Season 3 — Episode 13: Veterans in Entrepreneurship
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Hosts: Kenny Holmes, Jeff Schrock, Tony Buoscio
Guest: Ty Bancroft — The Bancroft Companies
In this episode we highlight Veterans who’ve built businesses and share practical tips for entrepreneurial success. We talk about stories and lessons from founders like Matt Best (Black Rifle Coffee), John Burk (Shell Shock CBD), Daniel Alerik (Grunt Style), and our guest, Ty Bancroft of The Bancroft Companies.
Introducing Ty Bancroft
Ty served as an Army Combat Medic and went on to build The Bancroft Companies — a Veteran-owned firm that delivers electrical and utility solutions, roadway lighting, and specialty directional drilling under roads, bridges, and rivers. We cover his military background, business journey, how family influenced the business (including his brother), and what drives the company’s commitment to integrity and quality.
Deep Dive — Veteran Entrepreneurship
- The spark: Why Veterans start businesses — purpose, ownership, and using military-honed skills in new ways.
- Common challenges: financing, translating military experience to civilian markets, and building networks outside the military.
- Success strategies: what worked, what didn’t, and practical tactics for launching and scaling.
- Tips for aspiring Vet-preneurs: real, tactical advice from people who’ve been there.
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Toast
Delivered by Kenny with Jeff and Tony chiming in:
“Here’s to the Veterans who traded their rifles for risk, their boots for business plans, and their battle buddies for boardrooms. May your mission always be clear, your coffee always be strong, and your success stories always inspire the next generation. To Vet-preneurs—cheers!”
WE ARE THE COMMON VETERANS
Next Episode — Episode 14: The Battle Within
We’ll have candid conversations about mental health, PTSD, and the resources that support Veterans. This episode digs into trauma, recovery, and how friends, family, and communities can help. Perfect for anyone who wants to better support a Veteran facing internal battles.
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What a podcast! The cast plus the guest today sounded like a well oiled machine… from how the podcast idea started with kenny and Jeff….(ps.Jeff you do have a fabulous voice for this…but more importantly you bring a big heart…and full dedication to the cause…we see it and we feel it sir). The connection with owning a business in general and then owning a business as a Vet are similar, but time and time again listening to this podcast….being a vet brings a level of organization….dedication and the willingness to do what ever it takes….The one thing that stands out and seems to be only found in the elite business owner is….. No Bullshit. That is something to learn as here in this podcast- back in the day deals were made with a handshake…. today you may need to deal with 2-3 attorneys before you can even get to that handshake. As we move forward it would be nice to see…. Trust-heart-and dedication to finish what you agreed to do…..all with that historic “good as your word” handshake. Loved the Pod today- loved the guest… Loved the raw truth. gGoose