire Within: Shedding Light on Trauma" is bringing the voice of PTSD right from the people who have lived through it.
In this full interview we explore the process of making an idea into a book, PTSD, and what it takes to overcome hardship.
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Patrick is a Marine Corps Veterans and one of the founders of Bastion Defense Solutions LLC. In this interview we talk about the challenges of starting a security company, overseas contracting, and how you can prepare yourself for a career in contracting if that's something your interested in.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BastionDefenseSolutions/
Patrick Rifino: prifino@bastiondefensesolutions.com
"Bastion Defense is an Evansville, Indiana based company, with zero foreign interest or ownership Bastion Defense is also a Veteran Owned Business (VOB)."
Brad Clark is a US Army Veteran and founder of Via Artisans, a craftsmanship company dedicated to bringing back bringing back the tradition and values of real American craftsmanship.
In this episode we talk about making your passion or hobby into a sustainable business. We also talk about the importance of legacy and how his business is fighting the IKEA trend of disposable furniture.
Visit Via Artisans at http://www.viaartisans.com/ Use Offer Code: "AAR" for 15%off your next purchase!
Combat Flip Flops has been featured on Shark Tank and their CEO's Matthew Griffin delivered one of the most memorable TED Talks in recent history.
One of the most remarkable things about Combat Flip Flops is the way they created a successful business around helping people.
Visit Combat Flip Flops and pick up some really cool flip flops, awesome stuff, and learn how you can help their cause!
https://www.combatflipflops.com
https://www.facebook.com/combatflipflops/
Got Your Six Coffee Co. (GY6CC) is passionate about helping veterans and others who put their lives on the line everyday to serve and protect us. Because of that a portion of all the profits from Got Your Six Coffee go to their non-profit, GY6 Foundation which has a primary mission to ‘serve those who serve’.
https://www.gotyoursixcoffee.com https://www.facebook.com/gotyoursixcoffee
Yves Domingo is a US Marine Corps Veteran and CEO of MYKE Media, a company specializing Internet marketing for the food and beverage industry.
In this hour we talk about the power of social media, emotional intelligence, and what takes to go from Military mindset to Sales mindset!
www.facebook.com/mykemedia www.mykemedia.com
Jon Santana DELIVERS for you Veteran entrepreneurs who want to get into the comic book industry BUT I have to emphasize here there are GOLDEN NUGGETS of info in this episode for ANYONE interested in starting a business. Do NOT miss this interview because you're not into comics! Trust me on this, you will NOT be disappointed.
Iron Age Comics is an independent comics publisher producing dynamic titles featuring various genres to include super heroes, science fiction, and supernatural thrillers.
Reach out to Jon and Iron Age Comics! Website: https://www.ironagecomics.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IronAgeProductions Instagram: Iron_Age_CMX Twitter: @Ironageprod
David Bass is the Director of the Veterans Outreach for Texas chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), a trans-partisan, educational 501c4 nonprofit that focuses on cannabis law reform. Texas NORML’s mission is to change marijuana laws so that it reflects the majority opinion of Texans which is that the responsible use of cannabis by adults and patients should no longer be subject to penalty. Our focus is to increase public awareness of current laws regarding cannabis, as well as the legislative system and legislation regarding cannabis consumers in Texas.
You can reach David at dave@texasnorml.org Website: https://www.texasnorml.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TXNORML
Twitter: @ TexasNORML
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