Kelly Schnapp, U.S. Coast Guard Owner
"I have changed so much with the help you guys provided I’m extremely grateful and proud. I feel confident now and I’m ready to fight again; This time around, I don’t have to worry about RPGs and IEDs. The short time in this class has given me so much to look forward to. You have given me a dream that I can actually accomplish. I have been in combat therapy weekly since 2007. It took this class to help me see that I can do something more than just survive Iraq and just be here. I know I can do more. I made two great battle buddies that I truly needed in a completely different kind of battle and I’m very proud to say that."
Joey Mac Dizon, U.S. Marine Corp Veteran, Chief Smoking Officer & Co-Founder
"We would like to thank VVP, its Staff, its Team, and its Mentors that helped us out. Without you, The Mobile Cigar Lounge wouldn't be here today."
Cora B. Good U.S. Airforce
"My personal thanks go out to everyone that has made this program available and the amount of work that went into making this class as invaluable as it is today. I’m sure with each future class, it’ll only become even more valuable and informative and I’m excited for that. The variety of consultants made available to us seem incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and extremely excited to help us.
Best of luck to the program and the people that support the Veteran Ventures Program in the many years to come! The information provided about Trademarking our businesses was a GREAT piece of info. Something I NEVER thought of before."
Jaclyn Olszewski U.S. Coast Guard
"I have officially attended 2 different veteran entrepreneur courses. Both
provided a ton of value in very different ways. VVP challenges you to Take Action towards your business. This is NOT a passive experience and I am so grateful. The more you put into it, the more the consultants will pour into you. Each week with the courses and homework, I subsequently implemented new approaches for my business. My profit margins today are quantifiably higher than they were the day I started. My value as a business is higher, my confidence in what I offer is higher, my pitch to clients is so much stronger. I know that in about 1 year I will be making a steady profit and I will be ready to take the next steps in expanding my current business because this program forces you to take a close look at what you’re doing and identify what that growth is going to look like. I have already recommended this program to three other veterans in my life that are ready to take this next step."
Richard Best U.S. Coast Guard
"I found this class to be exceptionally helpful and it truly exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, it was clear this program is designed for serious entrepreneurs who genuinely want to build sustainable and successful businesses. There was not a minute of wasted time. The feedback throughout the program was constructive, incredibly valuable, and honestly priceless. It was both humbling and eye-opening to realize how much additional planning, structure, and preparation could strengthen both myself and the business moving forward. Because of this program, I now have a far more refined and focused business plan, including clearly defined services, pricing, financial projections, operational planning, and marketing strategies. I am honestly amazed at how much was accomplished in such a short period of time. The expertise and experience of the team and consultants was immediately apparent, yet everyone remained approachable, humble, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping everyone succeed. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program."
Odell Graham U.S. Coast Guard
"The VVP was an excellent opportunity for me to learn from business experts with years of experience while also learning from my peers in the cohort who were like me with only and idea, or those with already operating businesses. This free resource is priceless, and I would recommend anyone with aspirations of learning more about how to get a business plan started or how to improve a business that
they already have operating, should take advantage of this program and the many resources it offers. I learned plenty about numerous business-related topics from accounting and forecasting to how to market and advertise products, including some real-life examples, and I will be using the business plan creation process we used during the program for all of my future entrepreneurial endeavors."
Josh Peters U.S. Coast Guard
I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to participate in VVP Cohort #41. The program far exceeded my expectations and I learned so much. I launched my vending business around the time the class first convened, so the knowledge I gained was immediately applied to my business. The feedback received from Sakti Kunz on my homework was outstanding and the support & encouragement from my consultant Joe was great to keep me on track. I really enjoyed the class interaction & networking too.
I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about or launching a new business!
5 stars!
Austin Hunt U.S. Coast Guard
I sought out VVP at the recommendation of a friend who transitioned out of service 1 year before me and had completed the program. I started picking his brain about the business idea I had, and he almost immediately said “I think you should do VVP. Any service member thinking about starting a business definitely should.” He was right. I am very knowledgeable in my field of business, but the small
business management aspect is new to me. VVP gave me a base of knowledge, an organized plan, and
confidence in growing the business. I could not be more thankful!
Terrence Kimborough U.S. Marine Corp
"This program was instrumental in helping me understand my business and what it would take for me to start it and continue it successfully. I will be moving forward with my business and keeping in contact with my consultant. I’m going to do all the learning with the SCORE and anything the SBA can offer. I think because of this experience I will be very successful."
Jeffrey Bors U.S. Coast Guard
"VVP is an amazing program! Not only is there a great curriculum that gets you thinking about all aspects of a business, but the expertise of the consultants available to answer questions was incredible! I found it very helpful to learn about different concepts, and then work on my business plan and receive immediate
feedback. I will certainly keep in touch!"
Greg Cooper U.S. Coast Guard
"The biggest thing I learned was to approach some reoccurring problems in a unique way. I built long-term relationships with our consultants and feel more confident having someone to help guide me through the entire business process. I had a team that I could ask questions and gain valuable insight from."
Bryan Cooper U.S. Coast Guard
"The instructors were knowledgeable and the consultants were outstanding advisors on the development and execution of business plan. I wish I would have had this course before starting up my business so that I would’ve known or had an idea of what to expect instead of figuring things out along the way."
Richard Morrow U.S. Coast Guard
I truly enjoyed the class provided by VVP. I came in with an idea and no knowledge of business
terms, methods, or plans and I feel like I can really make this happen!
The VVP team is great and has a lot of wisdom to share with those that are willing to learn. I have no complaints.
I am happy I signed up and was selected to participate.
Thank you!
Dave Mccaferri US Coast Guard
The Veteran Ventures Program was a game-changer in taking the next step in my future business, from a well thought-out concept to a fully developed lean business plan and presentation ready to take to investors or loan officers. From sharpening the plans to nailing the financials, their expertise and hands-on support turned my vision into a polished, compelling pitch. From seeing the other students work, its clear to me that this is an excellent course if you have a solid idea, or a running business that you want to expand.
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