Ep. 329 | Crafting Success: Jake Schmidt Turns Military Precision into Heirloom Woodworking
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred reports from the 2025 Veterans Florida Expo and Battle of the Pitches in Tampa, spotlighting veteran entrepreneurs who are transforming their service experience into business success. Tom interviews Navy veteran Jake Schmidt, founder of Tekton Trades, a custom woodworking business known for producing heirloom-quality furniture. Jake shares his personal story—from growing up in a large family and helping his father build their home, to serving in the Navy, and eventually carving out a new path in entrepreneurship. Jake opens up about the…
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