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Battlefield to Business

Battlefield to Business

By: Jarvis Buchanan
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Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey is the go-to podcast for service members—whether you're currently serving, transitioning, or already a veteran—who are ready to turn military skills into successful business ventures. In each episode, we highlight a specific industry, uncovering hidden secrets and golden nuggets you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn how to overcome challenges, leverage your military skills in business, and accelerate your path to success. This podcast helps you browse content and nail down what you’re truly passionate about. Passion is a powerful tool for intrinsic fulfillment, and our goal is to help you find what you were born to do. When tough times come, you’ll have something to lean on. Passion isn’t just a career—it’s a combatant to the challenges many face, including suicide. We explore a myriad of industries, sharing stories of struggle and success to provide options that resonate with your dreams. Each episode dives into the mindset of entrepreneurs, starting with their youth and discussing figures who shaped their journey. We examine their decision to join the military and how it influenced their path to entrepreneurship. Lastly, guests share the leap into their business ventures, offering tips, techniques, and valuable insights for anyone considering that industry. Visit our website at www.ldrpsy.com and check out our book, Live to Never Lose, which provides key strategies to help you discover your passion and navigate the challenges of transitioning out of the military. Whether you're struggling with finding your passion or coping with the military-to-civilian transition, this podcast and book are designed to give you the guidance and motivation you need. Subscribe now to unlock entrepreneurial tactics tailored specifically for the military community!Copyright 2025 Jarvis Buchanan Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Episode 33 Category Finance & Business Services Rebecca Pringle Real Estate
    Jul 2 2025

    🎙️ Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey

    Episode Title: From Rebellion to Resilience: Rebecca Miller Pringle’s Journey from Soldier to Successful Realtor

    Guest: Rebecca Miller Pringle — Army Veteran & Founder of Homes for Vets, New Jersey

    Summary:

    In this episode, host Jarvis Buchanan sits down with Rebecca Miller Pringle, a resilient Army veteran, single mother of three, and founder of Homes for Vets. From a rebellious youth in the Bronx to building a thriving real estate business helping veterans across the country, Rebecca shares a deeply personal and powerful story of purpose, perseverance, and passion. She opens up about her military journey, personal tragedies, and the lessons that shaped her entrepreneurial spirit.

    🔥 Key Takeaways:

    • Rebellious beginnings can birth powerful leadership: Rebecca’s military experience helped transform defiance into discipline.
    • Life’s detours can unlock purpose: Her daughter’s battle with cancer and her father’s suicide led to the creation of Homes for Vets.
    • Veteran-owned businesses thrive with focus: Finding a niche — in her case, fellow veterans — helped Rebecca stand out in real estate.
    • Time and flexibility are true success: Rebecca defines success not just by income, but by her ability to be present for her family and serve others.

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    🕛 New episodes drop every Wednesday at noon CST

    #VeteranEntrepreneur #HomesForVets #RealEstateForVeterans #MilitaryToBusiness #BattlefieldToBusiness

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 32 Category Finance & Business Services Jeff Buckman (Insurance)
    Jun 25 2025

    Podcast Title: Battlefield to Business – The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey

    Guest: Jeff Buckman, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Founder of Buckman Insurance Group

    In this week’s episode, Marine Corps veteran Jeff Buckman shares his transition from military life to launching his own multi-state insurance brokerage. From growing up in Salt Lake City to running the reporting systems in Okinawa, Jeff's story is packed with resilience, self-education, and a passion for service. He dives into how he built Buckman Insurance Group with no advertising budget, how veterans can get started in insurance, and the long-term vision of helping fellow veterans build wealth through entrepreneurship.

    Key takeaways:

    • Jeff went from running SharePoint in the Marines to running his own insurance brokerage in 13 states
    • The insurance industry offers residual income and high earning potential with the right mentorship
    • Building a business means sacrificing early income for long-term growth—Jeff worked Uber while building his client base
    • His mission is to help other veterans enter the insurance world as a path to financial freedom and passion-driven success


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    44 mins
  • Episode 31 Category Education & Training BG (R) Twanda Young LT3 Leadership Solutions
    Jun 11 2025

    Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey

    Guest: Twanda Young – Retired Brigadier General, U.S. Army | Founder of LT3 Leadership Solutions

    In this episode, host Jarvis Buchanan speaks with retired Brigadier General Twanda Young, founder of LT3 Leadership Solutions. With over 30 years of military leadership, Twanda shares how her transition from uniformed service to entrepreneurship is rooted in purpose, transformation, and legacy. She opens up about her personal journey, the values that guided her through difficult seasons, and how she now empowers others to lead and live with intentional impact.

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    56 mins

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