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 CommanderToday, Jim is the President and CEO of Subsurface ConstructorsMentions in This VideoJim'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 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 Cultural Gaps03:30 Jim Morgan's Military Journey Begins06:40 Family Influence and Early Decisions09:40 Joining ROTC and Initial Training12:38 Transitioning to Active Duty15:21 Experiences on the USS Thomas C. Hart18:24 Deployment and Operations in the Middle East21:31 End of Active Duty and Transition to Reserves24:20 Life After Military Service42:02 Navigating Early Career Choices45:01 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life47:00 Special Boat Unit Experience50:16 The Journey into Special Warfare52:50 Training and Challenges in Special Boat Unit55:59 Establishing Inshore Boat Units01:01:39 Balancing Military and Civilian Responsibilities01:02:46 Leadership in Inshore Boat Units01:07:05 Reflections on Service and Transitioning Out01:19:39 The Formation of SWIC and Its Impact01:23:18 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life01:27:54 Growth and Expansion of the Company01:38:31 Personal Growth and Balancing Family Life01:48:19 Translatable Skills from Military to Civilian Profession01:51:38 Book Recommendations and Their Relevance01:56:16 Wellness Practices for a Balanced Life01:58:26 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veteransGo 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.