Joe Peebles shares his journey as an entrepreneur in aviation maintenance, discussing the challenges and growth of his business, JP Aeronautics. He reflects on the lessons learned from past failures, the importance of strategic hiring, and the role of mentorship in leadership development. Joe also highlights his commitment to supporting veterans through his nonprofit, Higher Vets, which aims to assist veterans in transitioning to civilian life. The discussion covers the creation of a supportive community for veterans and the launch of the NBAA Military Connect initiative to facilitate networking and job opportunities. To find out more about Higher Vets or JP Aero, visit: www.highervets.org www.jpaerotechnics.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:59 Business Growth and Challenges 08:33 Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship 13:40 The Importance of Passion in Work 19:09 Higher Vets: Supporting Veterans' Transitions 26:40 The Struggles of Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 27:05 Overcoming Challenges in the Military 29:03 Building a Supportive Community for Veterans 30:23 Partnering for Success: Military Connect Initiative 32:07 Navigating Civilian Careers: Opportunities for Veterans 34:33 The Importance of Support Systems 36:39 Introduction to Joe Peebles and His Journey 36:58 The Impact of Hire Vets and Community Support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices