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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.
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The Biggest Entrepreneurial Risk Is Never Taking One – Mike Caimona (opens the original)
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Most veterans fear failure. Mike Caimona says the biggest mistake is never taking the risk. Leaving the military doesn't mean leaving your leadership behind—but it does mean learning how to adapt it. Former U.S. Navy officer and entrepreneur Mike Caimona shares why transitioning into the startup world required a completely different mindset, how he built organizations with purpose, and why the veterans who regret entrepreneurship are usually the ones who never tried. Instead of chasing the "safe
From Aircraft Electrician to Author: Francine Juhlin's Reinvention (opens the original)
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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 identity. Army and Navy veteran Francine Juhlin shares how retirement, arthritis, and uncertainty forced her to reinvent herself—and why those same lessons can help anyone facing a major life transition. Instead of chasing another government position, she built a business around confidence, storytelling, and helping families grow stronger
Veterans Are Built to Be Entrepreneurs — Kevin Capozzoli, Army Veteran (opens the original)
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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 safest path is government work or contracting. Kevin Capozzoli chose something different. After serving 25 years in the Army, he intentionally spent three years preparing to become an entrepreneur, building a roadmap that allowed him to leave military service with purpose instead of uncertainty. If you've ever wondered whether entrepreneu
From Navy Senior Chief to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur – Jason Garcia (opens the original)
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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 discovered that military transition doesn't come with a roadmap. Instead of chasing the biggest paycheck, he built Bull Squid Studios around service, creativity, and giving back. His story shows why purpose—not profit—can become the strongest foundation for entrepreneurship. In this episode, you'll discover: • Learn why asking for help is one o
The Truth About VA Home Loans Most Veterans Never Hear – Jason Sharon (opens the original)
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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 the end of the road. In this episode of Operation Startup , 20-year U.S. Navy veteran and mortgage broker Jason Sharon explains why that's often not true. Drawing on his experience as a former nuclear engineer and owner of Home Loans Inc., Jason breaks down the myths surrounding VA loans, the mindset that carried him from military service i
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