Jun 30, 2025 · 1h 41m
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 Video Ryan's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rodriguez-60346a259 ➡︎ Business: semperfidelisconstruction.com projectdustoff.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 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 06:30 Cultural Shifts in Military Perception 12:19 Boot Camp Experience 18:39 Deployment to Iraq 24:39 Post-Deployment Reflections and Leadership Development 31:21 Leadership Lessons from the Marine Corps 36:33 Facing Personal Challenges: The Impact of Injuries and Mental Health 42:36 Transitioning to Wounded Warrior Battalion: A New Mission 53:29 Finding Faith and Purpose After Service 01:01:25 Advice for Veterans: Staying Focused and Growing 01:08:21 From Struggles to Success: Ryan's Journey 01:16:16 Entrepreneurial Mindset: Taking Action and Overcoming Doubts 01:21:34 Project Dustoff: Giving Back to Veterans 01:31:30 Mission Statement: Helping Veterans in Need 01:38:12 Wellness Practices: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit 01:40:43 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark