Episode 32 Category Finance & Business Services Jeff Buckman (Insurance)

Podcast Title: Battlefield to Business – The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey

Guest: Jeff Buckman, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Founder of Buckman Insurance Group

In this week’s episode, Marine Corps veteran Jeff Buckman shares his transition from military life to launching his own multi-state insurance brokerage. From growing up in Salt Lake City to running the reporting systems in Okinawa, Jeff's story is packed with resilience, self-education, and a passion for service. He dives into how he built Buckman Insurance Group with no advertising budget, how veterans can get started in insurance, and the long-term vision of helping fellow veterans build wealth through entrepreneurship.

Key takeaways:

• Jeff went from running SharePoint in the Marines to running his own insurance brokerage in 13 states
• The insurance industry offers residual income and high earning potential with the right mentorship
• Building a business means sacrificing early income for long-term growth—Jeff worked Uber while building his client base
• His mission is to help other veterans enter the insurance world as a path to financial freedom and passion-driven success