Comments on the Military and Business Ownership
We asked veteran owned businesses listed in VeteranOwnedBusiness.com to tell us how their time in the military helped them succeed as business owners. Below are some of their answers.
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“Enhanced management skills.”
Harry LaSha Gray - Celebration DJ, LLC
“Military has taught me how to get something down by streamlining the process and focusing on the end result. In the event of facing obstacles, take a step back, refocus and then go accomplish the mission.”
Irving Donaldson - Blue Alert, LLC
“Logistics management, organizational skills, operations. ”
Martin Bishop - Evac One
“Leadership, Focus, Attention-to-Detail, Perseverance, Character, Empathy, Passion and Commitment.”
William Faucett - Flagship Logistics, LLC
“The military taught me leadership, management, and people skills.”
Thomas Krick - Homeland Property Inspections
“It gave me a chance to have HUGE responsibility at a very early age. I was in charge of some very high profile programs. This experience propelled me into having the skills needed for entrepreneurship!”
Jeffrey Luckado - IMPACT Homebuyers Group, Corp
“Do to the military training, I have learned to communicate with different type of individual and to communicate with them their needs for my service. My main service is to help each individual to purchase the home of their dream or to help current homeowner get better rate and lower their monthly payment of their current home mortgage.”
John Sheppard - J Sheppard Loan Processing Service
“It taught me honor, integrity, hard work, perseverance, adaptability, how to improvise, overcome and complete on each mission.”
Shelly Bauer - Universal Investigations, LLC
“The experience acquired during my 23 years of military service and our unique approach to identify and complete our projects, places us at a different level than that of our competitors. Indirectly we are still serving our nation and those that are currently serving and we are extremely proud for it!”
Alfredo Quiros - Telum Protection Corp
“The discipline it takes to be a successful soldier benefited me the most. I am able to focus and accomplish specific tasks more effectively because of my military experience.”
Jacqueline Ingol - Beautiful Plants LLC
“Learned discipline, determination and perseverance.”
Hal Decker - Doctor Greens
“The discipline and rigid routines have prepared me to be honest, trustworthy, and above punctual in my approach to all of my inspection activities.”
Thomas Spoor - Quality Home Inspection
“We’re trained to do our jobs and react to certain situations just the way civilian employees are. But we also have leeway to use our intelligence and awareness to respond to new situations and come up with new ways of doing things. We work in teams, so as problems come up, we solve them collectively and understanding the company’s mission and looking to my to employees for insights are all skills I learned while in service. In the military, we work in teams, and we have leaders just the way.”
Frank Valenti - Fulton Graphics, Inc.
“In my eleven years of service I have honed skills on being process orientated all the while keeping a steady pace in accomplishing the objectives set. Discipline and motivation has helped me accomplish whatever it is that I set forth to do.”
William Tortorice - Wealth Management Group, LLC
“As a Marine Corps Sniper in Vietnam, it taught me the importance of being careful and paying close attention to small details.”
Dan Bowers - Holmes Inspection Company
“Discipline!”
John(Jack) Furtney - JS Gifts and More
“Persistence and Organization!”
James Terhune - T&T Materials
“To deliver services in a promised time and respect customers.”
Thomas Covington - A-1 Copy Systems, LLC
“The Air Force has prepared me to be a professional leader!”
Mark Northrup - House 2 Home LLC
“The military taught me structure, discipline, work ethic and teamwork. It helped show me that hard work can pay off. That by not quitting you can reach the goals that you set.”
Steven Matthews - RisingStar Entertainment
“Military training and discipline coupled with hard work, long hours and camaraderie were influential in building fortitude, preparedness and can-do attitudes in me for life after the military. Seeing so many countries and what people live like in other parts of the world gave me an immense appreciation for what we have had here in America like no other experience could have. Being thankful for our freedoms by knowing the cost involved from our veterans and founding fathers is invaluable.”
Marty DiGiacomo - True Blue Transportation
“Higher work standards, better people skills, higher quality product efficiency!”
Roger Newcomer - Dick's Speed-O-Tach, Inc.
“Being an Infantry officer in the Army is about health, fitness and self-defense of our nation, through leadership of others. Teaching traditional Kung Fu is all about helping others develop health, fitness, self-defense, and leadership skills.”
Doyle Perry - United Martial Arts
“Made me a more dynamic, honest and determined individual!”
Jake Haap - Orion Home Inspections
“On active and reserve duty I obtained the position of Sr. Drill which allowed me Leadership and Management opportunities along with discipline and respect of others. This is the best Country in the world as I have been to several other countries during my 27 years in the Military. I believe our elders and military veterans should have the opportunity to have the best value of the services offered them. I have continually maintained a high level of schooling, education and knowledge in my field.”
Samuel Pozdol - Peete's Electric Company
“The military gave me Leadership skills and a "success driven" attitude; enabling me to focus on my business plan and objectives while providing a friendly atmosphere to my clients.”
Devin Waddell - Aquatic Explorers Society dba Elements Dive
“I learned the discipline I needed to keep going even when things got tough. I also learned perseverance, loyalty, and willingness to see a job all the way from the initial phase to completion and I thank the armed services for this.”
Olin Granthum - Nilo Construction
“From the very beginning of my business career I found the discipline and regimentation I had learned in military service to be of great value. I was able to apply this directly, first to learning a business, and then to teaching my employees about their jobs. I also learned in the military that success generally required a team effort and that every member of that team was equally valuable. For instance, fighter pilots may hold the "glory" jobs in the Air Force, but they would not be able to function without a team of mechanics and technicians who service, maintain, sometimes control, and when necessary, rescue the aircraft and crew.”
Carl Lewis - SnowWalker, LLC
“Taught me planning.”
Peter Peno - The Hitch Man, Inc
“The twenty-one years of varied assignments and responsibilities inherent with the positions provided the leadership and know-how to become a small business owner.”
Gary Pitchford - Veteran Hire Pursuit, LLC
“The military taught me responsibility and determination.”
James Jarrett - North American Environmental Services, LLC
“Leadership training and concept of personal Duty and Honor.”
Mark Preson - Operations and Engineering
“As a Master Training Specialist with the USN I gained valuable teaching experience that helped the transition to the private sector.”
H.G. Laragione - Maritime Institute Inc.
“Professionalism, Compassion and Prudence. All traits associated with growing up in a military family and continue today as I say congrats and good luck to a Grandson going the Navy way.”
Rick Pino - Ricon Compliance Inspections
“The army gave me the discipline and determination to go beyond boundaries to achieve succeed. The military gave me the opportunity to see the world and the needs of our industry that are global. The demand for quality and longevity in our products and the internal frame work of our company and most of all the pride in providing American made products.”
HE Dan Bunch - Odorite International Inc.
“Taught me organization and preparation.”
William R. Whitteker - Pansermesh Inc.
“It helped me develop a disciplined, organized and communicative work style.”
Karen Auguste - Purple Lynx Inc.
“I learned the basic from the military, respect all people and do my best for the mission at hand... that reflects the way I handle my business.”
DAVID SMITH - S&S Towing
“I was intent on starting a business where I could help give back to the servicemen and women that showed me the meaning of Integrity and Discipline. These are the very ethics that I have brought from the Marines into my organization.”
Mark Llano - Source One Distributors, Inc.
“Attention to detail!”
Paul Dinkins - Prep Security, LLC
“The exposure to types of people outside of my chosen circle of friends and how to deal with difficult people are the most important lessons I learned while serving.”
John Hendrickson - Smoke Eaters Supply
“Procedures and systems.”
Ron Glazer - Ron Glazer
“The Navy gave me direction and allowed me to see opportunities that I thought were out of reach. It also taught me to be organized.”
Morgan Le Vally - Morgan Marine LLC
“Serving in the military gave me a good sense of direction and ethical business practices as well as a hard-working and responsible lifestyle.”
Michael Friedberg - Secure Standards, LLC
“Taught me how to be able to adapt and improvise in pressure situations. Representing veterans before a Decision Review Officer is not a problem because you are always prepared. If you get a question you have the plan to follow.”
Carl Price - Advocates for Veterans
“Serving in our military has taught me the discipline necessary to manage the day to day operations of my business!”
Edward Humbert - Complete Heating & Cooling
“Leadership abilities, and discipline acquired in the service has carried over into business.”
James McBride - Environmental Management System
“The Army instilled a sense of discipline, teamwork and organization in me that has bettered every aspect of my life. I would definitely not be where I am today without the time that I proudly served in the military.”
Robin Caton - Foundstuff Estate Sales & Personal Property Appraisals
“The good people that trained me at FT. Polk LA. taught me to never give up, no matter what the odds, keep the pressure up and persevere until the adversary can be conquered.”
Alfred Kamosa, Jr. - Kamosa Realty
“Discipline, discipline, discipline!”
Bob Wilburn - Matrix Construction Co., Inc.
“When I was bored, I read books about business. I can not sit down and not be doing anything. I'm always looking for opportunities to exploit. I'm grateful for the leadership and patience I earned while serving on active duty.”
Junyer Knight - My-Eddy
“First and foremost, the Navy taught me electrical. I work until the job is finished. Confidence, knowledge and integrity were expected of me while serving and now those characteristics are provided for my clients.”
Steven Barrow - Sun Electrical & Renovations, LLC
“The military taught me determination.”
Vernon Williams - The Williams Company
“Attention to detail. Management skills with employees.”
Ryan Powell - The Cleaning Corps
“90% of the employees of TCS Consultants are former service men and women or the children of service men and women. The military has instilled a sense of duty, mission accomplishment, and self discipline that we have transferred into our profession.”
Timothy Clegg - TCS Consultants, LLC
“It has given me the direction, capabilities and confidence to own and operate a small business.”
Jeffrey Gruhlke - Pinnacle Carpet Care
“Discipline.”
Thomas Crook - Uncle Tom's Handyman Service
“Responsibility for actions, leadership, commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and being on time are all qualities that 23 years of military service taught me, enabling me to be successful after leaving the military.”
Keith Sublett - Gorilla Integrations, LLC
“William Boone, was a Fleet Marine Corpsman in pre-Vietnam era. We are determined to support and encourage our brave heroes and to see that the disgraceful actions to our Vietnam vets doesn't happen to these heroes today. We have compassion and empathy with our deployed military. Our daughter has been to the SandBox 3 times with the Army so we understand the needs of our young people.”
William Boone - TOUCH OF HOME Support 4R Deployed Military, Inc.
“Attention to detail, self discipline, teamwork, and a "never quit" attitude was instilled in us in the USCG. If you apply these principles to everything you do, you will prevail.”
Donald Lynch - LYNCH Janitorial & Cleaning, LLC
“It gave me the skill to stick to it when the going has been slow.”
Richard Jennings - R H Jennings, LLC
“CAN Do attitude. Always ready to get the job done.”
peter vanwolvelaerd - VanDahl Engineering & Construction
“Almost 10 years in the USAF taught me many things including trustworthiness, timeliness, honesty, sense of pride, and ethical behavior.”
Michael White - Heritage Heating & Air LLC
“I have been doing what I learned in the Military my entire life.”
Richard Grado - Rocky Mountain Civil Constructors
“The military taught me to take control and follow through and give 100% to my efforts.”
Anthony Perry - Total Care Property Inspections
“Since I've served in both the Army and Marine Corps, I have made the lessons learned, standard protocol. Just as I had to do to learn how to walk again after getting hit with an I.E.D. while providing convoy security in Iraq.”
Kris Rodriguez - The Rodriguez Insurance Agency
“The Air Force made me a more organized individual. It helped to enhance all of my talents in the administrative field. It also helped me in regards to becoming focused on a task and gathering information or data needed to complete a task.”
Morine Slayton-Nixon - Clean Nations
“Military service helped develop my focus on detail which enables my optical scanning service help businesses concentrate on what they do best.”
Susan Berehulka - Scanning Innovations, LLC
“The organizational and preparation skills I can say have given me a high drive to succeed in my business. Creating new goals and commitments. Being physically and mentally focused to complete specified tasks. Creating solutions to problems. I can say this is what the Military has done for me.”
Robert Dano - Zodiac Cleaning System LLC
“The professionalism, discipline, and character of the people I had the honor to serve with taught us to always respect and treat our fellow man the way we want to be treated in business and in our every day life.”
Daniel B Jones - Purification Technologies
“Leadership, working with teams, management, efficiency and hard work.”
Mel Lamont - Lamont Brands Inc.
“The military gave me a wide range of responsibilities and duties. Knowing organization is the key to success, the Navy put me in diverse surroundings and gave me exposure to the world. The military has been a big part of my life for years and I feel I am a product of my environment.”
Mark Craggy - Amazing Creations
“The military helped by providing me with the determination to keep striving for success in everything that I do!”
Edward McCullough Sr. - The Bait Barn
“Being a leader of Marines prepared me to take the reigns of my company and relentley give everything that I possibly can to ensure that our customer base comes first and receives nothing but the highest quality of service.”
Brett Granger - Global Garage Flooring and Design of Houston, LLC.
“The military gave me a sense of accomplishment and the will and desire to achieve any goal set in front of me. With the motivation given to me by the many people in the military pushing me only made me stronger as a person.”
Francis Kalokitis - Kal Kom LLC
“Went thru some trying times in the army (helicopter crew chief-Vietnam) which makes you stronger, so you can give the extra effort it takes to run a business.”
William Whelan - The Printing Works
“Honesty and integrity!”
Ronald McClaskey - R-Mac Electrical Service
“I'm able to think outside the box after living and working in many, many boxes.”
Timothy Buskell - Ago
“Trust, leadership, independent, and the ability to talk and work with others to accomplish goals.”
Jeffrey Lakatos - Hartland Electric LLC
“The military provided a place to mature and see the world without the close protection of my family. Decisions made by myself were totally mine and had its repercussions either positive or negative. This was the place where you learn to be an adult.”
James E. Frederick - TimeLine Management Group, LLC
“I was a Army Corp of Engineer officer leading different platoons through multiple types of missions which really helped me be adaptable to change.”
James Farrell - The Lawson Flag Supply Co.
“I entered the Army at seventeen years old, as a high school drop out. The Army taught me the skills that have enabled me to thrive in any situation that I have found myself in. The training and education I was provided have made the man I am today.”
Scott Jones - Native Sons Services, LLC
“Personnel Management. Leadership. Strong work ethic for long hours.”
Mark Rothrock - Rocky's Bar
“The leadership training I received in the US Army prepared me to take on many challenges in life as well as taught me the skills I needed to venture out and start my own business.”
Leopold Lacrimosa - SonoranDesertKnives
“Planning for multiple scenarios and learning to think independently and still be a team member are just a couple of attributes passed from active military service to being a business owner.”
Alan Ferneau - Tymely Moments - Brandon
“Attention to detail, accomplish the mission, problem solving, team work, decision making, proactive, responsible, professional, finding the best and fastest ways to accomplish the mission. Good interactivity with seniors (clients) and subordinates.”
Mark Hutchings - Black Ops
“Military Service enabled me to have the discipline and internal drive to succeed in creating and growing my own company.”
Jamie Falconi - Stellar Apparel
“My experiences in the Air Force as a Security Specialist taught me Leadership Skills, Attention to Detail and Pride in Accomplishing Tasks to a Degree of Perfection not found amongst many.”
Larry Ebeling - Spectrum A/V Group
“Discipline, team work, never give up attitude.”
Marvin Whitaker - Skip's Construction Co., Inc.
“Being in the US Army and having the privilege of serving overseas has helped me take the challenges of the business world in stride.”
JD Beers - Coupon Raider!
“Introduced me to the disciplines required to get a job done and accomplish important and critical task without excuse or oversight. Also learned supervision, delegation, and leadership principles that have served me every day.”
Michael Thomas - Thomas Lock & Key
“Gave me values-teamwork!”
Lawrence Anthony - Anthony's Pest Management
“Strong work ethic.”
Stewart Smith - The Crabby Pig
“Becoming a soldier taught me to be a better business owner because I learned to face my fears from within. After I conquered, I was able to join the forces of many other strong individuals that possessed the strengths that I so longed to have.”
Silvia Torres Timoteo - Luxury Maids, Inc
“Discipline. Before entering the army I was a mess but afterward I became very organized.”
Stanley Sigstad - Trader Sigstad's Coffee
“100% disabled Viet Nam Era Veteran and formed the show to help other veterans navigate the system for their benefits.”
James Lytner - Veterans Talk / The Forgotten Promise
“Military service taught me that taking care of people is just as important as turning a profit. We truly believe that in helping others in a fair and honest way that we are also helping ourselves to be better people.”
robert thomas - Thomas and Sons Home Efficiency
“Paid for college and built leadership.”
Mike Olivera, DBA - Rescue Wireless Remote Computer & Network Repair
“Military services prepared me to be a better business owner by strengthening my attention to detail; motivating me to be the best that I can be in whatever circumstance; building on my leadership skills and giving me a great foundation to grow on.”
Teresa Garner - Think Business, Inc.
“I am a very disciplined individual who strives to help others above myself at all times. I definitely attribute these qualities to my military training and experience.”
Cirra Turpin - Cirra's Cloud
“Serving in the Army and now the Reserves has helped me to be more aware of the world around me. My organizational and communication skills have improved, I have an increased love for my country and our freedoms. I returned from my 4th deployment to Afghanistan (2012) and am honored to say that I have served with the finest men and women and am grateful for their support and for what we have learned together.”
Adam Peters - Three Willows Counseling, LLC
“Well I'm 61 years old now so it's been a while since I was in the army; however, the discipline of getting up early, everyday and getting out there to make a difference in the world still hold with me. Thanks for your site!”
William H Yarroll II - Business Development Associates
“My Military service taught me that nothing in life is free and if you want to be successful you have to work hard.”
Bobby Bonds - Diamond Studios
“My military career has taught me the organizational skills to conduct business and cope with the stress of business.”
Jim Thomas - Environmental Equipment Services LLC
“It has given me leadership skills, drive and desire to become someone, the need to succeed.”
Katrina Wheeler - Katrina Wheeler Photography
“Leadership skills!”
C. J. Brown III - PeoplePower
“In the Marine Corps I was trained to be prepared for all different situations.In business you must be prepared for the ups and the downs and during both of those trends we always make the client the most important part of our business.”
James J. Capuano - Veterans Print Management
“With training in leadership.”
Tom Shelters - Shelters Home Inspections
“The military prepared me very well by instilling the willingness to work long hours and a toughness to complete any task. The military also gave me the opportunity to get a degree using the GI Bill which made this all possible. Thank you!”
Dennis Dilley - PCB Interconnect Solutions, LLC
“My military duty has prepared me to constantly pay close attention to detail and multi task to correctly cover my clients. It has also prepared me to deal with the fast pace and hi level of stress that comes with running an Insurance agency.”
Michael Barden - Barden Insurance Agency
“Serving my country has been one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences of my life. The leadership, problem solving skills, as well as the strong work ethics instilled on me while serving, permeate everything we do at our law firm.”
Gary Lambert - Lambert & Associates
“The Army gave me the skills and confidence to open my own business. The support I have already received from fellow veterans gave me the push I need to know that I can succeed as part of the veterans community.”
Robert Kent - MN Concealed Protection, LLC
“One word: discipline!”
Gerald Greer - Mr. G's Tees, Inc. (dba Under the Moon Graphics)
“My time in the Army as a Infantry NCO has prepared me to be a business owner, by teaching me how to focus on the task at hand and not giving up until it is accomplished.”
Adam Hart - Nightstalker Tactical Solutions
“Being a Corpsman in the Navy for 8 years taught me leadership and attention to detail.”
Jeff Moore - Quantum Home Inspections, LLC
“Government contracts can be a daunting task. However, having served in the Army the skills you develop as a leader prepare you to adapt to changing needs and to pay close attention to detail.”
Taylor Justice - Squared Away Construction
“Motivation, education, and integrity.”
James Molnar - Colossal Construction Company LLC
“Endurance and diligence.”
Tim Donaldson - Media Dreams LLC
“I wish there was more services like this.”
joseph jacobs - Military Veteran Painting
“My Military service gave me the values of dedication, discipline, and service that I apply to every aspect of our premium laundry solutions.”
Jennifer Green - Swoosh Laundromat
“Taught me not to quit even in today's economy.”
Merlyn Seeley - Shikata Enterprises
“Gary Moyer served in the US Air Force, and is acclimated to the military culture. Dawn Callahan grew up with a disabled Marine who had both physical and emotional results from his injuries.”
Gary Moyer - AZ Disabled Scuba Divers Foundation
“Self discipline, attention to details, and a good work ethic all have helped me in my business.”
Vincent Chestnut - Alpha Locksmith
“Discipline and determination I learned in the Military has had a great part in my business that produces higher standard in my work.”
JERRY ACOSTA - JD and Master
“The years in the military prepared me to handle any situation that comes along. It also prepared me to persevere through adversity. It made me a stronger person both mentally and physically.”
thomas heinz - PDQ Delivery Service
“My Air Force experiences expanded my view of the business workplace and now allows us to uniquely approach the field of human resources through an effective and efficient use of processes, practices and principles.”
Leanne King - SeeKing HR
“It taught me responsibility, professionalism, dependability, commitment, honesty, reliability.”
Thomas Fortunato - Arizona's Best Moving Co.
“Being a leader and doing right by my fellow man.”
Kevin Barry - DJ/Karaoke Kevin
“Attention to detail is the number one thing I learned from the Army. This helps me everyday while inspecting homes.”
Michael Ivie - IVCO Home Inspection Service
“I joined the USAF right out of high school. I received Engineering Training, worked in Civil Engineering and earned my Bachelors Degree while serving on active duty and understood the basics of Land Development as I entered into the civilian world.”
William F. Mitchell - ML Development
“The military helped me mature. It also helped in making critical decisions.”
James Mathews - National System of Garage Ventilation
“The military taught me to apply attention to detail in all my work. It has helped my organize, plan and execute the services I provide to my customers.”
William Slusser - Patriot Cleaning Services
“My time in service instilled order and discipline into every part of my life. Carrying out daily tasks from start to finish. Showing respect for others. These things are most important in any successful business.”
Del Lawson - Photo Video 2000
“The Military taught me discipline and responsibility, these are the most important qualities that I have been able to bring to my business efforts.”
john gorman - Pocket Constitution
“Dedication, hard work and always faithful (semper fidelis).”
Ron Hall - R & S Small Engine Service
“Discipline and stick-to-it-tiveness, organizational skills, administrative, keep moving forward in the face of adversity; no doubt that without the skill sets I learned and honed in 18 years of military service that they prepared me.”
Doug Kelly - SEO for My Website
“Army leadership schools (Ranger School).”
Larry Mills - Skeen, Mohler & Associates Insurance
“My 4-year enlistment in the United States Air Force taught me many skills. As a Security Police K-9 officer, I learned how to write detailed incident reports that would later be used in court to get full convictions. I also learned that a quest for knowledge and training in my career field led to special duty assignments, advancement and recognition by my superiors. Additionally, my GI Bill benefits allowed me to further my education and complete my degree programs, which provided me with additional skills needed in today's business environment.”
Jeff Tomczak - Rocky Mountain Flag Company - Littleton
“It has definitely installed the discipline and dedication in me that is required to run a successful business.”
Shonda Lewis - Proactive Support Solutions
“More discipline.”
Ally Avery - A Unique Occasion
“My 12 years in the Marine Corps going from Pvt to SSgt and a Commissioned Officer, have given me the confidence and leadership skills to handle any challenge that I am confronted with. It also gave me the personal drive to start my own business.”
Jason Bailey - Bailey Land Group, Inc.
“Military offered training and development skills in diverse environments. They taught me to never to give up, teamwork, leadership skills and on the job training. They taught me to succeed in everything I did whether the job is big or small.”
Joseph Latorre - Direct N-Pakt LLC
“Went in as a kid, came out more grown up.”
Chris Rider - DirtGlue Enterprises
“USAF provided outstanding training and experience which has enabled me to become a bar-none, state-of-the-art computer and electronics guru.”
JOSEPH SMITH - Joseph Smith - IT and RF Consultant
“Being an Executive Officer in an Combat Engineering Construction Company, I learned that duty to mission is the most important thing. The mission of Schiller Ahern is to put our clients in a better position than before our relationship began. We are committed to doing everything we can to make the client proud of our efforts and results. To us, the client is first.”
Chris Ahern - Schiller Ahern
“My previous military training, discipline and service during WWII following an "unemployment recession" similar to the current national recession, was a factor in my desire to succeed in civilian life. I have since then, only once, during the entire period of my adult life, actually worked for a company.”
Leon B. Siwek - World Wide Waters
“Leadership and management skills.”
Shawn Gray - WTSI
“Improvise and overcome any difficult situation which applies to the construction trades, organization and planning to meet all challenges.”
JOSEPH REYNOLDS - RYN Electric, LLC
“As a Military Veteran, I have learned the importance of being a team player, as well as the ability to organize, and manage in a business environment. I have learned the ability to speak intelligently to any and everyone I meet.”
Deontea Vickers - The Notary Lady Services
“The leadership and team building skills that I learned through the Navy gave me a definite advantage over my competition to build strong foundation with a very committed and dedicated staff.”
Kathryn Murphy - Comfort Keepers - Jacksonville Florida
“I have learned in life as in the military that commitment and perseverance is the key to being successful in anything you do in life. I married in 1973 while still in the Marines, I am still married and going strong.”
Bob Edwards - EDWARDS Electric, Inc.
“I have learned how to handle a challenge.”
Glen Sandiford - My Virtual Accountants
“The Marines & Vietnam taught me not to give up, communicate, disagree is OK, and work together. With that nothing is impossible.”
Mike Mah - NoStressMike
“As an active duty member of the United States Army, I learned many many skills essential for entrepreneurship. I learned self discipline, leadership, commitment to task. I am grateful for the experience I had in the military for these reasons.”
Honey Rodgers - Premier Backyards
“The service taught me honor, courage, commitment, and how to think on your toes. Ever since my exit with the Navy I knew that I would do something great. I have always had high standards in everything I have ever done, now the business does that.”
Tony Webber - TNT Drywall and Painting
“I always listened in the Army to others opinions. Everything I know today, I learned from somebody else. The great discipline in the Army guided me in my own business to do everything top notch.”
John Juranek - Nirvana Time LLC
“Leadership, management skills, problem solving.”
James Wissenbach - Calamity's
“Being a veteran of 8 years and still an active member of the reserves, has taught me to work hard, be dedicated to my goals, and continue my education. I have also gained the quality of presenting myself in a professional manor.”
Cory Jiggens - Fishbone Computing
“Opened our small business up to more consumers. Especially fellow veterans who have stood tall and proud for our country.”
Kenneth Elliott - P's Sleeves
“Responsibility and accountability. The military taught me how both of these words will have an impact on my military career. Now that I am retired I have adapted these principals into my everyday business life.”
kevin Palladino - PAL's Power Washing, LLC
“Very attentive to detail, caring and sharing with others.”
Jim Shear - Sekurenet Inc.
“Taught me to focus and set goals to attain desired results.”
Anthony Barbarette - Smoky Mountain Kayaking
“Military Service gave me my first introduction to Federal Government work and the discipline that was derived from being a Marine shaped me personally in my work ethics, attitude and dedication to detail. My Marine Corp training was invaluable.”
Valerie Lewis - Valerie Lewis Janitorial
“My military experiential base as a program and project manager, logistical specialist, and variety of other attributes from the service helped keynote the abilities I have learned to develop to be successful as a business owner.”
Dennis R Stebbins - Ventus Travel
“As a squad leader with Delta co. 52nd Engineers during Desert Storm I realized the importance of some of the things we were drilled on during our training and the importance of continuing that training and to be adaptable to the situation.”
Boyd Hughes - B & B Power LLC
“Both my wife and I are proud to be veterans. Military service has helped teach us self discipline and responsibility.”
Robert Rhodes - Bayou Cache
“It has made me aware of attention to detail and the importance of serving others.”
Benjamin Ross - Indiana ProClean
“It has taught me to stay focused, diligent, and the ability to push yourself to limits to get the job done and the ability to depend not only on yourself to get the job done, but having the right team to succeed and accomplish the mission.”
Patrick McDonald - Innovative Vending Solutions, LLC
“The leadership and discipline received in the Army gave me the tools needed to be a successful small business owner.”
James King - J M King Distributing, Inc.
“Being a former military member has set the foundation for my business. A great business owner constantly practices due diligence and commitment, and leadership, three very important skills that I have gained from my military experience.”
Jamie Kincade - JLK Global Enterprises, Inc.
“The Marine Corps teaches organizational and leadership skills that are vital in a business setting. It also instills values such as honesty and integrity, which many businesses lack these days. The military also paid for my college education.”
Nicole Wylie - No Streaking Professional Window Washing
“Leadership traits and principles instilled by the Corps.”
Wade Grant - PC Tech MediX
“Being a Navy Chief Petty Officer, has provided me with the leadership and management skills that help make our corporation.”
Doylkes R. Grimes - Regal V, Inc.
“The Military taught me a number of things. The values of hard work, dedication, and integrity. In my business its crucial that my clients feel and know that I am taking care of their best interests with the highest of ethical standards.”
Conrad Caldwell - North State Insurance Group, LLC
“Promptness and discipline!”
DeMond Nelson - XTK Cleaning
“Being in the Air Force has prepared me by teaching me the key factors of business, attention to detail being prompt and showing effective problems resolution skills.”
Walter White - On-Demand Courier & Concierge
“I served as a Sargent in a NCO school. My Job was to train our next leaders of men. After leaving the USAF I made my mission to help our men coming home.”
Dan Margolis - Veterans Services of America
“Being in the military gave me the courage to step outside myself and take a chance.”
Gail Walker - Paddle and Pedal Adventures
“Being from a home with no father involvement, the service gave me the direction and opportunities in life that was helpful in becoming a successful business owner.”
Mark S. Haines - Tropical Environmental, Inc.
“I am currently doing the same work the navy trained me on almost twenty years ago.”
Kirk Campainha - Universal Fire Protection
“Honor, respect & pride in the job you do for your country or your customers.”
Shon Thompson - Thompson Business Service
“I learned so much about myself and to respect myself and others.”
Joel Lewis - JK Lewis Property Mgmt LLC
“The best Leadership course in the world, working as a Team, Training under pressure. Integrity, Health and Fitness as part of the work day.”
William Brisbin - Promothreads
“Military service gives one structure, goal and a way to accomplish those goals.”
Richard Hope - Richard Hope Construction
“In December, 1967, I executed the documents to attend officer candidate school in the US Marine Corps. My approval to participate in the program occurred in April, 1968. I began my military career in July, 1968 as a US Marine. I completed officer candidate school and was awarded a commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the US Marine Corps Reserve. I then attended The Basic School and subsequently attended USMC combat engineer school. All Marines are seaborne infantry riflemen first and foremost. My training in leadership, military discipline, military organization, small unit tactics, espirit de corps and general preparation to go to war in Vietnam has served me well in business. My experience in war in Vietnam as a platoon commander of 30 plus Marines, my experience as a company commander of 180 Marines and my experience as a company level executive officer gave me leadership experience where I assumed responsibility for managing the lives of men that is only possible in war time.”
Ben Bell - JMC Construction LP DBA Safety Nerds
“Provided the discipline needed to manage day-to-day business and unexpected obstacles.”
Arthur Brussard - TruckCourier, Inc
“Learned to be responsible, punctual, dependable, persistent, loyal, appreciate teamwork, respect for self and others, leadership.”
Jesse Willingham - TriMark Marketing Technologies, Inc.
“I learned to lead and to make my own decisions and stick to them. Make goals and see them through.”
Joe Robinson - Traffic Safety System LLC
“Well-established a specialized military background while working in the civilian world offers a wealth of knowledge to the public and government agencies.”
Mike Drevline - Tradevet, Inc.
“The Navy prepared me to become a business owner by instilling strong values and discipline to get things accomplished, goal setting and time management. It taught me how to deal with a variety of different people from all walks of life. It taught me to take pride in everything that I do.”
Marc House - Total Shred Solutions, LLC
“My military service showed me to be professorial in every thing that I do.”
garry mclaughlin - Federal Shredding Inc.
“It has given me the passion a desire to serve my fellow members of society. Providing them with an invaluable service at a reasonable cost.”
Kandra Ferguson - Ferguson Alternatives LLC
“Received the highest quality of training and education to be able to the skills I received into the private sector. Taught me about leadership, professionalism, integrity, commitment and dedication. All our clients can tell the difference of the type of service and professionalism they received between a veteran and non-veteran.”
ROBERT FICKES - First Line Security Services
“My military service prepared me to be a better business owner because it provided me with the ability to not only focus on the big picture of a project, but to identify the necessary components to accomplish a stated objective. ”
Genesiac Folkes - Folkes Brothers, LLC
“My time spent in the Marines taught me dedication, discipline, and gave me a "No-Quit" attitude. It has helped me to start and run my company.”
Tyler Fox - Fox Benefit Solutions
“Service before self, Excellence in all we do, and Integrity first.”
Jeffrey Wharton - FullStock
“Traveling overseas in the Navy helped me prepare for my extensive travel, working as a Storekeeper provided warehousing knowledge and confidence in working with others overseas.”
Robert Mull - Mull Export Management & Consulting LLC
“Military service taught me discipline to keep working to get the job done, not to be afraid to tackle something I was unfamiliar with, and to take care of the men and women assigned to me, which today is taking care of my customers.”
John Byers - Music Man Apparel
“Military service (25) years has given me the necessary discipline and training to operate a business. After one year (1969) in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, running a business seems easy.”
Joseph Reis - Naval Aviation Cadet Benson
“I learned how to prepare an effective business plan and to execute the various details of the plan to the benefit of the organization.”
Ron Denbow - NE Ohio Real Estate, LLC
“The structure and procedures in place in the army helped shape me as a business owner. I am conscious that when I give my word to a customer, I have to deliver as promised. Delivery is essential but quality and timeliness are more important.”
collins dibaki - NED Services Inc
“1.) Work ethic 2.) Technical training”
Thomas Gaume - Network Computer Services, Inc
“Discipline, Dependability, Respect, Dignity, and training.”
Justin Law - New England Security & Public Safety Agency
“Ownership, responsibility, being on time, working hard, do the job right!”
David G. Shaw - New Look Paint and Power Washing
“Teaching me to never give up no matter what happens.”
Jack Gentile - New York Aviation Corporation
“I have come to understand that their are no limits with the right motivation and ambition in a "free market system".”
Nathaniel Selby - Syndicate Moving and Transport
“Team work.”
Rboert Sanders - T.J. Reliable Handyman, Inc
“Integrity!”
Timothy Foor - T4 Construction, Inc
“I am able to plan, prioritize and execute a plan while ensuring all resources necessary are available!”
Tamasine Wood-Creighton - Tamasines Camo Green
“Military service has helped me realize that the American dream can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.”
Ahmet Taylor - TC Software, Inc.
“Discipline, plain and simple.”
Kirt Anderson - TEC Trainer, LLC
“Being a Marine taught me the value of life and sacrifice. I learned to strive for those things that are important to me, and to never give up.”
Brian Grinston - The Alaska Veterans Project
“It gave me the ability to manage people.”
Lamont Jefferies - The Beverage Channel
“I was a Navy Corpsman for 10 years at which time my strong work ethic and discipline was forged. I thank the military for every good thing that has happened to me as well as every good trait I have grown.”
Kimberly Nash - The Bunny Baby
“My military service provided me the discipline to achieve the goals I set for my organization.”
Fred Ezra - The Ezra Company
“The time I spent in the Army reenforced my resolve to achieve more than average goals. I was chosen as a platoon leader in basic and further developed a sense of responsibility and accountability. As I met fellow soldiers, I developed a deep respect for those who had seen combat and the sacrifices many made.”
Claudia "Tiger" Adams - The Horse In Sport
“The Marines instill self-respect, loyalty, attention to detail, and well to achieve dreams that may seem unreachable. Usually outnumbered, and trained to complete the mission and never to surrender, I view this poor economy as a strength, not a weakness, but to build on, and improve organizational operations to assure the highest customer service to accomplish company goals.”
Jerry Holmes - The Iowa Trim House
“I worked in Finance and Accounting, it helped me in communicating with people.”
Veniva Paul - The Jamaican Herbalist, LLC
“The two owners of the firm are both in the Army Reserves. We both deployed to Iraq. We are now at the same Army Unit. Michael Chen is a 1LT (O2) in the JAG Corp. He just received his commission. He was a SSG (E6) prior to getting commissioned. Rex Tran is a SFC (E7). The military service gave us both the will and drive to own our own business. It helped give us the confidence, patience and the ability to pay attention to the details necessary to build a business.”
Rex Tran - The Law Offices of Chen & Tran
“I credit my military service with providing me all of my computer skills and education. Additionally, it gave me the discipline and self motivation to make myself a better person to reflect well on my fellow soldiers and veterans.”
Angela Tourner - The Pink Padlock
“Communications and teamwork.”
James Sleter - The Place To Go Travel
“It Forged a "Can Do Attitude" Coupled with personal Accountability, Perseverance, dedication and loyalty.”
Octavio George Manso - The Pressure's On Us
“Military service helped me set goals and become a better civilian and appreciate love for my country and what it does to keep this world safe. God bless America!”
ALVIN FIGUEROA - A & M Fire and Safety Equipment, LLC
“I have a great work ethic and I only do top quality work.”
Michael Ovens - A Brother's Pressure Cleaning & Roof Cleaning
“I strongly agree that military service prepares an individual to own and operate a business by providing the service member with the ability to lead, and to adjust to a changing environment. Without remaining flexible in a business success is unobtainable. In addition, the leadership and commitment to excellence instilled in each service member allows one to persevere over competition and provide direction to both subordinates and peers in times of need.”
Michael Hayden - ACH Safety Group, LLC
“The Navy gave me the tools to be successful at whatever I do.”
Osborn Blount III - Afford-A-Handyman
“The military discipline, policies and procedures helped me to be a better entrepreneur. Order, responsibility and commitment are keys to a successful business. PLDC (leadership training) helped me prepare to be a better boss as well. I was trained in the Army to be a mechanic, which was my career goal since grade school. Also included in my AIT (mechanic school) was an annex on recovery that peaked my interest as well as gave me a good idea what proper vehicle recovery was all about.”
Kim Ford - Bad Girl Towing
“I learned to stay 200 steps ahead of what people might want from me.”
James Wright - LastWright Music
“Discipline and loyalty. Knowing that I work with other veterans, I have a peace of mind we understand each other. Though I did my active duty time as a Marine, I did my two tours in Iraq as an Army MP. The focus you need in the red zone is used each day for my business, the dedication and motivation was driven into you constantly.”
Zoran Smaic - Leatherneck CCU
“It has taught me key leadership, planning, and organizational skills.”
John Karafa - Leebcor Services, LLC
“Trained me to supervise, multi task. It taught me that nothing in business is static and you need to be able to accept change.”
Ro Saxon - Legal Nurse Consulting of America LLC
“Discipline, hard work and ability to overcome. Motivated to be in control of my destiny, and will not be happy working for those who are not.”
Cian Miles - Pinnacle Innovations
“The Military made me a man. During my Tour of Duty, I learned leadership, respect, teamwork, organization, structure, and most important Honesty, Compassion, The love of our Country and all the people who live here and who give their lives everyday.”
John Dafonte - Port Bolivar Marine Service, Inc.
“Through my experience in the Army I learned how to effectively deal with and solve conflicts. I learned to be solution oriented and to know that no task or project is impossible to accomplish. I have adopted this philosophy and integrated it into our company mission statement. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and the desire to go the extra mile to find a solution to any customer request.”
Anne Powers - Powerhouse Inc
“Honor, courage, and commitment are the Corp Values that make the Bedrock of Character for each of us at Praetorian Group. The Marine Corp instilled these values and pride. We have been deployed to the Middle East on several tours of duty and our assignments forwarded the cause as well as our experience. Our organization has developed using this experience and training resulting in an excellent performance record and adherence to an established Business Organization Plan.”
Quentin Goins - Praetorian Group and Associates LLC
“I have had served over 23 years in the United States Marine Corp, developed strong business ethics and discipline, and experienced working with many people from all walks of life.”
Richard DeVasto - LegalShield Independent Associate - Richard R. De Vasto
“It taught me that we all need each other. It matters not where the other guy is from, or where he went to school, or what his occupation is; as long as we're firing in the same direction, we have each others back.”
Will Taylor - Precious Home Care Services
“My service in the U.S. Army has prepared me in business by: understanding my goals, mission, and methods used by competition. I am a combat veteran; so, I understand the “need to have” vs. the “nice to have” tools and strategies to survive and win. Leadership methods learned in the military have helped me coach, council, manage, motivate as well as discipline/reward my employees. Communication, documentation, initiative, organization, professionalism, teamwork, technical quality and technical quantity as well as time management skills were business tools that I learned while in the service.”
Dave Tong - Premier Technical Services Corporation
“Taught me meaning of responsibility. Do the best you can do. Finish the job in a timely manner.”
Phillip Priebe - Priebe Construction
“The military taught me quality, disciplined work, and fairness of service delivery.”
Jeff Fries - Pegasus Web Services Inc.
“Responsibility and dedication.”
Eduardo Gonzalez - PerfumeStudio
“It has made me a more disciplined individual. I focus more on the task at hand while at the same time having the ability to change focus immediately for an emergency or if a task comes up that needs urgent attention.”
Joshua Herting - Phenom Security Integrators, LLC
“How to be organized. Gave me a never quit attitude. How to lead and manage employees.”
Robert Brown - Professional Cleaning Services & Supply, Inc.
“The military gave me the discipline that I needed, which has helped me tremendously in my entrepreneurial efforts. It gave me a sense of self, and the desire to succeed. I developed a host of great, long lasting friendships, which will also assist me in my business building efforts. It is because of my time in the military that I have the drive to venture outside of the normal view of success and start my own business.”
Walter Lindsey - Unity One East, Inc
“Great attention to detail.”
paul salas - PSA Electric
“Intangible Skills of a LEADER.”
Joe Grossi - Southern Arizona Scholastic Products, LLC
“The technical and leadership training has certainly helped me a great idea, but the idea that you set goals and don't give up on a well thought out plan is probably the most important asset the military has provided me.”
Lee Shaffer - Southern Investigative Services
“The Navy - Team work makes us all work together T-Together E-Everyone A-Accomplishes M-More”
Lawrence Baumlin - Southern Lights Electrical Contractors, Inc.
“I am a much more responsible, driven, & motivated entrepreneur who knows what to do to get the job done & understands the effort needed to see opportunities & investments through to the end. I help my clients also see the same opportunities & keep them in business. Staying within budget is very important & I help my clients make the most of what they can spend & the discipline to stay on their course of action no matter what the situation. If we must change, we adapt & overcome the obstacles”
Philip Gattuso - Southern Property Group, LLC
“Prior law enforcement K-9 handler, disabled veteran who rehabilitated herself back to health via dancing.”
Bethsheba Almah-Place - South Florida Belly Dancers
“For me it was the discipline to start true to course. It allowed me to become comfortable with stressful conditions and working with all types of people. The military personal and commitment to brothers in arms is something only a veteran and his family can understand. Whether you are WW1 or Desert Storm Veteran, we stand together in brotherhood.”
jack coovert - Southwest Refrigeration and Air Services
“The army has taught me responsibility, dependability, and to get the job done. The army has prepared me to be a better person in every aspect of my life.”
David Chess - Spine Recovery Center
“During my Personnel (HR) career in the Air Force, I gained the knowledge and experience needed to step out on my own. While on active duty I was also afforded the opportunity to pursue a degree in Management. I've always known that I would someday start my own company, so having proper the training, project management & people skills, and experience gained through the military are my foundation to successful entrepreneurship.”
Shelly Stafford - Stafford Home & Business Inventory, LLC
“Being in the U.S. Army taught me Business Structure. I has taught me how to carry out orders and go beyond the expected in bringing back results. Being part of the military family taught me the importance of communication ans structure. It also taught my son the importance of military life. He is currently serving in the US MARINE CORPS. I would appreciate the opportunity to serve your company and bring success to your endeavors.”
George Epps - Stars and Stripes Technologies
“My service has provided me with leadership skills, dedication, and has provided me with the morals that go far beyond the Army.”
Jason Stephenson - Stephenson Painting
“My military service has given me the confidence and structure to interact and succeed in all I encounter.”
Ralph J. Storti - Storti Quality Consulting, Inc.
“Military Service teaches discipline, dedication, and professionalism. It teaches accountability, follow-through, attention to detail, and the value of education and training. As a result of my military service, I provided management and supervision to very large organizations and groups. I also obtained advanced education. Lastly, as a senior military officer, I obtained extensive experience in dealing with National, International, and other government officials.”
Sherrie Aly - Strategic Solutions and Analysis, LLC
“The United States military is the most effective organization to teach discipline, leadership, and perseverance. These skills and mental attitudes are teachable and transferable to any other organization.”
Jerrold Strong - Strong Consulting
“I was in the 82nd Airborne, and that taught me to have a strict work ethic. I know that I can work long after others will quit, but I also know that looking at something from a different perspective. Sometimes flanking the objective can lead to a quicker solution.”
Randall Stutz - Stutz IT LLC
“I learned Diligence, Dedication, and Dependability in which I now pass on to my customers. Semper Fi.”
Rico Evans - Suave Systems & Solutions
“Serving in the military gave me the discipline and experience to run my own business. It taught me to serve my fellow man, so this prepared me to be a better business owner. I learned follow up skills necessary to become a good salesman to promote sales of my business. Thank you for this site.”
Tom Grissom - Sunshine Chem-Dry
“Being in the service better prepared me by allowing me to grow as a team member and gather the understanding needed to see the "big picture." It allowed me to appreciate the hard work it takes to ensure projects are done right the first time because if you fail to do things right the first time people can be injured or deadlines are not meet. It is imperative to meet deadlines and ensure projects are correctly planned and completed. I love the service members dedication and sacrifice they show.”
Kevin Jannarone - Veteran Landscape
“Attention to detail.”
MIKE ORMES - Veteran Lawn Service
“Attention to detail.”
Michael Pues - Veteran Stone Inc
“As chairman of the board, Veterans Fellowship Association, military duty in the Armed Forces Radio & Television Service taught me the values of conferencing and brainstorming any and every project. We were all strangers, yet we were brothers, family members now and forever. I am now 70 years old and "retired" but busier than ever with community affairs, just like everyone else in the VFA nationwide. We get more done behind the scenes than you can imagine. Thank you for your services.”
Richard J. Fields - Veterans Fellowship Association
“Disciplined planning and performance abilities have increased.”
Michael Page II - VETLogistics
“The Patriotism motivated me to go into my own business as Paul "The Flag Man" Bramson.”
Paul Bramson - V.E.T.S. - Ventura
“The Military taught me to Plan and stay focused on the goals I wish to accomplish above all to never give up!”
Edward Sordelet - Vets 4 Vets Inc
“The military has taught me a great many things; leadership, discipline, and initiative are some of them. Business ownership was the next natural step in my professional development. I felt if I could be responsible for over 73 Soldiers, 20 million in sensitive communications equipment for 20yrs, and retire with (2) two deployments under my belt I could try my hand at fulfilling my dream of business ownership.”
Samuel Everett - VetWorks! Vending Services
“Military service has given me the ability to achieve tasks in a precise manner. This is crucial for intricate electronic designs. Always, Attention to detail. Do things right the first time. It always makes the difference!”
Jim Schaller - Virtual Extrusion Inc
“Four years of service, including one year in Vietnam, can help one prepare for any contingency.”
Ron Ward - Ward Waterman Connell Architects, LLC
“Processes, Strategy, operations, and tactics are designed to win!”
J Beaumont Chatham - Warrior Life Coach
“Discipline, organization, attention to detail and drive.”
John Pillo - Weiss Medical, Inc.
“Disciplined approach to getting a job done.”
James Wilson - Wilson Stoyanoff, PLC
“The U.S. Army taught me as a young man how to be a productive citizen of this Great Country. It also taught me that whatever task undertaken to complete it to the best of my ability.”
Jim Winters - Winters USA Fuels
“In all aspects of organization, and attention to detail. My service in the United States Army had a hand in my commitment philosophy which now follows me in business. I am committed to best in class customer service to our clients.”
Perry-Nicholas Isch - Wishworks Media
“I have the drive to succeed in making my own business work.”
jason jimenez - Wooden Spoon Catering
“Military service prepares an individual by instilling organizational skills and the good old American work ethic.”
Phil Young - Young & Bertke Air Systems
“Experience and discipline!”
Mike Penhallegon - PCM Precison Government Sales
“Serving in the Army for 9 years gave me the confidence,patience,integrity and respectfulness to start my own company. There are 3 things in my life I am grateful for. Meeting my wonderful wife, being a proud father and joining the US Armed Forces.”
Darryl Jackson - Pearl Acquisitions Group, Inc
“The Military Decision Making Process (MDMP0 is straight forward and translates into a business plan very easily. You are well prepared to write a comprehensive plan if you have ever written documentation for MDMP or Operation Orders (OPORDs).”
William Peacock - PHD Computers, Inc
“25th Infantry Division Troop List as of 31 January 1970Vietnam. 595 combat engineers. Motivated me to go back and finish school.”
DANA SORENSON - Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation
“As an officer in Viet Nam I was in charge of 40 men and a huge supply facility. At Fort Knox I headed all quartermaster operations in support of a population of 60,000.”
Gary Platt - Points North, Inc.
“My book has been in print for 10 years and I just wanted to "Give Back" for all of the help I've received through the VA.”
Tony DeLiso - Legacy: The Power Within
“Built confidence in my ability to do jobs right and be proud of my work.”
William Slater - Precision Machined Parts LLC
“The military has given me the structure, discipline, and the willingness to succeed and expect only the best from myself.”
Marcel Murrell - Prime Market Realty
“To overcome obstacles and adapt to stressful situations.”
Donald Kennedy - ProMaster Home Repair & Handyman of Cincinnati
“I am a veteran of the United States Army. During my service in the United States Military, I have learned discipline, motivation and communication skills, which are all assets necessary to have a successful business. I have nine years of previous experience within the service industry and maintain a great working relationship with both customers and suppliers.”
Lonnie Morrow - Tomorrows Eco Services LLC
“My 13+ years of military service provided me with excellent training in preparation for a professional career. The military teaches attention to detail, discipline, and teamwork. These traits have proven to be extremely valuable as I have moved ahead in my professional career with business organizations, and moreso now that I am a private entrepreneur helping others through my consulting business.”
Herman Tomer - Tomer Development Company
“My military service prepared me for hard work and to take advantage of opportunities provided. It also taught me how to network and most importantly it taught me about honesty, respect, integrity and spirit. My military career prepared me for my business adventure.”
Jeanette Sperry-Lyman - Titan Shred
“My military service taught me discipline, accountability, and how to perform under pressure, qualities that directly translate into entrepreneurship. In the service, I learned the importance of structure, clear communication, and making decisions with limited time and information. I also developed leadership skills, working with diverse teams and adapting quickly to changing situations. As a business owner, I apply those same principles daily: staying focused on the mission.”
Stephen Anderson - Rent A Virtual Assistant
“To be truthful, prompt and dedicated.”
TONY DELLINCARPINI - Thompson Press Inc.
“Discipline and the chain of command combined with accountability of personnel is how military service has prepared me to be a better business owner.”
William Mitchell - Thomas Banks & Mitchell, LLC
“Leadership and commitment!”
D. Michael Johnson - ThermaCor, Inc
“Standard operating procedure, or SOP, is a term widely understood by those who have served in the armed forces. SOP refers to a step-by-step method for how a mission or function will be carried out and Veterans understand the importance of implementing and following SOP for a task to be executed and the mission completed successfully. This systematic approach sounds very similar to the business model, and is why more and more veterans are becoming better business owners/entrepreneurs.”
Andrew Sutton - The Sutton Connection
“Discipline and Tenacity.”
Kevin Leahy - The SpoutOff
“My military service taught me accountability, discipline and the value of trust and teamwork. I have learned to surround myself with highly motivated and educated people who understand the importance of the mission but are also compassionate. Trust comes from knowing your team is there for you at all times, just not when it is convenient and vice versa.”
Travis Bell - The Seven Bridges Group
“Leadership.”
Charles Baker - The Poison Ivy Soap Co
“Training and pride in my work. Work ethic and not afraid of long hours.”
Paul Hackworth - Hackworth Fire & Security
“survival school prepared me for operating a business in the current economic downturn!”
Harold Hobbs - Guardian Angel Cleaning Service Inc.
“It instilled discipline, motivation, & the will to succeed beyond all odds.”
Leon Grove - Grove Financial Group, Inc.
“I believe more young adults should enter the military service, it will help you to grow and grow up. Just the basics of what you learn will lead you into being a more responsible person. When we advertise for new positions in our company, we always ask if you have served in the military. This tells us that if they were successful in the service, then you will be a great addition to our company.”
Larry Lamanca - American Door and Glass
“The military has taught me to provide services and products with a no excuses philosophy of doing business. It is far easier to do the right thing the first time than to have to deal with it after wards. Also, taking responsibility for yourself and your team earns you respect.”
Terrance Johnson - Amicus Fitness Equipment Co.
“Discipline!”
Ron Gibson - Appenx, Inc.
“My military service disciplined me to always commit myself to the highest quality in all things, to be loyal, be honest and be a self-starter.”
Martha Macias-Alexander - Martha Macias-Alexander
“Being in the military has taught me the principles of leadership, integrity and honor. I will use these principles to assist me in my business endeavors. I am proud of my service and I am proud to be a business owner.”
Bernardo Gauna - CMI Consulting Group, LLC
“Showing respect to others no matter what the situation. Showing up on time for all appointments. Doing the best job the first time.”
Brian Watkins - Coastal Year Round Lawn Service, Inc.
“Equip me with discipline.”
Carl Willoughby - Cold Laser Therapy RX
“The discipline in the Military has helped me become motivated to run a business.”
Rocky Everett - Complete Occupational Drug Exams, LLC
“With the discipline and leadership skills i am better prepared.”
Robert Hatler - Kentuckiana Creations LLC
“Serving over six years in the United States Air Forces, I have learned many skills and abilities but the skill I find most useful in life and/or business relates to the U. S. Marines mantra.... The U.S. Marines are known for their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Hence the mantra: "Adapt, improvise, overcome." This ability is critical for survival when you're at war. But surely it is applicable in other places... like business...”
Kisha Calix - Confidential Coaching And Consulting, LLC.
“Learning how to be a team player, always providing the best effort no matter what the task, seeking council if unsure on how to proceed with an assignment.”
Miichael Boss - Construction Consultants Ltd.
“Gave me basic leadership skills.”
Wayne Bell - Corporate Threat Solutions, LLC
“Honesty, integrity and pride in all we do.”
Patrick Sargent - CS Computer Solutions
“The military teaches you how to have pride in your work and provides training with real life skills.”
Carrie Zmarzly - CZ Consulting Services
“I give almighty God the glory and thanks for leading, guiding and directing my paths to a successful life and business. The military has shown me how to stay disciplined in my job by understanding the Word of God and how I must strive to serve with excellence to satisfy our customers needs. Good things always come to those who honor our Father. D & C SIGNS, LLC strives to do things the right way, we know God makes the difference. ”
David Brandford - D & C SIGNS, LLC
“Military discipline helps anyone who has experienced it.”
Kenneth Richter - D & R Technical Solutions, Inc.
“The military service has prepared as an business owner first the discipline of during your job and maintain it through the end. Second Commitment, to commit to the task.Committing to training and assisting soldiers in career development. Third Leadership the untiring dedication to solders. Communication communicating with your immediate superiors and subordinates.”
Larry Dallas - Dallas Landscaping, Inc.
“Helped with being a leader.”
David Lee Cahow - DC Star Security Agency Inc.
“I was aircrew aboard a WC121N aircraft flying into hurricanes. I was lead crewman in the CIC/ECM area. I was responsible for radar navigating the planes through the storms and air controller for NATO missions. I was survival petty officer for our squadron. All these responsibilities gave me confidence to own and run a business.”
Patrick Dinger - Dinger Carpentry
“Leadership and management skills were my platform for entrepreneurship. Problem solving skills and abilities prepared me to provide solutions. Reacting to changing situations and criteria prepared me to be flexible. The USAF fostered my loyalty and need to serve. Mission success helped prepare me to be a change agent. Leading team members prepared me to pursue risk management and mitigation. The Air Force allowed me to think outside the box and to restructure the box to meet needs.”
Cherly Baugh - Government Integrated Business Approaches, Inc. (GIBA)
“Discipline and Leadership have made me a better business owner.”
Paul Villemaire - C&M Machine Products
“Discipline.”
Joseph Bell - Cabin Creek Timber Frames
“I have served over 24 years in the military and it has provided me with many experiences and exposures that enable me to better serve a broad and diverse range of clientele.”
Sharon Shinn - California Holistics
“The military taught me discipline, and that if you want to be successful you have to put in those early mornings and late nights.”
Tim Cameron - Cameron Building Inc.
“The most important attribute I've received from the service is discipline, which keeps me focused in life and business. I was also exposed to many different types of people in the army, which helps me handle my clients and employees. Plus, I realize that no situation is tough after going to war.”
Charles Benedict Jr - Cannon Tool Company
“Get things done and push comp out of business I.E. destroy the enemy.”
Ralph Sigler - Carolina Packaging
“Leadership and management training and experience.”
Greg Thompson - CCW Services, LLC
“My experience in the military has taught me discipline, service, integrity and the ability to be a self starter and always do my best.”
David Forward - Chip's American Jerky Company
“My service in the Air Force taught my three core values since before leaving the airport for basic training and the last day before I separated. 1. Integrity First 2. Service Before Self 3. Excellence in all we do. We borrowed heavily from these concepts and has become our philosophy. When you hire Clean With Integrity, you hire the company who puts integrity first, commits to providing the best service, and excels beyond the competition doing what it takes to keep you the happiest.”
Marcus Hill Brown - Clean With Integrity
“Military service taught me the importance of diligence, perseverance, and integrity. My customers know I am prompt, will perform the job to the best of my ability, and will remain at their job until my work is completed to their satisfaction. The importance of following a course of action and remaining on course has enabled me to build my business to the level of success it is today. Lastly, my belief in ongoing training enables me to stay on top of my industry information.”
Jeff Gamblin - Tiger Plumbing Services
“The Navy made me learn how to pay attention to detail and to push myself when I am ready to quit or give up.”
bradford spelbring - Tool Belt Training
“I was a recruiter for the military. I know the advantage advertising to the public. How important the exposure to the public pays a big part in business growth.”
Anthony Hubbert - Basic Home Inspection
“Judgment, justice, decisiveness, initiative, dependability, tact, integrity, enthusiasm, bearing, unselfishness, courage, knowledge, loyalty and endurance.”
Ryan Christensen - Dragonfly Home Inspection LLC
“Learned to never say no or never say die. Instilled a great work ethic and helped me mature.”
JAMES HALSTEAD - Battlecat Marine and Sound Mind AVC
“My Marine service instilled in me discipline, strategic planning, and resilience—qualities that drive my entrepreneurial journey in real estate. Leading teams in high-pressure environments sharpened my communication and problem-solving skills, enabling me to navigate complex transactions with confidence. I use these experiences to serve veterans, first responders, health care workers, and teachers, ensuring they find a home they can truly call their own and build generational wealth.”
Anne Martin - Anne Martin, Realtor
“Training, discipline and work ethics.”
Wesley Benjamin - Benjamin's Contracting Company LLC
“Highly focused!”
Alexander Lee Blackstone - Blackstone & Cullen, Inc
“As a member of the USAF I was selected to attend NCO Leadership School as an E-4. I was selected as a Stripe For Exceptional Performance Recipient after turning around a office that was devastated by attrition. Having 7 people under me who were on their way out the door, and 7 people just new to the military, I was able to install recognition programs to motivate all members involved resulting in Professional Military Office of the Year Awards.”
Ernest Blue Jr - Blue Crew Realty LLC
“Twenty years in the Air Force taught me Leadership and Hard Work pays off! The only limitations you have are self-imposed, never give up, failures make you stronger, not weaker, always strive to make yourself better. These and other skills are what have made me a better person today!”
ROBERT JENSEN - Bob's Computers
“It taught me there is always a way. Never quit, Never surrender. The body and mind are more capable than one would ever believe. Military life has taught me to improvise adapt and overcome, and do to whatever it takes to succeed as long as I am taking care of my troops and completing the mission, all is well.”
Paul Krumenacker - Brightspear Armed Service Authority
“Focus, Experience, World View, and Contract Negotiations.”
Gary Harber - Broadband Technology Corp
“Both chief instructors are separated Marines with combat experience. One Vietnam and the other Desert Storm. Both instructors have more than 10 years service in the Marine Corps. Marines are noted for their discipline, determination and fitness.”
Shane Mello - Semper Fi Tae Kwon Do & Self Defense, Inc
“Prepared me to lead my employees and make critical calls for the better of my company!”
Eric Perez - Semper Fight
“The can do attitude." If you have been there you understand.”
Leigh Carby - Service First Supply
“The USAF taught me to persistently strive for growth and improvement.”
Robert Earl - Utility Control Systems Management, Inc
“Wife is co-owner and she is the veteran.”
Stephen Brooks - Killeen Fence Company
“Serving 21 years in the United State Air Force has prepared me to be a better business owner primarily because eleven of those years I served as a Military Training Instructor. The job of an Instructor requires total professionalism and dedication. Dealing with several different backgrounds and attitudes at any given time could not have prepared more.”
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“United States Marine Corps, Honor, Courage, Commitment and Attention to Detail. All lessons learned in the Marines are priceless that gave me a strong edge over my civilian competition. No college in the world can teach you to be a leader like the Marine Corp.”
Rajendra Hariprashad - Ena's Driving School, Inc.
“By serving in the military, I learned that leadership is about serving others and not just about my own needs. As a leader in the military and in business, I realize that my decisions do not just occur in a vacuum, but that they affect those around me as well as individuals that I may not even know.”
Barry Broughton - AKT Combatives Academy
“My training in the military gave me the characteristics needed to run a successful business.”
Kenneth Millman - Energized Electrical Systems LLC
“They been taught leadership and to use determination, focus, goal setting to do my job.”
Ellen Sanders - Ichiban Cleaning, Inc.
“Living with and being active overseas with fellow Marines exposed me to people from all over the country and showed me much about loyalty and brotherhood. I am a better man for these years in service. Honesty and integrity are practiced each and every day in my business.”
Herbert Jadd - Industrial Carpet Corp
“The skills learned in overseeing the operations division gave me a great business skill set.”
William Glass - Inflatable Boats USA, LLC
“It gave me the leadership awareness necessary to think strategically about mission accomplishment while improving troop welfare.”
Aaron Guyett - Innovative Results
“Paying attention to detail, following through to finish the job and the fortitude to accept the good, bad and ugly without flinching.”
Jeffrey Helstrom - Innovative Management Services, LLC
“Being in the Navy helped me develop the discipline that I need to be successful in business.”
Christopher Hill - Intel Services Group
“The two most important traits that I developed while serving in the Navy were: 1. Attention to detail, and 2. Tenacity. Without these two traits, I would have never been able to open my own business.”
John Crews - Intelligent Information Publishing
“It taught me how to set goals and how to follow through with those goals. It gave me the structure that is needed to operate a business. By traveling around the world it gave me confidence in what ever I do. Joining the United States Air Force is hands down the best decision I ever made.”
Justin Porter - Iowa Foundation Repair
“The organizational skills and forward planning required of a Senior NCO have been invaluable in starting and running my own business.”
Scott Fisher - Iron Horse Lodge and Cafe
“The Air Force has taught me how to work with a wide selection of people and how to handle problems with a calm attitude, It has taught me to be a leader instead of a boss.”
James Williams - J & F Transmissions
“The military never plans on garbage and always has to react. I know to plan for debris prior to the start of every job.”
James Bourgeois - James Bourgeois Contractor, Inc
“Military service has prepared me to be a better business owner through pride & dedication. To do what is fair for the customer. Service above self.”
John Anderson - J L Anderson LLC
“By providing me strength, endurance, and confidence (not only physically but mentally), I am better prepared for the civilian workforce. With great leadership and versatility, the Marines have created an incomparable competitive edge for me.”
Edward McDonald - J. T. SALEM & Associates
“Because of my military service I'm always on time, & ready to do a job well done.”
Mark Manning - Jacksonville Plumbing Authority
“Leadership skills, determination and the understanding that you can do anything if you work for it and put your mind to it.”
James Putt - JandJ SuperStore
“20+ years of military leadership and discipline have prepared me for many things and starting JATOP Total Defense is just one of those. It has also provided me with the internal motivation and drive to keep going when others fail.”
Jeff Albritton - JATOP Total Defense
“I served in the USAF for 4 years from 1997 to 2001 in Ellsworth AFB, SD. The military helped develop a greater love for this great country. It also taught me to pay close attention to details.”
Kevin Edwards - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers, Inc.
“Leadership and discipline.”
Sharon Elshaug - Insightful Solutions, Inc.
“Admiral Rickover arranged an outstanding training program taking people directly out of school and preparing them to operate and maintain nuclear plants. This training and experience has been brought to the civilian nuclear program.”
George Van Wert - ILRT Inc.
“Through discipline and Honor I know that know matter how tough things get I will come through.”
Rocky VonZidkow - VonDari Moto
“I learned how to survey in the military. The military gave me the can do attitude to know I could successfully operate my own business.”
Alan Horner - Horner & Associates Surveying and Land Planning, PA
“The attention to tedious details and a higher appreciation for service are hallmarks of my time in the Air Force.”
Phillip Holland - Holland Photo Studio
“Military service provided me with the discipline and drive to own, grow and successfully operate a business.”
J Patrick Enderson - HJR OSINT Center, Inc.
“The discipline and attention to detail leaned in the Army prepared me to be a self employed person. Without those attributes and other attributes it would be very difficult to run a successful business.”
Henry Johnson - HJ Trucking
“Gave me project management experience.”
Rudy Garza - Hi Tech Maestro, Inc
“My military service has made me responsible. Once I start a job I make sure it is done right the 1st time.”
Charles Welegala - Heartland Alternative Energy LLC
“Training.”
Richard Parker - RRP Consulting Construction & Management, LLC
“My military service prepared me to own and run my business, through leadership, management skills, people skills, and it developed my abilities to analyze, problem solve, develop plans and execute solutions.”
Maria E. River - RTAME Services
“As General Partner, I am responsible for marketing, contracting, finance, taxes, and overall management of this company. My Navy (and Merchant Marine) service afforded me greater self-confidence, plus motivational and leadership opportunities,”
Taylor JESSE Clear - Rubber Mulch Is Us LLC
“Leadership and loyalty!”
Brian Rummans - Rummans Construction
“Military service showed me how to assist others in accomplishing their mission.”
Nick Ryan - Ryan Design Group
“My service in the USAF has helped me to become independent & not afraid to venture out and do anything on my own.”
John Stephens - Safe & Sound Home Inspections
“The most important think I've learned from the military would definitely be organization and preparedness, both of these qualities are critical to both military and business survival.”
Bryan Green - Sacramento Wedding Photographers
“Being in the Old Guard taught me to be meticulous and detail oriented in everything that I do. It drove home the point that you should "walk the walk to talk the talk" with everything you do both personal and in business. It has made me the person that I am today.”
Mark Brinson - Saint Acupuncture and Wellness
“Discipline and structure military provided is key to running any business.”
Robert Birdsong - Scan Am Marine Services, Inc
“I have incorporated the skills learned in the service with my knowledge of technology to create, develop and patent a First Alert, Physical Security and Notification system complete with report capabilities. This combination has enabled us to deliver needs asked for by Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology (DHS S&T) that can be used by many people, government, education and industry groups.”
Carl Fitzsimmons - Seamless Communications Group
“Military service instilled a sense of disciple, organization, team work, and accountability into our organization. The name of our company, Semper Fi, translates into "always faithful to our mission". We take that phrase literally, and it permeates our corporate culture.”
Kenneth Lee - Semper Fi SDAV, LLC
“The military has offered extensive real-life experience that helps tremendously when facing the day to day operations of a business. It provided great leadership honing opportunities, working under pressure frequently and learning how to effectively handle the situation with invaluable experience.”
Carlos Cardenas - Semper Wi-Fi
“My Wife and I created SemperToons to fill the void of Men and Woman around the globe defending their freedoms and not having a focal point for morale. I served 21 years as a Marine and have devoted the last 16 years working out of my basement focused on this goal. - Thank you, now it's back to work. Charles "Gunny" Wolf USMC/Ret., Creator of SemperToons”
Charles Wolf - SemperToons
“My military service has provided me with a profound respect for all veterans as well the country we served. The team work you experience on a daily basis is comparable to professional sports. I was able to bring this team mentally to my industry. This allowed open communication with my customers as well as other professionals in the cleaning industry. My business has greatly benefited from the "TEAM" mentality fostered by the military.”
Shawn Nachurski - Shawn's Cleaning Service LLC
“Leadership training.”
Thomas Shambo - Shambo & Associates, LLC
“Discipline!”
adrian kirby - Shapes Inc.
“During my 28 years in the Military I gained experience in managing multi-million dollar projects in logistics support, operations. This experience also included the management of personnel. This world wide experience has given me the skills necessary to become a better business manager. Because of my military experience I have been able to grow the business into eleven states.”
Mr. Patrick Hughes Sr. - Hughes Group LLC
“A big part of my life history is that I had the rewarding experience of serving in the military (Army) for 12 years, which has helped me connect with individuals from all diversities and walks of life in my practice. I aim to help individuals create a balanced life of overall wellness, through Massage Therapy and Wellness and Lifestyle Coaching.”
Keveyonna Davis - Massage Therapeutics, LLC
“My time in the Marine Corps helped me survive combat and all of life's challenges. It is hard to believe it was 40 years ago when I was a Radio Operator in Viet-Nam.”
John Richardson - I Am Free Forever
“On time every time.”
Ed Hoessman - IGC Associates, Inc.
“The military has allowed me to gain leadership skills, organizational skills, customer service skills and knowledge for working with others in partnership. I was able to have 12 years in the military and I loved it.”
Quincy Quarles - Positive Reach
“24 years of leadership experience.”
Edward Dunn - Innovative "Org" Design, LLC
“Discipline to get the job done, no matter what. Dedication to service. Respect.”
Lloyd Duhon - Internet HandyMan
“I have been in the military for 5 years, and each deployment I gain more experience in personal and processing that enables me a better business professional.”
Karen Whitesell - Invictus Construction
“I learned discipline, focus, grit, compassion, empathy, and servant leadership. I was immersed into the neuroscience of adult learning through PME (professional military education) as both a student and trainer. My exposure to the amazing diversity of humanity and the plight of the "under dog" continues to influence how I treat others. I learned the cost of freedom and the importance of preserving it. God, family, country.”
Dennis Funk - Edifi Training
“Both owners are veterans (Marine Corp and US Air Force). The military provided the leadership tools, discipline and motivation to establish a successful enterprise.”
Scott Schissler - TechTroop, Inc.
“Without a doubt, the Air Force instilled a sense of honor and service. This is a cornerstone of my business and has made my agency on of the top agencies in Tennessee. Doing what is right even when you do not make anything on the deal is the thing to do. This always comes back 10 fold.”
D'Lon Dobson - TennHealth Insurance Services
“I served 2 years with the Military Police which taught me to be self reliant and to think on my feet. I took advantage of VA Training With the first Architectural firm I first worked with in 1973.”
Terence Myers - Terence L. Myers Architect Inc.
“I was a LRRP for the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. I learned it is better to be behind the enemy than in front of him because he doesn't know you're there. I learned that the skills of a warrior who goes actively out to face the enemy are good preparation for business where you have to create your idea and then go out and make it happen. I learned discipline, follow-up, and integrity. I also learned to get my hands dirty and work hard.”
Larry Chambers - The Larry Chambers Company
“Discipline, sense of duty, dedication to the job, larger view of life and the world, recognizing needs, prepared to help others and work as team.”
Fritz Strehlow - The Mentor Group
“The Air Force taught me about self discipline and how to constantly thrive to better myself. The Air Force also taught me the need for, and importance of, attention to the details of any task I undertake.”
Kevin M. Leonard - The Ohio Home Inspections Company
“Don Stallard retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. His most recent positions were Deputy Commander of Resources and Squadron Commander for airlift forces at Rickenbacker ANGB, Ohio and Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. He also served 5 years on active duty in the Air Force as a jet pilot and is a decorated Vietnam veteran. His entrepreneurial spirit emerged in 1984 when he applied his military background and business experience with the founding of The Reserves Network.”
Don Stallard - The Reserves Network
“My 20yrs served in the US Marine Corps helped me to honed my personal skills as a person. My determination, drive and confidence in self has been fine tuned to overcome difficulties in stressful situation. My 3 combat tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom shift my perspective on the world and made me appreciate home more. I push all this into this business to bring an honest and fair practice to logistical operation.”
Quentin Brown - Move Your Freight Logistics
“The military has taught me about being dedicated to the mission and upholding values in myself as well as my employees. I also value the training and hands on servant leadership approach and apply it to this business that way I can be a positive influence for my staff and provide a positive working environment.”
Brent Benjamin - Dynamic Solution Drug & Alcohol Testing, Inc.
“Military service has prepared my husband to perform exceptional service above and beyond what is required of him in the business community. The military prepared him to listen to his customer base, think through what needs to be done and then find a way to accomplish the project at hand.”
charles spear II - DUCTZ of Fredericksburg
“The Air Force taught me to handle multiple situations at once in a timely manner. Perfect training for a small business owner.”
George Unsinger - DUCTZ of Charleston
“The leadership skills and attention to detail have helped prepare me to be a better small business owner.”
Daniel Schutt - Double Time Transit
“I learned two phrases. 1. Can do Sir. 2. No excuse Sir. These two phrases have been a bench mark through out my life and career.”
Robert Hunt - Deseret Investments, LLC
“The Marine Corps. helped instilled a sense of discipline, integrity, & work ethics in the product & service I offer to my customers; with the training I received in the Corps., there is nothing that I cannot conquer. An advance degree in accounting & finance was also made possible in part by my service to our country & has been very instrumental in the continued success of my businesses.”
PATRICIA SAINT LAURENT - Delta Financial Management
“I learned my craft in the Army. I continue to serve as an Army Public Affairs Specialist.”
Christina Dion - Define Standard Communications
“As a 20 year retired Chief Gunners Mate, I learned to lead and take care of my people. They are the ones that make me successful and I am nothing without them.”
David & Terri Rohman - D&T Arms
“The army gave me the skills to be a leader and to help others. Therefore giving me the confidence to start a business.”
William Dobson - D&P Bio-Haz
“The military prepared to be a better business owner by teaching me to follow through on the task at hand!”
clint watters - D Green Cleaning Service
“Through discipline and leadership training.”
Raphael Allen - Banyan Tree Project, Inc.
“My military service has greatly increased my work ethic and shown me the importance of integrity. I stand firm on principles and doctrines the military has taught me and how being a previous member of the military has trained me to be accurate and have attention to detail.”
Jeff Stewart - PayCrew Services
“The discipline I experienced while in the military was a major factor in how I deal with many of life's situations. Being a small business owner, that discipline has helped me to keep focused on my goals.”
Geoffrey Norton - A Wellness Place
“While serving in the Army I learned that there was a large need for IT services and after 12 years of working government contracting companies, I have decided to put together a small company that caters to a special need of training and IT support services.”
Gustavo Coutin - Total Technical Solutions
“Disciplined and tenacious.”
Jerry Whitehead - Tower Design Group
“Organization skills and having and working toward daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals!”
Thomas Fitzgerald - TPF Electrical Services
“Twenty years in the Marine Corps instilled the intangible character traits (such as discipline, drive and motivation) that has helped me to succeed as an independent business owner.”
Timothy Perry - Tracy Perry Salon
“Command pilot with over 7000 hours, 1200 in Vietnam in 1968. Taught Computer Science at Air Force Academy for 12 years. During that time I managed two computer centers, lead the acquisition team for the budgeting, specification, bidding, negotiating, awarding, and installing of five major computer systems. Management skills learned during career greatly enhanced my ability to lead civilian enterprises.”
Jerry B. Smith - Tranex Inc
“Military service and training has given us the knowledge and expertise in the field of products and services we're offering to the general public.”
Jerry Goodson - Tri-State Tactical
“Attitude that anything is possible, ability to organize, focus and lead. Writing a patrol order/op order = writing a business plan.”
Andrew Kratz - Triangle Rock Club - Morrisville
“Willingness to tackle and task, location, and requirement in order to achieve the goal.”
Dale Church - Triton Electrical Contractors, Inc.
“Organizational management and attention to detail has helped this company in operations and sales force execution.”
Mark Putiyon - TSI
“Honesty and integrity above all else.”
David Bixler - Twin City Metro Wash, Inc.
“Keep focused on the mission at hands and work in a team effort to get the job done.”
David Zuckerman - U.S Combat Heroes, Inc.
“Wanting to take an idea and bringing it to fruition by never giving up on it. Similar to the military in that you never let your fellow soldiers down by quitting on them in the heat of battle, you will always be there fulfilling your commitment to finish the deal with them come hell or high water. It's about honor, dedication, and loyalty to finish the deal.”
Dan Leonard - U.S. Outdoorsman Central
“We provide our services on time and under budget. As a former Marine I am determined to make sure every project big and small receives the same get it done attitude.”
Edward Cornell - Ultra Commercial Interiors
“Discipline.”
James Conley - Direct Connect Computer Systems, Inc.
“Military service instilled the discipline needed to efficiently operate a customer-oriented business.”
Robert Young - Eagle Veterans Services LLC
“Taught me to be better through organization, hard work, and preparation.”
Thomas Abercrombie - eWaste Disposal Inc.
“To go the extra mile.”
larry oshita - Five-O Pumping
“My time in the Air Force taught me dedication, a strong work ethic, and relational skills used in business today.”
Scott Geater - Geater Machining and Mfg.
“Signal corp specialist message center, crypto responsibility. Leading the security of the message center. These areas taught me to take responsibility for making sure we were following procedures to make us successful in our job function. Today that conditioning makes me follow the same training needed to face even a more dangerous area the business world.”
Lee Schiller - GB International Packing Service Inc
“Being a member of our military taught me how to be disciplined and organized. These qualities have been carried over into my business in every sense imaginable. Paying attention to the smallest of details is very important in my line of Work. This was very much instilled in me during my military service. I am proud to have served in our armed forces and I know that what I learned during my services will be a part of my life and business always.”
Shawn Wise - SOS Diesel Service
“The United States Navy gave me the critical experience that I needed in order to succeed in this industry. The military bearing that was instilled in me is my most valuable trait.”
Erik Holston - Solar Electric, Inc.
“I enlisted in the US Navy 17 years old 2 months out of high school served 18 years in the Navy travel through out overseas. I believe being the military give me balance in life. I learned how to be determined to succeed no matter what the situation. Disciple to to endure hardship as a good soldier. I also learned how to be problem solver. I learned that when a person commit themselves and put their live on the lines there is no turning stay until victory is won.”
Terry Barnes - Barnes Electric LLC
“Experiences as a supervisor, Instructor and Team Member/Leader. Focused on Helping Others Protect Themselves. Career Military.”
Gary Lindenmier - Arizona Firearms & Defensive Training
“Leadership, honor and pride. Applying the same mentality that the military instilled in us to never give up and suck it up.”
Anthony Muriel - Armed Forces Construction Group
“The discipline and focus I gained in the Army has helped me throughout my life, and it helps me in my business as well.”
William Ashby - Ashby's Crafts and Gifts
“Going in the Navy at 17 helped give me the edge Ii needed when I separated. I would do it all again. Go Navy!”
lenny Anderson - ASAP Water Damage Restoration
“In combat to be successful all personnel have to be well trained and on the same page. Our personnel are trained on the newest techniques in cleaning and briefs on the constantly evolving chemical we use. Our mission statement is short and must be adhered to.”
Lance Dugger - Shining Star Services of Brevard Inc
“It has equipped me with leadership, loyalty and commitment!”
Renee Floyd - BRF Mobile Lube Services
“The Marine Corps Gave me my best qualities: Loyal, Honest, Satisfaction of helping others with my skills, Self gratification, discipline! Always prepared, Over come and adapt. Never FAIL!”
Carl Brown - Buddy's Heating And Cooling
“The US Navy educate in me in electronics specializing in radar & radio repair. I accelerated in precision work, good work ethics, pride & much more.”
Jeff Atkison - Low-Voltage Professional
“Have served my country and now serving my community.”
William McClammy - M TECH Home Inspections
“The military taught me to be a part of something that is bigger than myself. To take pride in myself and the tasks that I perform. To do what it takes to finish what I started.”
Bill McWilliams - MAC Excavating Company, LLC.
“Discipline to work harder than the average person, to persevere regardless of the situation. To be patient, focused, and follow through on any project. There isn't anything that you can't achieve, especially if you "believe". The attitude of the U.S. Navy IS "Can Do". Believe, Achieve, Receive.”
Lester Mccurtis - Mac's Herb Shop
“Organization skills. Communication with different walks of life.”
Christopher Madison - Madison Variety Shop
“Persistence and honesty are paramount.”
Gary Wensec - Magee Technology Services
“Self-motivation and knowing that failure is not an option.”
Christopher Frederick - Signs For Anything, Inc
“I am very diverse because of the military.”
Ruth Bostick - Silvergem Enterprises
“I was a Nuclear ELT in the Navy. The basic course was given to the top 10% of navy applicants and the attrition rate was about 60%. This program was during the draft program and I have heard they have become more lenient to be able to fill billets.”
Bernard Preisz - Sivirt
“I have been "honorably" separated from the Army for quite some time now. What the Army did teach me or instilled in me was "leadership". Weathering the hardship. Sharpened my focus and determination to succeed no matter the cost!”
John Daugherty - National Property Inspections- Seabrook
“It instilled a sense of pride, ownership, responsibility, respect, and professionalism in what I do. My service also taught me to never give up and always give my all.”
Jason Chan - NC Glass Chips
“My experience as a Navy Air Traffic Controller taught me to manage multiple complicated tasks simultaneously.”
J Mark Olsen - Neslo Ventures LLC
“Taught me to work hard, be discipline, never give up!”
lee sampson - New Foundation Cleaning Services
“The US Navy gave me a technical background that allowed me to understand the power of the internet and technology which we use in our business model extensively. Three years of Naval Recruiting experience allowed me to design a sales training program to insure the best well rounded sales force of any real estate firm in America.”
Cory Kammerdiener - Newhomeprograms.com LLC
“Organization and leadership.”
Ramon Resto - New Visions Outreach Center
“In my 40 years as a veteran entrepreneur in the fields of Information Systems and Real Estate, the knowledge gained is the result of my military experience, my diligence to excel and my love of the business environment. Through all these endeavors and support of my family, I believe I have accomplished a great deal and I applaud the Army for showing me the correct way to handle life’s situations. I firmly believe every American should spend time in one of our distinguished military branches.”
Patrick Rann - Next Day Appraisals, Inc.
“Facing reality. I can remember when I got to Vietnam, the first thing I saw was a banner that read "Stay Alert, Stay Alive" and then a top Sargent said I know your a little concerned about being killed. "Don't because you'll never hear the one that gets you" 1.) So in the business world I've stayed alert & stayed alive 2.) I don't worry about who is going to do damage to what or whom because 9/10 you never see it coming.”
Edward Burns Sr - Video Suspects, Inc.
“As a Navy trainer I learned the value and importance of developing your people to accomplish the mission. This philosophy has carried over into the private sector where this importance translates into revenue performance and profits.”
Stephen Tanzer - Global Performance Strategies LLC
“I learned organizational skills, management and leadership through my time in the military; I believe that this is invaluable to any business.”
John Weaver - Global Reconnaissance Solutions, LLC
“Discipline, leadership and a never give up, never give in attitude.”
Michael Pagano, III - Global Sign Restoration, Inc.
“The finest technical and leadership training in the world. Retired and ex-military folks have such a leg up in business.”
Bruce Valley - GlobeNet, Inc.
“The Navy has great leadership development, and total quality management training programs. I was able to take advantage of both of those. I also gained experience in developing and implementing programs to better use resources.”
Sheri Reuter - Gluten Free Treasures LLC
“I've stating hundreds of times to people I've come across that my military service was the best return on time I've had to date. Everything from the camaraderie with fellow soldiers to the overseas experience to the everyday experience was vital in me maturing and becoming a better person. I would do it over again in a heartbeat.”
Derek Caffe - Code Black Properties, LLC
“What you do is more important than what you say.”
Dan Rieth - Golden West Technology
“Taught me how to move forward during times of adversity, adapt and overcome. Leadership skills, how to mentor, how to follow, how to work hard now and reap the benefits later. How to do without, do more with less, be profitable, strong work ethic, never quit.”
Matthew Denson - Goodfellers Tree Service Inc.
“The military taught me to show a sense of urgency to complete the task at hand. It also taught me to be both a team player and self disciplined.”
jeff carpentier - Gopher Garage Door Service
“Experience in dealing with individuals under different conditions.”
Gordon Holmes - Gordon R. Holmes, Private Investigator
“The military taught me the importance of respect, discipline and strong work ethic. I also learned the value of loyalty.”
Dennis Moore - dmstrategies
“I feel that my work in the United States Army has given me the skills, dedication, and work ethic needed to maintain a successful company.”
Derwood Willhite - The Squirrelz Nest
“It teaches that you can do anything that you put you mind and body into and when you commit it is mind, body, and spirit. Do it right because can't does not exist in the military vocabulary.”
Billy Moreland - Midastouch1
“The challenges it takes to run a business requires leadership skills, organization and discipline. All qualities learned in the Military.”
Robert Smithers - Miercom
“Being a Platoon Sgt in South East Asia with the First Calvary you learned a lot about getting your Job done.”
Michael Honea - Mike Honea Insurance Agency
“Military Service taught me respect, integrity, honor, to respect authority and to uphold the Laws of the Land.”
Mike Milner - Mike Milner Real Estate Services
“I received GI Bill monies to go to college. I received my BS and MBA. I'm a true leader of my own business.”
John Budiao - Military Coach
“The Marine Corps has given me the discipline and commitment to start and run my business efficiently.”
Dion Cavin - Mile High Travel Service
“The military taught me that no matter how difficult things are, they can always be worse. It taught me organization, leadership and communications skills.”
Joseph Miller - Miller-Gregson Productions, Inc.
“Military has driven in me on how to manage myself and personnel and how to plan ahead and place goals in front of you but accomplish each goal and finally I learned from the service how to be innovate creative ideas. Thanks to the US Navy Hooyahh!!!!”
Frederick Moss - Moss Grills
“The Marine Corps prepared me for business ownership by instilling a disciplined approach to accomplishing organizational goals and managing the challenges presented to any growing business.”
Thomas Stelter - Motorsport Solutions
“Integrity, Honesty, Discipline, and Team Building are core competencies when it comes to serving in the military and buying or selling real estate with us in Boise Idaho.”
Paul Doughty - Mountain Realty
“I was an electrician in the Air Force. I've been training since I was eighteen years old. That's thirty five years of practicing.”
Glenn Muller - Muller Electric Inc.
“6 years U.S. Navy Submarine Service, 9 cold war deterrent patrols with a navy meritorious unit citation in 1973. The Military experience taught a never quit attitude and a bull dog work ethic. It also taught a self reliance to resolve problems as well as a strong teamwork orientation. Submarine duty requires everyone to pull together for accomplishment of the mission and safety of the ship with only the resources available at sea.”
Mary Collins - New Hampshire SBDC
“Being a U.S. Navy Hospital FMF Corpsman (8404), has helped me pass along my training to others who might not be able to experience what I did in the field.”
Erin Clancy - New York Tactical EMS
“Marine Corps Boot Camp starts the learning before you land at the airport. You need to be prepared, listen to what you are being told, be part of a Team and not an individual, which directly prepares you for the Business World. The discipline to work long hours when needed and to march forward regardless if things become tougher.”
Edward Kennedy - MaidPro - Temecula
“Never, never quit, do your best then do a little more, CAN DO!”
Thomas Osborne - Conewango Kayak Canoe LLC
“Leadership, self motivation & responsibility were 3 huge factors that were practiced every day in the Marines that transfer over into the civilian world.”
Christopher Wahl - Club W - Buffalo
“I feel that leadership skills developed while in the Air Force as well as a strong work ethic has properly prepared me for the challenges of making COBAR Consulting a quality computer technical support firm.”
Andre Ford - COBAR Consulting LLC
“I served in the Navy from 1967 to 1970. At a young age I was give the responsibility of leading several sailors in the recovery and pre-flighting of navy aircraft. Plus I met my wife of 43 years in Corpus Christi Texas.”
Thomas Thwaites - Coda Coffee Company LLC
“Discipline!”
Aura Jones - COLLOCAMOTION Financial & Wellness, LLC
