May 5, 2025 · 1h 12m
Stanley Stoll- served five years in the US Army, leading a team of specially trained Airborne Engineers, operating in water, mountaineering, obstacle clearance, fortification assault, expedient road and helipad construction, and much more! Today, Stan is a board-certified diplomat forensic engineer through the National Academy of Forensic Engineers - NAFE and the CEO of Knott Laboratory ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Stanley's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleystollpe/ ➡︎ Business: www.knottlab.com ➡︎ Books: - Outliers: https://a.co/d/j8OzYvV (amazon) - The E-Myth: https://a.co/d/3vamyw3 (amazon) - Never Split The Difference: https://a.co/d/6OJKB95 (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 Environment The 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 build Timecodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:07 Childhood and Early Influences 05:42 Decision to Serve in the Army 08:34 Basic Training and Combat Engineering School 11:11 Deployment to Kosovo 14:24 Experiences with NATO and Mission Dynamics 18:22 Return to the States and Sapper School 28:23 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 37:03 The Journey Begins: From Military to Education 39:55 Transitioning to Civilian Life: Adjusting to a New Pace 41:49 Advice for Veterans: Preparing for the Next Chapter 44:26 Finding Passion: Discovering the Right Major 47:05 Navigating Career Challenges: From Education to Employment 51:00 Forensic Engineering: A Unique Career Path 55:19 Translating Military Skills to Civilian Success 01:00:42 Leadership Lessons: From Military to Management 01:04:41 Building a Positive Culture: Leadership in Action 01:07:14 Recommended Reads: Books for Growth and Insight 01:09:28 Wellness Practices: Balancing Life and Work 01:11:35 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark