Transition with Purpose: Patrick Flood on Redefining Leadership Beyond the Military

Patrick Flood, Founder and CEO of Owners In Honor, joined host Justin Dixon on Episode 51 of the Growth Capital Podcast to talk about what happens when leadership, discipline, and service meet entrepreneurship. A 26-year Army veteran and former Green Beret, Patrick shares how his post-service mission evolved from personal success to collective purpose.

WHAT THEY DISCUSS

  • Why purpose, not profit, drives sustainable leadership
  • How Owners In Honor helps veterans acquire, grow, and exit small businesses
  • The six-phase system behind Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)
  • How service-first leadership translates into business success
  • Why fulfillment, not just financial return, defines modern leadership

Acquire with discipline. Grow with intention. Exit with honor.

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A Green Beret beside the Special Forces Creed, evoking the essay's reflection on identity, service, and purpose
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