🎙️ ASVAB Domination Podcast — Episode Show Notes

Guest: Cindy Palmer

Podcast: ASVAB Domination Podcast

Topic: ASVAB lessons, Navy service, and building a veteran-focused entrepreneurship platform

Episode Overview

In this episode, Mickey sits down with Cindy Palmer, Navy veteran and host of the Veterans of Business (VOB) podcast. Cindy shares her personal ASVAB journey, her unexpected path in the Navy, and how those experiences shaped her mission to support veteran entrepreneurs.

From nearly entering the Navy’s Nuclear program to pivoting into administrative and pay roles, Cindy’s story highlights how ASVAB scores, eligibility rules, and flexibility can shape a military career in surprising ways. The conversation also dives deep into entrepreneurship after service—what veterans struggle with, how to build confidence, and why telling real, messy stories matters.

This episode bridges military enlistment, adult education, and veteran entrepreneurship, making it especially relevant for service members, parents of future recruits, and veterans considering business ownership.

Key Topics Covered

Cindy’s ASVAB experience and Navy enlistment journey

Why she couldn’t enter the Nuke program despite qualifying scores

The importance of having a backup plan in the military

How adult learners can rebuild study habits and academic confidence

Common challenges veterans face when transitioning to entrepreneurship

The mission and future rebrand of the Veterans of Business (VOB) podcast

Why sharing the “messy middle” of business matters

How ASVAB prep and tutoring support long-term career outcomes

Notable Takeaways

An ASVAB score doesn’t just determine eligibility—it can redirect your entire career path

Adult learners benefit massively from structure, tutoring, and pattern recognition

Veterans often struggle not with skill, but with confidence and visibility in business

Entrepreneurship is a transition just like the military—and it deserves support systems

Who This Episode Is For

Future service members preparing for the ASVAB

Veterans navigating life after the military

Parents supporting teens through enlistment decisions

Veteran entrepreneurs or those considering starting a business

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