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There's a reason top business owners have us on speed dial. We've scaled start-ups to $50k per month, SMEs from $50k to $400k per month, and $1M annual turnovers to $20M. We know what works!

There are two types of business owners:

* Those who try to do it all themselves and stifle their own growth.

* Those who bring in experts to build and run high-converting growth machines.

We handle the money-making part.

Ex Military Mentor, your veteran-run growth partner, lays the foundation for predictable, scalable growth.

So, let's see if you're in the right place...

  • You are struggling with an inconsistent sales pipeline but you are managing an average of at least 10K a month.

  • You're overwhelmed by numerous sales and marketing options and need a clear, straightforward strategy.

  • You've been disappointed by past experiences with coaches, consultants, digital marketers and seek a trustworthy partnership.

  • You recognize the potential of AI and technology but lack the know-how to implement them effectively.

  • You desire a reliable system that generates leads and manages your sales process efficiently.

  • You're looking for a way to achieve consistent revenue without the fluctuating highs and lows.

  • You want to focus on running your business, not getting bogged down by complex marketing and sales processes.

What Others Are Saying

James Wood, Sales Rep

Since joining a few months ago,
I have found Antony to be both extremely informative but also very interesting and he has really made me think about how I approach sales,
leading to some great results.

John Stepson, Business Owner

Working with the Ex Military Mentor was nothing short of transformative for my business. His one-to-one coaching sessions provided me with actionable strategies that helped me tackle the challenges I was facing head-on. I especially appreciated his approach to leadership, which is clearly honed from years of diverse experience. He's not just another coach; he's a mentor in the truest sense.

Mark Hamilton, Sales Director

I've attended numerous workshops over the years, but the Ex Military Mentor's stood out by a mile. The exercises were hands-on, the lessons learned were immediately applicable, and the atmosphere was one of genuine teamwork. It's clear he knows what it takes to succeed in both the battlefield and the boardroom. His insights into resilience and teamwork have significantly improved my sales team's performance.

At the core of Antony’s mentorship lies a commitment to empowering veteran entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and insights necessary to navigate the civilian business landscape successfully.

Drawing from a rich tapestry of military experience and business acumen, Antony has meticulously designed services that translate the discipline, leadership, and strategic planning skills honed in the military into tangible business success.

Explore how our tailored services can propel your venture forward:

1. 90-Day Achievement Sprints

Unlock rapid business growth with our signature 90-Day Achievement Sprints. Modeled after military operation planning, this service is designed to help you set and achieve ambitious goals within practical timeframes.

Through focused strategy sessions, accountability check-ins, and adaptive planning, we’ll guide you through executing high-impact actions that drive your business towards its next major milestone.

2. Strategic Planning for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Navigate your business journey with a clear, forward-looking strategy. Our Strategic Planning service dives deep into setting objectives, understanding market trends, and preparing for future challenges and opportunities.

With a focus on sustainable growth and relevance, we’ll help you craft a roadmap that not only outlines where you want your business to go but also the concrete steps to get there.

3. Operational Excellence

Elevate your operations to new heights of efficiency and effectiveness. Drawing on Antony’s extensive experience in high-stakes military operations and corporate leadership, this service focuses on optimizing your business processes.

From streamlining workflows to leveraging technology and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we’re here to ensure your operations are robust, agile, and scalable.

4. Customer Centricity

Place your customer at the heart of your business strategy. Our Customer Centricity service is all about understanding and anticipating your customer's needs, preferences, and behaviours.

We’ll work together to build strong relationships, deliver exceptional experiences, and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty, turning your customers into your most powerful advocates.

5. Leadership and Team Development

Step into the role of the visionary leader your business needs. This service is focused on refining your leadership skills, from strategic decision-making to inspiring and managing your team effectively.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal leadership style or develop a high-performing team, we’re here to support you with insights, tools, and strategies that have been tested in both military and business arenas.

Why Antony’s Services?

Choosing Antony’s services means gaining a partner who understands the unique journey of transitioning from military to entrepreneurship.

It means leveraging a blend of discipline, strategic insight, and genuine care for your success. Ready to take your business to new heights? Let’s embark on this journey together.

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The Veteran's Guide to Entrepreneurship - Translating Military Skills into Business Success

The Veteran's Guide to Entrepreneurship - Translating Military Skills into Business Success

February 08, 20243 min read

Transitioning from military life to entrepreneurship presents a unique set of challenges, but also an unparalleled opportunity to leverage the exceptional skills honed in service for business success. For many veteran entrepreneurs, the journey into business ownership is not just a career shift but a continuation of their service, using their strengths to build something impactful. This guide aims to illuminate how the qualities and experiences gained in the military can be translated into successful business ventures.

Understanding Your Audience

Veteran entrepreneur planning business strategy, symbolizing the transition from military to entrepreneurship.

As a veteran entrepreneur, your journey is distinct. You possess a blend of leadership, resilience, and strategic thinking that sets you apart in the business world. Recognising and embracing these attributes is the first step toward leveraging them in your entrepreneurial endeavours.

Strategic Planning: Your Military Precision as a Business Asset

Business strategic planning documents with military precision, showcasing the veteran's approach to entrepreneurship.

Strategic foresight is second nature to veterans. In the military, strategic planning involves careful analysis, foresight, and preparation. Apply this to your business by developing a comprehensive business plan that outlines your mission, vision, goals, and strategies. This plan will serve as your roadmap, helping you navigate through the complexities of the business landscape with military precision.

Operational Excellence: Efficiency on the Battlefield and in Business

Streamlined business operations workflow, inspired by military operational excellence, on a digital tablet.

Operational excellence in the military is about ensuring that all components work together seamlessly. This concept translates into business as the pursuit of efficiency, productivity, and quality in your operations. Streamline your processes, adopt best practices, and leverage technology to enhance operations, mirroring the efficiency and discipline of military operations.

Customer Centricity: The Mission-Driven Approach to Business

Veteran entrepreneur delivering mission-driven customer service, highlighting the importance of customer centricity.

In the military, every mission is critical, and the objective is clear. In business, adopting a mission-driven approach to serving your customers can set you apart. Understand your customers' needs deeply, anticipate their expectations, and exceed them. Your mission is to solve their problems and enrich their lives, creating loyal customers who believe in your brand.

Leadership and Team Building

Veteran leading a business team meeting, demonstrating military leadership skills in a corporate setting.

Your experience in leading troops is invaluable in the business world. Leadership in business, like in the military, requires clarity of vision, decisiveness, and the ability to inspire and motivate your team. Build a team that shares your mission and values, and lead them with the same dedication and integrity you demonstrated in your military service.

Resilience: The Backbone of Veteran Entrepreneurship

Veteran entrepreneur overcoming business challenges, representing resilience and adaptability in entrepreneurship.

Resilience is perhaps the most critical skill veterans bring to entrepreneurship. The ability to face adversity, adapt to changing circumstances, and overcome challenges is what defines both a successful military career and a thriving business. Embrace setbacks as learning opportunities and use your innate resilience to propel your business forward.

Conclusion

The transition from the military to entrepreneurship is a journey of transformation. By understanding how to translate your military skills into business success, you're not just starting a business; you're continuing your service in a new arena. Remember, the qualities that made you a successful service member—leadership, resilience, strategic thinking—are the same qualities that will make you a successful entrepreneur. Embrace your journey with confidence, knowing you have the tools to succeed.

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Meet Your Mentor

Antony Draper

Ex Military Mentor

Meet your mentor, a seasoned veteran not just of the military but also of the business world. With an extensive background that spans from parachute jumps and war deployments between 1994 and 2005, to strategic roles at HP, Capita, Socitm Advisory, The Logic Group, Public Sector, his expertise is hard-won and diverse. In a quest to make the transition from military to civilian life smoother for others, he even founded a company dedicated to that very cause. Although the business venture did not succeed, it became a cornerstone experience in understanding what not to do—equally invaluable.

Today, as the Ex Military Mentor, he brings to the table a rare combination of leadership, resilience, and practical business know-how. His coaching services, webinars, and workshops are designed to empower business owners and sales leaders with insights and actionable strategies, deeply influenced by his military and corporate backgrounds.

As a recognised authority on topics like Leadership, Business Growth, and the Sandler Sales Framework, he's not just a coach but a thought leader who's shaping modern perspectives on business excellence. He is also an ambassador for the Cheltenham Business Growth Network and a member of prestigious networking groups like FORE Business and B2B Network Gloucester. So, when you're learning from him, you're learning from someone who's been there, done that, and is still doing it successfully