Post here and tell us about yourself and your business. It is okay if you are just in the idea stage. We have people on the platform who can mentor you. Ex: Hi, I'm __________, my business/idea is/does __________________. My outside interests are ___________. Here is mine: "Hi, my name is David, I'm retired Army. I've launched 8 businesses over the last 21 years in hospitality, logistics, residential/commercial real estate, and business consulting. I've got 4 kids and love anything outdoors like hiking or riding my dirt bike. My favorite sports are hockey and football. If you know anybody wanting to sell a self-storage facility, I'd love to speak to them." How-to Videos about this group platform: (Part 1) Watch an intro video here to learn more about the platform and how to navigate the Community Chat and Classrooms. https://www.loom.com/share/4957d0310f47456887688e986181eb28?sid=86b33f7c-8e65-421e-8344-2ce2cf5004be (Part 2) Continued learning about how to message people, search for content/people, leveling up, and how to use the map. https://www.loom.com/share/901cc344870f43bfa847d525813c877a?sid=16eb8553-b174-4796-9491-2c8b965dfcaa (Part 3) https://youtu.be/jFhwhsJ4l0o Learn more about the VBOC (Veterans Business Outreach Center) and how we help veteran entrepreneurs start and grow their companies. Veterans Business Outreach Centers: Public Service Announcement

Has anyone in this group used ROBS to fund their business? Anyone willing to share to pros and cons they experienced?

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Veterans don’t talk about imposter syndrome enough. I’ll be honest — I’ve experienced it myself. When I first transitioned from the Army into corporate America over 20 years ago, I remember walking into rooms where everyone seemed to speak a different language. New titles. New expectations. Different measures of success. Despite years of responsibility and leadership in uniform, there were moments where I found myself wondering: “Do I actually belong here?” And here’s the truth that many people don’t say out loud… Even today, as I continue to grow, enter new circles, and take on uncharted opportunities, that feeling still shows up from time to time - Especially now that I am pivoting to entrepreneurship. Not because I’m unprepared. But because growth puts you in unfamiliar places. Veterans come from environments where the mission is clear, the standards are high, and the stakes are real. When you transition into new arenas—corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, new industries—you’re often building a new playbook while still carrying the discipline that got you there. So when that voice shows up, here’s how I ground myself and keep moving forward: 1. Go back to the training.Veterans know how to learn, adapt, and execute. The environment may change, but the discipline stays the same. 2. Remember what you’ve already done.Leading people, solving problems under pressure, operating with limited information—those experiences matter more than you think. 3. Focus on the next mission.Imposter syndrome grows when you overthink the room. Progress happens when you focus on the next objective. 4. Embrace the discomfort.Every new level introduces uncertainty. That discomfort isn’t a warning sign—it’s often proof you’re growing. 5. Stay connected to your community.Other veterans understand the transition. Lean on that network. The reality is this: Confidence isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build through consistent action. And veterans know something that applies in any environment:

When months fly by like days, it is easy to lose track of time. If you have not scheduled your monthly business consult, make sure to DM me with some times, so we can get you scheduled. Stay profitable, David PS: Anyone who is not a VIP but wants access to all courses, webinars and monthly business consulting, just go to the classroom and click on the VIP class. Lock in your rates for life now before they go up.