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Battlefield to Business

Battlefield to Business

By: Jarvis Buchanan
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 Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey is the go-to podcast for service members—whether you're currently serving, transitioning, or already a veteran—who are ready to turn military skills into successful business ventures. In each episode, we highlight a specific industry, uncovering hidden secrets and golden nuggets you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn how to overcome challenges, leverage your military skills in business, and accelerate your path to success. This podcast helps you browse content and nail down what you’re truly passionate about. Passion is a powerful tool for intrinsic fulfillment, and our goal is to help you find what you were born to do. When tough times come, you’ll have something to lean on. Passion isn’t just a career—it’s a combatant to the challenges many face, including suicide. We explore a myriad of industries, sharing stories of struggle and success to provide options that resonate with your dreams. Each episode dives into the mindset of entrepreneurs, starting with their youth and discussing figures who shaped their journey. We examine their decision to join the military and how it influenced their path to entrepreneurship. Lastly, guests share the leap into their business ventures, offering tips, techniques, and valuable insights for anyone considering that industry. Visit our website at www.ldrpsy.com and check out our book, Live to Never Lose, which provides key strategies to help you discover your passion and navigate the challenges of transitioning out of the military. Whether you're struggling with finding your passion or coping with the military-to-civilian transition, this podcast and book are designed to give you the guidance and motivation you need. Subscribe now to unlock entrepreneurial tactics tailored specifically for the military community!Copyright 2025 Jarvis Buchanan Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Episode 30 Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Joey Mac Dizon (Mobile Cigar Lounge)

    Episode 30 Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Joey Mac Dizon (Mobile Cigar Lounge)
    Jun 4 2025

    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.
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    56 mins
  • Episode 29 Category Finance & Business Services Ryan Hunt (Talent Acquistion)

    Episode 29 Category Finance & Business Services Ryan Hunt (Talent Acquistion)
    May 21 2025

    🎙️ 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.

    🎧 Listen to the full episode now on your favorite platform:

    🎯 New episodes of Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey drop every Wednesday at 12:00 PM CST.

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    49 mins
  • Episode 28 Episode 28 Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Steve Damico (Retail and Food Industry)Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Steve Damico (Retail and Food Industry)

    Episode 28 Episode 28 Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Steve Damico (Retail and Food Industry)Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Steve Damico (Retail and Food Industry)
    May 14 2025

    🎙️ 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
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    54 mins
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