Background Matthew "Griff" Griffin is the Co-Founder of Combat Flip Flops. Griff was previously interviewed on the podcast in Episode 47, making him the first two time guest. If you want to find our more about his background and founding CFF, … [Continue reading]
What Kind Of Entrepreneur Are You?
This post was written by Byron Chen. Byron is a Marine Corps Veteran, a podcaster, and an entrepreneur. He is a regular contributor to Command Your Business. -Scott As an entrepreneur, I often get a lot of flak from others for … [Continue reading]
Episode 83: Matt Miller From The Cockpit To Entrepreneurship
Background Matt Miller is the founder of School Spirit Vending. Matt grew up in outside of Chicago and attended the United States Air Force Academy. After graduation, he served as a pilot in the Air Force for over 9 years. Transition Matt … [Continue reading]
8 Reasons Your Veteran Owned Business Will Crash And Burn
Make sure these potential business failures don't happen to you! I have talked to many Veteran Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in the almost two years that I have been running Command Your Business. Many have succeeded, but many have failed. Here … [Continue reading]
Episode 82: Akili King, Former College & Pro Athlete, Entrepreneurship Evangelist, Army Veteran
Background Akili King grew up in Mississippi with two dreams. He wanted to play football at a high level and serve in the Army. He received an appointment to West Point where he played for 3 years before leaving to attend Oregon State. He … [Continue reading]
Episode 81: Former NASA Engineer, Current Naval Reserve Officer, and Entrepreneur KC Chhipwadia
Background KC is an aspiring vetrepreneur, in early stages of setting up his "yet-to-be-named" start-up. KC graduated from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in 1995 with a BS in mechanical engineering and from the University … [Continue reading]
Episode 80: Army Veteran, Former Walt Disney World Executive VP, Bestselling Author, and Entrepreneur Lee Cockerell
Background Lee Cockerell grew up in Oklahoma. He had a difficult childhood, and his mother was married 3 times before he was 16. He went to college for s short time but did not do well. He enlisted in the Army and served as a cook. After his … [Continue reading]
How Can You Tell If You’re An Entrepreneur?
This post was written by Byron Chen. Byron is a Marine Corps Veteran, a podcaster, and an entrepreneur. He is a regular contributor to Command Your Business. -Scott I’m currently on a trip to Taiwan, the homeland of my parents. Now, I … [Continue reading]
Episode 79: Mario Barrett, Co-Founder Sockwork, Army Veteran
Background Mario Barrett is the Co-Founder of Sockwork with his wife Tina. Mario grew up in a small town in Texas. His father was an Air Force Academy Graduate. Mario is a graduate of West Point and be came a Combat Engineer in the U.S. Army. He … [Continue reading]
From The Army To Entrepreneurship
This post was written by Robert Williger. Robert is an Army Veteran and he is currently building a customer support and marketing agency. He is a regular contributor to Command Your Business. -Scott I am excited to be able to … [Continue reading]