From Battlefield to Boardroom: How Veterans Are Reclaiming Purpose Through Business Ownership

“We don’t want to give veterans fish. We want to teach them how to fish, own the pond, and build a legacy.”

What happens when the heart of a Marine meets the mind of a mission-driven entrepreneur? You get Zach Miller. In this soul-stirring conversation, Steve Ramona sits down with Zach to unpack a bold vision that’s turning the tides for veterans and their families—one business at a time.

Born the son of two Marines, Zach watched his parents navigate the highs and heartbreaks of corporate ambition and entrepreneurial grit. Their resilience became his blueprint, but it wasn’t until a fateful mastermind retreat that his purpose fully crystallized: create lasting economic freedom for veteran families by training them to own and lead real, profitable businesses.

Zach shares the emotional story of how Patriot Growth Capital was born, and the practical, life-changing process they’ve pioneered—a 60-month “Practical MBA” that empowers veterans to transition from the mailroom to CEO. With candid stories, a reverence for sacrifice, and deep insight into the struggles veterans face in civilian life, Zach reveals how healing, leadership, and legacy are built at the dinner table, on the job, and through faith.