Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea! How Elliott Garber Turned His Veterinary Expertise into a $10M/Year Business
Jan 15, 2025
Elliott Garber, a veterinarian with a military background, shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. He discusses how his experiences with Navy SEALs shaped his risk-taking abilities and led him to create a successful pet supply business generating over $10 million in annual revenue. Elliott shares valuable lessons about navigating e-commerce challenges, building a brand, and the importance of community engagement. He also touches on his return to the workforce, his innovative projects, and his passion for connecting with animal lovers online.
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Military Service
- Elliott Garber served eight years as an Army veterinarian, working with Navy commands.
- He even deployed to Iraq with the Navy SEALs as their force veterinarian.
Special Operations Mindset
- Transitioning from the traditional military to Special Operations changed Elliot's perspective on responsibility and management.
- This experience shaped his entrepreneurial approach, valuing flexibility and autonomy.
Pet Supply E-commerce Success
- Elliott's first online venture leveraged his veterinary background to access pet supply distributors.
- He resold these supplies on Amazon, scaling the business to $10 million in revenue over three years.