INTERVIEW | Make Money by Turning Service Into a Mission-Driven Business with Kate Monroe

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Turning Service Into a Mission-Driven Business with Kate Monroe

July 19, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

Kate Monroe discusses her journey from Marine Corps veteran to entrepreneur and the impact of her mission-driven business on veterans.

Kate Monroe is a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, bestselling author of Wake Up Ready, and the founder and CEO of VetComm, a company that has helped tens of thousands of veterans secure the disability benefits they've already earned. Drawing on her background in military service, sales, and entrepreneurship, Kate shares how resilience, preparation, and sales skills became the foundation for building a business that's created billions of dollars in lifetime financial impact for veterans. On this episode we talk about: How Kate discovered entrepreneurship as a child by building a babysitting business Lessons from the Marine Corps that shaped her resilience and leadership Why sales is one of the most valuable skills every entrepreneur should learn Building VetComm and helping veterans navigate VA disability benefits Why accountability often requires financial commitment The importance of long-term thinking, leadership, and preparing for future opportunities Top 3 Takeaways Learning how to sell ideas is one of the highest-leverage skills for building wealth and leading others. Difficult experiences build resilience that can make every future challenge feel more manageable…

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