Anthony Clearwater is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, husband, and father who believes that adversity is often the foundation for growth. After his military service and the challenges that followed, he took ownership of his family's small sign business and set out to build something bigger than himself. Today, he leads JR Displays, a disabled veteran-owned company that provides custom fabrication and installation services for retail clients across the United States.
Anthony's journey is rooted in perseverance, accountability, and service. Whether mentoring employees, supporting fellow veterans, or delivering for clients under impossible deadlines, he approaches every challenge with the same mindset: show up, work hard, and leave things better than he found them.
Beyond building a successful company, he is committed to giving back to the veteran community by creating opportunities for disabled veterans, supporting veteran hiring initiatives, and partnering with nonprofit organizations that serve those who have served our country. His goal is to build a lasting legacy for his family while using business as a platform to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- Why accountability is the foundation of lasting success in both business and life.
- How genuinely caring about employees and clients creates stronger relationships and better results.
- Why investing in people delivers long-term value, loyalty, and sustainable growth.
- How leading by example inspires trust, commitment, and higher performance from those around you.
- Why respect and ownership create workplace cultures where people take pride in their work.
- How speed, communication, and accountability help small businesses outperform much larger competitors.
- Why treating employees with dignity encourages them to care deeply about the business.
- How building trust with clients leads to repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- That exceptional service and consistent follow-through are powerful competitive advantages.
- That success is built by showing up, taking ownership, and leaving things better than you found them.
They served their country, and now they’re building something just as powerful.
They led with discipline, purpose, resilience, and have turned their next chapter into a mission.
But in today’s noisy world, even the most dedicated veterans struggle to get the recognition they deserve.
Operation CEO is a groundbreaking TV series that honors the next chapter of America's heroes.
These entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators have served their country and are now building businesses with purpose.
Each episode highlights a veteran who transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship, showcasing the same grit, discipline, and mission-driven mindset that continues to define their journey today.
From startups to seven-figure brands, these stories prove that the warrior spirit doesn’t fade after service…
It evolves!
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