DogTags to Ownership

S2:E16: Navigating Veteran Transition: Insights from Scott Kelly

39 min · 21. apr. 2026
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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431524/fan_mail/new]  Summary: Scott Kelly, a retired army officer and founder of GrayZone Advisory and Host of At the Water's Edge Podcast. He shares his journey from military service to geopolitics consulting and veteran advocacy. Discover insights on veteran transition, entrepreneurship, and the importance of supporting the veteran community.  Key Topics: * Veteran transition challenges and advice * Building a geopolitics consulting business * Supporting veteran-owned startups and businesses  Action Items: * Reach out to veterans in your network for support and advice * Consider starting a side hustle to explore new career paths * Stay adaptable and open-minded during transition Chapters: 1. 00:00 Introduction to Scott Kelly and His Journey 2. 02:34 Scott's Military Experience and Transition 3. 09:22 The Birth of At Water's Edge 4. 13:54 Viral Moment and Its Impact 5. 17:01 Challenges of Veteran Transition 6. 22:46 Building a Business from the Ground Up 7. 24:31 Navigating Business Challenges 8. 24:55 Understanding Geopolitical Consulting 9. 27:00 Client Acquisition Strategies 10. 28:54 Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses 11. 31:12 Overcoming Personal Challenges in Business 12. 31:27 Marketing and Outreach Strategies 13. 33:00 Advice for Transitioning Service Members 14. 34:07 Leveraging Podcasts for Business Growth 15. 34:18 Future Projects and Initiatives 16. 34:54 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts  Resources: Grayzone Advisory [https://www.greyzoneadvisory.com] At the Water's Edge Podcast  [https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/at-the-waters-edge] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431524/support] Visit our website: https://www.dogtags-to-ownership.com/ [https://www.dogtags-to-ownership.com/] Follow us on Social Media  Instagram/Facebook/Threads: @dogtags_to_ownership X: @DTO_Podcast TikTok: @dogtags_to_ownership

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