Maj Haynie, IVMF Founder & Executive Director, here for a live Q&A on 7/17 @ 3PM ET. What questions do you have about entrepreneurship?

Maj Michael Haynie — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:15:23 -0400

Shortly after arriving at Syracuse University in 2006, Air Force Veteran Dr. Mike Haynie created the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) program at SU’s Whitman School of Management, an initiative designed to empower military veterans through entrepreneurship. Haynie later went on to launch the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University (2011), the nation’s first, interdisciplinary academic institute focused purposefully on informing and impacting the policy, economic, wellness, and social concerns the nation’s veterans and their families

The IVMF team knows transition is not just something that happens when you take off the uniform, but instead for many it’s a process that continues for years after service. To that end IVMF leverages what higher-education does extremely well – teach, train, and inform. IVMF delivers research and insights related to life after the military, career preparation, employment, entrepreneurship training and community impact programs to assist our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families as they navigate the transition from military to civilian life.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Jul 13 at 2018 10:40 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:40:11 -0400

Welcome.

I myself am not overly entrepreneurial, but I know a few who are, and are out to carve for themselves a niche for their ideas and services. In some ways I wish it were me; in other ways I'm glad it's not.

One common problem entrepreneurs face is difficulty in raising capital. If savings and loans from friends and relatives don't cover start-up costs or overhead, they are stuck as all too often they are shut out of traditional sources of funding.

Specific to any unique factors that veteran entrepreneurs may face, how do you advise these individuals when it comes to acquiring funds needed for their ventures?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jul 13 at 2018 1:22 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:22:05 -0400

Maj Michael Haynie: WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR GRACING US WITH YOUR HONORABLE PRESENCE, DOCTOR!
I happen to be a Disabled American Veteran; and, I am a SINGER and a PHOTOGRAPHER.
What ideas do you have, Dr. Haynie, for me: in both/either capacities? How do I sell myself; as a photographer and as a singer. I have sold my photographs; and, I have sung on the radio three times. As far a my being a photographer goes: I have sold my photographs: downstairs in my church (I made $980.00 over two Sundays; when I sold my photographs at my church.), at a place called Ghirardelli Square (in San Francisco), at a book store, etc.
I have called radio stations; that never returned my calls.
I VERY, VERY MUCH APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL ASSISTANCE THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO PROFFER ME, DOCTOR HAYNIE!
With My Warmest Regards, Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2018 8:55 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 08:55:29 -0400

Great to see you on Rallypoint. Do you have any stats showing IVMF courses commonly chosen by aspiring musicians, bloggers, and/or fitness trainers?
Also, are there any preferred methods to share the word of IVMF - i.e. specific courses, points of contact, brochures?

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jul 17 at 2018 1:46 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:46:50 -0400

Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us here on RP, as well as for all you do for the veteran community through the IVMF. I earned my MBA there at Whitman through the Army Comptroller Program, but it was before your institute launched. Glad to see great things happening back there at Syracuse.

What positive outcomes or success stories resulting from your efforts there with the IVMF and/or the EBV can you share with the RP community?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jul 17 at 2018 2:14 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:14:15 -0400

Good day sir
What are your thoughts on the advisability or perhaps even your opinion requirement to create an LLC
If you think it’s important to do so would you advise doing it as an initial start up requirement or considerate somewhere down the road when the venture seems to be more available and sustainable
My considerations for creating an LLC or both to limit liability to my personal assets as well as simplify IRS concerns

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Jul 17 at 2018 2:32 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:32:02 -0400

Thanks for joining us, Maj Michael Haynie. It must be exciting to run an Entrepreneurship boot camp like EBV. What specific topics do you teach in EBV and have you kept in touch with any veterans who have gone on to run their own businesses?

Response by Maj Michael Haynie made Jul 17 at 2018 3:15 PM

Maj Michael Haynie — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:15:12 -0400

Thanks for joining. For your reference here are links to our entrepreneurship programs and some of our most recent research related to business ownership:
https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/our-programs/
https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/research/topics/entrepreneurship/

Our Programs & Services - Institute for Veterans and Military Families

The IVMF and its staff of more than 70 professionals deliver class-leading programs in career, vocational and entrepreneurship education and training, providing service members, veterans and their families with the skills needed to be successful in education, work and life. The IVMF also coordinates comprehensive collective impact strategies; and works with communities and nonprofits to enhance service delivery for veterans and their families....

Response by Maj Michael Haynie made Jul 17 at 2018 4:00 PM

Maj Michael Haynie — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:00:59 -0400

Thank you to all who participated. Please feel free to reach out with any follow-up questions at: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/contact-us/

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