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#75 From Military Spouse Life to Aerial Innovation: The BEAD Story

Jan 27, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

🎙 On this episode of The Goode Show, I sit down with Sherri Painter — military spouse, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of BEAD (Birds Eye Aerial Drones). Sherri gives us an inside look at how she and her husband built a cutting-edge aerial drone business serving commercial real estate, construction, first responders, public safety, and more. As a military spouse, Sherri understands how to balance business ownership, family life, deployments, and the ever-changing rhythm of military service. She shares the realities of building a company with your spouse — dividing roles, communicating effectively, and creating a structure that strengthens both the marriage and the mission. ✨ In this episode, we cover: The origin and mission behind Birds Eye Aerial Drones (BEAD) What it’s really like running a business with your husband — the wins and the challenges How military life shaped her resilience and leadership skills Managing time, family priorities, and personal identity as both a spouse and entrepreneur The future of drone technology and growing opportunities in the industry Whether you’re a military spouse, entrepreneur, or dreaming of launching a business with your partner, Sherri’s journey is a powerful example of teamwork, vision, and perseverance. 💬 Drop a comment and let us know what part of Sherri’s story resonated most with you! 👍 Like this video if you enjoy real conversations about military life and entrepreneurship. 🔔 Subscribe to The Goode Show for more inspiring stories from military spouses, veterans, and leaders making an impact. 📤 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to chase their own business dream.