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Mr. Appliance and Veteran Entrepreneurs

May 24, 2013 by angishields

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Mr. Appliance and Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Mr. Appliance and Veteran Entrepreneurs are a great match.

Mr. Appliance is a full service appliance repair company dealing in both residential and commercial applications. We also do all levels of maintenance and installation for commercial refrigeration.

The appliance repair industry is by far the most fragmented in the service industry. The need for the services is very high with extensive repeat clientele. There will always be a need for appliance repair and the competition is primarily Mom & Pop type operations. Growth in this industry as a result of the low competition levels is very high.

Mr. Appliance is highly respected by appliance manufacturers, we are the only franchise company currently in this industry and we are considered to be the leader in the field.

Mr. Appliance places so much value on veteran owners they offer a 25% discount off the franchise fee and for qualified candidates will finance up to 70% of the balance of the franchise fee, freeing up capital assets for new owners to spend on marketing and business development.

Mr. Appliance is part of the Dwyer Group, based in Waco, Texas. Today, the Dwyer Group includes seven service-based franchise organizations: Aire Serve, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter, Rainbow International and Grounds Guys.

The Dwyer Group believes military veterans and military spouses are attracted to the company’s franchise opportunities because of the support services, the commitment to the company’s mission, vision and Code of Values as well as the established reputation of the management team and the success of the franchise systems. Be sure to watch the Under Cover Boss video featuring Dina Dwyer Owens, CEO and Chairwoman of The Dwyer Group and gain an understanding of the company culture.

Warrior 2 Citizen helps veterans and families

May 16, 2013 by angishields

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Warrior 2 Citizen helps veterans and families

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Mission Overview –The Warrior to Citizen^sm (W2C^sm) mission is to help returning soldiers and their family’s transition from the front lines to the home front and deal with symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

Warrior to Citizen’s goal is to help soldiers face a variety of social, economic and mental conflicts that may arise after they return stateside and ensure any assistance or counseling is offered before trouble turns into tragedy.

An estimated 370,000 military men and women return home every year after extended tours in war zones around the world. Their arrival affects another million people including spouses, children, parents, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.

Nearly every warrior is affected by the ravages of war and face challenges due to the abrupt transition from life on the battlefield to civilian life.

The Veterans Administration reports that nationally, 18 Veterans commit suicide EVERY DAY and another 40 Veterans attempt suicide EVERY DAY.

Veterans are the highest percentage of people who are considered HOMELESS, and veterans are much more likely to become divorced, especially after the multiple deployments now common policy throughout the US military.

The Warrior to Citizen Project is specifically designed to target troops during that critical transition period in the weeks after returning home by providing high quality, focused psychological and spiritual counseling for the warrior and their family in a peaceful setting that will nurture the healing process without outside distractions.

This is accomplished with one-month long residential programs filled with counseling sessions, interactive family activities and outdoor exercise in beautiful surroundings.

The W2C Project has been specifically designed to help our returning troops to make the transition to civilian life by providing a time and space for balancing body, mind and spirit of the warfighter and military family and support systems.

Many of the troops will experience the impact of the emotional unseen wounds of war and have a difficult time transitioning along with their family back into society. Even without PTSD, most troops need an “adjustment period” to decompress in a non-military environment and a program that provides time and space supporting “family systems” so important to the veteran.

Their family systems are highly impacted—this impact can be directly related to the stress of combat from multiple deployments and the inability to decompress from the “battlemind”. A negative force-multiplier is a lack of proactive community support/guidance, education, counseling and training of the military commanders, warfighter and families during pre-deployments, deployments and post deployments. The Warrior 2 Citizen Project will provide solutions to these issues based upon a National Guard best practice model; and others.

And, a big Thank You to Dennis Brown, U.S. Army, retired after 30 years of service and a tour in Afghanistan, for stopping by the studio today and bringing our attention to the Warrior 2 Citizen program.

Warrior 2 Citizen

2344 Perimeter Park Drive Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30341

www.warrior2citizen.org

1-800-958-4650

Four Veteran Entrepreneurs tell their stories

May 9, 2013 by angishields

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Four Veteran Entrepreneurs tell their stories

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Our show today focuses on four different veteran entrepreneurs and their businesses.

Sabot Mobile is a real estate investment company that provides short term note-secured investment opportunities to main-street investors, improvement and renovation services to Mobile Home Parks, and updated and renovated Mobile Homes to prospective buyers and tenants.

Brandon Skolnick- Army

Veteran, OEF/OIF. Partner at Sabot Mobile, full time student at KSU- studying International Business. Heads a round table meet-up called Veteran Entrepreneurs for Veteran Entrepreneurs also involved in Habitat for Humanity Veteran’s Coalition, involved in Veterans Chamber of Commerce- Atlanta Chapter. Involved in building a website as a one stop shop for everything veteran – www.bandofsoldiers.com, post active duty is currently serving in the Army Reserve. www.linkedin.com/in/brandonskolnick/

Alexander McMichen Army

Veteran, OEF. Partner at Sabot Mobile, graduated from UGA with a BA in International Affairs. Heads a round table meet-up called Veteran Entrepreneurs for Veteran Entrepreneurs also involved in Habitat for Humanity Veteran’s Coalition, involved in Veterans Chamber of Commerce- Atlanta Chapter and is currently serving in the Army Reserve. www.linkedin.com/in/amcmichen/

Atlanta Commercial Relocation Specialists, LLC specializes in corporate and government agency office relocations. ACRS’ proven systematic approach to commercial relocation provides significant savings over our competitors by increasing efficacy and reducing costs that are associated with project management, packing, labor, trucking and installations.

My journey from special operations sergeant in the US army to becoming a young disabled veteran business owner is not uncommon. One of my major personal goals is to have the city of Atlanta as well as the state of Georgia recognize a preference for service disabled veteran owned businesses in their contract

Daniel Beverly, http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=183496787&trk=hb_tab_pro_top

Capitol Financial Solutions, LLC is an independent firm affiliated with John Hancock Financial Network. Offering John Hancock insurance products. Registered Representative/Securities and Investment Advisory services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC, a registered investment adviser.

Brent Williams Investment Advisor Representative bwilliams@capfs.com

SignWorld attracts Veteran Entrepreneurs

May 2, 2013 by angishields

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SignWorld attracts Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Sign Business – The Big Picture

98% of all signs are indoors. They are paper posters, cardboard, banners and thin plastic like materials. Most signs are thrown away every month. In December, they say “Happy Holidays”. In January, they say “Clearance”. In February, they say “Valentine’s Day”, and on and on…

Drive down any street, walk into any business, notice vehicles of all sizes wrapped in pictures and graphics or visit a tradeshow and the opportunity for building a business in the sign industry will become very clear. Today, more than ever, small businesses to large are seeking ways to increase their visibility and make an impact through the use of signs.

Here’s what a modern day sign business looks like:

Signs are custom production, so every day is different and you will see tangible, visible results of your efforts as you drive around town.
It’s close to home, in a low-overhead business park location, operating Monday-Friday 9-5 – no nights, weekends or holidays, with a small staff of career employees.
There are no loud noises, odors, or dangerous chemicals.
It’s a relationship business with repeat customers. Twenty to thirty of those customers can equal 80% of your revenue. Many of those customers may be regional and even national in scope.
It’s a non-cash transaction business, so when you are out seeing customers, you don’t have to worry about who’s holding the money.

This is SignWorld! A business model veteran entrepreneurs find attractive!

We are the “Commercial Sign Companies” located in light industrial business parks.

We are not the retail sign stores you see in the shopping centers. Our 250 plus Owners are people-oriented individuals who have the desire to run a custom manufacturing business. Our Signworld Owners are a cut above the traditional sign company. Our ongoing support and training along with state-of-the-art equipment will leave the competition behind.

You won’t need any graphics arts education or prior experience with signs. Our owners come from all walks of life, from bankers to secretaries to construction workers and military veterans. No matter what their background, they all share a strong work ethic; a desire to build a business with no limitations and the realization that working for themselves is their ultimate destiny. They apply their people skills to help their customers with solutions they need to promote their business.

Listen as Jack Werner talks about the opportunities offered by SignWorld to Veteran Entrepreneurs.

For more information about SignWorld, contact your From Boots2Biz Radio host, Bill Williams, at bwilliams@4axxiom.com

VetJobs and Ted Daywalt

April 26, 2013 by angishields

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VetJobs and Ted Daywalt

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VetJobs is the leading Internet niche job board for reaching the 10.5 million military veterans currently in the work force, the 200 thousand active duty military personnel who transition each year, the over 400,000 members of the National Guard and Reserve who return to the United States each year from extended deployments, and their family members.

VetJobs was established in 1999 following extensive research on job and resume sites catering to the military market. The research indicated there was a gap in sites which assisted employers in identifying the transitioning military and veteran candidate. VetJobs is operated by a seasoned management team of professionals to assist companies, recruiting firms and hiring authorities to successfully reach the military market.

VetJobs is owned and operated by veterans for veterans. In January 2000, The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States exclusively sponsored and purchased ten percent of the company. Since then, VetJobs has garnered more veteran service organization endorsements than any other site. Major endorsements include the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Naval Reserve Association and the Veterans of Modern Warfare.

VetJobs is recognized in the industry as the leading recruitment site to reach the military market.

VetJobs makes it easy for employers to reach and employ all the members of the military community. VetJobs defines the military community to include Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Department of Defense Civilians, Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, National Guard, Navy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, Reserves and their spouses and dependents. VetJobs makes it easy to reach not only the transitioning military member, but also the highly qualified men and women who are veterans that have separated over the decades and are now productive members of the civilian work force in all disciplines.

VetJobs Vision

The VetJobs vision is to meet the shortage of qualified candidates in the civilian sector with highly trained veterans who can offer employers technical skills, management expertise and most importantly, leadership.

What VetJobs Offers Employers

With the VetJobs flat-fee structure, employer members get predictable annual expenses, no matter how many candidates they hire using the site, or how many recruiters use the site or company locations.

What VetJobs Offers Candidates

VetJobs has thousands of employers who have used the site to identify candidates from the transitioning military and veteran market. VetJobs averages more job postings than any other military or intelligence related job board!

The Employment Assistance section has guidance on how to organize a job search, write a resume, interview and identify your next employer.

VetJobs publishes a monthly newsletter for veterans called the Veteran Eagle. The newsletter has vital information about employment and the market, as well as topics of interest to people who have been associated with the military.

Ted Daywalt, President

Since 1999 Ted Daywalt has been the president and CEO of VetJobs (www.vetjobs.com), the leading military job board on the Internet and recognized as the best job board for veterans by CareerXRoads, WEDDLE’s, Workforce Management Magazine, AIRS and AOL. Mr. Daywalt is regularly cited and interviewed in the press, including USA Today, 60 Minutes, Military Times, PBS Frontline, NPR, CNN and FOX Business News.

Ted’s background includes both extensive military service and roles in the corporate world. From 1971 to 1978 he served on active duty in the Navy as a line officer and intelligence officer, then transferred to the Naval Reserve Intelligence Program, from which he retired as a Captain (O-6) with 28 years of service. Ted has held executive positions in the steel, electric utility, importing, chemical and recruiting industries. He is a published author and is an in demand speaker, he testifies regularly before Congress on veterans and economic issues.

Ted Daywalt is recognized as having the best understanding of veteran employment in the United States.

Veteran Entrepreneurs consider Right at Home

April 20, 2013 by angishields

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Veteran Entrepreneurs consider Right at Home

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We welcome Eric Martin, Director of Franchise Development for Right at Home and Larry Anthony, a new Right at Home franchise owner and a veteran entrepreneur. Right at Home provides a variety of in home medical and non medical services to seniors and patients recovering from illness or injury.

If you have ever dreamed of owning your own business, there has never been a better time to make the right decision with Right at Home.

Right Time

The rapid-growth, trillion-dollar healthcare service industry is lucrative and recession resistant. There are 78 million baby boomers today, growing at a rate of nearly four million people every year.

Seniors need in-home care to help stay in the comfort of their own home.
Many seniors live alone and need the right in-home healthcare services.

Right Decision

You know that feeling you get when you’ve helped someone? Imagine feeling that way every day as your business helps families to improve their quality of life. With Right at Home, you make a difference in people’s lives, while feeling great about your own, fulfilling a huge need in this substantial, under-served market.

Right Team

Right at Home was one of the first companies to enter into the in-home senior healthcare industry and is in the top five of international providers with over 300 franchises in 42 states and five countries. Our franchisees earned an average of over one million dollars in topline revenue per office in 2011. *Net Billings in 2012 for205 Offices open one year or more as of December 31, 2012. 79 or 39% of these Offices attained or surpassed the represented level of financial performance.

Advantages to owning a Right at Home franchise:

Multiple revenue opportunities
Recession resistant business
Technology resistant
Referral based business
Impressive earnings disclosure in their FDD, Item 19
A business that adds to the community
Recognized as one of the Top 100 franchises for Veteran Entrepreneurs.

This is a “Feel Good” activity, enriching your spirit as an entrepreneur

For additional information about a Right at Home franchise, contact Bill Williams at bwilliams@4axxiom.com or attend one of our frequent webinars about franchise ownership, see dates and registration information on the From Boots 2 Biz Radio landing page.

Veteran Entrepreneurship with Sparkle Wash International

April 12, 2013 by angishields

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Veteran Entrepreneurship with Sparkle Wash International

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We welcome Sparkle Wash International with Tom Yuhas, VP of Franchise Sales and Training for Sparkle Wash and Todd Butler, recently retired USAF Master Sergeant, a new Sparkle Wash franchisee and an example of veteran entrepreneurship.

Sparkle Wash is recognized world wide for their expertise in on-site commercial pressure washing. They specialize in washing private and commercial structures, fleet vehicles and industrial and construction equipment. To paraphrase television advertising, “this is not your daddy’s pressure washing weekend project!”.

The three things that make owning a SparkleWash Commercial Pressure Washing & Restoration franchise so desirable are:

1) A comprehensive BUSINESS PLAN and MARKETING PROGRAM

2) Professional one-on-one TRAINING and technical support

3) An exclusive cleaning PROCESS and environmentally compliant PRODUCT LINE

Our business is simple and flexible. We make things simple for our franchisees because we provide “One stop shopping” for all ongoing education, technical, and business development needs.

Why should you consider a Sparkle Wash franchise?

a) Confidence – everything needed to be a respected business owner

b) Support – business and technical

c) Time – freedom to do things you want

d) Tangibles – good margins, unorganized competition, clearly superior results

e) Experience – Sparkle Wash has been in business since 1965

Tom Yuhas, Vice President of Sparkle Wash International for Franchise Sales and Training has been with the company since 2000. He directs national and international franchise sales as well as franchise training traveling extensively advising franchisees to help grow their businesses. The best way to connect with Tom is to send him an invitation on LinkedIn.

Todd Butler, retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 20 years and immediately transitioned into a Sparkle Wash franchise.

Todd, why did you choose Sparkle Wash?

1) I wanted a franchise that provides a service to a large and stable market, and also allowed me to continue being outdoors. Sparkle Wash delivered.

2) I wanted a hands-on start that was also highly scalable. I wanted to be able to fill my days as I see fit. Sparkle Wash delivered.

3) I wanted to continue managing people. Sparkle Wash delivered.

4) I wanted to continue managing operations. Sparkle Wash delivered.

Again, many thanks to both of you for sharing your information today. I believe Sparkle Wash represents an excellent option for aspiring military entrepreneurs.

For further information, please contact me, Bill Williams at bwilliams@4axxiom.com. Mention you heard about Sparkle Wash on From Boots 2 Biz Radio and we’ll send you our comprehensive e-book, “Introduction to Franchising”.

The Value Of a Veteran

March 21, 2013 by angishields

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The Value Of a Veteran

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We welcome Lisa Rosser and Jill Dunn of The Value Of a Veteran to From Boots 2 Biz Radio. The Value of a Veteran teaches organizations how to recruit and retain Military Veterans, members of the Guard and Reserves and Military Spouses.

Lisa Rosser is a 16-year human resources professional and a military veteran who spent 22 years in the active Army and the Army Reserve. In 2007 she combined these backgrounds and founded a woman-owned, veteran-owned small business called “The Value Of a Veteran”.

Through The Value Of a Veteran’s training and consulting services, Lisa has made it her mission to help companies understand what military veterans have to offer an organization, how to translate military skills into civilian positions and how to market to and source military talent.

Lisa is also a vocal advocate for small business and passionate about supporting and championing her fellow veterans who venture into entrepreneurship.

Jill Dunn and Lisa Rosser have been friends since childhood, Jill is married to a career Naval officer and works with The Value Of a Veteran by delivering on line workshops and meeting with transition assistance programs whenever possible.

www.linkedin.com/in/lisarosser

http://www.linkedin.com/company/2060418

www.thevalueofaveteran.com

Among the topics covered in the show today:

1. Background and evolution of The Value Of a Veteran as a company.

2. Lessons learned on the road to small business ownership.

3. Advice for military members considering entrepreneurship (in general)

4. Why franchisors should look to veterans as potential franchisees.

5. Why veterans should consider franchise ownership.