Veteran Entrepreneur
In this episode, we talk with Ricoh Danielson, a veteran turned multi-business entrepreneur, author, and advocate for veteran\u2019s rights. Ricoh shares the experience-tested wisdom he (and other veteran entrepreneurs) learned while trying to build a profitable and impactful business. In particular, he goes in depth about the lessons he learned from veterans who created successful businesses with nothing but a plan and hard work.\n\nIf you are veteran who needs some entrepreneurial inspiration or mental preparation for what\u2019s ahead, this episode is for you.\nKey Points of Discussion\n\n \tBusiness failure: How do you recover when your business falls flat on its face?\n \tKey insights from 4 powerful, mission-focused businesses that started from scratch\n \tBuilding a veteran-owned business from scratch: What mindset do you need to be a success?\n \tSelf-care & entrepreneurship\n \tIs serving in the Army a boost or obstacle to entrepreneurship?\n \tWhat is the key to creating a sustainable business as an entrepreneur\n\nKey Milestones of this Episode\n[1:14] Ricoh\u2019s time in the military\xa0\n\n[2:20] The epic business failure of Ricoh\u2019s first business & his successes in the IT industry\n\n[8:10] Big business lessons from other veteran entrepreneur\n\n[9:53] What are some resources and support entrepreneurs can use while building their business?\n\n[11:15] Common success principles of entrepreneurship\xa0\n\n[14: 30] Routine and self-care for entrepreneurs\xa0\n\n[16:35] \u201cBe the expert\u201d\xa0\n\n[18:00] Understanding what your customer really needs\xa0\n\n[23:35] What were some of the biggest surprises you learned while meeting other veteran entrepreneurs?\n\n[27:49] Succeeding at learning from failure\nKey Resources\nThe Rise of the Vetrepreneur: FORTITUDE AND GRIT\n\nBattlefield Parenting: Workbook\n\nRise of the Vetrepreneur on YouTube\xa0\n\nRicoh Danielson YouTube channel\n\nOther Resources\n\nGrunt Style\xa0\n\nTrident Coffee\n\nAmerican Grains\n\nKey Quotes by Ricoh Danielson\xa0\n\n \tRicoh on success as an entrepreneur: \u201c...stick to the game plan...live well below your means and have a purposeful intention towards the business\u201d\n \t\u201cYour first business may not be \u2018it\u2019. Don\u2019t be discouraged.\u201d\n \t\u201cDream bigger and visualize bigger than you think.\u201d\n\nGet in Contact with Ricoh Danielson\n\nRicoh Danielson is a veteran who became a lawyer and politician/advocate for veteran\u2019s rights. He is also a consultant for a digital forensics company and author.\n\nSponsor\n\nThis episode is sponsored by the Junnell & Associates Law Firm.\xa0 Did you serve in the military between 2003 \u2013 2015?\xa0 Did you wear 3M combat Version 2 (CAEv2) earplugs? Were you diagnosed by the military as having hearing loss and/or tinnitus?\xa0 If so, Junnell & Associates want to talk to you. Please call 800.375.0109. They want to help you like they have helped thousands of others.