# @veteranmade.ck on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DEa4XF7xsdv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26584089-veteranmadeck-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/d82afe4418.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-01-04T22:14:15.000+00:00

## Caption

Build a life you want to live. Do work you want to do.

This episode of Veteran Made features a conversation with @spierstrevor, a Marine Corps veteran and co-founder of @oolahcocktails, an RTD (ready-to-drink) beverage company. The discussion delves into the importance of building genuine relationships in business as opposed to superficial networking. Trevor emphasizes how leveraging real connections and shared experiences, particularly those from military service, can open doors and create opportunities for entrepreneurs.⁣
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The episode underscores the importance of humility and continuous learning for veterans transitioning into business. Trevor advises veterans to leverage their military background when building relationships, but also to be open to new ideas and perspectives. By combining their inherent strengths with a willingness to adapt and learn, veterans can successfully navigate the business world and create thriving enterprises. The key is to focus on building genuine, mutually beneficial relationships rather than simply collecting contacts.⁣
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Veterans excel at falling back on their training when faced with challenges, a skill that translates well into the business world. Trevor highlights how military experience instills resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in teams – all valuable traits for entrepreneurs. However, veterans can improve by learning to put aside their ego, be open to killing their “darlings” (favorite ideas that may not work), and embracing the entrepreneurial spirit of taking calculated risks.⁣

## Stats

- **Views:** 251
- **Likes:** 25
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 1

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jake Hatch | @JakeSHatch | https://gondola.cc/JakeSHatch | Editor |

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