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Dominic Daoust: From Marine to Mortgage Mentor on VA Loans, Entrepreneurship, and Faith

Inspiration
September 12, 2025•1 min read

On this episode of the DRIVEN Podcast, Kelly Bohm sits down with Dominic Daoust, whose journey from growing up in and out of foster care to serving in the Marine Corps has shaped his resilience and drive. Today, Dominic is a trusted loan officer specializing in VA Loans, a serial entrepreneur, and a devoted husband and father. He shares how his life experiences fueled his mission to master the VA Loan process, create a powerful toolkit for veterans, and launch multiple businesses from Airbnbs to a lemonade stand inspired by his daughter. With powerful insights on faith, risk-taking, and turning challenges into opportunities, Dominic reveals what it takes to not just dream big but to take bold action.

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Dominic Daoust
Loan Originator | NMLS: 218569
Licensed in: CA
(716) 909-4297
3132 Tiger Run Court, Suite 101 Carlsbad, CA 92010
www.dominicdaoust.com

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Kelly Bohm is the Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Teams & Marketing at DRIVEN Relationships Kelly Bohm, originally from Indiana, has been thriving in marketing roles since 2003. After graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic University, she began her marketing career at a high-end dental office in Syracuse, NY. Since then, Kelly has worked with a variety of organizations including non-profits, large and small businesses, and school groups. Her extensive experience has allowed her to excel in raising funds, building meaningful relationships, and leading successful teams. As the Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Teams & Marketing at DRIVEN Relationships, Kelly is passionate about helping clients build strong, lasting connections. She approaches her work with empathy, strategy, and a commitment to making others feel valued. Kelly is happily married and has three incredible kids. She lives by Maya Angelou's timeless words: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Kelly Bohm

Kelly Bohm is the Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Teams & Marketing at DRIVEN Relationships Kelly Bohm, originally from Indiana, has been thriving in marketing roles since 2003. After graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic University, she began her marketing career at a high-end dental office in Syracuse, NY. Since then, Kelly has worked with a variety of organizations including non-profits, large and small businesses, and school groups. Her extensive experience has allowed her to excel in raising funds, building meaningful relationships, and leading successful teams. As the Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Teams & Marketing at DRIVEN Relationships, Kelly is passionate about helping clients build strong, lasting connections. She approaches her work with empathy, strategy, and a commitment to making others feel valued. Kelly is happily married and has three incredible kids. She lives by Maya Angelou's timeless words: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

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