VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight with Shawn Welsh
VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight with Shawn Welsh
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VET S.O.S. – Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight highlights the journeys of veteran and veteran spouse entrepreneurs. Through candid conversations, we explore lessons learned, best practices, and resources that have shaped their paths to success. From overcoming challenges to leveraging military-honed skills, each episode delivers actionable insights and inspiration. Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs, building a community driven by resilience, innovation, and service.
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The podcast explores various themes important to veteran entrepreneurship, including overcoming transitions, leveraging military skills in business, and community support. Episode examples include discussions on leadership with seasoned coaches, the healthcare innovation journey of veterans, and the importance of mental health in entrepreneurship, such as in episodes featuring Paula Sanchez and Dwayne Edwards.
VET S.O.S. – Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight highlights the journeys of veteran and veteran spouse entrepreneurs. Through candid conversations, we explore lessons learned, best practices, and resources that have shaped their paths to success. From overcoming challenges to leveraging military-honed skills, each episode delivers actionable insights and inspiration. Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs, building a community driven by resilience, innovation, and service.
Gene Moran joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the realities of military-to-civilian transition, the leap into entrepreneurship, and how veterans can thrive in high-stakes industries. He shares powerful insights on finding the right post-service fit, investing in yourself, building a profitable business, and navigating the GovCon and federal budget landscape with confidence.
In this episode, we explore:
• How landing the wrong job happens—and how to avoid it
• Why investing in yourself is essential for long-term success
• How fulfillment, not titles, should shape your path forward
• What sparked Gene’s leap from corporate lobbyist to successful entrepreneur
• Why veterans must understand sales, value, and positioning in today’s market
Whether you're navigating military transition, building a business, pursuing higher education, or searching for tools to strengthen your next chapter, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.
Gene Moran is the founder and president of Capital Integration, widely recognized as one of the top federal defense lobbyists in the nation. A retired U.S. Navy Captain who commanded both a cruiser and a destroyer, he has helped clients achieve billions of dollars in federal funding results. Gene is a university professor, bestselling author, award-winning consultant, and a trusted expert in navigating Congress, federal budgets, and the defense marketplace.
The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.
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