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![002 - From Battleships to Boardrooms: A Navy JAG's Path to Startup Law](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18610986/Tereza_Ohle_6uu7v2_300x300.png)
5 days ago
5 days ago
Chris Czaplak retired after 20 years of service, culminating as a Judge Advocate. As he reached his last few years of service, Chris realized that he was meant to do something different - and was inspired to pursue entrepreneurship. Driven by a desire to innovate and create on a larger scale, Chris used his G.I. bill to pursue an MBA, while simultaneously building a law firm. In this episode, Chris shares how he balanced school, building a new firm, and parenting his five young children. He talks about having the courage to start from scratch in a new area of practice, about closing the biggest deal of his life while hiding in a walk-in closet during a family vacation, and what's next for him as he works to support other veterans.
Timestamps
(00:06:05) Navigating Entrepreneurship: A Military Transition Story
(00:08:26) Financial Considerations in Military Entrepreneurship
(00:11:25) Embracing Failure: Key to Entrepreneurial Success
(00:12:20) Leveraging GI Bill for Entrepreneurial Success
(00:19:04) Maximizing VA Benefits for Veteran Entrepreneurs
(00:21:48) Navigating Uncertainty in Entrepreneurial Growth
(00:33:36) Strategic Client Acquisition through Networking Efforts
(01:02:46) Equity Partnerships for Veterans Legal Support
Links:
Hill Point Ventures
Homefront Law – Veterans Helping Veterans
Socials:
- Instagram: boots2boss_podcast
- YouTube: @Boots2Boss
![From Battlefields to Bees: An Army Vet's Journey to Farming Freedom](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18610986/Tereza_Ohle_6uu7v2_300x300.png)
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
From Battlefields to Bees: An Army Vet's Journey to Farming Freedom
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Jason Billue served in the Army for over 20 years, including three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Looking for a new challenge after retirement, he dabbled in beekeeping before jumping in feet-first to the world of agriculture entrepreneurship, winding up with a bee-products business, hundreds of chickens, and a container hydroponic garden. Passionate about helping other veterans, Jason emphasizes the importance of networking, mentorship, and marketing strategies in agriculture & shares strategies and resources for those looking to explore or get started in farming.
Timestamps:(00:03:54) Why Jason decided to retire & his first steps into agriculture(00:10:35) How Jason got involved with beekeeping (00:24:30) How military skills translate to agriculture entrepreneurship(00:34:29) Balancing a civilian career in cybersecurity with a side-hustle(00:36:30) Farming mentors for veterans(00:39:53) How focusing small & local helps farmers cash in
(00:44:26) Resources and support for veteran entrepreneurs
Links:
Home | B2 Beekeeping (billuefamilyfarm.com)
[Use Code boots2boss for a discount]
Veteran | Project Victory Gardens | United States
Farmer Veteran Coalition | Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America (farmvetco.org)
Follow B2B on Socials:- Instagram: @Boots2Boss_Podcast- Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boots2boss-podcast
- YouTube: @Boots2Boss
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