56 | Finding New Purpose: Empowering Veterans Through Small Business Ownership with Patrick Flood
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In this episode, Rodric talks with Patrick Flood, a former Green Beret on a mission to empower veterans and small businesses. With his non-profit foundation ‘Owners in Honor’, Patrick aims to support retiring service members and exiting small business owners with low interest financing and expert support, so veterans can carry forward the legacies of American small businesses and find new purpose in their ‘second act’.
What You Will Learn In This Episode:
- The challenges veterans face in transitioning to civilian life and entrepreneurship.
- The importance of purpose-driven careers for veterans and how Owners in Honor addresses this need.
- How the organization provides gap financing and consulting services to empower veterans.
- The surprising sources of support and challenges encountered during the journey of building Owners in Honor.
- The significance of finding purpose and facing fears in entrepreneurship, drawing parallels to Patrick's experiences in the military and entertainment industry.
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"Our goal is to transition one business to the next and empower veterans to carry forward the legacies of American small businesses." - Patrick Flood
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