25 BJ Kraemer - West Point, Army Combat Engineer Officer, Active Army Reserve LTC, CEO at mcfa

BJ Kraemer - West Point Graduate, Army Combat Engineer Officer, Active Army Reserve LTC, CEO of mcfa, Podcast Host, and Veteran Nonprofit Founder at Friendly Strife. Most importantly, BJ is a Husband and Father of Three➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/SummaryIn this Veterans Who Build Show episode, BJ Kramer shares his journey from military service to civilian life, discussing the challenges and lessons learned. He reflects on his time at West Point, the impact of losing comrades, and the importance of maintaining a connection to military service through reserve duty. BJ emphasizes the value of military leadership in the civilian workforce and the need for veterans to navigate their transitions thoughtfully. In this conversation, BJ Kraemer shares his journey from military service to a successful construction management and real estate development career. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced during his transition, the importance of networking, and the lessons learned from his entrepreneurial ventures. BJ emphasizes the significance of leadership, team dynamics, and personal development while also providing insights into the competitive landscape of the construction industry. He concludes with wellness practices and book recommendations for those transitioning from military to civilian life.Mentions in This VideoBJ's Info:➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/➡︎ Business: https://mcfaglobal.com/➡︎ Books:- Never Eat Alone: https://amzn.to/3Em4mhM (amazon)- Build The Life You Want: https://amzn.to/4aGV7EV (amazon)- Outlive: https://amzn.to/3Exsxty (amazon)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 EnvironmentThe 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 buildTimecodes | Chapters01:00 Life Lessons and Reflections46:35 Introduction and Setting47:59 Enlistment vs Commission and End of Active Duty55:12 Balancing Reserve Duty with Professional and Family Life58:56 Advice for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life01:11:38 Finishing a Project and Joining MCFA01:21:32 Challenges and Growth at MCFA01:23:10 Understanding and Caring for People01:27:38 Navigating Projects and Building Confidence01:31:03 Emphasizing Business Development and Recruitment01:35:40 Transferable Skills from Military Leadership01:37:43 Applying Military Processes to the Built Environment01:41:40 Differentiating from Enterprise Companies01:43:35 Mitigating Risk and Building Relationships01:46:35 Professional Development: 'Never Eat Alone' by Keith Faraz01:48:04 Personal Development: 'Build the Life You Want' by Arthur Brooks01:48:58 Wellness and Longevity: 'Outlive' by Peter Attia01:50:02 Jet.Build Sponsor#veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark