# From Army Officer to Entrepreneur: Antwon Person on Leadership, Systems, and Scaling a Business with Purpose

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Podcast: [Telling My Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/telling-my-story-7824655)
Published: 2026-06-29T12:09:45+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/henry173/episodes/From-Army-Officer-to-Entrepreneur-Antwon-Person-on-Leadership--Systems--and-Scaling-a-Business-with-Purpose-e3ldul7
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## Resource

What does it take to transition from leading military organizations to building successful businesses and helping entrepreneurs scale with confidence? In this episode of Telling My Story, retired U.S. Army Senior Officer, entrepreneur, investor, and business coach Antwon Person shares his remarkable journey from military leadership to becoming the founder of Skillful Brands. Antwon discusses leadership, entrepreneurship, operational excellence, systems thinking, and the mindset shifts required to move from being an operator to becoming a true CEO. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, aspiring leader, or someone looking to create long-term impact, this conversation is packed with practical lessons and actionable insights. To learn more about Antwon's work visit: https://antwonperson.com/

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