Posted on Mar 27, 2015

Does My Military Service Give Me an Edge as an Entrepreneur?

CPT Hannibal Bray

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Whether you decide to buy a franchise, joint venture with well-established partners, or found your own company from scratch, your military service is a tremendous asset. Your mission focus and commitment to do whatever it takes (ethically, of course) will distinguish you from the competition. My best advice? Follow your heart, and find a mentor. If you're truly passionate about it... you'll find a way to profit from it.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/tykiisel/2014/06/18/three-reasons-veterans-make-great-entrepreneurs/

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Posted 11 y ago

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Absolutely! I am an entrepreneur and the discipline, leadership skills, and work ethic I learned in the military were 100% transferrable skills.

Yes, I think so. I have never started my own business, but I know veterans who are successful entrepreneurs.

Hmm, I'm not sure, and I haven't given it much thought. Maybe I should l learn more...?

No way. Knowing how to effectively manage risk, operating well under pressure, and executing limited resources have no place in a successful business (HINT: this is the wrong answer.)

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SSG Lawrence Crow

Posted 11 y ago

https://touch.http://www.linkedin.com/?sessionid= [login to see] 09120&or=true&rs=false&ahoy=no#postdetail/g-2162325-S-8548789

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Maj Chris Nelson

Posted 11 y ago

Or the last answer for me..... Hmmm not sure. I do not have the business sense to start my own business....will be an outstanding employee for others.

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CPT Hannibal Bray

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Outstanding employees are ALWAYS in demand! When I left the Army after 8 years, it took 10 more years of being an employee to really ignite my entrepreneurial fire.

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SSG Lawrence Crow

Posted 11 y ago

Excellent post and advice. Some time ago I posted an article on LinkedIn about the Top Ten Reasons to recruit Military Veterans. Seems we are on the same page.

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CPT Hannibal Bray

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Indeed! This is the first survey I've posted and seems I botched the choices by making them too long. Trying to figure out how to edit/shorten them...

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CPT Hannibal Bray

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I think I found you on LinkedIn but didn't see that article. Could you forward it please?

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