Role and Company

Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center

Expertise

15 years experience in consulting

Location

Arlington, TX

About Patrick E

Patrick E Alcorn is Director of the Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas Arlington. He is a John Maxwell Team Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker who served nine years in the United States Army, including time as a Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Having served as an NCAA athlete, a US Army combat engineer, a deputy city councilman, and an award-winning sales professional for Fortune 100 companies, Patrick knows how to empower you to get up, get out and keep moving—even under the most difficult circumstances. As a GrowthWheel™ Certified Small Business Advisor, he utilizes his combination of the West Point experience, a Master’s in Business Administration and relevant real world knowledge of the small business startup process to help entrepreneurs start and grow profitable businesses. As recipient of the 2016 US Small Business Administration Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year Award and the 2018 Fort Worth Business Press C-Suite Award, Patrick’s value-adding presentations deliver power, passion and a dynamic experience that positions you to focus on your value, leverage your resources, implement proven strategies and persist in becoming the winner you were born to be.

Articles by Patrick E

one year ago

From Nice Logo to Strong Brand

From Nice Logo to Strong Brand
When you start your company, branding is always one of the first things that...

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one year ago

Why some people fail and others succeed can be easily understood

Why some people fail and others succeed can be easily understood.

Sometimes it may even seem unfair.

We all know...

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one year ago

Actions Make the Difference

Actions Make the Difference

7 actions for creative business development

As entrepreneurs we are often encouraged to “work smarter, not harder.”...

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5 months ago

Four Steps for Effective Career Shifting

Stop the pondering and do whatever needs to be done for the transition to be effective...Don't waist another moment....

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Patrick E's Recent Answers

5 months ago

I am hoping to start a small business in the near future and I need tips and professional advice.

Join the entrepreneur community on Alice at bit.ly/B3community3 and connect with your local VBOC for up to...

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one year ago

What is the best business type to become when selling monuments?

Choosing a legal entity is not as much related to the products or services you provide as much as it...

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one year ago

Looking into starting an 8A small business. Can I get some guidance and mentorship or share your experience?

You have to be in business before you become 8A eligible. Learn how at www.bbbc19.com and join the...

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one year ago

I feel like a terrible employee

Self employment is a viable option for setting your own hours and dictating your own schedule. Join us at www...

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one year ago

My resume has received 43 rejections in the past ten weeks

Self employment is a viable option. Join us at www.bbbc19.com to learn how. Check out the FREE Boots...

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