About Anthony Butler, Sr.
Anthony Butler, Sr. is a nationally recognized small business strategist, veteran advocate,
and architect of the E3 Philosophy: Educate. Encourage. Empower. For over three
decades, Butler has been at the forefront of entrepreneurship development — building
systems, training leaders, and transforming communities through business ownership.
• CEO, Eagle Soaring Management (ESM): Butler leads a Maryland-based, SBIR and
VSBE registered fi rm delivering entrepreneurial development programs, event
management, and nonprofi t consultation.
• Founder, E3 Business Group, Inc.: Supporting over 1,100 entrepreneurs across
the U.S. and Europe, E3 has become a proving ground for small business success,
off ering coaching, growth frameworks, and peer-to-peer collaboration.
• Veteran Advocate: As Regional Manager for the Maryland Department of Labor
Veterans Program, Butler designed pathways for veterans into meaningful careers
and business ownership.
• Community Architect: Developer of the So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur
curriculum, the 3-30-300 Economic Growth Initiative, and the Call of Eagles
mentoring broadcast, Butler is known for building ecosystems where entrepreneurs
don’t just survive, but thrive.