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Peter Turner owns and operates seven Dunkin’ Donuts locations and expects to double that number by next year. Managing 150 employees and juggling the demands of so many stores may prove overwhelming to some, but Turner entered entrepreneurship armed with a specific kind of experience.
“I was a pilot for 20 years flying primarily the SA-60 Seahawk Destroyers,†Turner says.
So what does being a Navy pilot have to do with coffee and donuts? Both military service and business ownership require similar skills.
“Whether you’re a [non-commissioned officer] or a young officer, it’s really about people, some equipment and a mission,†Turner says. “And you’re trained for that better than you realize.â€
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