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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2025 · 43 MIN

Stanley Adwell: How Cold-Formed Steel Is Replacing Lumber

from Driven: Unscripted Success · host Michael Mannino Sr. & Nareman Hamdan

In this inspiring and eye-opening episode, Stanley Adwell—serial entrepreneur and founder of IntelliSteel Group—joins Nareman Hamdan to share how cold-formed steel frames are revolutionizing construction by replacing traditional lumber. Broadcasting from his Texas facility, Stanley discusses how his company uses cutting-edge technology to manufacture precision-engineered steel frames that are faster, stronger, lighter, and more affordable than wood. Stanley takes us through his journey from startup struggles and near-closure to leading the largest cold-formed steel framing company in the U.S. He shares stories of risk, resilience, and his servant-leadership approach that’s empowered employees—many from unlikely backgrounds—to become key players in a construction movement.   -------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

In this inspiring and eye-opening episode, Stanley Adwell—serial entrepreneur and founder of IntelliSteel Group—joins Nareman Hamdan to share how cold-formed steel frames are revolutionizing construction by replacing traditional lumber. Broadcasting from his Texas facility, Stanley discusses how his company uses cutting-edge technology to manufacture precision-engineered steel frames that are faster, stronger, lighter, and more affordable than wood. Stanley takes us through his journey from startup struggles and near-closure to leading the largest cold-formed steel framing company in the U.S. He shares stories of risk, resilience, and his servant-leadership approach that’s empowered employees—many from unlikely backgrounds—to become key players in a construction movement.   -------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

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