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Texas Veterans Mean Business

Texas Veterans Mean Business

By Veteran Entrepreneur Program - TVC - Hosted by Christina Mortel

The weekly podcast is hosted by Texas Veterans Commission's Veteran Entrepreneur Program and discusses relevant business topics to inform the veteran and small business communities.
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Advocating for Small Business - Interview with Jessica Flynn - Part I

Texas Veterans Mean Business Apr 01, 2020

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Got Employees? Get Payroll!
Aug 12, 202132:39
The EXIM Bank - Protecting Your Business in the Global Marketplace
Jun 23, 202119:48
Finding your Post-Military Identity (ft. Caroline from CKH Coaching)

Finding your Post-Military Identity (ft. Caroline from CKH Coaching)

Meet Caroline Herschbach, Air Force Veteran and Owner of CKH Coaching. Caroline specializes in coaching women veterans and servicemembers as they depart the military and enter into the civilian world and workforce. As we commemorate Women's Veterans Day, June 12th, we take a closer look at how our identify is affected by this major life shift and how a coach can help you move forward to the next phase of your life. Check out ckhcoaching.com to learn more!

Jun 04, 202128:28
The Devil is in the Details - Meet Devil Doc Publishing!
Apr 16, 202127:10
Military Spouse Entrepreneurship from the Inside Out

Military Spouse Entrepreneurship from the Inside Out

In 2020, Hiring Our Heroes released its report documenting the barriers to employment, entrepreneurship and economic mobility of military spouses. In today's podcast, we discuss the findings of the report with Hiring Our Heroes representative, Hisako Sonethavilay, and military spouse and business owner, Priscilla Schrubb.  Priscilla shares the path to business ownership with her husband, Marine Corp Vet, Dan Schrubb, confirming that being a military spouse in OJT for successful business ownership.  Hisako gets into the details on those factors impacting portability and profitability of spouse entrepreneurship.  In addition to a great story, this episode includes valuable resources available to the military community. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!

Feb 04, 202140:58
Love to shop? Learn how to access the State and Federal Surplus Programs with Texas Facilities Commission

Love to shop? Learn how to access the State and Federal Surplus Programs with Texas Facilities Commission

Megan Sim, Marketing, Eligibility & Compliance Manager of the Texas Facilities Commission- State & Federal Surplus Property Program, is my guest today. Megan explains how Veteran-Owned businesses can access these two surplus programs, to source products needed for business operations.  Megan delights us affectionately calling the surplus programs a combination of a pawn store and car dealership, meets thrift store! Learn the genesis of the Veteran Small Business Act, now law, and how to start the process to access the State and Federal Surplus programs. This is our last podcast for 2020. Join us again, January 2021,  for another show on veteran entrepreneurship.


Dec 21, 202024:30
Ray Mendez - Engineering a Successful Business

Ray Mendez - Engineering a Successful Business

To kick off Season 2, I am joined by Veteran, Ray Mendez, CEO and Founder of San Antonio based, Mendez Engineering.  Ray addresses his highs, lows and lessons in this startup story.  Loaded with tons of great advice, Ray shares how he started and grew his engineering firm to the successful firm it is today -  employing 15 and working diverse public and private sector projects.  Lots of good insights for our Vet Business owners. Feel free to thank Ray. Enjoy!

Nov 18, 202022:41
ShySpeaks with a Positive Message - Meet Shy Amos

ShySpeaks with a Positive Message - Meet Shy Amos

Shy Amos, US Army Veteran and owner of ShySpeaks & Company, LLC, talks about the business of impacting urban culture with her positive and spiritual messaging. Normally speaking in front of large crowds, Shy had to pivot her operations due to COVID -19. Listen to her uplifting story and music!This is our last podcast of Season 1. We will be back in September with more of Texas Veterans Mean Business.
Aug 05, 202021:32
COVID and Kiddos- Finding Childcare during the Pandemic

COVID and Kiddos- Finding Childcare during the Pandemic

Meet Shandreca Gibson, Owner of Little People Village. This podcast touches on the challenges of finding childcare and the special need of essential workers who need childcare for their children. Shandreca, US Army veteran, started her daycare business and is able to help those who are helping others.
Aug 05, 202012:46
Veteran Bookstore Owners Tell Their Story

Veteran Bookstore Owners Tell Their Story

Our podcast explores the start up story of Ashley Marie Knight and Qiana Cannon, co-owners of Words Unite Bookstore. The two collaborated on the pop-up bookstore idea and leveraged the Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) to launch the Indie store for authors. Listen as they tell their story, starting just weeks before COVID, pivoting to survive and thrive!
Jul 20, 202031:53
Up Close and Personal-The Impact of COVID - 19 on Veteran Owned Businesses

Up Close and Personal-The Impact of COVID - 19 on Veteran Owned Businesses

As COVID-19 continues to impact small businesses across Texas, we meet Justin Bailey, Veteran business owner. Justin shares his story on how the pandemic affected his business and customers, and forced him to redefine his business operations.
Jun 11, 202018:58
Advocating for Small Business - Interview with Jessica Flynn - Part II

Advocating for Small Business - Interview with Jessica Flynn - Part II

In Part II of this interview with Jessica Flynn, we address the disparity in accessing capital, women in STEM, and Federal legislation specific to veteran-owned small businesses currently pending in Congress. Join us for this timely and informed discussion.
Apr 15, 202022:44
Advocating for Small Business - Interview with Jessica Flynn - Part I

Advocating for Small Business - Interview with Jessica Flynn - Part I

In Part I of this interview with Jessica Flynn, CEO of Red Sky, we wrap up Women's History Month discussing the challenges of a start up, leadership communications in a crisis, and challenges of rural entrepreneurship. Jessica is a member of the National Women's Council that advises the SBA on issues directly affecting women small business ownership.
Apr 01, 202024:31
Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship with Caroline Alexander

Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship with Caroline Alexander

As we commemorate Women's History Month, join me and my guest Caroline Alexander, AF Veteran, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Success In the City, for an enlightening discussion.. Caroline addresses business startup challenges, why the title, Think and Grow Rich is her business bible, and the value of creating a Mastermind Group, to help propel your business.
Mar 19, 202033:38
Funding and Financing your business with LiftFund

Funding and Financing your business with LiftFund

On today's episode, I am joined by Liftfund representative,Jonathan Sarabia, who discusses the 5 C's , programs and initiatives, to help veterans and family members understand funding vehicles and the business loan process.
Feb 20, 202029:50
Funding and Financing your Business with PeopleFund
Feb 12, 202035:49
Texas Facilities Commission HUB Program - Construction Opportunities

Texas Facilities Commission HUB Program - Construction Opportunities

If you are in the Construction industry or if you sell products and services to TFC, this is a must listen episode! Our guest, Yolanda Strey, HUB Director of TFC, informs us on the progress of the Capitol Complex and how to engage with Primes, and participate in this massive multi-year construction project. There is a labor shortage and TFC needs workers from around the state to support the Capitol Complex.
Jan 07, 202017:57
University of Texas at Austin - Historically Underutilized Business Program

University of Texas at Austin - Historically Underutilized Business Program

Learn about UT Austin HUB and Small Business programs with our guest, HUB Director, Tiffany Dockery-Gibson.
Dec 27, 201919:30
HUB Best Practices - TxDOT

HUB Best Practices - TxDOT

Carlos Balderas, HUB Program Manager with Texas Department of Transportation, discusses how HUB and Small Businesses can do business with TxDOT.
Dec 12, 201913:59
State Hub Program- Texas Comptroller

State Hub Program- Texas Comptroller

Join the conversation with Delia Molina, HUB Marketing Coordinator, TX Comptroller of Public Accounts, as we discuss the specifics of the statewide HUB program.
Dec 08, 201916:43
HUB Program- TX Department of Information Resources

HUB Program- TX Department of Information Resources

The weekly Podcast is hosted by the Texas Veterans Commission Veteran Entrepreneur Program and informs the veteran and small business communities on relevant and timely business topics.
Nov 14, 201925:02