Marine veteran and Head of Programs, Reggie Ordonez, joins Sam Tierney, Assistant Programs Director at Warrior Rising, for another powerful episode of Office Hours Live. From mastering your first sale to crafting a pitch deck that captures attention, Reggie breaks down what it really takes to start, grow, and sustain a veteran-owned business. Real questions, real answers—built to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Reggie Ordonez breaks down the truth about grants, funding, and revenue for veteran entrepreneurs. Learn how to find the right grants, prove demand, and build a business that lasts. Plus: key resources like SCORE, TechSoup, and VBOC, and Reggie’s top book picks — The E-Myth Revisited & Traction.

Warrior Rising’s Office Hours LIVE brings veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs face-to-face with practical coaching and real business strategies. Hosted by Reggie Ordonez and Sam Tierney, this episode covers startup pitching tips, securing SBA microloans, building business credit, marketing without ads, launching a new LLC, and navigating entrepreneurship during economic uncertainty. Whether you’re a veteran founder, military spouse, or small business owner, you’ll learn how to clarify your brand, access funding, and take calculated risks to grow.