Description:
David Howe joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into strategic life planning and share insights on military transition, entrepreneurship, and leadership. In this episode, we explore:

• Why veterans must move beyond tactical transition steps and build a long-term life strategy
• How mentorship and preparation create smoother transitions into civilian careers
• Lessons from entrepreneurship, setbacks, and building purpose-driven businesses

Whether you're navigating military transition, building a business, pursuing higher education, or searching for tools to strengthen your next chapter, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.

About the Guest:
David Howe is a retired Army Colonel and former Deloitte consultant who now leads KHS Solutions and supports the Comfort, Peace, and Freedom Foundation. He specializes in life planning, leadership development, and helping veterans and families create meaningful, purpose-driven futures.

Grab the Lifeline:
The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

Follow the Show & Explore More Episodes:
VET S.O.S.
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)
VET S.O.S. Presents Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)
VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

Connect with VET S.O.S.:
Website: vetsospodcast.com
X/Twitter: @vetsospodcast
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast
YouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcast
Instagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcast
TikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast

#VETSOS #OperationStartup #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitaryTransition #LifePlanning #VeteranLeadership #EntrepreneurJourney #TransitionSuccess #VeteranResources #GrabTheLifeline

Description:

Isabel Garcia Schmitt joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military spouse entrepreneurship, PCS relocation challenges, and building businesses that create real community impact.

In this episode, we explore:
• Transitioning from military service into entrepreneurship• Creating purpose-driven businesses that serve others• Overcoming burnout and leadership challenges• Leveraging veteran and spouse resources for success

Whether you're navigating military transition, building a business, pursuing higher education, or searching for tools to strengthen your next chapter, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.

About the Guest:

Isabel Garcia Schmitt is a U.S. Army veteran, military spouse, and co-founder of LOGSA Mil Moves. She is also the founder of Guerrero Leather and a recognized advocate for military spouse entrepreneurship, recently named the 2026 Army Spouse of the Year.

Grab the Lifeline:

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

Follow the Show & Explore More Episodes:

VET S.O.S.
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)
VET S.O.S. Presents Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)
VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

Connect with VET S.O.S.:

Website: vetsospodcast.com
X/Twitter: @vetsospodcast
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast
YouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcast
Instagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcast
TikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast

#VETSOS #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitarySpouse #OperationStartup #MilitaryTransition #Entrepreneurship #VeteranSupport #SmallBusiness #Leadership #PCS

Description:

David Fivecoat joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the realities of transitioning from military service into entrepreneurship and share insights on leadership, risk tolerance, and building a business from scratch.

In this episode, we explore:
• Key transition lessons every service member should know
• The importance of financial preparation and planning ahead
• How military leadership translates into business success
• Why entrepreneurship requires patience, resilience, and adaptability

Whether you're navigating military transition, building a business, pursuing higher education, or searching for tools to strengthen your next chapter, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.

About the Guest:

David Fivecoat is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and founder of Fivecoat Consulting Group. With over two decades of leadership experience, he now helps organizations develop stronger leaders through coaching, training, and battlefield-based leadership programs.

Grab the Lifeline:

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

Follow the Show & Explore More Episodes:

VET S.O.S.
VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)
VET S.O.S. Presents Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)
VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

Connect with VET S.O.S.:

Website: vetsospodcast.com
X/Twitter: @vetsospodcast
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast
YouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcast
Instagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcast
TikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast

#VETSOS #OperationStartup #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitaryTransition #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #VeteranBusiness #TransitionSuccess #StartupJourney #GrabTheLifeline