Patrick Flood, CEO and Founder of Owners In Honor, joined host Robyn Grable on Talents ASCEND — Ascending Beyond Barriers to share his path from serving as a Green Beret to building a nonprofit focused on helping veterans acquire and grow businesses. The conversation covers the role of understanding local culture during military operations, how personal loss shaped his career decisions, and why strategic partnerships and community support matter in both military and business settings.
WHAT THEY DISCUSS
- Patrick’s transition from Green Beret to founding Owners In Honor
- How military experience — particularly understanding local cultures during operations — translates to business leadership
- The personal loss that influenced his career path and mission
- Why strategic partnerships and community support are essential to both military operations and business success
The conversation continues into the specific challenges veterans face when transitioning into entrepreneurship — including the value of education, mentorship, and a strong support system. Patrick shares the most common reasons veteran-owned businesses fail, and why building a community around new owners is critical to helping them succeed and build a lasting legacy.
Acquire with discipline. Grow with intention. Exit with honor.
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