Joshua Wathen

About Joshua Wathen

I am a straight forward, goal oriented person. I say what I mean and I mean what I say.…

Experience

1. Member of the Board of Advisors

   Owners In Honor

   May 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I am a facilitator. My role is to bring people to the table that they can offer the most value at. We are a collective of veteran business owners, executives and investors who strive to find & fund opportunies for our veterans to foster.Phase 1: Introduction to OIH Program and PartnersCultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, understanding the psychological transition from military to civilian business environments, basics of business structures, and introduction to financial literacy including understanding profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.Phase 2: The Business ModelAnalysis and Analytics OIH Business Assessment: Owner’s analysis and analytics vs. independent analysis. Presentation of results and initial outline for transitioned business model.Phase 3: Veteran Instruction on Business AnalysisEstablishing efficient business operations, inventory management, overview and business accounting systems set-up, payroll management, taxation basics, financial planning for business growth.Phase 4: Community and Customer Engagement Building Sustaining customer and community relationships, creating and positioning a brand, brand identity, awareness strategies, digital promotion.Phase 5: Business Plan Instruction and DevelopmentBrand and marketing instruction, and development, exit strategy planning, finalize business plan.Phase 6: Veteran and Business Owners Concept ReviewConcept recap, Business plan presentation, wealth management review.Post-programWeek 17-52: Monthly Meetings: Transition of OwnershipYear 2: Year in Review: Wins and Losses Monthly Meetings: Milestone ReviewYear 3: Year in Review: Wins and Losses Quarterly Meetings: Obstacles and PlansYear 4: Year in Review: Wins and Losses Bi Annual Meetings: Obstacles and Plans Review Business PlanYears 5-10: Year in Review: Wins and LossesBi Annual Meetings: Obstacles and Plan Veteran Acquires Majority Ownership Succeeding Business Owner Search

Education

• Cinco Ranch High School

  HS Diploma

  1999 — 2003

• The Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship

  Bachelor’s Degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  2014 — 2015

• Austin Community College

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2011 — 2012

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  B.B.A., Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Public Speaking
• Team Motivation
• Strategy
• Military
• Start-Ups
• Marketing Strategy
• Government
• Customer Service
• Training
• New Business Development
• Program Management
• Marketing
• Homeland Security
• Business Development
• Military Operations
• Teamwork
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Multi-Cultural Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Social Networking
• Special Operations
• Security
• Team Building
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• English
• Project Management
• Social Media