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Veterans in C/RE, AEC, Materials, Brokerage, Finance, Industry Tech - all things Built Environment.A community to support one another via the Veterans Who Build platform, spotlighting military skills, stories, lessons, and advice, and translating into the business of the…
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58 Jim Boad - US Army Infantry, Founder, Author, Entrepreneur, Recovery Home Builder (opens the original)
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Learn the reality of house flipping and how to streamline your path to success in real estate. Jim Boad joins us to break down the process of buying and renovating properties. We discuss how the barrier to entry for house flipping has lowered over time and why setting up a clear meeting strategy is essential for any project. Whether you are starting your first project or scaling your portfolio, Jim shares how intentional property investment can significantly improve lives. This conversation is f
57 Michael Maniaci - West Point Grad, Ranger School, Infantry Officer, Pella Owner Operator (opens the original)
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Michael Maniaci went from West Point and Ranger School to leading Soldiers across Eastern Europe, investment banking on Wall Street, and eventually acquiring a building-products business of his own. In Episode 57 of The Veterans Who Build Show, Michael shares the parts of that path that rarely make the résumé: nearly leaving West Point, losing 35 pounds during Ranger School, operating on little sleep, making mistakes as a 23-year-old Infantry Officer leading experienced Soldiers, and learning to
56 Kevin Braziel - 20 Year US Navy Veteran, Chief Petty Officer, Project Executive (opens the original)
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Kevin Braziel served more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer after multiple combat deployments. In this episode, Kevin shares the leadership lessons that shaped him, the cost of putting the mission ahead of family for too long, his experience with PTSD and VA mental health care, and why Veterans can elevate the construction industry. Today, Kevin is a Project Executive at McGough Construction and an advocate for Veterans entering the trades and construction leaders
55 Luke Dressman — West Point Graduate, Army Veteran, 101st Airborne Division, Construction Owner (opens the original)
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Army Veteran, West Point graduate, Iraq Veteran, and construction owner Luke Dressman shares his path from the 101st Airborne Division to Building & Repair Systems LLC. In Episode 55 of The Veterans Who Build Show, Luke discusses West Point, combat engineering, his deployment to Iraq, serving with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the early years of building a construction company. He also shares what military leadership taught him about deliberate decision-making, supporting commanders, man
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