

How Brett Baker Is Turning Adversity Into Opportunity With VA USA (MU Classic)
Jun 16, 2025
Brett Baker, founder of VA USA and former Army Ranger, discusses how he's supporting military spouses through virtual assistant services. He delves into the unique challenges these families face and emphasizes the importance of community and resilience in entrepreneurship. Brett shares insights on overcoming fear, embracing failure, and the significance of mindset in building purposeful businesses. His mission is not only transforming lives by creating job opportunities but also inspiring others to take action and make a positive impact!
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Military Spouse's VA Success Story
- Brett Baker shares how his wife's virtual assistant job brought balance to their military family life.
- This experience inspired them to create VA USA to support other military spouses remotely.
Mission Beyond a Business
- VA USA's mission centers on building community and meaningful jobs for military spouses facing high unemployment.
- Supporting military families includes chaplaincy and outreach programs addressing unique stresses they endure.
Entrepreneurship Builds Relationships
- Starting a family business helped Brett and his wife align their life goals and improve communication.
- Entrepreneurs should leverage business as a platform to foster personal and relationship growth.