Episode 16 - From Army to Lemonade Empire: Quincy's Bold Move Story

Bold Moves Podcast

How does an Army officer transition to building a Lemonade Empire? 🍋 In this episode of "Bold Moves," host Mat Torres sits down with Quincy Milam, owner of Cuties Lemonade and More, to explore his inspiring journey of leaving military life to pursue entrepreneurial success. From National Guard service to mastering the art of fresh-squeezed lemonade, Quincy shares his bold move story, the challenges he faced, and the mindset that turned obstacles into opportunities for personal growth.
Join us as Quincy discusses how he built a thriving lemonade business with multiple trucks and storefronts across states, all while navigating setbacks like taxes, scaling operations, and the tough decision to leave a steady military career. Whether you're chasing your own dreams or looking for motivation to take that next big step, this episode is packed with insights on risk-taking, resilience, and creating something truly unique.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
- The bold move that sparked Cuties Lemonade and More's success story.
- How Quincy leveraged his military background for entrepreneurial growth.
- Lessons on overcoming challenges like taxes, scalability, and management.
- The power of trusting the process and embracing unexpected life changes.
- Practical advice on starting and scaling a business rooted in passion.
If you're ready to be inspired by real stories of grit and transformation, this is your episode. Tune in for actionable tips and heartfelt lessons from someone who turned a simple dream into a lemonade empire. 🍋 What bold move will YOU make next? Let us know in the comments!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Quincy Milam Introduction
05:02 - Combat Water Survival Training (CWST)
13:57 - Starting a Lemonade Business
21:45 - Cuties Lemonade History
23:40 - Expanding Cuties Lemonade
28:06 - Tippy Cow Lemonade Marketing
30:26 - Tippy Cow Lemonade Future Plans
33:35 - Business Roadblocks
36:15 - Customer Sources for Tippy Cow
40:54 - Overcoming Hard Times
41:01 - Taxes and TPT Insights
49:40 - Finding an Advisor
53:10 - Motivation to Persist
54:30 - Advice for Your Younger Self
01:00:03 - Inspiration for Boldness
01:07:33 - Encouraging Boldness Today
01:09:22 - Best Piece of Advice
01:10:47 - What Did We Miss
01:12:30 - OUTRO - Find Cuties Lemonade

Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Quincy Milam Introduction (00:01:17)

3. Combat Water Survival Training (CWST) (00:05:36)

4. Starting a Lemonade Business (00:14:31)

5. Cuties Lemonade History (00:22:19)

6. Expanding Cuties Lemonade (00:24:14)

7. Tippy Cow Lemonade Marketing (00:28:40)

8. Tippy Cow Lemonade Future Plans (00:31:00)

9. Business Roadblocks (00:34:09)

10. Customer Sources for Tippy Cow (00:36:49)

11. Overcoming Hard Times (00:41:28)

12. Taxes and TPT Insights (00:41:35)

13. Finding an Advisor (00:50:14)

14. Motivation to Persist (00:53:44)

15. Advice for Your Younger Self (00:55:04)

16. Inspiration for Boldness (01:00:37)

17. Encouraging Boldness Today (01:08:07)

18. Best Piece of Advice (01:09:56)

19. What Did We Miss (01:11:21)

20. OUTRO - Find Cuties Lemonade (01:13:04)