
Blue N Gold Podcast
Welcome to The Blue N Gold Podcast. Geoffrey Whiteside will be your host. Blue N Gold will be giving you behind the scenes financial views into the business and real estate industries as well as highlighting back stories of entrepreneurs who graduated from the Naval Academy. We will also be breaking down business models and examining the latest trends in finance. Blue N Gold will highlight the extraordinary Goats worldwide who are making waves. Witnessing individuals from similar backgrounds succeeding holds great power! This podcast will provide untapped motivation that can drive you to new heights. We blend service and entrepreneurship together for a unique and exciting look into the world of business. Go Navy Beat Army!
Blue N Gold Podcast
BNG #15 I Expansion Restaurants and Partnerships
On this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D Kameen interview Eric Johnson and Andre Truss, Naval Academy graduates class of 2015 and Marine Veterans. They spoke about owning and operating one of the top restaurants in NC and the challenges of starting a thriving expansion restaurant in Raleigh NC. They discuss the transition from military to civilian leadership, emphasizing the importance of confidence, respect, and adapting military principles to business. They highlight the need for effective training, clear communication, strategic partnerships, and empowering skilled individuals within a business. The conversation also touches on the importance of aligning life goals with personal values, taking accountability, and overcoming fear.