Patrick Flood on Veteran Ventures: The Best Resource for Veterans Buying a Business

Patrick Flood — former Green Beret with 26 years of service, Duke MBA, and Founder of Owners In Honor — joined hosts Griffin Brand and Jack on Episode 53 of the Veteran Ventures Podcast to talk about helping veterans buy and sell businesses. Patrick’s path has taken him through combat injury in Afghanistan, a career in finance, and a period of distance from the veteran community before finding renewed purpose in guiding service members toward entrepreneurship.

WHAT THEY DISCUSS

  • Why buying a business can be a stronger path than starting one from scratch
  • The importance of taking time to reflect before jumping into the next chapter
  • Lessons from military service that translate directly to business success
  • How Owners In Honor helps veterans enter and exit small business ownership

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

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