49 Dave Cooper - Army Combat Medic, 9/11 First Responder, Construction Innovator

54 James Morgan - US Naval Special Warfare Commander, Desert Shield, Desert Storm Deployments, CEO

🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark · Supported by Jet.Build ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Jim Morgan Served 15 years in the U.S. Navy—both active and reserve duty. During his service, Jim held a range of leadership roles including, Junior Officer aboard the USS Thomas C Hart during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Communications Officer with Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 112. Patrol Officer with Detachment Golf of Special Boat Unit 22. Commanding Officer of Inshore Boat Unit 22. And Executive Officer of Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 112. In 2004, Jim Separated from the reserves as a Navy Commander Today, Jim is the President and CEO of Subsurface Constructors Mentions in This Video Jim's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-morgan-132a853/ ➡︎ Business: https://www.subsurfaceconstructors.com/ Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Cultural Gaps 03:30 Jim Morgan's Military Journey Begins 06:40 Family Influence and Early Decisions 09:40 Joining ROTC and Initial Training 12:38 Transitioning to Active Duty 15:21 Experiences on the USS Thomas C. Hart 18:24 Deployment and Operations in the Middle East 21:31 End of Active Duty and Transition to Reserves 24:20 Life After Military Service 42:02 Navigating Early Career Choices 45:01 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 47:00 Special Boat Unit Experience 50:16 The Journey into Special Warfare 52:50 Training and Challenges in Special Boat Unit 55:59 Establishing Inshore Boat Units 01:01:39 Balancing Military and Civilian Responsibilities 01:02:46 Leadership in Inshore Boat Units 01:07:05 Reflections on Service and Transitioning Out 01:19:39 The Formation of SWIC and Its Impact 01:23:18 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 01:27:54 Growth and Expansion of the Company 01:38:31 Personal Growth and Balancing Family Life 01:48:19 Translatable Skills from Military to Civilian Profession 01:51:38 Book Recommendations and Their Relevance 01:56:16 Wellness Practices for a Balanced Life 01:58:26 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans Go from nobody to operator with these raw military special operations stories. We break down the intense reality of life in the special boat service and the challenges of military transition after leaving the uniform. Hear directly from those who served about what it truly takes to succeed in high-stakes environments. Watch The Veterans Who Build America Show for more veteran stories.

53 Jake Wilson - Marine Corps, Purple Heart, Construction PM, Father

🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark · Supported by Jet.Build For Jake Wilson, joining the Marine Corps was a way out. The infantry and going to war felt safer than staying home — and that is where his story begins. #Shorts #Veterans #MarineCorps ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ ➡︎ Website: https://veteranswhobuild.com/ Experience the profound impact of joining a scout sniper platoon, where seasoned marines with extensive military deployment shaped the narrator's understanding of war. This video highlights the intense warrior culture and true military stories of individuals who made the serious nature of their mission clear through sheer force of will, leaving a lasting impression on a young veteran. The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:39 Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life 06:36 Childhood and Early Life Experiences 12:23 Joining the Marine Corps 17:31 Boot Camp Experience 24:40 Deployment and Initial Experiences 26:39 Reflections on Training and Relationships 27:59 Transitioning to Deployment Preparation 34:33 First Impressions of Afghanistan 37:55 Daily Life and Operations in Helmand 43:28 Reflections on the First Deployment 44:50 The Second Deployment Experience 49:13 Returning Home and Adjusting to Civilian Life 56:55 From Military to Construction: A Personal Journey 01:00:57 The Importance of Planning and Mentorship 01:04:17 Embracing Humility in Transition 01:07:24 Joining the Best: The Kikosin Experience 01:11:27 Building Bridges: The Brent Spence Project 01:13:01 Translatable Skills: Military to Civilian Life 01:17:12 Wellness Practices and Personal Growth 01:19:26 A Story of Valor: The Purple Heart Experience 01:23:55 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark · Supported by Jet.Build

52 Kirk Offel - US Navy Submariner, Cancer Survivor, Overwatch CEO, Podcast Host

⚓ Episode 52 — from a nuclear submarine to the front lines of AI infrastructure. Kirk Offel served aboard the USS Memphis, survived cancer, and built a 400-person company on one mission: stop the cycle of Veteran suicide. Dropping Memorial Day weekend feels right. 🎖️ Guest: Kirk Offel U.S. Navy | Nuclear Fast Attack Submarine, USS Memphis SSN-691 Founder & CEO, OVERWATCH Mission Critical | Host, Data Center Revolution Podcast 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Ep 52 📆 Releases May 21st 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build ---- #veterans #leadership #construction #cre #service ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Kirk's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkoffel/ ➡︎ Business: https://weareoverwatch.com/ ➡︎ Books: - "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek - "Grit" by Angela Duckworth - "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:24 Recruiting and Retaining Veterans 12:45 Childhood and Family Influence 18:24 Military Training and Basic Training 24:31 Submarine Pipeline and Roles 31:51 The Journey of Growth and Adaptation 38:03 Deployment Experiences and Learning 46:22 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 56:24 Advice for Aspiring Submariners 01:02:08 Navigating the Transition from Military to Civilian Life 01:08:12 Creating a Growth-Oriented Environment 01:16:00 Blessed with Cancer: A Life-Altering Perspective 01:23:12 Leveraging Military Skills in Civilian Careers 01:34:57 The Evolution of Safety in Industry 01:40:42 Transforming Lives: The Mission to Help Veterans 01:50:20 Scaling for Growth: Infrastructure and Leadership 01:55:47 Creating a Skilled Workforce for the Future 02:01:37 Translatable Skills from Military to Industry 02:10:24 The Impact of Data Centers on the Economy 02:16:04 Transforming Community Perceptions of Data Centers 02:23:16 The Future of Energy: Nuclear Power and Data Centers 02:36:02 Recommended Reads for Entrepreneurs 02:38:45 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans

51 Landon Longgrear - Marine Corps Veteran, Battle of Sangin, Author, VP of Development

Landon Longgrear served eight years in the Marine Corps, deployed to Helmand Province in 2011, and fought in the Battle for Sangin — one of the bloodiest battles of the war. He came home, built a career in commercial real estate, and recently did something most Veterans never do. He wrote it all down. U.S. Marines at the Battle for Sangin is his firsthand account of Operation Enduring Freedom — the good, the bad, and nothing held back. It just released. A portion of every sale goes to Hunter 7 Foundation, supporting Veterans fighting cancer from burn pit exposure. This episode is his story — from Helmand Province to Vice President of Development. 🎖️ Guest: Landon Longgrear U.S. Marine Corps | 1st Battalion 23rd Marines | Helmand Province, Afghanistan Vice President of Development | Author, U.S. Marines at the Battle for Sangin 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Mark's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landonlonggrear ➡︎ Landon's book - https://www.casematepublishers.com/9781036116774/u-s-marines-at-the-battle-for-sangin/ ➡︎ Landon's book - https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Marines-Battle-Sangin-Operation/dp/1036116778 ➡︎ Veteran Charity Supported - https://www.hunterseven.org/ ➡︎ Landon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/landonlonggrear/?hl=en ➡︎ Landon's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/landon.longgrear/ ➡︎ Book Recs: "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Landon's Recent Achievement 01:03 Landon's Military Service and the Battle for Sangen 04:05 The Emotional Impact of Writing a War Memoir 08:14 The Significance of Sharing Veteran Experiences 10:09 Veteran Support and the Hunter 7 Foundation 12:58 Childhood in Texas and Early Influences 23:52 How Landon Chose the Marine Corps 32:51 Bootcamp Experience and Lessons Learned 37:49 MOS Training and Deployment Preparation 48:58 Deployment to Afghanistan and Initial Impressions 59:48 The Battle of Sangen: Challenges and Casualties 01:09:59 Reflections on Service, Sacrifice, and Healing 02:28 Initial deployment and expectations 07:45 Challenges faced during deployment and morale shifts 15:00 Transition from military to civilian life 20:01 Leveraging project management skills in real estate 24:57 Building relationships and networking in new industries 29:47 The importance of humility, service, and soft skills 34:49 Faith and purpose as guiding principles 39:56 Practical advice for veterans transitioning to civilian careers 44:53 Landon's current role and future outlook 50:04 Wellness practices and maintaining mental health 54:51 Book recommendations and final thoughts #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans

50 Mark House - 82nd Airborne Officer, West Point Grad, Ranger Qualified, Managing Director at Beck

🎖️ Episode 50 — let's go! 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 50 📆 Releases March 30th For this milestone, it was important to feature someone still connected to Service and the Veteran community. West Point graduate, six years on active duty as a Field Artillery Officer and Firing Battery Commander. Mark then transitioned into construction and architecture. 40+ years later, he's the Managing Director at Beck, one of the most respected integrated design-build firms in the country. Today, Mark also serves as a Board Member for the Association of Graduates at West Point. 🎖️ Guest: Mark House West Point Graduate | U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division | Master Parachutist | Ranger Qualified Managing Director, The Beck Group | Board Member, Association of Graduates, United States Military Academy at West Point 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Mark's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-house-597aa07/ ➡︎ Business: www.beckgroup.com ➡︎ Books: - "The Road Ahead" by Bill Gates - The biography of Warren Buffett Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:19 Bridging the Civilian-Military Gap 05:46 Childhood and Early Influences 11:54 West Point Experience 17:48 Transition to Active Duty 23:56 Training and Early Assignments 29:55 Experiences in Diverse Environments 33:48 Military Life at Fort Bragg 37:39 Transitioning Roles and Responsibilities 39:16 Learning Dynamics in the Military 42:15 The Stress of Military Life 43:25 Planning for the Future 47:17 Transitioning to Civilian Life 56:25 Advice for Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life 01:04:14 Creating Your Own Luck 01:04:36 The Importance of Preparation 01:06:04 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 01:08:07 Naivety in Business Ventures 01:10:10 Innovative Solutions in Business 01:12:39 Building Relationships and Trust 01:16:00 Adapting Skills from Military to Civilian Life 01:18:19 The Shift to a Structured Organization 01:20:54 The Evolution of Design-Build 01:24:00 Translatable Skills from Military to Construction 01:29:09 Mentorship and Leadership in Business 01:31:20 Advice for Career Growth 01:32:04 Wellness and Work-Life Balance 01:33:18 Recommended Reads for Inspiration 01:35:49 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans