Helping Veterans Become Entrepreneurs with Joe Crane

Imagine you have been groomed to think and act a certain way for several years. Most of us have, it’s called formal education. Now imagine that you voluntarily signed up for this training to be part of something bigger than yourself? That you wanted to serve your country in the best way you know how? That’s what our veterans have done.

Now think back to when you first got out of school. I remember that it was a difficult time. I didn’t have the job that I was supposed to have. Nor did I have the network that I should have had either.

The same can be said for many of our vets as well. Many of them have lived a life that is cut off from the rest of society. The time that they do have off, they’ve spent with their family or friends. Why not? Their job at the time was pretty much 24/7 and they might have never seen those people again.

In today’s podcast, we speak with Joe Crane who is a veteran of the Marines. He spent over 20 years in the Marines as a Super Cobra pilot. Today, he is a commercial pilot, but while he’s not doing that, he hosts a podcast called Veteran on the Move.

Not only does Joe help fellow veterans adjust to civilian life, but he has a focus in helping those veterans become entrepreneurs. He believes that many of the skills that he learned in the military transfer very well to owning his own business, so he hopes that other veterans can see that in themselves as well.

Are you a veteran who’s wondering what your next step in life is? Or do you know a veteran who is kind of treading water after getting out of the military? Then check this session out and see if Joe can assist.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

How Joe’s many transitions in his career helped him to see things differently.
Why Joe started podcasting in the first place.
How he helps people make the transition from being in the military to being an entrepreneur.
How he’s able to live a balanced life between being a dad, a pilot, and doing his podcast.
Why he uses SMART goes to get things done (check out session 5 for a definition of SMART goals)
What he feels the difference is between having a J.O.B. and being an entrepreneur is.
What skills he has obtained as a Marine which have helped him succeed as an entrepreneur.
His advice to those who just gotten out of school or the military who are struggling with their identity.
…and much more

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ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

New Inceptions Masterminder Facebook Group
Solopreneur Hour Episode that was recorded in a restaurant
Joe’s interview with guest Aaron Walker
Schedule Once – What Joe uses to book meetings and show recording without the fuss of emails back and forth
Calendly (for an alternative that we use)
Fizzle – Our go to community for building online businesses. First month is free!
Hostgator – Get unlimited space and bandwidth and great service from Hostgator for cheap!

SHOW NOTE EXTRA:

Are you a member of the military now or a veteran? Joe wants to let you know about a program that might be a fit for you to get ahead in your career. It’s called American Corporate Parters’ Mentoring Program. He and Brian have both been able to get mentors that are where they want to be in their careers. Personally, I’m a little jealous! Sounds like a really great resource. So check it out!

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