#117: Saving Business Owners Money through Group Purchasing with Larry Gast, USAFA '85

<p>Larry Gast (USAFA '85) is the founder of <a href= "https://legventures.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LEG Ventures</a>, a company that supplies capital and services to business and commercial real estate firms.  His firm recently created a private group purchasing organization (GPO) with select strategic partner firms for qualifying businesses. His GPO can save businesses $1,000 to $100,000+ annually plus they’ll receive better service through their negotiated volume pricing.</p> <p>In this episode, Larry and I discuss:</p> <ul> <li>How he got started down the entrepreneurial path after his service in the Air Force</li> <li>How he can help veteran business owners save money through his GPO</li> <li>His short- and long-term goals for LEG Ventures</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Larry Gast:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/legventures/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Larry on LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://legventures.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">LEG Ventures</a></li> </ul> <p>If you found this episode valuable, please share it with a friend or colleague. If you are a Service Academy graduate and want to take your business to the next level, you can <a href= "https://sabmgroup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">join our supportive community</a> and get started today.</p> <p><strong>Subscribe and help out the show:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/service-academy-business-mastermind/id1233995120" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li>Also available on Google Play, Spotify & Stitcher</li> <li>Leave us a 5-star review!</li> </ul> <p>Special thanks to Larry for joining me this week.  Until next time!</p> <p>-Scott Mackes, USNA ’01</p>