🎖️🇺🇸 Former U.S. Navy air crewman Lawson Latimer shares his powerful transition story from military service to entrepreneurship. Discover how failure, resilience, and perseverance shaped his journey as he overcame challenges during SWCC training and pivoted to life in the civilian world. Now the founder of Country Carves, Lawson is building a successful laser engraving business with his wife.
Join us as Lawson discusses his experiences, including lessons from his Navy service and the mental tools he's applied to pursue business success. This episode is packed with takeaways for veterans transitioning to civilian life, insights into entrepreneurship, and the importance of family support.
**Chapters:**
0:00 - Introduction to Lawson Latimer
1:32 - Lawson’s Early Life and Decision to Join the Navy
6:15 - What is SWCC? Lawson’s SWCC Training Journey
14:20 - Learning from Failure During Special Training
21:45 - Transitioning to Naval Air Crew and Helicopter Missions
30:12 - Personal Growth After Leaving the Military
39:18 - Launching Country Carves with Wife's Support
47:00 - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose Through Business
54:37 - Lawson’s Advice for Transitioning Veterans
1:02:15 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
**Key Discussion Points:**
• Lawson’s inspiring journey from Navy air crewman to entrepreneur
• Lessons learned from resilience in failure during SWCC training
• Building a laser engraving business from scratch: challenges & wins
• The role of family support in post-military transitions
• Advice for veterans navigating their transition journey
**Military Experience Highlights:**
• Served in the U.S. Navy as a second-class petty officer (E5)
• Initial SWCC contract with challenging training and lessons learned
• Transitioned to naval air crewman flying CH-53 helicopters
• Deployment to Bahrain, leveraging lessons from military leadership
**Expertise/Civilian Success:**
• Founder of Country Carves, a custom laser engraving business
• Collaborates with wife, a former designer, as a family business
• Share insights on perseverance, customer service, and creativity
• Active in the veteran community, supports transitioning service members
**Contact Information:**
📟 Podcast: The Strategic Veteran
🌐 Website: Kountrykarves.com
📱 Instagram: @kountrykarves
📟 LinkedIn: Lawson Latimer
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