What Do You Think of TrustVets.Com?

2014-05-14T11:07:19-04:00

I'm considering joining TrustVets.Com and wanted to get some feedback from fellow RP members.

This is a networking startup, exclusively for veterans, that is expanding across the USA to drive business to veteran-owned businesses. Please check out the website and let me know what you think.

http://www.trustvets.com/ Thank you.

Home - TRUST VETS

Uniting business professionals and entrepreneurs who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Join us in doing business with Veterans.

Response by MAJ Steve Sheridan made May 14 at 2014 11:15 AM

2014-05-14T11:15:49-04:00

Sir,

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out.

I'm already part of...

http://www.buyveteran.com/Search.aspx

NaVOBA Membership Landing Page

Each membership includes a one yearsubscription to Vetrepreneur magazine

Response by 1SG Jeff Finlay made May 15 at 2014 4:48 PM

2014-05-15T16:48:47-04:00

It appears to be a startup and seems to be very active in Minn. I did send an email to gather more information about the group.

Response by LTC Timothy Loney made May 16 at 2014 11:21 AM

2014-05-16T11:21:44-04:00

Pete,

I've been a member almost a year now..Got my first call today from a lady that wants to do business with me.. I like to founder and he has a good staff. They are growing...they have a network meeting in different parts of the metro area in Minnesota which is great to connect with other vets.

My opinion a Veteran Business needs to be in some type of organization as a way to give their customer proof of service for that reason I belong to them and Vetrepreneur of buyveteran.com

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2014 12:01 PM

2014-05-17T12:01:01-04:00

Sir:
Take a look at the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA). They've been promoting the VOB movement for nearly a decade and have an established track record in this area. http://www.navoba.com/
They created the Buy Veteran movement listed below.

Response by Col Mark Wilbanks made May 18 at 2014 1:09 PM

2014-05-18T13:09:39-04:00

General
They appear to be a for-profit company. I always look for information on how they intend to monetize their business and I couldn't find anything on their website.
VR
Mark

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2014 10:12 PM

2014-05-19T22:12:23-04:00

Sir,

Honestly, I checked the page out. It looks like it has the potential to grow into something good, but it is severely lacking right now. As I plan to be ETSing next year, It is a site I will continue to monitor. There are many organizations out there that assist veteran owned businesses, so I'm hoping this isn't another hat in an already full ring. What I do like about it is that it is BBB accredited. I have been on the losing end of enough scams targeting military personnel. However, I do like the intent behind it and hope it turns into something wonderful... I'll be watching.