Posted on Sep 1, 2017
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
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It depends on the type of business- I guess there are some where I would say yes. But in most cases, I would say no, the military does not prepare you very well beyond generic stuff like work ethic, grit, etc.
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SFC Caretaker
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Your the only one that can prepare yourself for business. Being a business owner only utilizes the take charge, drive and never quit attitude implemented to you by the military. Being successful depends on how well you communicate and how resourceful you are. The dumb questions you will ever ask are the ones you never ask out of fear of being judged by those already in the success path. Don't waist your time on people who talk! That's all their good at! Only seek out those who are driven and positively motivating. If you surround yourself with people who feel all they do is try and fail! Then you will absorb the same mentality.
If you fail 100 times, it only ,exams you discovered 100 ways something didn't work! Move on and move away from those holding you back. Don't waist your time at state level, utilize your federal VA resources. If you have soemtng to hide from the IRS chances are you will never grow big. The more you gain, the more you pay, the more attention you get! Like he Military, you won't have any one their to hold your hand. Don't rely on anyone but yourself! The minute you do you could lose everything. Never have just plan Alpha and Bravo! Always have back up plans for your back up plans. Sounds funny, but it's not so funny when your right there and everything crashes and you werent prepared ! Starting a company is the hardest step. First you need a product or skill that sells, second you need all legal licensing! Third! Well get through 1 and 2 and the other steps all fall into place.

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Susan Foster
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Yes. I coach a lot of business people, and I can tell you that the qualities you not only learn but live in the military is great preparation that many civilians don't have: leadership, work ethic, organizational skills, etc. These aren't taught in college for the most part. All you have to add is desire and knowing what you want to accomplish.
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