Sep 15 2024 26 mins 1
On this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by Alex Quataert, a West Point graduate and Army veteran turned successful entrepreneur. After serving ten years as an infantry officer with deployments to Afghanistan and Syria, Alex decided to embark on a new adventure in business.
Join us as Alex shares his inspiring story of transitioning from military life to the world of entrepreneurship. Discover what drove him to seek a franchise opportunity and how he evaluated various options. Learn why he ultimately chose Blingle Outdoor Lighting and what sets this company apart.
Alex discusses the importance of building a strong team and cultivating a positive company culture. Hear about the unique services Blingle offers its clients and how his company continues to grow.
Episode Resources:
Blingle
About Our Guest
Alex Quataert, a Ranger qualified West Point graduate, served for over 10 year on active duty as an Infantry Officer, with deployments to Afghanistan as a Platoon Leader, and Syria as a Company Commander. He was awarded the Purple Heart in Afghanistan, and the Bronze Star in Syria. After his second deployment it was time to find the next venture and Alex left active duty in 2022, with the goal of true independence. Entrepreneurship offered the path to that independence, but Alex realized the support of a franchise system would help make up for his initial lack of business experience. The sheer positivity and unlimited opportunity of Blingle! and the outdoor lighting world made it the perfect fit.
About Our Sponsors
Navy Federal Credit Union
Buying a home can be overwhelming these days , but from start to finish, Navy Federal Credit Union’s new Home Buying Center has everything you need to get to closing with confidence, like:
-Verified Preapproval—A preapproval shows sellers you’re a serious buyer, potentially giving you a competitive advantage when making an offer.
-RealtyPlus—Connects you with an agent for continued support every step of the way.
-Lock and Shop—Lets you lock in your interest rate for up to 60 days while you shop.
-No-Refi Rate Drop—Gives you peace of mind to buy now, knowing that if interest rates fall, you could decrease your rate without having to refinance for a small $250 fee.
If you’re overwhelmed by shopping for a new home, Navy Federal’s new Home Buying Center has solutions for every step of the process. Learn more here.
At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.
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Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.
Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected].
Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!
Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.
Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship. As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.
Join us as Alex shares his inspiring story of transitioning from military life to the world of entrepreneurship. Discover what drove him to seek a franchise opportunity and how he evaluated various options. Learn why he ultimately chose Blingle Outdoor Lighting and what sets this company apart.
Alex discusses the importance of building a strong team and cultivating a positive company culture. Hear about the unique services Blingle offers its clients and how his company continues to grow.
Episode Resources:
Blingle
About Our Guest
Alex Quataert, a Ranger qualified West Point graduate, served for over 10 year on active duty as an Infantry Officer, with deployments to Afghanistan as a Platoon Leader, and Syria as a Company Commander. He was awarded the Purple Heart in Afghanistan, and the Bronze Star in Syria. After his second deployment it was time to find the next venture and Alex left active duty in 2022, with the goal of true independence. Entrepreneurship offered the path to that independence, but Alex realized the support of a franchise system would help make up for his initial lack of business experience. The sheer positivity and unlimited opportunity of Blingle! and the outdoor lighting world made it the perfect fit.
About Our Sponsors
Navy Federal Credit Union
Buying a home can be overwhelming these days , but from start to finish, Navy Federal Credit Union’s new Home Buying Center has everything you need to get to closing with confidence, like:
-Verified Preapproval—A preapproval shows sellers you’re a serious buyer, potentially giving you a competitive advantage when making an offer.
-RealtyPlus—Connects you with an agent for continued support every step of the way.
-Lock and Shop—Lets you lock in your interest rate for up to 60 days while you shop.
-No-Refi Rate Drop—Gives you peace of mind to buy now, knowing that if interest rates fall, you could decrease your rate without having to refinance for a small $250 fee.
If you’re overwhelmed by shopping for a new home, Navy Federal’s new Home Buying Center has solutions for every step of the process. Learn more here.
At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.
Join the conversation on Facebook!
Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.
Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected].
Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!
Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.
Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship. As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.
