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
“Preparation and organization. Meeting deadlines, commitments and greater respect for our country and honor and respect for our fellow country men.”
Lawrence Daniels - Da Arla Tax Services
“I was able to travel through the world and collect all my stamps and I learned to keep extremely good records.”
Richard Easingwood - Easy's Stamps
“Professionalism and teamwork were skills I honed in the USAF.”
Gregory Pierce - ENGISYSTEMS Inc.
“USAF taught me to manage resources and provided opportunities to lead people with a common goal.”
Lonnie Pace - Family Laundry
“It has helped me keep deadlines, be well organized.”
Dawn White - White's Cleanit
“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
“My experience as an infantry Marine taught me the value of extensive planning, yet gave me the ability to adapt well to ever-changing demands and situations. As a business owner, I'm able to provide faster solutions and service because of my military service experience.”
Klay South - Operation Care Package 24/7
“Military service has made me an even more responsible person!”
Roy Drangstveit - Minnesota Valley Inspections LLC
“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
“Instilled discipline, confidence, and satisfaction in a job well done.”
Sean Elkin - Searchlight Interactive, LLC
“Learned discipline, determination and perseverance.”
Hal Decker - Doctor Greens
“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.
“Has provided me the leadership skills to run a successful business.”
Stephen Pearson - High Tech Crime Institute Inc
“The military taught me primarily to listen and learn, understand diversity, and work with everyone. Using my planning skills, multi-tasking experience, and level of understanding of people and industry, I have worked to develop processes and innovative techniques to improve not only a business, but the employees and atmosphere. The Military taught me that - everyone has a great idea - it just takes the right time and the right person to hear it and how to focus on it!”
Ron Craw - Improvement Innovations LLC
“The drive to be mission focused.”
Joe Webb - 4 Granite 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
“The military taught me discipline, dedication and commitment - the will and desire to carry a mission through! All of these traits are required to persevere in business today!”
Amy Contino - Das KaffeeHaüs von Frau Burkhart
“Persistence and Organization!”
James Terhune - T&T Materials
“The military taught me work ethics. Work hard when it is time to work and shut it off when it's done. I don't have have to use my command voice very often these days, but it's there when I need it.”
Mary Smith - Virtual Imagery Photography
“The Air Force has prepared me to be a professional leader!”
Mark Northrup - House 2 Home LLC
“My graduation from the US Military Academy & 20 yrs of active duty have permitted me to provide timely and compelling community service in Albuquerque, along with supporting my spouse's Holistic Wellness business (Cloud Nine Therapeutics).”
Patrick O'Connell - Cloud Nine Therapeutics
“I was trained in discipline, organization; goal oriented, and team work. Start a project and follow through to a successful finish. Provide the tools for the work force and create a teamwork environment.”
James Guin - AAA Yacht Sales
“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
“The discipline and hard work that I experienced in the Navy was priceless. It helped me to create a successful pressure washing business. Serving my country through the United States Navy was one of the best decisions I ever made.”
KENNETH MEDINA - CFB Pressure Washing
“Better Business Owner: Organized, Motivated, Self Initiative.”
Andrew Ronchak - Green Leaf Corporation
“By supplying me with the tools to become a responsible, organized and motivated adult.”
Willie Vega Jr. - FITNESS 4 LIFE Personal Training
“The military discipline most of all gave me the head start to achieve in civilian life and the command training gave me the ability to direct others toward goal accomplishment.”
Jim McConaghy - HelloEZ.com
“Discipline-Team Work-Pride!”
DAVID DEMARS - North American Property Management
“It's helped me form objectives, and become better at forming strategies to reach those objectives. It's also helped me work as a team, develop SOP's in my business, and focus on the goals I have set.”
EJ Smith - Smith Business Development Solutions
“Basic training was no joke. It instilled discipline, courage, and the will to "drive on troop"! While stationed in Fort Kobbe, Panama I depended on the guy to my right and to my left. Same goes with business.”
Tom Carter - Ultrabrite LLC
“Discipline in decision making during adverse situations by far leads the list. Leadership was always taught and practiced everyday as it is in the business world. No one never needed to tell a group of gathered people that they were in the militia.”
John Raddatz - Tri City Tool & Die, Inc.
“Taught me patience.”
Jonathan Schneider - Schneider Financial Group, Ltd
“Aberdeen Proving Ground school for blacksmith and welding.”
Ruperto FUENTES - Universal Refractrs & Boilers
“Personal relations and discipline.”
Henry Canup - Henry Canup's Metal Polishing
“Taught me responsibility and leadership under fire. Company commander with 3rd Marine Division RVN.”
LEO DURANT - LND Construction
“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
“Leadership training and concept of personal Duty and Honor.”
Mark Preson - Operations and Engineering
“The 343rd. & 2849th. Civil Engineering Squadrons taught me the ins & outs of the Construction Industry. From how to set Brick, Block, Concrete, Windows, Doors & Drywall to Materials Procurement & Scheduling just to name a few.”
Michael Pereira - Palm Home Improvement Inc.
“Taught me organization and preparation.”
William R. Whitteker - Pansermesh Inc.
“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.
“Management and leadership skills plus the idea of serving people and providing others what they need.”
Howard Tennyson - Ace Home Inspection, LLC
“26 years experience of flying, maintaining, and support Air Force Weapon Systems.”
Don Needham - LogSpec
“I am always on time and I do what I say.”
Sam Emmerling - Sam Emmerling Company
“Honor. Integrity. Experience. ”
Ernest Arnold - ACE Midwest, LLC
“First the military service allowed me to participate in the GI Bill which paid for my Masters Degree in Business. Second it instilled in me a sense of integrity and honesty with is often missing in business. Third it taught me to focus on clients.”
Paul Harar - Maximum Blends
“Organizational Skills.”
Keith Picard - VAL-FAB, Inc.
“It has given me tons of leadership experience!”
Jeremiah Richards - City Green Landscaping LLC
“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
“My military service gave me the courage and determination to start and manage Extremely Clean Pressure Washing.”
Bryan Whalen - Extremely Clean Pressure Washing
“Work ethics, and responsibility.”
Thomas Hughes - DOD Consultants, LLC
“It helped me pay attention to small details and being prompt.”
Frederick Franks - Acme Logistics, Inc
“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
“Discipline, discipline, discipline!”
Bob Wilburn - Matrix Construction Co., Inc.
“As a cook in the Seabees (NMCB-40) I grew to love the job & continued to cook after getting out of the military. This led me to start an ice cream parlor during the 1980's waffle cone craze & become inventor of the original flavored cookie cone.”
Eric Nielsen - My Go To Guy Products
“The military's ability to create professionals, good work ethic, discipline and can do attitude has definitely helped me with my business.”
Michael Rock - Rocktek
“Discipline and leadership skills, along with organizational skills.”
Todd Claiborne - Claiborne Hauling Contractors, LLC
“I was an Airborne Ranger. While I was a Ranger, I was held to a higher standard. I had to go above and beyond my call of duty. I have always went out of the way for my customer. That single gesture makes you better than your competition.”
James Scott Williams - Alabama Sprinkler Services Inc.
“It has given me the direction, capabilities and confidence to own and operate a small business.”
Jeffrey Gruhlke - Pinnacle Carpet Care
“Tolerance, endurance, must succeed attitude.”
Linda Newberry - Agape Pools Leak Detection & Repair
“My military service has helped me to be a better business owner by the organizational skills I was taught and the ability to adapt and overcome obstacles and adverse situations. Above all else honesty, integrity and to take responsibility.”
RUSSELL PRICE - R.J. Price Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
“The discipline is a requirement of being self employed.”
John Russell - Eagle Industrial Instrumentation, LLC
“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
“CAN Do attitude. Always ready to get the job done.”
peter vanwolvelaerd - VanDahl Engineering & Construction
“It has made me disciplined and focused and able to multi-task.”
Doug Robinson - Maine Inspection & Engineering Company
“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
“It showed me the drive that it takes to succeed, and the integrity to make sure the job is done right.”
Nelson Borgeson - Borg Construction Services
“Time management, responsibility, accountability, teamwork, pride, and the list goes on. I am very proud to have served and look forward to a successful career in business for myself with the help of friends, family and other veterans. Thank you.”
Lisa Madison - Rocky Coast Seminars
“Courage!”
Don Kelin - CADDO Solutions
“The submarine service taught me discipline and the need to work in cooperation with others.”
Michael Addison - Siella Imaging LLC
“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
“My time in the military has laid the foundation for who I am as a business owner. I was taught respect, team-dynamics, honor and most importantly that anything and everything can be done with a positive 'can-do' attitude and good organization.”
Betsy Rosengrant-Stein - K.D. Rosengrant, Inc.
“The Texas Air National Guard instilled in me (at least) three traits that are highly desirable in business owners/entrepreneurs... discipline, perseverance and tenacity. Without these traits I would never have been able to drive my business to where it is now.”
Chris Nicolaou - Texas DNS, Inc.
“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
“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
“The leadership and decision making training and experience combined with the 'do what it takes to get the job done' attitude from the Marine Corps are the perfect building blocks for a business owner.”
John Spaugh - Desert Door & Building Supply
“Leadership and Character. The military gave me the confidence to know that I can do anything I set my mind on.. and that's the truth! 100% success thus far!”
Jeffrey Gonzalez - DirectJG HIDS and Accessories
“Improvise, adapt and overcome!”
Brian Durgin - Durgin's Lawn & Landscape
“The military showed me how to structure my time, money, and management.”
Brad Hedrick - Floor Designs
“Discipline, integrity and honesty!”
Marc Soss - Marc J. Soss, Esquire
“The military developed my leadership and management skills through the years and the ability to see how communications and relationships with other organizations was key in making your operations successful.”
Laura Orcutt - Laura Orcutt Business Operating Solutions LLC (LOBOS)
“Honesty and integrity!”
Ronald McClaskey - R-Mac Electrical Service
“Trust, leadership, independent, and the ability to talk and work with others to accomplish goals.”
Jeffrey Lakatos - Hartland Electric LLC
“Joining the Marines was the best choice of my life. In my business life it has given me huge confidence and integrity. The willingness to persevere through any situation is also a big plus in my business.”
James Erickson - EMC Dental Marketing
“The military instilled the importance of pride and dedication in the task at hand, also the need for attention to the details of any task I undertake.”
Michael Langel - Proving Grounds Lawn Care
“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
“Organizational skills.”
Tommy Pope - Business Systems, Inc.
“Taught me a "never quit" philosophy!”
F Gregg Meagher - Life Regeneration Systems Corporation LLC
“Military service has given me the tools necessary to start, run, and maintain my business. Dedication and attention to details are my watch words. These are just a sample of the many lessons learned and experience gained from my military service.”
Charles Brown - Exodus International
“Discipline, team work, never give up attitude.”
Marvin Whitaker - Skip's Construction Co., Inc.
“Progressing through the ranks to senior NCO you get to see in many ways different needs of people and what makes them motivated. The organizational skills and personal and material managerial skills are necessary whether you are running a business.”
Paul Marsters - Survival and Rescue Training and Consulting
“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
“The leadership and discipline from my military service prepared me for managing not only one business but two.”
Dorothy West - AVON - Independent Sales Representative - Dorothy West
“Detail oriented professional services with dedication to customer service and satisfaction.”
Robert Welch - ATEX Inspects
“Strong work ethic.”
Stewart Smith - The Crabby Pig
“Attention to detail that is required in the military has driven our business. Getting to jobs on time and completing them with the quality that is required is also a skill pounded into us military members.”
Russ Stark - Surface Specialists of Arrowhead Country
“Military service provided me with a disciplined approach and the desire to take pride in my work.”
Gary Gruenwald - Domestic & International Security Group, LLC
“Made me a strong leader and willing to pursue my goals.”
ramzi torbey - Halo-8
“Discipline. Before entering the army I was a mess but afterward I became very organized.”
Stanley Sigstad - Trader Sigstad's Coffee
“The Army gave me the attitude and drive to get things done correctly and efficiently. There is no civilian training that can compare to the conditioning your body and mind receive even in the first year of training. Real Integrity is key!”
Charles Clements - Clements Drivelane
“Paid for college and built leadership.”
Mike Olivera, DBA - Rescue Wireless Remote Computer & Network Repair
“Discipline, pride in workmanship, attention to detail, extraordinary customer service ethic.”
Jeff Truesdale - Proforma True Solutions
“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.
“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
“Discipline, work ethic and organization.”
John Evans - AIM Home Inspection, Inc.
“Experience of Government supplies purchased and requested.”
Joseph P Pekar - MFG Reps, LLC
“The discipline, training, and life experiences make veterans the best small business leaders in the civilian community. We use all those learned lessons and training experiences and apply them to our day to day operations and find they work extremely well.”
Michael Mizell - Millennium Security Services, LLC
“It has made me a more (nose to the grindstone) kind of a person. What ever it takes to get the job done.”
Gary Wickham - P.F.D. LLC
“It has given me the discipline to realize that what the mind can see it can achieve!”
Richard Olvera - LegalShield Independent Associate - Richard Olvera
“Giving me the discipline and knowledge to be competitive.”
Greg Nixon - QualiCare Commercial Cleaning
“When I enlisted in the navy right out of school, this was during the Vietnam war. I was a gun captain with the responsibilities of ten young men like myself, and the military by giving me that task set the wheels in motion, with teaching me leadership among my peers, and has helped me with my business.”
mike whitmer - Mike's Natural Stone Walls
“Discipline and professionalism!”
Erby Crofutt - B4U Close Home Inspections & Radon Testing
“The military has given me the foundation to run and own a company.”
JASON LOFTIS - Courier Solutions, Inc.
“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
“With 26 ½ years military service and 20 years of civil service with the Army and Navy, as an enlisted Air Force member through retirement from the Army Reserve as an Army Officer I learned organizational, management, leadership and down-to earth people skills that are essential in any business.”
Dwayne Burgess - Onsite Visions 360
“Being a Corpsman in the Navy for 8 years taught me leadership and attention to detail.”
Jeff Moore - Quantum Home Inspections, LLC
“It has provided me with the knowledge to better navigate the inner politics of most offices.”
Steve Clark - The Vannet Group, LLC
“I was a young, slightly wild young man. The Army helped me to grow up fast. I met other young men from around the country that gave me a broader view of life. The Army teaches discipline, a strong work ethic, and a real love for the USA.”
William Templeton - Truck Xtreme
“Taught me to be organized, prepared, and disciplined.”
Stephen Feltner - York People Solutions
“Motivation, education, and integrity.”
James Molnar - Colossal Construction Company LLC
“Leadership!”
Derek Blockhus - geek@Your Service LLC
“The military life requires discipline and focus - two key elements required to be successful in business. We have a very unique perspective on life once we are no longer active in the military but the residual affect of our commitment is evident.”
Sofia Hogan - Sofia Hogan Biz Coaching
“By training me in the skills of a Physical Therapy Aide which are the foundation for my Massage Therapy training.”
Michael Wolfes - Michael's Mobile Massage, LLC
“Taught me not to quit even in today's economy.”
Merlyn Seeley - Shikata Enterprises
“Military service provided the discipline to see any project to it's completion regardless of the obstacles placed in front of one.”
Richard Canard - Chesapeake Chute Systems, Inc.
“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
“Military service taught me to persevere even in difficult times while always keeping excellence a top priority.”
Sarah Hudson - The Marketing Analysts
“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
“Work with no supervision.”
Mike Morin - Mike & Sue Properties
“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
“USMC did for me more than I could ever explain in a paragraph. Women like myself going in the USMC in the 1970's were a rare breed among ourselves, before the USMC shaped us into Marines. Tolerance, patience, and ability to see through the BS.”
Hollyecho Montgomery - Women's Computer Consulting
“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
“By dealing with difficult work in the Marines I can handle the daily challenges that come with being a business owner.”
Anthony Guarneri - ASI Renovations
“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.
“My military experience created a self discipline and the ability to attack and resolve almost any problem or issue. I strive for excellence and go beyond what is expected. The old expression is true "When the going gets tough, the tough get going".”
Harry Ireland - Benchmark Home Inspection Services
“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
“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
“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
“Serving in the US Army, it gave me a sense of duty to be loyal to my fellow man - my fellow business owner. Taking pride in your country or your business creates a standard or a moral bar that is set at a high level that brings satisfaction daily.”
Robert Gaskin - National Business Loans
“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 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
“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
“Integrity, discipline, management & leadership.”
Donald Carter - Secure Comm Technologies, Inc.
“Learned responsibility and chain of command.”
Clifton Coleman - Ugly Otter Trading Post
“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
“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
“My military service has taught me about responsibility and commitment.”
Steve Landrum - Advantage Door
“The training I received in the NAVY helped with my self confidence and made me believe that I can do anything. I learned to work with many different people and honed both interpersonal and management skills.”
Jennifer Krajcir - Cycle Stop, Inc
“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.
“I think just the basic hard work that was involved with my job. I was an operating engineer but found myself operating a handle (shovel) more often than not. The work ethic that was formed really can't be beat. I wouldn't have it any other way.”
Adam Butusov - M1 Property Management Company
“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
“I am used to putting up with whatever it takes to get the job done.”
Paul Coghlan - Paul A. Coghlan & Associates, P.C.
“Instilled in me a sense of drive and purpose that has been the key to my 25+ years of success as operator and owner of a small business distributing safety products and protective clothing to industry. My business is my life!”
Paul Hill - PJ Hill Industries
“The military was instrumental in teaching me how to take pride in my work, and how important ethics are in any work environment.”
Craig Sawyer - Tim Nolen Enterprises
“Integrity, time management, work ethic.”
Alexis Marks - YellowWebMonkey Web Design
“By instilling the discipline and dedication to succeed.”
Charles McGrue - Thelexiana Enterprises, LLC
“It has helped me immensely in self-discipline and tenacity which are so required in running a business. My service to my country has widened my perception of the world and brought a new dimension to my conception of service to others.”
Robert Weimer - Weimer Mech Services
“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
“The Air force taught me discipline, to pay attention to detail, to be on time and many other things to numerous to name.”
James Gibbs - Quality Painting by James
“Working on military aircraft has shown the reason for high quality and zero defects.”
Michael Priest - Revolution Prototype and Machine
“Military service prepared me for the world I would be facing when I was discharged.”
Richard Langis - Rick Langis Private Investigations
“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
“Gave me the experience and confidence to handle myself and my affairs. It provided travel opportunities that opened my eyes to the entire world.”
Dave Pinchotti - Trippe Supply Co. of Washington, DC, Inc
“Learned to be responsible, punctual, dependable, persistent, loyal, appreciate teamwork, respect for self and others, leadership.”
Jesse Willingham - TriMark Marketing Technologies, Inc.
“I do for the public what I did for the military.”
Wayne Crist - Tri-Star Communications
“It taught me personal responsibility, accountability, and efficiently.”
william frueh - Treeline Design LLC
“Discipline, courage with 3rd Bat/26th Marines and 1st Bat/13th Marines.”
Stephen Coyle - Town-Green
“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
“The experience I learned in Desert Storm was invaluable to forming who I am as a person today. If you can get thru basic training or a week in the field, you can certainly get thru a late night project without much complaint. The structure of the military and the patience needed have carried over into my day to day business practices.”
Lisa Fargo - Fargo Design Co., Inc
“Military service taught me how to be respectful of others, especially of my elders. Gave me the opportunity to learn a trade and how to use my hands. I learned to solve problems by listening versus acting first. Made me a better young man by being a team player, learning and working with others. Hard work always shows results which equals success. I returned to the civilian workplace a lot better person then the one who entered into the military, that's for sure!”
Steven Seidmeyer - FAWSsit™ Showers
“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
“Hard work, discipline, attention to detail, professional and responsible in all we do!”
Remo Mazzetti - First State Contractors, Inc.
“It prepared me to be a more organized and responsible person. By being in the Army, I developed a mentality that enabled me to become self-efficient and resourceful in starting and maintaining a business venture.”
Patricia Minton - Flower Divas
“It has given me the foundation of honesty, integrity and hard work.”
Francisco Calvo - Francisco Dorje Calvo, P.A.
“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
“Organization, Leadership, Dedication.”
Edward Houston - New Genesis Organization, LLC
“Teaching me to never give up no matter what happens.”
Jack Gentile - New York Aviation Corporation
“The military has given me the technological and communication advantage to work within today's industries. I have been able to make the successful contacts that have allowed me to start this business as a direct result of the skills I matured while in the military. Go Army!”
Micah Young - Noah's Rock LLC
“Leadership and management skills. Patience and perseverance.”
Edward Norton - Norton Consulting & Investigations LLC
“Improved communication skills due to extensive experience in leadership positions throughout my 23 years active duty.”
Sergio DelHoyo - NOVA Home Inspection LLC
“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
“'As I reflect back on my military experience and its “lessons learned”, it is clear that many are transferable to managing a business. First, you are only as good as your people. If you hire good people and mentor them, trust their will and allow them to grow, your team will ensure your business success. Second, hard work is the foundation toward developing a solid business model. Dedication and commitment are needed to ensure performance in the crowded business environment. Providing a quality product is not possible without the foundation. The last and I believe the most important lesson I brought with me from the Marine Corps was that nothing is as vital to success as high personal and professional morals and ethics. Without this standard success will soon slip from your group. Success in the business world is a challenge but possible following the principals acquired over a lifetime of military experience.'”
Terry Ebbert - T J Ebbert and Associates
“Military service has made me a better business owner because it has instilled in me that everything needs to be thorough, precise and done in a timely fashion. Being disciplined in getting tasks done efficiently and to be a team player.”
antone Nielsen - T. Nielsen Environmental
“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 prepared me to be a better owner because it made me detail oriented. It also helped me with my organization skills. I learned that organization plays a vital role on order in your business.”
Juan Davis - Tandem Productions LLC
“My Military experience has taught me the value of commitment, character, and discipline. I apply these attributes to the way that I live my life and the way that I manage my business.”
William Cobb - Targeted Tactics, LLC
“The Army taught me to pay attention to detail which in the business world is everything.”
Matthew Logan - TDL Electrical Contractors, Inc
“Military service forces one to learn discipline and realize that we are on our own in this world. Also, Veteran’s benefits can help each of us learn all that we can, with some assistance from Uncle Sam.”
Chris Wyman - Tech Pubs Solutions
“My military service provided me the discipline to achieve the goals I set for my organization.”
Fred Ezra - The Ezra Company
“I am able to improvise and adapt to changes in the marketplace faster than our competitors. Also, I consider those working for our organization to be our most valuable assets.”
Mark Moore - The MEP Group Inc.
“It taught me to believe in myself, and never give up.”
Dale Nelms - The Peanut Wizard
“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
“Leadership skills, management skills, and the ability to take calculated risks gained in the military set the stage. Also of importance is the ability to interact with people from all walks of life, flexibility (field expediency), motivation, quest for excellence, and the drive to succeed. I am truly grateful to have had the honor to serve.”
Lori Hansen - 2 Sisters Garlic
“When I was drafted in 1971 I was only 19 years old. The two years I served I grew up and matured. I learned team work and the meaning to words like pride, honesty, respect, and loyalty. Today I apply these traits to my business and work ethic.”
Terry Bazler - A-1 Pool Care
“My business is structured in the same way as the military is ran with a chain of command. This structure is the way that helps us hold employees accountable for their actions.”
Steve Batcheller - A-1 Rental, Inc.
“Discipline, focusing on task accomplishment, and working with people.”
Thomas Miller - AAA Blinds And Window Fashions
“Discipline and structure taught in basic training are beneficial to the business owner. Pride of ownership is seen in all walks of life.”
Christopher Chernoff - Access Fire Protection Services, Inc
“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 Military has improved my skills in being responsible, reliable, accurate, self reliant, and timely in my dealings with business associates and clients. Learning the work ethic, and discipline has proven to be invaluable in helping myself and others achieve their goals. The education, and experience working with many diverse people and situations has prepared me for the business world, and my personal life. What better gift to receive while serving your country!”
Dennis Jacques - Advanced Data Technology Inc
“The military is a great place for a high school graduate to start. You will gain the confidence and discipline needed to someday become a business owner and a productive member of society.”
Craig Ramirez - Advanced Waste Services
“From boot camp to my duty station I had some of the finest examples of officers and Sergeants to look up to. I was lucky to get assigned to the best Sergeants and Officers that taught me leadership and that a man is only as good as his word. Never ask a man to do what you are not willing to do yourself. I was shown that a man dose the best that he can do in every situation. One name that deserves honorable mention is Command Sergeant Major Kennedy a top soldier.”
Stephen Pullen - Advantage Tool & Mold LLC
“Time and Organizing Management.”
Ginny Abbott - AG LifeStyle Concierge, LLC
“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
“The responsibility and experience far exceed what you would learn in the civilian world. Let's not forget the leadership as well.”
Timothy Kropp - A. R. Kropp Co & Sons
“Taught me to always be prepared for the unexpected.”
jerrry uhl - Abbey's Flower Nook
“I learned to stay 200 steps ahead of what people might want from me.”
James Wright - LastWright Music
“Leading others, goal setting and discipline.”
Larry LeDoux - LeDoux Industries, Inc
“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
“It provided the most amazing leadership training.”
Robert S. Beck - PinPont Results llc
“I learned how to overcome diversity, remain focused on my goals, meet challenges with relentless passion in order to exceed the expectations of those I served with. I also gleaned much from the fine individual's who served around me with regard to leadership styles, foresight, and planning. Given awesome responsibility at a young age I learned how to make critical decisions under pressure which continues to serve me well.”
Robert Roy - Positive VSI, Inc.
“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
“Tenacity to hang in there and network together, you learn a lot being part of a team (how to look out for each other, don't let your buddy fail and support. If it was not for my experiences my life would not be blessed as it is know. I thank my leadership in challenging me to achieve and never quit.”
Gregory Brown - LegalShield Independent Associate - Gregory Brown
“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
“You don't give up when things get tough and you keep you head when others lose it.”
Michael Kozeliski - PrepFire Solutions LLC
“Independent and confident.”
Dwayne Johnson - Consumer Choice Marketing
“It taught me that you must be committed to a duty to fulfill properly. Also to know you have what it takes to be a winner. How to respect others and always treat them fairly. Responsibility also means others are counting on you to do what you say.”
james c contarino sr - Pepsipainters+
“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 taught me humility, honor, a strong work ethic, and follow thru.”
James Gigeous - Proficient Air LLC
“The military taught me discipline and how to focus to achieve my goals.”
Jeffrey Harrison - Quality Locating Service LLC
“The discipline and commitment learned while in the service has been a great influence on my personal life and career paths. The attention to detail and responsibility I learned during my active duty tours has greatly helped me to focus and prioritize my agendas and duties.”
Christopher Gambill - Qwiksharp
“Military service has given me the discipline, attitude and confidence to tackle a wide variety of challenges, circumstances and objectives.”
Kevin Pippen - Automation Authority, Inc.
“Intangible Skills of a LEADER.”
Joe Grossi - Southern Arizona Scholastic Products, LLC
“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
“Discipline, attention to detail, understanding the value of hard work and this great country!”
Hayden Hartland - Spearstone
“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
“Discipline, Leadership and Management.”
Don Franche - StayHome Care Solutions, Inc.
“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.
“The military taught me discipline, courage & strength. It strengthened the qualities that I already had & just made me a better person in general. From all the traveling I guess you could say I am more cultured as well.”
Sandra Atkinson - Stress Busters Massage Therapy
“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
“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
“Strong Networking Abilities.”
Andre Tetrault - SW FL Biometrics
“Honor, Courage and Commitment. As simple as that.”
Aaron Ansarov - Legion Photo LLC
“Military service taught us how to lead, teach, make decisions, be accountable. These qualities add up to success as a business owner.”
Robert Mixon - Level Five Associates, LLC
“Perseverance. Being able to adjust to each situation.”
Tony A. Lane - Limb Walker Tree Service, Inc.
“Military service has help sharpen my business skills and strengthen my self discipline. This helps me to stay focused on what needs to be done and follow projects through to completion, no matter what obstacles come in the way.”
Morris Driver - Driver Technology Consulting, LLC
“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
“With the 6 different MOS's that I held, each one taught me something new on how to effectively run a squad, platoon and Battery and how to handle people differently to include training them. We all are different in how we respond to others and learn.”
Zachary Goss - Veterans Construction Group, 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
“To never give up!”
David Grover - Washington Square Associates
“I have the drive to succeed in making my own business work.”
jason jimenez - Wooden Spoon Catering
“The discipline and teamwork aspects of military service lead to a reliable, self-motivated person. The education, both during and after my service, gave me the wherewithal to perform at my best in every endeavor, giving me a vast knowledge base from which to pull in efforts to complete projects beyond expectations.”
Charlie Woodward - Woodward Services
“Taught me how to lead.”
lloyd hickerson - World Express Courier
“Discipline, knowledge, being prepared.”
Donald Worley - Worley Machine Enterprises 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
“Military prepared me by teaching me leadership skills. This allows me to get jobs completed fast and keep cost low.”
Timothy Davis - Timothy L. Davis Land Surveyor
“My military services has given me the discipline to do whatever I put my mind to.”
Shane Lee - Time for Taxes, LLC
“Aviation Electronics Technician training gave me the foundation needed to become a UPS specialist.”
william martin - Maxwell Electric Inc.
“Working in a company, battalion, and brigade the military has taught me to deal with a wide variety of personalities, problems, and issues. The military has taught me to know when to react immediately and when to hold back and wait for the smoke to clear. Mostly, it has taught me to persevere in the face of tough economic times.”
Garrett Thompson - Thompson Family Chiropractic
“My military service taught me that no matter how hard things seem, you can always get more out of yourself.”
Aaron Broglin - The Trumbull Group L.L.C.
“The military taught me the benefits of determination and personal responsibility. I now own 7 businesses located across 5 states. I do not believe that I would have ever made it to this point in life had I not served in the military.”
Rick McKeithan - The Trailer Showroom
“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
“When I got laid off, I wasn't sure just what to do. After doing some odd jobs for friends and neighbors, I realized how much I liked working for myself. A background of military service gave me the focus and drive I needed to get a small business going!”
Matt McDonald - Handy Mac Home Services
“I was drafted for military service while serving in Thailand as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I enlisted on the deferred entry program so I could choose my MOS. I was an MP in the US Army. I was given opportunities to further my education and when discharged worked as a civilian for the DOD for 38 years. Upon retirement I have been escorting small group tours to Thailand.”
Lee Porter - H2T3 Tours, L.L.C.
“survival school prepared me for operating a business in the current economic downturn!”
Harold Hobbs - Guardian Angel Cleaning Service Inc.
“I did construction while serving in Vietnam.”
Oscar Greene - Group III Mgt., 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 taught me self motivation and how to endure through hard tough times. Not to mention the fact that it gave me a chance to build my leadership skills.”
Tamarah Yardley - American Interphase Flooring
“Quality, Integrity, Dependability.”
Tim Alexander - Amerivet Painting
“The discipline, values and versatility demanded of today's soldiers creates a model mentality for business ownership. Like the Team approach the military is based on, small business must rely on a similar Team that includes sponsors, business relationships and even the customer to succeed. Not unlike the military Team, the positive influence and return from working together on a project, a common goal, provide long term relationships that help build your success.”
Bill Kirsch - AmVet Home Maintenance & Repair LLC
“Improved organizational skills, rigid self discipline, training to act as an unit, Much improved leadership skills.”
Wallace Rogozinski - Anacapa Technologies, Inc
“Discipline!”
Ron Gibson - Appenx, Inc.
“My service as a medic in Vietnam in 1967-1968 instilled in me the responsibility for my fellows and a tenacity to never give up. It infused in me a sense of mission. I have surrounded myself with excellent people, because I know that I must depend on them as much as they depend on me. Lastly, I believe in loyalty to people, my profession, and my country.”
Tyler Sweet - APS Survey & Mapping
“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
“Military Service has instilled in me the tools to work hard, be consistent, give the best that I have to offer and provide honest and quality service.”
Jose L. Arias - Arias Equipment Rentals
“I have the unique experience with working with different people to achieve a common objective. Teamwork, discipline, customer service, and a high standard of professionalism is our specialty.”
Art Baja - Arturo C. Baja, CPA
“The military helped me learn the organization necessary to run a business.”
Jonathan Cragle - Ask Us Computer Solutions
“During my 20 years of Naval Service I learned to meet deadlines, provide the best product you can and serve with honesty, integrity and attention to detail. These traits carry meaning among the men and women that serve and have served in our Armed Forces. These characteristics carry over to the civilian sector for all to reap the benefits of doing business with a Veteran Owned Business.”
Brad Lockhart - Chim-Chimneys, Fireplace & Outdoor Grill Center
“Equip me with discipline.”
Carl Willoughby - Cold Laser Therapy RX
“In countless ways.”
John Wesley Steinsiek - Commercial Dump Truck Services, LLC
“It trained me to get things done and to lead people.”
Karl McHale - Computer Careers Inc.
“It taught me self control most of all, as well as the ability to deal with different types of people in different situations, good and bad.”
Fred Hoffmann - Computer Service Intervention
“With the discipline and leadership skills i am better prepared.”
Robert Hatler - Kentuckiana Creations LLC
“As an officer, I have been prepared with leadership attributes and communication skills that have helped me in business. I have also been given the confidence to pursue my goals despite the projected outcome.”
Jeremiah Minner - Connecticut Academy of Martial Arts
“Organization, attention to detail, desire to do better, caring for others, better teamwork and overall better leadership. Drive.”
Jesse Gonzales - County Imports
“To be honest with my employees and customers. To respect all people and help anyone that I can, regardless of race or color. We are all one trying to work for the same goal, working together for a quality service and fair pricing.”
Anthony Scimone - Creative Designs, LLC.
“My years of experience in Business has prepared me for starting a new business.”
Richard Kaufman - CSR-Support LLC
“My USAF career taught me how to deal with people from ALL walks of life. If you can't deal with people you cannot run a successful business in the service industry.”
CRAIG DAVIS - CSD Studios
“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
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Anthony G. Moretto - Daddio's OnPoint Auto Repair, LLC
“We assist Veterans in Augusta, GA and the CSRA with VA Claims, Transportation to doctor app at VA Medical Centers.”
George Chapman - DAV Augusta Georgia Pendleton King Chapter # 10
“Helped with being a leader.”
David Lee Cahow - DC Star Security Agency Inc.
“At 18, I joined the USAF. I have always been very disciplined, am a hard worker, and have a strong sense of doing a job well. The USAF and I got along very well. After leaving the USAF, I developed a career in sales and operations management. I would not trade my time serving my country for any amount of money. I am proud to be a veteran - my service to my country was a cornerstone in my life. Thank you.”
Richard "DICK" Christopher - DIX Auto Detailing
“The training provided in the Military provided the values and discipline necessary to execute and grow my business. A can do attitude, where there is no giving up, always going the extra mile. This sets us apart from our competitors.”
David Rambhajan - Industria Inc.
“Ability to make command decisions, lean on principles and instinct, and get the job done, no excuses.”
Dillon Sanders - Inbound, LLC
“The Marine Corps produces disciplined leaders. I am a Marine.”
Gregory Vacheron - Independent Courier Services
“I received discipline, professionalism!”
Bill Stinson - BW Stinson's Barbershop
“Mainly, organization, preparation, execution, and confidence.”
James Harris - C&J Shredding Co.
“Gave me the Discipline and Structure needed to run a family owned business!”
Dennis Reed - C. H. Reed, Inc.
“I was a Special Forces member who was trained to be focused on my million. Creating and Building Cal Vet Solar Works with the sole purpose of getting America's Heroes hired in the Green Industry requires the same focus.”
Michael Kissinger - Cal Vet Solar Works
“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
“Teaches great leadership skills.”
Linda Thompson - Cappa & Graham, Inc.
“Structure, work ethic, discipline, organization. All have helped me greatly.”
Clifton Reynolds - Carolina Security & Fire
“Endurance, organization, leadership, discipline and team effort.”
Earnest,George,Terry, Conrad Carter - CeeBee Enterprises LLC
“The military teaches you from the start to achieve goals once thought unattainable.”
Reginald Williams - Celeritas Sports
“The ARMY taught me the basis of the cargo security business.”
ERIK HOFFER - CGM Security Solutions
“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
“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 Marine Corps taught me to never quit, keep moving forward and you will achieve your goals and to take care of the people who take care of you.”
Craig Lawrey - HammerDown Firearms
“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
“The Disciplines of the Military have greatly prepared me for business ownership. The GI Bill also provided me with resources to get my college education.”
Russell Barker - Buyers Advantage Home Inspection
“Leadership skills.”
Earl Passmore - Earls Lawn Care
“I believe the Military taught me leadership and great people skills, but most importantly it taught me work ethic which is severely lacking in today's work force.”
Wayne MAgoon - Beacon Printing Company Inc
“It provided me with the discipline to continue doing what needs to be done to succeed even in the face of great adversity. It also taught me that there are times when you just need to shut up and soldier.”
Donald Baer - Been There Photography
“Military service prepared me to lead as well as follow. As a business owner you need to know yourself and your employees. You need to know when to step back and when to step forward. You need to know what a team is and how to function as a loyal part of that team. Military service is about team work, taking the lead when necessary and knowing when its time to follow. A Business requires that you not only lead but that you be able to follow and make good decisions that allow for growth.”
Teresa Thomas - Beth Dimensions
“Combat experience helps me everyday manage my business at the highest level while providing customers with equal service.”
Gene big soldier - Big Time Maintenance Solutions
“As a woman-owned and veteran-owned company, I would be very open to hearing a bout opportunities in our state and others. I believe it is important to work with other veteran organizations - supporting our troops, both current, future and retired.”
Barbara Davis - BKN Supply
“My service in the USAF helped to develop out of the box thinking and helped build the confidence to deal with nearly any situation. These skills have been useful throughout my career in the civilian world. As a business owner, I am often faced with challenges which can often require changes "on the fly" and the ability to adapt is crucial.”
Ken Yoder - Bluegrass E-Cycle
“It taught me the value of the human element and teamwork and duty.”
Rodney Bolles - Bolles Investment Group
“Military discipline!”
Brad Price - ABibleCommentary.com
“Discipline and organization!”
Ron Vice - Semper Fi Lawn Care and Snow Removal
“The can do attitude." If you have been there you understand.”
Leigh Carby - Service First Supply
“My time in the United States Army taught me self discipline, respect and love for country.”
Gary Toth - Shirley Foods Inc
“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
“Management and personnel skills developed in the military enabled me to put together a business and effectively operate that business.”
Les Welch - Tennessee Wire Tech
“The military has prepared me to be a better business owner by providing me with the necessary discipline, leadership skill and mental toughness all of which are imperative to being a business owner.”
Carolyn Hill - Elegant Embroidery Designs
“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.
“Military service gave me the focus I needed to be a better person.”
Anthony Augusta - Enhancement Housing Corporation
“Training in leadership, management, goals setting and results orientation style.”
Eugene Klein - Enlightenment Inc
“During my first wes-pac in 1984 on the USS Robinson DDG-12 I was sent to the galley to cook for 6 weeks. Seeing my shipmate’s everyday excited to eat everything I placed on their tray. Made me realize how much I loved to give great food to people. I had always worked in the business but never wanted to just cook the same stuff that everyone else had. At 45 I decided to open my first shop "Hot Dawgs" in Grove City OH and never looked back. America is all about looking at what you want and making happen.”
Ken Jewell - Hot Dawgs!
“Military training and schooling. ”
Alvio Dominguez - HSCL LLC
“The military has better prepared me to become a business owner by giving me the discipline needed to take on these challenges, and the ability to make decisions based on pure logic.”
Jose Ontiveros - ICS of El Paso, LP
“After Vietnam and tour in Germany, attended Advance Course at Ft. Sill followed by Master's Degree in IT from Georgia Tech. Then returned to West Point as Mathematics Instructor and later acted as Project manager for $10M procurement replacing all academy hardware and software. This was the beginning of many opportunities to provide guidance and insight while learning about various computer technology solutions and problems.”
Michael Cox - Information Integration Innovation & Associates Inc.
“It gave me the leadership awareness necessary to think strategically about mission accomplishment while improving troop welfare.”
Aaron Guyett - Innovative Results
“My military service was unquestionably the most important step I took on my pathway to founding a highly successful and professional company. The more important elements that I learned during my military career have to do with Ethics, Ethos, Accountability, Initiative, a Zero tolerance for failure and a high level of organizational and situational awareness skills that I can honestly say places myself and Intrawork above ALL the rest.”
Scott Bruno - Intrawork
“Warrior Ethos!”
Iron Mikes - Iron Mike's Military Exchange
“Proud of what I do for charter clients. Trainable and can learn new things everyday. Commitment to finish the mission.”
Jeff Lyons - Island Time Charters
“Military service enabled me to attend college and obtain advanced degrees which enabled me to work for some of the largest businesses in America including Microsoft. Also the discipline and challenges that I learned at an early age in the military helped me be a more disciplined individual who loves a challenge. The interpersonal relationships that are a normal part of military service helped prepare me for meeting and working with people in the business world.”
Joe Bailey - J & S Properties of N.S.B., LLC
“My military service has given me the opportunity to serve my community even after my retirement and shown me how to make it happen.”
John McCabe - J and L Industries
“The military service help prepare me by making me compatible with working with people of different background and origin. It also help me to preserve when it comes to business opportunity.”
Jerome smith - J-Maze 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
“The military prepared me to be a better business staff member by instilling discipline, character, integrity, and professionalism in every task I strive to accomplish.”
Samuel Jamison - Jamison Professional Services, Inc.
“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
“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.
“Military service teaches you team work and discipline and these are important to have when you are running your business.”
Edward Horn - Horn Corp
“It has provided me with a solid sense of self confidence as well as training in a variety of areas. I am much more organized and prepared than prior to my military service.”
David Hillary - Hillary CPA Group
“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
“The leadership, time management, and organizational skills I learned in the Marine Corps helped prepare me to become a business owner and manager.”
James Hagerman - HE Media, LLC
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Deborah Fuller - HB Retrofit, LLC
“Organization, Management, Leadership, Appearance.”
Ronald P. Moyer - RPM Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electrical
“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 military experience has brought me the courage and discipline it takes to make tough, smart decisions.”
Kelly Russell - S.I. Vend, LLC.
“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
“Discipline, hard work, and leadership skills.”
Michael Tranchina - Salon LaBrea
“I learned things like self discipline, patience, and perseverance during my time in the Marine Corps. Loyalty has become essential in my business and personal dealings. As I am 50% disabled I have also learned resilience and that as long as you are hanging in, there is hope.”
Michael Baker - SCI Solutions LLC
“Taught leadership and management skills while providing unique experience and qualifications.”
George Gennin - SDS International
“My time in the corp has laid the foundation for who I am as business attention to detail is pounded into a marine since day one!”
tyrone sebasky - Sebasky Painting
“Adapt and overcome.”
Joseph Seeger - Seeger Tech Solutions
“Semper Fidelis.... Semper Fit!”
Elijah Sacra - Semper Fit
“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
“Provided a broad base of management experience and levels of responsibility.”
John Frederiksen - Senior Scene Magazine
“After spending eight years in the Marines, leadership, discipline, and management skills have encouraged me to pursue my own business.”
Irona Cliver - SGT. C's Leathers
“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.
“Discipline. Trading and portfolio management is much like close order drill, rifle range, and real combat. Close order drill with a rifle has a purpose: to instill instant response to orders. It's a lot like the process of developing a decision-making systems for investment management. You learn the drills, you practice firing it down the range, but what you do in the heat of the battle is all that matters. Investment managers with an edge are trigger-pullers. We are able to execute, discipline.”
Mike Shell - Shell Capital Management, LLC
“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
“On time every time.”
Ed Hoessman - IGC Associates, Inc.
“My military experience gave me the leadership skills to forge forward with strength, honor and integrity. It provided me the strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems under pressure with very sensitive timelines. I loved serving my country in the U.S. Navy and recommend hiring or working with veterans. You KNOW you can count on a vet to “DO IT RIGHT” the first time!”
Ben Hirsch - IN-HOUSE REALTY 360
“Taught me how to be accountable.”
Tom O'Reilly - Insurance Quotes Chicago
“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
“It pays to be a winner.”
Robert Showalter - Showalter Construction LLC
“My Marine Corp career helped me become a leader of not only troops but to be able to make decisions on the spot and never second guess myself. The military trains individuals to get things done not alone but as a team and get the job or task completed as one, which is needed in any business setting.”
Anthony Bowers - Taylor Made Enterprises, LLC
“Learning to drive and work hard and be the best has taught me to be the best and always strive to be the best. We even live by our own version of the ARMY values here at Techwarrior Computer Service.”
Roderick Rotzien - Techwarrior Technologies LLC
“All Heart Home Care is a Veteran owned senior home care agency owned and operated by Eric Barth who formerly served in the United States Air Force. I proudly served my country and now with dedication & compassion I aid seniors and fellow Veterans in receiving the best home care services San Diego has to offer. I recruit the most trusted caregivers in the Greater San Diego area. To my fellow Veterans, I thank you for your service. For quality senior home care needs, call All Heart Home Care at 619-736-4677.”
Eric Barth - All Heart Home Care
“The leadership and discipline I learned while in the Army has helped me manage people to get my work accomplished.”
Eric Teets - The IronCraftsman
“The military has trained me to lead in a variety of environments. I am ready to enter the civilian world using this knowledge and experience as my backbone!”
Jeffery Kane - The Margarita Man of Columbia
“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
“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 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
“By instilling the concept of "Can Do!" into all facets of my life.”
H Brummel - Bruce Brummel
“As a Military Veteran, I leaned discipline, and respect for others. I learned about honor and appreciate anyone who is willing to stand up for freedom. I learned to get the job done, no matter what.”
Rick Mendenhall - Down To Earth Lawn Care
“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
“I am a Vietnam disabled veteran. It was all the strict training and discipline that made me what I am today. That experience helped me over come a great deal of everyday life after the military. I owe whatever success I have today to that training. Today I am involved with the VA, and try to help fellow veterans.”
Louis DePrizio - DePrizio & Garofano Construction, Inc.
“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
“The service taught me to get to work early, stay late, and work hard in-between!”
David Hadley - db Hadley & Associates, LLC
“Having been a private in the Army in the early 60's I know what it's like to be degraded and treated like less than dirt. I use a different approach with employees and try to build them up. Serving in Vietnam taught team work and self preservation.”
Francis Gross - Datco, Inc
“I am very goal orientated, and hold myself, employees and business to a higher standard.”
Thomas Rostron JR - Tom Rostron Co. Inc
“Discipline and service.”
Donald Crawley - Tools 4 School & Office
“Organizing and attention to detail and striving to be better.”
Thomas Buffington - TriSpirit Productions
“Willingness to tackle and task, location, and requirement in order to achieve the goal.”
Dale Church - Triton Electrical Contractors, Inc.
“The discipline and organizational skills instilled in me as a young soldier has influenced every aspect of my life personally and professionally to include the way I run my company and treat my clients.”
Thomas Stamulis - True North Group
“Honesty and integrity above all else.”
David Bixler - Twin City Metro Wash, Inc.
“The military instilled more drive and motivation in me to accomplish the things I want.”
Mark Stanley - Twisted Computing
“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
“My Navy experience taught me organizational skills together with the hard work and dedication necessary for ULTIMATE Protection Firearm Academy to be one of the safest, customer friendly CCW training facilities in Michigan; culminating in realizing our community based goal of building a family recreational shooting range.”
Al Polkowski - ULTIMATE Protection Firearm Academy
“Leadership, decision-making, working with people, planning, delegation, financial management, and counseling are just a few examples of how knowledge and experience gained in the military are helpful in a civilian business.”
Diane Diekman - Eagle Eye Investments
“Military service instilled the discipline needed to efficiently operate a customer-oriented business.”
Robert Young - Eagle Veterans Services LLC
“Maturity, integrity, professionalism, timely.”
Greg Scheer - GC Scheer Inspections & Testing, LLC
“Discipline, fortitude and the never-give-up attitude.”
Joe Mayberry - Systema Survival School
“The time spent in military gave me the tools to be that leader every business needs. In turn it has allowed me the confidence to seek out my own path.”
Dan Saul - Kamler Protection Systems, Inc.
“Discipline, integrity and the will to complete our mission give us a distinct advantage.”
Stephen Manthey - Kane Manthey Architects Incorporated
“The military taught me about loyalty, integrity and honor. Now these qualities are a part of me and the way I run my business.”
Alan Boleware - Alan's Medals
“Military Service instills values that last a lifetime as well as the opportunity to serve your country. Proud to be a USN military veteran.”
phillip solomon - Solomon Electrical Services
“Attention to detail, customer oriented in a professional and positive manner. ”
William Kennard - Arkansas Four Star Enterprises
“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
“My professional goals are simply a continuation of the leadership concepts I developed in my military career. Which is to be so effective in developing individuals, teams, and systems, that any business can thrive because I have developed resourceful leaders. Every day we must deliver results and how we deliver those results makes a difference in our personal and professional success.”
Gabrielle Bernal - GEM Elite Marketing
“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
“The military taught structure and discipline but provided the ability to think for oneself. This traits have been foundational.”
Louis Christie - LMC Management Services
“My experience of leading others, and the work ethic has greatly prepared me for the service of my company. It has given me the knowledge of what it takes to motivate others to obtain the goals that are set before them, and the attitude to concur.”
Alphonso Jackson - Lockitdown Technical Services, Inc
“Stronger person.”
Mark Merrill - M L Merrill Construction Inc
“Have served my country and now serving my community.”
William McClammy - M TECH Home Inspections
“To be responsible and make decisions. To be the best.”
Acri Melinda - M.L. Acri, Inc.
“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.
“We live in challenging and unstable times. The world needs proven veteran entrepreneurs, which by default are masters at perseverance.”
Darrin Jones - American Identity Solutions
“Training and discipline. The US Army trained me to be prepared and be committed to my services. Present the best and be the best.”
Noel Hoffman - Simple Solutions
“I've learned through life, specifically through growing in a network of Marines and Servicemen... best said by the late Jim Rohn, "Service to many, leads to greatness!" If we find a way to serve the many, we will achieve greatness! That is exciting news when your mission and goal is to help people. My intentions in the Marine Corps at an early age was maybe not as humble as it is now, and the service was on a different playing field, but now in the secular world, my goal is to serve the many!”
Kevin Brassell - SimGym, LLC.
“Military services instilled discipline in me and made me realize that I could do anything I put my mind to doing!”
Tamara Rajah - Skip To My Lupus Incorporated
“My military service added order and discipline to my life. Through out my career I have chosen former military for my employees because they consistently posses those same qualities.”
John Grow - SLP Photography
“My four years service in the US Army was instrumental in helping me realize that with the proper attention to detail and planning I could accomplish anything I set out to do.”
Neil Ehrlich - Fighting Fitness
“Although I was injured early in my military career and was forced to medically retire, it helped me to better understand the plight of disabled veterans. I spent years not only going through the VA system, but instead using it as an opportunity to absorb how the system worked and my wife and I spent years researching the VA learning how to work with efficiently so that we could then help our fellow veterans make it through the VA system efficiently as well.”
Alan Alford - Fighting For Our Heroes Foundation
“Being in a Tank Commander in Vietnam taught me that there is always a way to achieve success. The road ahead may seem impossible to cross, but with determination and some quick thinking anything is possible.”
Jeffery Locke - iAttachments
“The Air Force gave me the opportunity to travel to countries where being in business was a necessity to survival. Military life gave me a discipline and ability to look strategically and tactically at situations in order to better make decisions. I have been in business for over 16 years.”
Lazone Grays, Jr. - IBSA, Inc.
“The military takes honor, commitment, integrity and courage. Beyond those essential ingredients, one of the most important values in an organization is the ability to lead, and understand the ability to sort through complex challenges and find successful solutions in any situation. These values which were instilled in me have made me a successful and prepared entrepreneur.”
Bill Williams - Industrial Hygiene Services
“You don't have enough room on your server. I am the man today BECAUSE of the military. Self respect, chain of command, work ethic, time management, how to conduct one self as a man, those are just a few ways the military has helped me.”
Neal Elden - installyourfloors
“The military bestowed in me to become what I can no matter the challenges.”
Sarah Nava - Sarah Nava Photography
“Discipline and a drive to do things better have been applied to my grooming business.”
Jeffrey Martinez - Zoom Groom Mobile Pet Spa
“Military service provided the skills I needed to start my own business.”
Paul Cagle - Neapolitan Home Watch
“My experience as a Navy Air Traffic Controller taught me to manage multiple complicated tasks simultaneously.”
J Mark Olsen - Neslo Ventures LLC
“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.
“Perseverance. Keep trying until you get it right.”
Dorothy Yates - Global Mobile 1
“Leadership, endurance, commitment, focused, organized, results-oriented.”
Doug Hutten - Victory Ranch 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
“Setting measurable goals and meeting them while working with a team.”
Joshua Evans - Global Security Options
“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.
“When in the service I leaned about leadership and how to follow instructions.”
Harrison Mcquinn - GMD LLC
“Military service forces people of all races, colors and creeds to work together to accomplish and exceed the needs and goals of a common directive. This is exactly what is required of a good business owner.”
Sheldon Hooker - Go 2 Designs LLC
“My military service taught me the value of teamwork and of working hard to be prepared for any contingency. It taught me that time spent on planning, recon, and rehearsal is never wasted. It also instilled in me a code of ethics and a sense of honor and duty that I have carried into the business world.”
Tom Fish - Go Beyond, 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
“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
“The Ohio Air National Guard taught be to be able to work in any situation. I gained many leadership skill through the military. It has made be a very knowledgeable business owner.”
Kevin Gordon - Gordon Excavating, LLC
“Whenever anyone asks how I learned my trade as a private investigator, the top response would be my military training. At a young age, the military taught me to pay attention to detail - to appreciate and respect my team - to keep my military bearing and the appointments I set. My investigations are detailed and thorough, just like my commanding officers demanded with my work product while in the military.”
Patricia DeVore-Gray - Gray & Gray Investigations
“The military taught me that with hard work and discipline, I can accomplish anything.”
Donna Bannecke - Doggie Do's Grooming
“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
“The challenges it takes to run a business requires leadership skills, organization and discipline. All qualities learned in the Military.”
Robert Smithers - Miercom
“Leadership skills, team building, initiative!”
steven belzer - Milestone Outreach, Inc
“My military service improved my decision making abilities, attention to detail and the ability to lead by example. The military demands individuals to go the extra mile, not for themselves, but for the team. Every team that I have built has instilled those principles, which creates a high performing team.”
Terrence Thomas - Military and Veterans Discount Center
“My brother and I are both veterans and we both feel like we left the military with a deep respect for order, discipline, team work, and one-on-one communication. We apply our experience daily in promptly returned phone calls and emails, and a customer first approach to business.”
Jim Jablonski - Millenium Products, Inc.
“Electronics training in the military prepared me for a career in radio communications.”
Timothy Miller - Miller Communications, Inc.
“I believe my service in the Air Force prepared me to by a business owner completely. Without my proud service in the Air Force, I don't feel I would have ever had the drive to open my own business. In preparing me for life's lessons, the Air Force also instilled in my the drive and patience to deal with customers on a daily basis.”
Mark Fringer - Missouri Firearm Instruction
“It helped form my excellent work ethic and willingness to put my nose to the grindstone for the greater good. My service helped me find my self esteem, pride in what I do, and know my own value, as well as respect the value of those around me.”
Mark Downen - Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe
“Leadership, responsibility, problem solving under extreme conditions and combat experience has given me the preparation that I needed to start my own business.”
Larry Young - Moonlight Commercial Cleaning Services
“Discipline, decision making, leadership.”
Timothy Moses - Moses Law Group
“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
“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
“Discipline, leadership, communication, networking.”
James Carrion - Mountain View Systems
“The military taught me how to be a team member, I don't want people working fore me as much as with me. Self discipline is a must-have quality in business.”
Miles Puckett - MP Dumptrucking
“My military service has prepared me to be a better business owner by teaching me to look outside the Box, Developing Team Motivation and most of all "Self Discipline". With twenty plus years of Honorable Service, I am proud what was taught and what I received from the United States Marine Corps.”
Patrick Jenkins - MYVITEL Business Representative - Patrick Jenkins
“Provided me an ability to focus on the clearly stated objective; to clearly think out the options available and then select a course of action in pursuit of the goal all the while providing me the skill sets necessary to continuously evaluate my trek and make adjustments on the fly as necessary to successfully capture my objective..... a successful business operation.”
Michael Beasley - MRRS Group, LLC
“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.
“The leadership skills I obtained as a Military Police Officer in Desert Storm have been instrumental in my drive as an entrepreneur. My patriotism inspires me to develop opportunities for small business owners and restore the American Dream for people willing to work for it.”
Tia Lori Bergeron - My Bridal Dream, LLC
“The military made me more responsible, more focused, more determined. It made me a team player and I realize that after going through the training I've been through, I can pretty much achieve anything.”
Myke Yaple - MYInspectons
“The military helped me get better organized and build the interactions needed to succeed. The relationships built will do nothing but to open new doors.”
Matthew Stoddard - Myztic Photos LLC
“It taught me the value of patience and teamwork in building a quality experience for our employees and customers.”
Paul Thomas - National Office Store
“As a Navy Research Psychologist I worked on intelligent military systems.”
Thomas Berghage - NeuWorld Financial
“As serving as a Recon Scout Sniper for 5 Years, the intense training and upholding the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my fellow brothers prepared me to overcome hardships and successes for what the business world has to offer.”
Mike Johns - NH Cigars
“Winning is the only option. Determination to always improve. Be helpful to others around me.”
Charles Fairchild - Nicholas Printing, Inc.
“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
“We’re trained to do our jobs right the first time. That job is to make you look good.”
Robert Clinkingbeard - Clinkingbeard's Services
“Organizational, structure and discipline!”
CARLOS SMITH - CLS Financial Services Inc.
“Discipline!”
Aura Jones - Collocamotion Financial & Wellness, LLC
“Helped me develop focused thinking and perseverance. Prior to the military I did not have a sense of being a contributing member the country - that changed for me in the Army.”
Eugene Vasconi - Communication Arts Multimedia, Inc.
“The cliche is old, but still holds true - the Army taught me discipline and organization. That training has helped me develop good habits for bookkeeping, documentation, vendor relations, etc. Most importantly, that same sense of teamwork acquired through military training has provided me the opportunity to show my team how important it is to work as a unit and support one another. The team work and leadership training I received from the military, I believe, is the core to my success.”
Deborah Dooley - Compliance HR, Inc.
“Because of my military service, I am acutely aware of the issues that veterans face. I have focused my practice areas on those which affect veterans, including disability and personal injury. Everyone at my firm provides experienced and aggressive representation on USERRA claims as well.”
Wade Coye - Coye Law Firm
“I learned what the words courage, discipline, focus on task, look out for your fellow servicemen and job well done really represent.”
Harry Cross - Cross Realty
“The Army helped me to pay attention to detail so when I build something I build it right the first time.”
Randall Maver - Crossfire Construction Inc
“Proud to serve and assist in maintaining our great nation!”
Johl Kennedy - Crystal IT, Inc.
“Self starter and work until the project is completed.”
David Cansler - 11Bravo Promotional Imprinting
