Podcast Title: Battlefield to Business – The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey

Guest: Jeff Buckman, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Founder of Buckman Insurance Group

In this week’s episode, Marine Corps veteran Jeff Buckman shares his transition from military life to launching his own multi-state insurance brokerage. From growing up in Salt Lake City to running the reporting systems in Okinawa, Jeff's story is packed with resilience, self-education, and a passion for service. He dives into how he built Buckman Insurance Group with no advertising budget, how veterans can get started in insurance, and the long-term vision of helping fellow veterans build wealth through entrepreneurship.

Key takeaways:

• Jeff went from running SharePoint in the Marines to running his own insurance brokerage in 13 states
• The insurance industry offers residual income and high earning potential with the right mentorship
• Building a business means sacrificing early income for long-term growth—Jeff worked Uber while building his client base
• His mission is to help other veterans enter the insurance world as a path to financial freedom and passion-driven success

Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey

Guest: Twanda Young – Retired Brigadier General, U.S. Army | Founder of LT3 Leadership Solutions

In this episode, host Jarvis Buchanan speaks with retired Brigadier General Twanda Young, founder of LT3 Leadership Solutions. With over 30 years of military leadership, Twanda shares how her transition from uniformed service to entrepreneurship is rooted in purpose, transformation, and legacy. She opens up about her personal journey, the values that guided her through difficult seasons, and how she now empowers others to lead and live with intentional impact.

Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey

Joey Mac – Navy Veteran | Smokin’ Aces Mobile Cigar Lounge

In this episode, Navy veteran Joey Mac shares how he turned his love for cigars and community into a thriving mobile cigar lounge business. After transitioning from aircraft mechanic to entrepreneur, Joey leaned into his passion, creating a unique luxury experience that brings people together. His story is a reminder that your interests, when pursued with strategy and heart, can become your mission after military service.

Key takeaways include the importance of creating unique spaces for connection, how to transfer military discipline into business structure, the value of mobile business models for veterans, and lessons in branding from a lifestyle-focused venture.

🎙️ New Episode Alert – Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey

Good morning, afternoon, or evening — wherever you are — and welcome to another powerful episode of Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey.

This week, I sit down with Ryan Hunt, U.S. Army veteran and founder of 10th Mountain Recruiting, a national and international talent acquisition firm. With over 20 years of service, deployments to Iraq and Yugoslavia, and a master’s degree in leadership, Ryan shares his raw and authentic story of:

✅ Growing up with the entrepreneurial bug

✅ Transitioning from enlisted to officer post-9/11

✅ Building his business from scratch while still serving

✅ Lessons learned in leadership, grit, and business development

✅ What veterans need to hear before starting their own journey

We also talk about the power of giving back, and Ryan shares incredible resources like IVMF, Warrior Rising, and the Veteran Social Summit (which he co-hosts).

🛠️ Whether you're an aspiring veteran entrepreneur or just looking for some Monday motivation, this is a must-listen episode packed with truth, insight, and inspiration.

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🎙️ New Episode of Battlefield to Business: From Combat Boots to Lemonade Stands 🍋

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Dko — veteran, entrepreneur, and owner of Reform Merch and Dell’s Frozen Lemonade in Cedar Park, TX. Steve shares his inspiring journey from military service to business ownership, overcoming injury, and turning his creativity into impact.

🪖 Reform Merch repurposes military uniforms into meaningful bags, collars, bracelets, and more.

🍋 Dell’s Frozen Lemonade brings a Rhode Island favorite to Texas — a veteran-owned, family-run local treat!

We dive into:

✅ The challenges of veteran transition

✅ Building a family-run business with purpose

✅ Community-based entrepreneurship

✅ Franchising advice for aspiring veteran business owners

Whether you're a transitioning veteran, creative entrepreneur, or just love a good comeback story — this one’s for you.

#VeteranOwned #BattlefieldToBusiness #ReformMerch #DellsFrozenLemonade #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitaryToBusiness #CedarParkTX #SupportVeterans

In this powerful episode, Navy veteran and attorney Jim Wilson (aka “Max”) shares his extraordinary journey from flying electronic warfare aircraft to launching a solo law firm in Virginia — after literally dying and coming back to life.

With 30+ years of legal experience, Jim breaks down the realities of transitioning from military to civilian life, the overlooked entrepreneurial strengths of veterans, and why planning, not just passion, is the key to business success. From the courtroom to cardiac recovery, his story is one of resilience, reinvention, and refusing to let obstacles define your future.

#VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitaryToBusiness #BattlefieldToBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FranchiseAdvice #VeteranPodcast

🎙️ Battlefield to Business: From Military Lens to Entrepreneurial Focus with Tara Jackson

In this episode, we sit down with Tara Jackson, Army veteran and professional photographer, to explore her journey from military journalism to building her own photography business. Tara shares how early encouragement, military training, and entrepreneurial grit shaped her career. We dive into the realities of balancing passion with profit, why confidence is key, and how veterans can turn creative passions into thriving businesses.

Listen for practical advice on transitioning skills from service to civilian success

Episode Title: From Homeless to Honey Liquor: Pat Johnson’s Veteran Grit and Entrepreneurial Grind

Episode Description (Captivate FM)

In this powerful episode of Battlefield to Business, we sit down with Pat Johnson, Navy veteran and founder of Veterans Farming

Initiative of Alabama and Two Goat Brands Honey-Based Spirits.

Pat’s journey is raw, unfiltered, and deeply inspiring—from struggling with homelessness after leaving the Navy to boot strapping his way into perfecting the best honey liquor in the South. Pat walks us through the mindset shift from survival to significance, why he left traditional employment (and even teaching), and how passion plus pain equals purpose.

We talk:

• Growing up with a legacy of hustle and service
• Lessons from Naval Special Warfare and confidence in failure
• Starting over, battling depression, and rediscovering purpose
• Bootstrapping a liquor brand through beekeeping and backyard liquor distilling
• Navigating legal risks, funding challenges, and launching a niche product
• Tools and programs like Co.Starters, DBAs, and the Main Street Initiative

This episode is for the veteran who feels stuck, for the dreamer with no funding, and for anyone who believes that your next chapter can be your best one.

Find Pat on Facebook: Veterans Farming Initiative of Alabama

Contact: pat@absolutepromo.com

Brand: Two Goat Brands Honey-Based Spirits