In this episode, Brock talks with Barrett Bogue.
Barrett is a former Marine Corps reservist who developed a passion for tackling the problem of communication around veterans during his time in the service. He worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing GI Bill implementation before going to start his own company Evocati, a PR and consulting firm helping companies communication and grow their relationships with the veteran community.
We talk through the benefits of working a federal job after service as well as some of the problems presented at working at a government agency. Barrett also talks through starting a company, who should and shouldn't do it, and resources on getting started focused on understanding the problem you're trying to solve. We discuss the Stanford Ignite program and Bunker Labs which he both attributes as fantastic resources for veterans looking to start businesses.
You can follow along with Barrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettybogue/
Resources/Articles Talked About:
GI Bill Impact: https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/1727086/75-years-of-the-gi-bill-how-transformative-its-been/
Stanford Ignite: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/programs/stanford-ignite-veterans
Bunker Labs: https://bunkerlabs.org/
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/37-solving-your-problems-by-starting-a-business-with-barrett-bogue/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/