Episode Details

Navigating constant moves, starting over, and building a business as a military spouse? Keri Doan — founder of Waiting on West — shares her journey of supporting entrepreneurs while managing the challenges of military life. She talks about turning her experience into a thriving virtual assistance business, helping small businesses with systems, visibility, and growth. This episode offers practical advice for young adults (especially military spouses) on resilience, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and creating sustainable income on your own terms.

**Key Highlights:**

• Life as a military spouse and the pressure of frequent moves

• Starting and growing Waiting on West as a Virtual Assistant

• Helping small businesses with strategy, systems, and visibility

• Balancing entrepreneurship with family and military life

• Advice for young adults building businesses in uncertain seasons

Connect with Kerri Doan

Website:https://waitingonwest.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-doan-662962329/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/waitingonwest/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Keri Doan Background & Military Spouse Life

2:15 - Challenges of Frequent Moves & Starting Over

5:10 - Founding Waiting on West

8:45 - Supporting Small Businesses as a Virtual Assistant

12:30 - Balancing Business, Family & Military Life

15:20 - Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs in Their 20s

18:40 - Systems, Visibility & Sustainable Growth

21:15 - Mindset for Resilience & Adaptability

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts