35 Ryan Rodriguez - Marine Corps CAAT Veteran, Deployed to Iraq, GC CEO and Vet Nonprofit Founder

Ryan Rodriguez - served six years in the US Marine Corps Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) as a TOW Gunner, deploying to Iraq. Ryan completed the Advanced Infantry Squad Leaders Course, the Advanced Infantry Unit Leaders Course, and the Sergeants' Course, earning two Meritorious Promotions.Today, Ryan is the CEO of Semper Fidelis Construction & Development and the Founder of Project Dustoff, a nonprofit that helps veterans and their families with handicap accessibility.➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/Mentions in This VideoRyan's Info:➡︎ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rodriguez-60346a259➡︎ Business: semperfidelisconstruction.comprojectdustoff.org➡︎ Books:- Head Strong: https://a.co/d/alY4HJv (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 buildTimecodesChapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:30 Cultural Shifts in Military Perception12:19 Boot Camp Experience18:39 Deployment to Iraq24:39 Post-Deployment Reflections and Leadership Development31:21 Leadership Lessons from the Marine Corps36:33 Facing Personal Challenges: The Impact of Injuries and Mental Health42:36 Transitioning to Wounded Warrior Battalion: A New Mission53:29 Finding Faith and Purpose After Service01:01:25 Advice for Veterans: Staying Focused and Growing01:08:21 From Struggles to Success: Ryan's Journey01:16:16 Entrepreneurial Mindset: Taking Action and Overcoming Doubts01:21:34 Project Dustoff: Giving Back to Veterans01:31:30 Mission Statement: Helping Veterans in Need01:38:12 Wellness Practices: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit01:40:43 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark