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Operation Connect-A-Vet
Recognizing Veterans: A Simple Way to Make a Big Difference Recognizing the sacrifices of our veterans and supporting them is something we all aspire to do. However, it's often challenging to know where to begin. That's why we’re proud to introduce you to Operation Connect-A-Vet. This initiative, led by Illinois Joining Forces, is designed to make it simple and impactful to recognize and support veterans. It offers a direct way for friends and family to arrange wellness calls, ensuring that veterans are doing well and are connected with a dedicated team ready to assist them [...]
Interview with VetBizTV
Watch as Lynn Lowder, CEO & Co-Founder of VBP, joins Brian Regnier on VetBizTV to unveil how we're equipping veterans and military spouses for business ownership. If you know a Veteran or military spouse interested in becoming an entrepreneur, please share this video with them. If you are interested in learning more, register here.
Guiding Veterans with a Hands-On, Personal Approach to Becoming Business Owners
At Veterans Business Project, we are dedicated to empowering veterans on their journey to becoming successful entrepreneurs. With a hands-on and personalized approach, we support veterans like Marine veteran Charles Myart in achieving their business dreams. Recently, our President, Co-Founder, and Business Coach, Dale Eisenberg, met with Charles to explore a potential deal to purchase an existing Original Pancake House in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Dale Eisenberg, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 45 years of experience owning restaurants, knows the importance of a hands-on approach. When Charles expressed interest in the Original Pancake House, Dale personally [...]
Why sellers sell profitable businesses (that you can buy).
If you want to become an entrepreneur, have you considered purchasing a business? While many think of starting a new business, acquiring an existing one can offer a faster launch with fewer pitfalls. Contrary to common belief, the sale of a business doesn't necessarily indicate poor performance. Codie A. Sanchez, Founder of Contrarian Thinking and a Private Equity Investor, recently shared a list of reasons businesses sell on LinkedIn. In this post, we've included her post for your convenience. If you are ready to take the next step? Register with VBP today, and we'll guide you on [...]
The Veteran (Semi) Professional
The Veteran (Semi) Professional Podcast Ep. 191: Leading Recon Marines in Vietnam, Business Success, and Finding the Meaningful Chapter Helping Veterans with Lynn Lowder We are excited to share the latest podcast from The Veteran (Semi) Professional featuring VBP's own Lynn Lowder as he talks to you on a remarkable journey of leadership and mentorship. This podcast touches on Lynn's life, from leading recon Marines in Vietnam to his success as a trial attorney. However, Lynn's true calling emerged when he dedicated himself to helping veterans find their meaningful chapters in life. Through VBP, Lynn passionately guides veterans [...]
Introduction to Veteran Business Project
Introduction to Veteran Business Project This is the first in a series of Veteran Business Project orientation videos. This one explains the origins of VBP and our unique “vHarmony” business match-making model, whereby we match veterans/military spouses seeking to become small business owners with existing, viable businesses looking to sell. With many baby boomers seeking to sell and retire, it is now a buyers’ market. Watch this video and learn what Veteran Business Project can do for you and what resources they can connect you with to help accelerate your journey to business ownership. [...]
Fox and Friends Live Broadcast at Rosie’s Home Cookin’ Featuring Lynn Lowder and the Veteran Business Project
On Monday, May 15th, 2024, Fox and Friends will broadcast live from Rosie's Home Cookin' in Naperville, Illinois, from 5 AM until 8 AM. The broadcast will feature Lynn Lowder, a Vietnam veteran, CEO, and co-founder of the Veteran Business Project (VBP). This 501c3 organization helps match veterans or military spouses with businesses wanting to sell at zero cost to the veteran.
Nonprofit guides veterans in entrepreneurship | VBP interview with Morning in America
Interview with NewsNation We're thrilled to share this interview with our CEO and co-founder, Lynn Lowder, as he discusses our mission to support veteran entrepreneurs with NewsNation. In the interview, Lynn explains how the Veteran Business Project provides crucial mentorship and resources to help veteran-owned small businesses grow and thrive. Our unique "V-Harmony" process connects veterans with experienced entrepreneurs to help guide them on their entrepreneurial journey. We're proud to be making a difference in the lives of our nation's heroes and supporting their post-military careers. Watch the full interview now!We would like to extend a sincere thank [...]
How Veterans Can Take Over a Retiring Entrepreneur’s Existing Business
How Veterans Can Take Over a Retiring Entrepreneur’s Existing Business At the VBP, we are passionate about helping veterans pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and create successful careers beyond military service. That's why we were thrilled to see Lynn Lowder, one of our co-founders, featured in a recent interview with Military.com. In the article titled "How Veterans Can Take Over a Retiring Entrepreneur's Existing Business," Lynn spoke about the valuable work that VBP is doing to help veterans acquire and run existing businesses. He highlighted the benefits of this approach, including the potential for a quicker path to profitability [...]
