Shows
VET S.O.S. PodcastCurtez Riggs on Building Legacy, Leadership, and the Military Influencer Conference | VET S.O.S.On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, hosts Shawn Welsh and Eric Brew connect with Curtez Riggs, founder of the Military Influencer Conference (MIC)—a movement redefining how veterans and military spouses collaborate, innovate, and lead in business.Curtez reflects on his own transition story, from recruiting command to entrepreneurship, revealing how his experiences shaped his ability to build community and opportunity through digital media. He shares the early challenges of growing MIC, the power of mentorship and teamwork, and his mission to keep “reaching back” to lift others up.With wisdom earned through...
2025-11-0519 min
VET S.O.S. PodcastCurtez Riggs on Building Legacy, Leadership, and the Military Influencer Conference | VET S.O.S.On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, hosts Shawn Welsh and Eric Brew connect with Curtez Riggs, founder of the Military Influencer Conference (MIC)—a movement redefining how veterans and military spouses collaborate, innovate, and lead in business.Curtez reflects on his own transition story, from recruiting command to entrepreneurship, revealing how his experiences shaped his ability to build community and opportunity through digital media. He shares the early challenges of growing MIC, the power of mentorship and teamwork, and his mission to keep “reaching back” to lift others up.Wit...
2025-11-0519 min
Veteran LedCurtez Riggs: Building Influence Through ServiceWhat does it mean to build influence through service? In this episode, John S. Berry talks with Curtez Riggs, Founder of the Military Influencer Conference — recorded live at MIC — about what it means to lead with purpose, authenticity, and service. Curtez shares how his journey from the U.S. Army to entrepreneurship taught him that real influence is measured by the people you lift up. Through his leadership at MIC, and ongoing work with Recurrent Ventures, We Are The Mighty, and Triple Nikel, Curtez continues to empower Veterans, creators, and brands to connect through shared purpos...
2025-10-1419 min
Passing The Torch with Martin Foster#91 - Curtez Riggs - Connecting Communities, Military Influence in Action, and Veteran ImpactSend us a textCurtez Riggs is a retired Military Veteran who spent twenty-one years within the ranks of the US Army. A native of Flint, Michigan, he is a serial entrepreneur, community builder, and advocate for the military community. Today, he uses entrepreneurship as a tool to create economic opportunities for marginalized communities and underrepresented voices. -Quick Episode Summary:Curtez Riggs on building community, military transition, and authentic connections.-Here are 3 key takeaways that really stood out:🔗 Serv...
2025-09-0257 min
Change Your Point Of ViewEP200: MilBlogging Conference – With Curtez RiggsCurtez Riggs is a Soldier and Entrepreneur, who divides his time by serving within the ranks and flipping niche websites. By day, he is a First Sergeant assigned to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command.
He has over twenty years of progressive leadership experience in talent acquisition and retention. Curtez is a digital entrepreneur and owner of several high traffic websites. Curtez is also the host of the upcoming Mil Blogging Influencer Conference in Dallas, October 23rd-24th. Find out more at milblogging.com
2021-01-3156 min
The Transition by Bunker LabsLearning to Trust the Process with Curtez Riggs, Founder of The Military Influencer Conference (MIC)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...
2020-10-011h 01
The TransitionLearning to Trust the Process with Curtez Riggs, Founder of The Military Influencer Conference (MIC)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...
2020-10-011h 01
The TransitionLearning to Trust the Process with Curtez Riggs, Founder of The Military Influencer Conference (MIC)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...
2020-10-011h 01
FOB: Financial Operating BaseThe Power of NetworkingThe US military veteran community is one of the most powerful and skilled networks in the US, we just need to learn how to capitalize on it. Today on the Financial Operating Base we’ll chat with Curtez Riggs, us army veteran and founder and organizer of the Military Influencer Conference.
Curtez can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtezriggs/.
2019-09-0623 min
Service Academy Business Mastermind#74: Join the Military Influencer Conference in September!The Military Influencer Conference (MIC) is a dynamic three-day event; connecting entrepreneurs, business executives, and brands with the influencers who shape and support the military community. In 2019, MIC will convene in Washington, DC from 8-10 September, where 750+ service members, veterans, military spouses, and civilians will gather to network, explore ideas, be inspired, find solutions and make a difference. On this episode, I'm joined by special guest Curtez Riggs, an Army veteran and Founder of MIC. In this episode, Curtez and I discuss: The exciting lineup of guests, breakout sessions, and pitch competitions for this year's event How...
2019-08-1738 min
One Sentence Or LessUnarmed Forces Highlight | Curtez Riggs | Milblogging.comQuick talk with the CEO of the Military Influencer Conference at Millblogging.com
2017-11-1700 min