))
Owning A Small Business As A Veteran - What You Need To Know
Manage episode 421915281 series 3454160
Inhoud geleverd door Nick Haley. Alle podcastinhoud, inclusief afleveringen, afbeeldingen en podcastbeschrijvingen, wordt rechtstreeks geüpload en geleverd door Nick Haley of hun podcastplatformpartner. Als u denkt dat iemand uw auteursrechtelijk beschermde werk zonder uw toestemming gebruikt, kunt u het hier beschreven proces https://nl.player.fm/legal volgen.
Laurie Timpson, a former British Army officer, shares his journey from the military to becoming a business owner. He joined the army due to family traditions but had little knowledge about what it entailed. Despite early struggles and a steep learning curve, he gained valuable skills and experiences. After leaving the army, Laurie worked in humanitarian roles before starting his own high-end knife business. His story illustrates the transition from structured military life to the flexibility required for civilian jobs and entrepreneurship.
Three takeaways you'll get from this episode:
- Skills Transfer: Military skills like discipline and leadership can be valuable in civilian jobs and running a business.
- Retraining: Gaining new skills or qualifications can ease the move from military to civilian life, helping to adapt to new roles.
- Flexibility and Determination: Success outside the military can require adjusting to new situations and persisting despite challenges, as shown by Laurie’s varied career path and eventual success in crafting bespoke knives.
Find out more at littlebigtech.co.uk
22 afleveringen
Delen
