This episode of Veteran On the Move features a conversation with coach and speaker Dan Gordon. After weathering the storm of losing his marketing company, Dan embarked on a transformative journey. He rebuilt his self-esteem and confidence and started professional speaking and coaching. The discussion delves into the unique advantage veterans possess \u2013 an inherent drive and motivation often more valuable than acquired business skills. Dan shares with Joe the critical mistakes entrepreneurs often make and emphasizes the importance of managing stress response. By conquering their fears, entrepreneurs, much like veterans, unlock their potential to become the best versions of themselves.\n\nEpisode Resources:\xa0\n\n \thttps://dangordonenterprise.com\n \tText \u201cHELP\u201d to 213-409-8366 to get in touch with Dan and set up a free 15 min call\xa0\n\n\xa0\nAbout Our Guest\xa0\xa0\xa0\nIn 2016 Coach Dan Gordon made a mistake that destroyed his marketing company and cost him over $80,000. Standing at the crossroads of life, Coach Dan chose a bold new direction. Eight months later, he walked on stage, being paid $10,000 for his first professional speaking gig. Today, Coach Dan takes entrepreneurs on a journey of bold transformation. They expand their income, become powerful leaders, and enjoy life to the fullest. If you want to experience living life unlimited, then you're absolutely going to want to listen to what Coach Dan Gordon has to say.\n\n\xa0\nJoin the conversation on Facebook!\nCheck out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.\n\n\xa0\nAbout Our Sponsors\n\n\nNavy Federal Credit Union\xa0\xa0\n\nStart off 2024 with a new Navy Federal credit card that has an APR 6% lower than the industry average. Service isn\u2019t just what Navy Federal Credit Union does\xa0 \u2013 it\u2019s who they are. That\u2019s why Navy Federal created tools to help you earn and save more. Make your financial goals a reality with great rates and low fees.\n\nLearn more: www.navyfederal.org/offers\n\nAt Navy Federal, our members are the mission.\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\n\xa0\n\nSquared Away\n\nYour military experience taught you the importance of getting the job done right. But when you\u2019re running a business, there\u2019s never enough time to tackle all your priorities. Keeping up with all the email back and forth and social media takes a lot of time and focus and balancing business with personal is also time consuming. Coordinating travel or planning an event is always more complicated than expected\n\nThat\u2019s why I\u2019m so excited to tell you about Squared Away\n\nSquared Away empowers highly educated military spouses to become trusted remote executive assistants.\xa0Squared Away is on a mission to employ as many military spouses as possible. Their assistants specialize in giving you time back to focus on what really matters. Whether you need administrative support for your team, an extra hand with a new project, or help with personal priorities, your Squared Away assistant will anticipate your needs to let you focus on high-return tasks. Squared Away teammates operate in all US time zones and work as W2 employees, not contractors. I highly recommend checking out Squared Away today!\xa0 See how they can help you. Just go to gosquaredaway.com.\xa0\n\n\xa0\n\nGusto\n\nIf you run a small business, you have to try Gusto for payroll and HR. Deposit\xa0paychecks and file payroll taxes automatically. Plus get employee health insurance, onboarding,and more. Try 3 months for free when you go to gusto.com/veteran.\xa0\n\n\xa0\nWant to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.\xa0\nDid you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!\xa0\nDownload Joe Crane\u2019s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.\n\nVeteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes.