Research shows that 62% of Americans would prefer to be their own boss rather than work for someone else. There are approximately 15.7 million veterans in America today. About 1.6 million already own businesses. That leaves roughly 14.1 million veterans who don't. If veterans are similar to the general population, that means there could be as many as 8.7 million veterans who want the freedom, flexibility, and opportunity that comes with business ownership but haven't taken the leap. There are fewer than 400 of us in this group. Think about that. We've barely scratched the surface. Somewhere out there are millions of veterans with business ideas, side hustles, skills, experience, and dreams that never make it past the planning stage because they don't know where to start or don't have the right people around them. That's why this community exists. Not just for veteran business owners. But future veteran business owners, too. So here's my challenge: Invite one veteran. Just one. Someone who's talked about starting a business. Someone who's already running a side hustle. Someone who needs to be around other veterans building businesses. If each member invited one person, we'd double the size of our community overnight. Find your one and send them this link: https://veteranbusinesscommunity.com

Thanks @David Jones for the information during the Growth Accelerator call today.

Hello all, I have more than once been encouraged to start a social media presence around my career. For those of you that don't know I am a financial advisor going for my CFP. I was told to make educational videos teaching people about different financial products. If any of you have experience making and editing videos I'd love some guidance. I would say I'm not very tech savvy and a bit camera shy. However, I want to do whatever it takes to get to the next level in my practice.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: Enjoyable read or audible book. Funny and sets perspective in life. How to Win Friends and Influence People: Classic and great to teach about communication with people. Nail it Then Scale it: Great business book for nailing the business model then scaling. Buy Then Build: Is a good book if you are looking to purchase an existing business. Crossing the Chasm: Tech based but can be for a company hitting flat sales after a successful launch. The 4-Hour Work Week: Are you looking to escape your W-2 job and start an owner absentee model? (I have more but these were my favorites this year)

A salute to Fathers out there who do what they need to do to protect and earn for their families. Take the day and receive some of that love and affection back from them. Enjoy your favorite food, drink, take a day off from projects, get spoiled, or even take a well-deserved nap. This day is for you.