Guest Expert Chris Budihas joined the show just days into retirement from 36 years of military service as a former Marine and Army Colonel. We explored parallels between military and business strategy and emphasized the importance of understanding problems, setting long-term visions, and incorporating feedback loops.

Chris’s transition from military to business includes founding two businesses, hosting multiple TV shows and active community advocate and volunteer work..

He founded AdvantEdge Strategy & Solutions LLC, focused on consulting, leader and business development, and strategic planning, development & implementation, as well as Guardians Fortress, inspired in response to school shootings, a streamlined digital security inspection solution tailored for critical locations and vulnerable populations nationwide.

💡 Key takeaways: 💡

🔹 Veterans’ experiences and characteristics crucial for business success: passion, dedication, risk-taking, curious, nimble

🔹 Diverse knowledge and quick-thinking ability translates well to business and play critical role in business strategy development

🔹 Veteran transition planning: personal reflection, career path, resource utilization, community resources and programs

🎙️Resources Shared in this Episode🎙️

🔹 Book recommendations: “The Cloud Revolution” by Mark Mills and “Chip War” by Chris Miller

🔹 Client Focused Media shows hosted by Chris Budihas: “Buzz on Veterans,” “5-Minute Salute,” “Jacksonville Buzz,” “Tech Champions,” “Building Buzz” https://ch media.com

🔹 Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/military-affairs-and-veterans-department

🔹 2024 Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit Dec 6, 2024 https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/military-affairs-and-veterans-department/events/celebration-of-valor/2024-vetrepreneur-save-the-date

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