What's up Everybody, welcome to another edition of the transition, a show aimed at demystifying the entrepreneur experience for those of you looking to make the transition from the military into entrepreneurship. I'm your host Mike Steadman a Marine Corps Veteran, Social Entrepreneur, and member of the Bunker Labs Team.

In this episode, I interview Curtez Riggs, An Army Veteran and Founder of the Military Influencer Conference, the largest gathering of Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Creatives in the military space. The event connects entrepreneurs, business executives, and brands with the influencers who shape and support the military community. Curtez takes us back to his days in Flint, Michigan, where he was born and raised. Curtez shares an enlightening story from his days as a teenager launching a recycling business, to his path into the army, and his moonlighting days as a "Third Shift Entrepreneur," launching multiple side hustles, while balancing his full-time army, navigating a divorce, and overcoming financial hardships. Despite all the challenges, Curtez managed to preserve through it all, eventually launching the Military Influencer Conference, into the premier networking event for the military community. You don't want to miss this episode. Curtez is a dynamic speaker, and provides tons of knowledge and insight for those of you in the entrepreneurial hustle. I really hope you enjoy the show, and that it accelerates you on your own journey.