The Owners In Honor™ Blog

Mission-relevant insights for veterans pursuing business acquisition, operators building value, and owners planning their exit.
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Pulling Triggers with a Purpose: The First Operator Support Shoot

Patrick Flood and Owners In Honor board member Michael Shea at Transworld Business Advisors, discussing small business succession readiness

The Hidden Supply Crisis in Small Business Succession

Thousands of small businesses are listed for sale — but Patrick Flood explains why fewer than 20% may actually be ready to close, and what owners can do to change that before they run out of time.
Patrick Flood and fellow panelists discuss veteran access to capital at the Milken Institute 2026 Global Conference, "Leading in a New Era"

Veteran Access to Capital: The Milken Opportunity

At the Milken Institute's 2026 Global Conference, Patrick Flood joined a panel exploring why veterans still struggle to access capital despite abundant financing options — and why the real gap is architecture, not money.

The Veteran’s Blueprint: Skip the Startup, Buy the Business

Owners In Honor™ Launches “The True Cost of Capital” Module with Live Oak Bank to Expand Veteran Entrepreneurship Education

After the Battlefield: Patrick Flood on Tragedy, Purpose, and the Rise of a CEO

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