Battlefield to Business

Episode 35 Category Public Service & Government Tulio Chirinos (Attorney)

Battlefield to Business: From ROTC to the Courtroom – Tulio Chirinos Journey from Soldier to Attorney Guest: Tulio Chirinos– U.S. Army Veteran (Ret. LTC), Owner of Chirinos Law Firm, PLLC From infantry beginnings and deployments in Iraq, to serving as a Battalion Commander, to finally launching his own national law firm, Tulio Chirinos’ story is one of grit, adaptability, and persistence. Growing up in a working-class immigrant family, Tulio learned early the value of sacrifice and hard work. His journey shows how military discipline, family influence, and relentless drive prepared him to build a career in law and entrepreneurship. In this episode, he shares lessons on leadership, transition, starting a business, and finding success by staying hungry. Key Takeaways: Military leadership and planning directly translate into civilian and entrepreneurial success. Transitioning veterans must learn to “leave some military habits at the door” while keeping discipline and consistency. Entrepreneurship means embracing risk, taking hard opportunities, and being ready before you think you are. Success is not a destination but a daily practice of consistency, growth, and service. Listen now: Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts] Spotify: https://spotify.com [https://spotify.com] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com [https://podcasts.apple.com]

Episode 34 Category Agriculture and Natural Resources Brent Bowers Land Sales

Battlefield to Business: From Army Officer to Land Shark – Brent Bowers’ Journey into Land Investing Guest: Brent Bowers – U.S. Army Veteran, Owner of The Land Sharks Brent Bowers shares how his entrepreneurial spirit started at age eight, mowing lawns to buy a four-wheeler, and how it carried him through challenges in real estate, military service, and finally into building a thriving land investment business. From humble beginnings in a small Florida cattle town to $55,000 profit months, Brent’s story is packed with perseverance, calculated risk-taking, and creative deal-making. He walks listeners through the fundamentals of vacant land investing, explains how to source deals from tax delinquent lists, and reveals the mindset needed to build freedom, flexibility, and financial security. Key Takeaways: * Early entrepreneurial lessons can fuel lifelong business success. * Vacant land investing offers low-cost entry points and scalable income streams. * Military structure and discipline translate powerfully into entrepreneurship. * Opportunity often hides in overlooked or “unwanted” properties. 📅 New episodes drop every Wednesday at noon.

Episode 33 Category Finance & Business Services Rebecca Pringle Real Estate

🎙️ Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey Episode Title: From Rebellion to Resilience: Rebecca Miller Pringle’s Journey from Soldier to Successful Realtor Guest: Rebecca Miller Pringle — Army Veteran & Founder of Homes for Vets, New Jersey Summary: In this episode, host Jarvis Buchanan sits down with Rebecca Miller Pringle, a resilient Army veteran, single mother of three, and founder of Homes for Vets. From a rebellious youth in the Bronx to building a thriving real estate business helping veterans across the country, Rebecca shares a deeply personal and powerful story of purpose, perseverance, and passion. She opens up about her military journey, personal tragedies, and the lessons that shaped her entrepreneurial spirit. 🔥 Key Takeaways: * Rebellious beginnings can birth powerful leadership: Rebecca’s military experience helped transform defiance into discipline. * Life’s detours can unlock purpose: Her daughter’s battle with cancer and her father’s suicide led to the creation of Homes for Vets. * Veteran-owned businesses thrive with focus: Finding a niche — in her case, fellow veterans — helped Rebecca stand out in real estate. * Time and flexibility are true success: Rebecca defines success not just by income, but by her ability to be present for her family and serve others. 🎧 Listen now: 🕛 New episodes drop every Wednesday at noon CST #VeteranEntrepreneur #HomesForVets #RealEstateForVeterans #MilitaryToBusiness #BattlefieldToBusiness

Episode 32 Category Finance & Business Services Jeff Buckman (Insurance)

Podcast Title: Battlefield to Business – The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey Guest: Jeff Buckman, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Founder of Buckman Insurance Group In this week’s episode, Marine Corps veteran Jeff Buckman shares his transition from military life to launching his own multi-state insurance brokerage. From growing up in Salt Lake City to running the reporting systems in Okinawa, Jeff's story is packed with resilience, self-education, and a passion for service. He dives into how he built Buckman Insurance Group with no advertising budget, how veterans can get started in insurance, and the long-term vision of helping fellow veterans build wealth through entrepreneurship. Key takeaways: * Jeff went from running SharePoint in the Marines to running his own insurance brokerage in 13 states * The insurance industry offers residual income and high earning potential with the right mentorship * Building a business means sacrificing early income for long-term growth—Jeff worked Uber while building his client base * His mission is to help other veterans enter the insurance world as a path to financial freedom and passion-driven success

Episode 31 Category Education & Training BG (R) Twanda Young LT3 Leadership Solutions

Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey Guest: Twanda Young – Retired Brigadier General, U.S. Army | Founder of LT3 Leadership Solutions In this episode, host Jarvis Buchanan speaks with retired Brigadier General Twanda Young, founder of LT3 Leadership Solutions. With over 30 years of military leadership, Twanda shares how her transition from uniformed service to entrepreneurship is rooted in purpose, transformation, and legacy. She opens up about her personal journey, the values that guided her through difficult seasons, and how she now empowers others to lead and live with intentional impact.