by Military Friendly®
Vetrepreneur (veteran-entrepreneur) brings you coaching, interviews, inspirational success stories and more to ignite your passion in business ownership. It’s where we celebrate vetrepreneurs, where we encourage people to Buy Veteran and where we create new vetrepreneurs through our free franchise coaching service. The military community has led American businesses to prosperity since our country’s founding. Vetrepreneur has been committed to the veteran business movement since 2004.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
5/16/2023
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
See how your show performs across every key metric
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
May 22, 2025
Brian Moss, U.S. Army veteran and 2024 Vetrepreneur® of the Year, shares his transition from military service to wildlife control franchise owner, highlighting how military training translates to business success in this interview.
May 15, 2025
<p>Veteran. Entrepreneur. Community Leader. Coffee Lover.Meet James Bendel, founder of Crazy Horse Coffee and the 2023 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur® of the Year.</p><p><br /></p><p>After two tours in Iraq with Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, James transitioned from the oil and gas industry to follow a new mission—building a thriving, veteran-owned coffee shop in Washington, Pennsylvania.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this inspiring interview, discover how James turned a daily coffee habit into a growing business that gives back to both veterans and the local community. From shipping coffee to deployed troops to launching the nonprofit Help-Hard, James is proof that grit, consistency, and purpose can fuel success.</p><p><br /></p><p>Awarded by Military Friendly® and sponsored by Fort Pitt Capital Group, the Vetrepreneur® of the Year award honors veteran business owners who lead with integrity, impact, and entrepreneurial spirit.</p><p><br /></p><p>Recognitions:</p><p>2023 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur® of the Year</p><p>2022 SBA Western Pennsylvania Veteran-Owned Small Business Person of the Year</p><p>Founder of Crazy Horse Coffee & Help-Hard nonprofit</p><p><br /></p><p>Locations:</p><p>Crazy Horse Coffee – Washington, PA (with a second shop coming soon!)</p><p><br /></p><p>WATCH to hear James’ advice to fellow veterans and aspiring entrepreneurs:“Don’t quit. Stay consistent. It will pay off.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more:</p><p>Military Friendly® - https://www.militaryfriendly.com/</p><p>Fort Pitt Capital Group - https://www.fortpittcapital.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>#Veteran #Entrepreneur #Pittsburgh #SmallBusiness #CrazyHorseCoffee #JamesBendel #VetrepreneurOfTheYear #MilitaryFriendly #VeteranOwned #CoffeeShop #VeteranBusiness #SuccessStory #HowToStartABusinessAsAVeteran #VeteranOwnedBusiness #Pittsburgh #IraqVeteran #BusinessOwner #SmallBusiness #Motivation #HelpHard #Nonprofit</p>
May 8, 2025
<p>NASCAR driver, Navy Reserve officer, and business mogul Jesse Iwuji is the definition of driven. Named the 2022 Vetrepreneur® of the Year by VIQTORY, publisher of G.I. Jobs, Iwuji has taken his passion for racing and turned it into a powerhouse portfolio of veteran-owned businesses.</p><p><br /></p><p>From forming Jesse Iwuji Motorsports with NFL legend Emmitt Smith to launching successful ventures in trucking, real estate, and esports, Jesse’s story is an inspiring example of veteran entrepreneurship at its finest.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this video, learn how this U.S. Naval Academy graduate went from the Navy to NASCAR—and how his discipline, grit, and hustle off the track earned him the Vetrepreneur® of the Year honor. You’ll hear about his business strategies, mindset, and how he continues to serve while building a lasting legacy.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring veteran success stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PxKkDbGi2D7zSGjhprIAy?si=OQGQKHcTQm-pCU33TjzWgw</p><p>👍 Like this podcast if you support veteran-owned businesses</p><p>💬 Comment below: What inspires you most about Jesse Iwuji’s journey?</p><p><br /></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:15 Jesse’s journey from Navy to NASCAR</p><p>03:30 Building Jesse Iwuji Motorsports</p><p>06:10 Entrepreneurial mindset and lessons learned</p><p>09:00 The power of veteran-owned businesses</p><p>11:45 Facing adversity in NASCAR</p><p>14:00 Why Jesse still serves in the Navy Reserve</p><p>16:00 What it means to be the 2022 Vetrepreneur® of the Year</p><p><br /></p><p>#JesseIwuji #VeteranEntrepreneur #NASCAR #VetBiz #VetrepreneurOfTheYear #GIJobs #VeteranSuccess #MilitaryToMillionaire #VeteranOwnedBusiness #NavalAcademy #Entrepreneurship #EmmittSmith #DiversityInNASCAR</p><p><br /></p><p>Want more veteran career, franchise, and entrepreneurship stories?</p><p>🌐 Visit: https://www.vetrepreneur.com</p>
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Brian Moss
Guest
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Vetrepreneur (veteran-entrepreneur) brings you coaching, interviews, inspirational success stories and more to ignite your passion in business ownership. It’s where we celebrate vetrepreneurs, where we encourage people to Buy Veteran and where we create new vetrepreneurs through our free franchise coaching service.
The military community has led American businesses to prosperity since our country’s founding. Vetrepreneur has been committed to the veteran business movement since 2004.
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Information about guest appearances is not available.
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.