Joshua Wathen

Member of the Board of Advisors @Owners In Honor

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

Cinco Ranch High School

HS Diploma

The Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship

Bachelor’s Degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Austin Community College

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

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

B.B.A., Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship