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Our Mission is to Empower Veterans and their families through entrepreneurship. We are your pathfinder to freedom. Dedicated to helping military veterans transition to the exciting world of entrepreneurship. This podcast interviews military veterans that have become entrepreneurs, successful business leaders, and features programs and resources to guide veterans in their quest to become successful entrepreneurs.
Delivering Solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Civilian Sectors
Veteran On the Move
35 minutes 7 seconds
1 day ago
Delivering Solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Civilian Sectors
This week, we welcome Army veteran RJ Blake, Founder and CEO of Blake Willson Group (BWG), a technology-enabled CPA firm reshaping service to federal defense and civilian agencies. RJ details his unique 12-year journey from military service to achieving Big Four success, explaining how he applied his deep understanding of military operations to the federal audit space and ultimately founded BWG. He shares crucial leadership lessons, distinguishing between leading by demand versus leading by influence, and discusses how BWG successfully harnesses technology to improve financial stewardship at the operational level. Additionally, RJ provides essential advice for veteran entrepreneurs, including how to leverage valuable resources like the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) to maximize growth.
Episode Resources:
Blake Willson Group
Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)
About Our Guest
RJ Blake is the Founder and CEO of Blake Willson Group (BWG), a nationally recognized, technology-enabled CPA firm that is reshaping how the private sector serves federal defense, intelligence and civilian agencies. Under his leadership, Blake Willson Group has emerged as an innovative solutions provider that consistently outperforms legacy firms. A combat veteran with Big Four audit and advisory practice experience, RJ brings an uncommon combination of frontline experience and executive discipline to his work. His passion lies in transforming public service delivery through innovative technology, institutional clarity, and real-world outcomes. RJ began his career in the U.S. Army with the 10th Mountain Division, where he led counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan. That sense of purpose, clarity, and mission focus now shapes every facet of BWG, from building an enthusiastic culture to delivering exceptional client service. Their mission is harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation.
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Our Mission is to Empower Veterans and their families through entrepreneurship. We are your pathfinder to freedom. Dedicated to helping military veterans transition to the exciting world of entrepreneurship. This podcast interviews military veterans that have become entrepreneurs, successful business leaders, and features programs and resources to guide veterans in their quest to become successful entrepreneurs.
