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Douglas Katz joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into entrepreneurship through adaptive innovation and share insights on military transition, identity, and building meaningful businesses. In this episode, we explore:

• The biggest mistakes veterans make during transition• How the Ability Curve redefines disability and opportunity• Why building the right team is critical to entrepreneurial 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:

Douglas Katz is a West Point graduate, Army veteran, and entrepreneur. He is the inventor of the NULU adaptive knife and creator of the Ability Curve framework, helping redefine disability, innovation, and human potential.

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

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Tina Erwin joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the journey from military leadership to entrepreneurship, sharing lessons from her career as a U.S. Navy Commander in the submarine force and how those experiences shaped her life after service.

After retiring from the Navy, Tina launched a tech company before ultimately discovering a deeper mission helping people navigate complex spiritual and personal challenges. Her story highlights the realities of military transition, identity shifts, and the courage required to pursue a new path.

In this episode, we explore:• The identity challenges veterans face after leaving the military• Lessons from launching and closing an early technology startup• How military leadership skills translate into entrepreneurship• Discovering purpose when unexpected doors close

Whether you're navigating military transition, building a business, or exploring your next chapter after service, this conversation provides powerful insight into resilience, leadership, and service beyond the uniform.

About the Guest:
Tina Erwin is a retired U.S. Navy Commander, entrepreneur, and author of multiple books on metaphysics and spirituality. She served in leadership roles supporting the submarine force and later transitioned into entrepreneurship and consulting. Through her work and writing, she helps people navigate complex spiritual challenges and personal transformation.

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.

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Randy McElwee joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how military leadership principles directly fuel entrepreneurial success. As a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sergeant and founder of multiple businesses, Randy shares how persistence, resilience, and perspective guided his transition from combat operations to business ownership.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why discipline and structure outperform motivation• How veterans can apply elite team principles to business• The importance of training, mentorship, and building systems• How to start small but think strategically during transition

Whether you're navigating military transition, building a business, or strengthening your leadership foundation, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.

About the Guest:

Randy McElwee is a retired Special Forces Master Sergeant with over 30 years of leadership experience. He is the founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Athens and Executive Director of Martial Arts Success Institute. Through his Going Commando Success program, he coaches veterans and entrepreneurs on structure, discipline, and business execution.

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.comX/Twitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast

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