Developing a Sweet Tooth for Business
AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast
- Published
- December 31, 2025
- Duration
- 37:45
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2026
Discusses In 2014, a military spouse and a priest—both avid bakers—wanted to create a fun, welcoming place tha…
Summary
In 2014, a military spouse and a priest—both avid bakers—wanted to create a fun, welcoming place that could help out transitioning veterans. They started Dog Tag Bakery, a Washington café that not only serves coffee and treats but also hosts a business incubator program. Over the last decade, the organization has assisted almost four hundred veterans and …
Show notes
In 2014, a military spouse and a priest—both avid bakers—wanted to create a fun, welcoming place that could help out transitioning veterans. They started Dog Tag Bakery, a Washington café that not only serves coffee and treats but also hosts a business incubator program. Over the last decade, the organization has assisted almost four hundred veterans and military spouses in their startup companies, creating employment—and high spirits—across the country. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA