02 Christopher Ricker - The Original Space Force: twenty year Air Force Veteran Turned Tech Founder

by Adam Stark

Chris, a 20-year Air and Space Force veteran and the founder of MyPaintBuckets.com. They discuss Chris's background, his journey in the military, and his transition to the Florida National Guard and defense contracting. Chris also shares some fun military stories and how he started his own paint company. In this conversation, Christopher Ricker shares his experiences transitioning from an active combat zone to civilian life and the challenges he faced. He discusses the importance of self-care and being kind to oneself during the transition. Christopher also highlights the valuable skills he gained from the military, such as leadership and the ability to deliver feedback effectively. He then talks about his current business venture, My Paint Buckets, and how he identified a pain point in the industry and created a solution for it. Christopher concludes by recommending the books 'Snow Crash' and 'The 80/20 Principle' for their insightful perspectives.

Tune in, subscribe, and connect with us on:

VWB on Apple Podcasts

VWB on Youtube

VWB on LinkedIn

VWB on Spotify

VWB on Instagram

VWB on Facebook

VWB on X

Hosted by:
Adam Stark | Founder at Jet.Build
Special Forces Veteran | 500HR Yoga Trainer | Wellness Author

The VWB Show is Sponsored by:
Jet.Build: www.jet.build

THE central command for RE development and construction management: end-to-end software with solutions ranging from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI.