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Hosted by Maurice Murphy, Shawn Welsh · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 81 episodes
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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, innovation, and service.
Maurice Murphy, Shawn Welsh hosts VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup, a business show with 81 episodes published.
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 service isn't about working harder—it's about building smarter
Most entrepreneurs wait for the right moment. Dr. Andrena Phillips started her business when she was unemployed, facing eviction, and watching everything fall apart. Episode Premise What do you do when the lights are off
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 entrepreneur. A Navy career, a difficult civilian work environme
Description: Natalie Schibell joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition strategy and veteran career development. A former Navy Lieutenant Commander turned founder, she shares how pivoting multiple tim
Description: Chris McKeithen joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity innovation. In this episode, we explore how Chris went from an unexpected separation from th
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 episode, we explore: • Creating a 3-year exit strategy from
Description: David Howe joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into strategic life planning and share insights on military transition, entrepreneurship, and leadership. In this episode, we explore: • Why veterans must move
Description: Isabel Garcia Schmitt joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military spouse entrepreneurship, PCS relocation challenges, and building businesses that create real community impact. In this episode, we exp
Description: David Fivecoat joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the realities of transitioning from military service into entrepreneurship and share insights on leadership, risk tolerance, and building a business f
Description: Douglas Katz joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into entrepreneurship through adaptive innovation and share insights on military transition, identity, and building meaningful businesses. In this episode, w
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 a U.S. Navy Commander in the submarine force and how those ex
Description: Randy McElwee joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how military leadership principles directly fuel entrepreneurial success. As a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sergeant and founder of multiple
Description: John Renken joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, veteran entrepreneurship, and how Sales Platoon is helping service members convert leadership experience into high-income sales care
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. After serving as a U.S. Navy submarine officer and spending 14
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 determine long-term success. After leaving the Navy, DeAndre
Bill Boyle joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into veteran entrepreneurship, disciplined transition planning, and building long-term financial stability without rushing into risk. In this episode, we explore: The hidde
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 building a scalable cybersecurity business. In this episode, w
Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Eknauth Persaud joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into entrepreneurship after military service and the leadership principles that drive sustainable business growth. In this episod
Charlie Garcia joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition and veteran entrepreneurship, sharing insights on leadership, resilience, and scaling successful businesses after service. In this episode, we
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 thrive in high-stakes industries. He shares powerful insights on
Brent Bowers
real estate investor and coach · thelandsharks.com
1 appearance on this show
David Fivecoat
leadership strategist, former Army Colonel · The Fivecoat Consulting Group
1 appearance on this show
Douglas Katz
adaptive product innovator · Zhug, Chimi, and Amba
1 appearance on this show
Tina Erwin
communicator with the deceased
1 appearance on this show
Cary Sparrow
Founder and CEO · WageScape
1 appearance on this show
Charlie Garcia
Capital Mischief
1 appearance on this show
Adam Bird
CEO & Co-Founder · Heroes Media Group
1 appearance on this show
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