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The Veterans VoiceAuthor: Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Welcome to the Veterans Voice Podcast, where through the Voices of Americas soldiers and leading military advocates, we discuss actionable resources, wisdom, and self-improvement techniques to implement on your mission to become the best version of yourself. From addiction and sobriety to the neurobiology behind persistent side effects of post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), each episode is sure to leave you feeling educated, hopeful, and encouraged to take your next step forward. Our mission is not only to remind you that youre not alone, but to provide you with resources to ensure you never are. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast and you, my friend, you are not alone. Language: en Genres: Leisure, Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Dr. Larry Plummer & Blake Schwank | The Grit Behind Entrepreneurship
Episode 332
Monday, 6 October, 2025
In this dual-guest episode, we explore the anatomy of entrepreneurship through two lenses—academic expertise and lived experience. Our first guest, Blake Schwank, embodies the resilience and grit it takes to launch a business during uncertain times. After losing his job in the fallout of the dot-com bubble, Blake leaned on his military background and passion for service to build Colorado Computer Support, a nationally recognized IT firm supporting healthcare and defense sectors. He shares the hardships of transitioning out of uniform, the loneliness of starting a business, and the mindset shifts that make all the difference. Joining him is Dr. Larry Plummer, Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at UCCS, whose research and teaching focus on the entrepreneurial mindset, strategy, and the socioeconomic dynamics of business creation. With clarity and precision, Dr. Plummer outlines what entrepreneurship really means—beyond the buzzwords. He helps us reframe it as a discipline, not just a dream, offering insights on risk, motivation, and what separates a great idea from a viable venture. Together, Blake and Larry bridge theory and practice, showing that entrepreneurship isn’t reserved for the fearless or the lucky—it’s a path shaped by reflection and perseverance. Whether you're a veteran contemplating your next chapter, a young professional toying with a business idea, or simply someone craving autonomy and impact, this episode is your invitation to start building. You're not alone.
