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Co-founders of BladesWork Unlimited and Marine Corps Veterans, Christian Helms and Robert \u2018Bo\u2019 Plante came by the show to share more about their business and the story behind their startup journey. BladesWork Unlimited provides a sales and marketing platform to bladesmiths, connecting them with customers. Through BladesWork\u2019s marketplace, customers can create custom knives or shop from qualified, vetted craftsmen. Bo and Christian share how they transitioned from the Marines into entrepreneurship and the value of their military experience. They discuss entering and eventually winning funding through a pitch competition and how that helped grow their business.\xa0\n\nAre you a Veteran who is transitioning to Entrepreneurship? Then check out this FREE download for the Top 29 Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans & their families! Download Here !\nAbout Our Guests\nChristian Helms served for 12 years in the Marine Corps, five years enlisted in Reserves and seven years on active duty as an Infantry Officer. BladesWork started as Shadow Blades Forge in 2018 and then became BladesWork unlimited in 2020. Christian has been making knives for 10 years and absolutely loves the community and the process of creating masterpieces.\xa0\n\nRobert 'Bo' Plante is a former Marine Officer and current business owner, consultant, and MBA Graduate Student at George Washington University. During his time on active duty, Bo began his graduate studies at night and co-founded BladesWork Unlimited. Upon EAS, Bo has begun working as a consultant for TSA and DHS and developing a series of leadership discussions for mid-level employees and future leaders, as well as continuing his service in the National Guard.\xa0 \xa0\nJoin the conversation on our 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.\nAbout Our Sponsors\nNavy Federal Credit Union\xa0\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ve bought a few cars with Navy Federal over my 31 years as a member with their fully loaded car buying experience. When you become a member of Navy Federal Credit Union, life gets better.\xa0 You can finance, buy, protect, and enjoy your auto purchase all through one convenient place. They have low rates and preapproval that\u2019s good for 90 days, so you know what you can afford while you shop. You can save thousands off MSRP with Navy Federal\u2019s car buying service, powered by TrueCar. You can also get exclusive member savings with CARFAX, GEICO and SiriusXM. They\u2019re always available with 24/7 member service representatives to answer any questions.\n\nLearn more here.\xa0\n\nAt Navy Federal, our members are the mission.\xa0\n\nCredit and collateral subject to approval. Your actual savings off MSRP may vary. Navy Federal Credit Union is federally insured by NCUA.\n\n20 for 20 Podcast\n\nIt\u2019s the 20th anniversary of 9/11 which means that college freshmen weren\u2019t even\xa0alive then. And with our busy lives and the 24 hour news cycle, the country is in danger of\xa0forgetting 9/11. It\u2019s why I\u2019m excited to tell you about a podcast called 20 for 20 that\u2019s telling 20\xa0heroic stories about 9/11 for the 20th anniversary.\n\nIt\u2019s hosted by a firefighter named Niels Jorgensen who got leukemia from cleaning up Ground Zero and the storytelling is powerful.\xa0\n\nTo check out these incredible stories, go to 20for20Podcast.com or you can find 20 for\xa020 wherever you get your podcasts.\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 over 375 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane.