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VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup
VET S.O.S. – Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight highlights the journeys of veteran and veteran spouse entrepreneurs. Through candid conversations, we explore lessons learned, best practices, and resources that have shaped their paths to success. From overcoming challenges to leveraging military-honed skills, each episode delivers actionable insights and inspiration. Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs, building a community driven by resilience…
Episodes
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupYour Business Idea Means Nothing Until Someone Pays for It
Stop waiting for the perfect business plan. This Army veteran scaled a startup to 8 locations and 350 employees. What happens when an Army Captain takes…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupWhy Veteran Entrepreneurs Struggle With Identity & Pressure
EPISODE PREMISE Leaving the Marine Corps wasn't John Buthorn's toughest transition. Leaving the NYPD and stepping away from a career built around service…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupBuilding 100 Millionaires by 2037 — Kela Chatman's Mission
Leaving the military doesn't mean losing your purpose. What if betting on yourself is the smartest risk you'll ever take? After eight years in the U.S. Army…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupYour Life Insurance Policy Could Be Worth Cash — Jack D. Davis
Before canceling a life insurance policy, find out if you could sell it for thousands of dollars instead. Jack D. Davis turned the devastating loss of his…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupVeterans: Your Military Skills Can Build a Business — Melissa Roberts
Veterans already have the discipline to build a business. The challenge is taking that first step. EPISODE PREMISE Leaving military structure behind gives…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupHow Purpose Fuels a Successful Veteran Business — Rob & Mel, MELT Beauty
Your military mission may end—but your purpose doesn't. Here's how one veteran built a business that changes lives. EPISODE PREMISE Leaving the military…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupWhy Veteran-Owned Businesses Win More Government Contracts – Mark Barlet
Most veterans miss the biggest advantage they already earned. Mark explains how to use it to build a business. EPISODE PREMISE Many veterans assume the hardest…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupThe Biggest Entrepreneurial Risk Is Never Taking One – Mike Caimona
Most veterans fear failure. Mike Caimona says the biggest mistake is never taking the risk. Leaving the military doesn't mean leaving your leadership…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Aircraft Electrician to Author: Francine Juhlin's Reinvention
Your military career ends. Your identity doesn't—and that's where your next mission begins. EPISODE PREMISE Too many veterans believe their job title is their…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupVeterans Are Built to Be Entrepreneurs — Kevin Capozzoli, Army Veteran
Most veterans can build a business. The hardest part isn't skill—it's taking the first step. EPISODE PREMISE Many veterans leave military service believing the…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Navy Senior Chief to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur – Jason Garcia
The biggest mistake veterans make after leaving the military is waiting for the perfect plan. Episode Premise Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Jason Garcia…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupThe Truth About VA Home Loans Most Veterans Never Hear – Jason Sharon
Most VA loan denials aren't final. Jason Sharon explains why veterans hear "no"—and how to turn it into a "yes." Many veterans believe a denied VA loan means…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Military Leader to Entrepreneur: Build Purpose After Service — Manny Piñeiro
Military retirement isn't the hardest transition—losing your purpose is. Here's how to build your next mission. Many veterans spend decades following a clear…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Air Force Leader to AI Entrepreneur: Heather McLean's Startup Journey
Episode Description Thinking about leaving your job to start a business? The biggest obstacle isn't money—it's deciding to bet on yourself. Building a…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupOwn Your Time, Not Just a Business — Jim Fuhs, Marine Veteran
Leaving the military doesn't mean your leadership ends—it means you have to decide where to apply it next. In this episode of Operation Startup, retired Marine…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupLeadership Isn't a Title—It's How You Serve | John Verrico
The biggest obstacle to entrepreneurship isn't money—it's believing you're capable of taking the leap. EPISODE PREMISE What happens when a lifetime of military…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupStop Wearing Every Hat: Build a Business That Scales — Antwon Person
Most entrepreneurs don't fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they build busy work instead of business systems. EPISODE PREMISE Success after military…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupHow She Built a Business Anyway – Dr. Andrena Phillips
Most entrepreneurs wait for the right moment. Dr. Andrena Phillips started her business when she was unemployed, facing eviction, and watching everything fall…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Navy Nuclear Operator to Entrepreneurial Impact
Most veterans don't fail because they're unqualified—they fail because they wait too long to start. EPISODE PREMISE Mr. Whiskey didn't set out to become an…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupMilitary Transition Done Right: Natalie Schibell on Career Strategy & Veteran Entrepreneurship
Description: Natalie Schibell joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition strategy and veteran career development. A former Navy Lieutenant…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Army Veteran to Cybersecurity Founder | Chris McKeithen’s Entrepreneur Journey
Description: Chris McKeithen joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity innovation. In this episode, we…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Army Officer to Land Investor: Brent Bowers on Building Passive Income
Description: Brent Bowers joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into land investing and building passive income while transitioning out of the military. In this…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupStrategic Life Planning & Veteran Entrepreneurship | David Howe
Description: David Howe joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into strategic life planning and share insights on military transition, entrepreneurship, and…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupBuilding Impact Through Military Entrepreneurship | Isabel Garcia Schmitt
Description: Isabel Garcia Schmitt joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military spouse entrepreneurship, PCS relocation challenges, and building…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Army Colonel to Entrepreneur | David Fivecoat on Leadership & Risk
Description: David Fivecoat joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the realities of transitioning from military service into entrepreneurship and share…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Disability to Innovation with Douglas Katz
Description: Douglas Katz joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into entrepreneurship through adaptive innovation and share insights on military transition…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Navy Commander to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur | Tina Erwin on Service After the Military
Description: Tina Erwin joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the journey from military leadership to entrepreneurship, sharing lessons from her career as…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupGreen Beret to Business Owner: Randy McElwee on Structure, Discipline & Entrepreneurial Success
Description: Randy McElwee joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how military leadership principles directly fuel entrepreneurial success. As a retired…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Battlefield to Business: John Renken on Veteran Sales Careers & Entrepreneurial Freedom
Description: John Renken joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, veteran entrepreneurship, and how Sales Platoon is helping service…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Navy Submarine Officer to Startup CEO | Cary Sparrow on Military Transition & Entrepreneurship
Description: Cary Sparrow joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, startup leadership, and building a tech company from the ground up…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Near Homeless to Serial Entrepreneur: DeAndre Nixon on Vision, Mindset & Building Legacy
Description: DeAndre Nixon joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into what it truly takes to build a business after military service and why vision and mindset…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Transition to Takeoff with Bill Boyle | Veteran Entrepreneurship & Passive Income
Bill Boyle joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into veteran entrepreneurship, disciplined transition planning, and building long-term financial stability…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Military Service to Cybersecurity CEO | Veteran Entrepreneur Journey with Wilson Bautista Jr.
Wilson Bautista Jr., U.S. Marine Corps veteran and founder of Jun Cyber, joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, entrepreneurship, and…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupCommander’s Intent, Culture & Custom Software | Eknauth Persaud
Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Eknauth Persaud joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into entrepreneurship after military service and the leadership…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupCharlie Garcia on Military Transition, Entrepreneurship, and Building Wealth With Purpose
Charlie Garcia joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition and veteran entrepreneurship, sharing insights on leadership, resilience, and…
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From Navy Captain to Defense Industry Powerhouse: Gene Moran’s Entrepreneur Journey
Gene Moran joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the realities of military-to-civilian transition, the leap into entrepreneurship, and how veterans can…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupTurning Pain Into Purpose: Nikki Allmann’s Mission to Ensure No Veteran Fights Alone
Nikki Allmann joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how fitness, community, and resilience can transform the lives of veterans and first responders, and…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Marine to COO: Jay Sperry’s Veteran Entrepreneurship Blueprint
Jay Sperry joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the realities of veteran entrepreneurship and share insights on transition, leadership, franchise…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Bitter Transition to Bold Entrepreneurship: Adam Bird’s Journey to Heroes Media Group
In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, Maurice Murphy welcomes Adam Bird, military veteran, founder of Heroes Media Group…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Marine to Mindset Mastery: Miguel D. Echols on Building High-Performing Leaders | VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight
In this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Miguel D. Echols—a Marine Corps veteran…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupEmpowering Military Spouses Through Entrepreneurship with Monica Fullerton | VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight
In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy sits down with Monica Fullerton, Air Force spouse, twin mom, and founder…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFaith, Healing, and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Brenda Pridgen’s Journey Beyond Service
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy talks with Dr. Brenda Pridgen, retired U.S. Army Sergeant First…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupEmpowering 100,000 Veterans Through Entrepreneurship | Michael Dermer on the Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Michael Dermer, founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur and…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFinancial Freedom After Service: Brian Pultro’s Veteran Entrepreneur Journey
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Brian Pultro, U.S. Navy Reserve Commander and co-owner of Pultro…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Intel to Impact: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Kate Hufnagel
The VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight welcomes Kate Hufnagel, founder of Digital Wrangler. With a 25-year career in the intelligence…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Military Service to AI Innovation | Jake Dyal’s Entrepreneur Journey
On this episode of the Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Jake Dyal, CEO and co-founder of Certis…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFinding Purpose After the Uniform: Jenna Griffith on Service & Soul
Guest: Jenna Griffith — military & first-responder spouse, author of Service & Soul, speaker, and workshop leader. Episode in a Sentence: Transition isn’t…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupArmy Logistics to Travel CEO: Angelita Long on Group Travel
Army veteran Angeletha Long turned decades of logistics and operations into a thriving group-travel and retreat business. In this VET S.O.S. Veteran…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupBuilding Financially Smart Kids with Buck Dollar
In this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, we welcome Rich Holley, a retired Navy air traffic controller turned financial…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupFrom Uniform to Legacy: Nicole’s Mission to Turn Military Service into Meaningful Keepsakes
In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, we speak with Nicole (Pompei) Zettlemoyer—Marine and Air Force veteran, mom, and founder of…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupLeadership with Purpose: Jason West of Officers Eat Last
In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy sits down with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Jason West…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupWomen Veteran Empowerment: Renea’s Mission Beyond Service
Renea Jones-Hudson, U.S. Army veteran and founder of Beyond the Uniform, joins the Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight to share her story of purpose-driven…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupVeteran-Owned Firm Leading Healthcare Innovation
U.S. Army veteran Sepi Browning joins Maurice Murphy on the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight to share her journey from military medic to founder of…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupCareer Counseling for Veterans: Leora’s Mission to Serve
Career counselor and veteran advocate Leora Opstelten joins host Maurice Murphy for a powerful conversation on navigating military transition through career…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupStrategic Safety & Security with Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz
Join Maurice Murphy on the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight as he interviews Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, a Marine Corps veteran and founder of Strategic…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupVeteran to Visionary: Ayles Solutions' Purpose-Driven Path
In this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy sits down with U.S. Army combat veteran Philip T. Ayles…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupVeteran Entrepreneur Journey: From Air Force to Franchise Coach
Todd Bigney, retired Air Force veteran and franchise coach with The Entrepreneur Source, joins us on the Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight to share his veteran…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupVeteran Child Care Access with Kayla Corbitt of OCC Project
Child care shouldn’t be the reason a veteran can’t work, attend therapy, or go back to school. Yet for many, that’s the reality. In this Veteran Entrepreneur…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupGRIT, Leadership & Legacy: Shannon Huffman Polson’s Story
Shannon Huffman Polson—one of the first female Apache pilots and founder of The GRIT Institute—joins the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight to share…
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation StartupVeteran Business Empowerment with Helmets to Boots
Jeremy Walker, retired Army SFC and founder of Helmets to Boots, joins the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight to discuss his journey from military…