Welcome to the World Changing Veterans Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Michael Kaltenbach, a former Army tank operator who is now in the world of beekeeping and maple syrup making. Michael shares his journey from military service to civilian life, the challenges he faced during his transition, and how he found solace in beekeeping. He talks about his small business, Soldiers of Wax, which uses beekeeping to help other veteran beekeepers in his community. Michael also discusses the valuable resources provided by the Texas Veterans Commission and gives advice to veterans looking to start their own business. Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with a true world-changing veteran. Don’t forget to subscribe, follow us on social media, and share this episode with your Battle Buddies!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:52 Michael’s Military Background
01:38 Transition to Civilian Life
02:46 Discovering Beekeeping
03:52 Challenges and Support Systems
11:08 Beekeeping as Therapy
17:57 Starting Soldiers of Wax
18:52 Connecting with Local Veterans and Beekeeping
19:37 The Therapeutic Power of Beekeeping
20:57 Opening the Workshop to the Community
21:51 Navigating Veteran Resources
25:34 The Origin of Soldiers of Wax
29:09 Advice for Veterans Starting a Business
32:35 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
Ways to connect:
Soldiers of Wax: soldiersofwax.com | Instagram: soldiers_of_wax
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