Jun 2, 2025 · 1h 42m
Austin Hancock served 4 years in the US Marine Corps, deploying to Iraq during the Iraq War and North Africa. Austin began his civilian career in construction and has since built a substantial real estate portfolio, serving as a real estate investor and high-performance coach, mentoring thousands as the Founder of Outsiders Elite and Hancock Coaching & Consulting. Austin’s journey is proof that success is built — not inherited, turning adversity into advantage throughout his life. Most importantly, a Husband and Father. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Austin's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hancock-66b382129/ ➡︎ Business: austinhancock.com ➡︎ Books: - Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://a.co/d/9EaS4D2 (amazon) - Extreme Ownership: https://a.co/d/gSpiUFK (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 02:34 Childhood Influences and Early Aspirations 06:23 Turning Point: Enlisting in the Military 13:01 Advice for Young Adults and Parents 19:47 The Enlistment Journey 24:06 Boot Camp Experience and Challenges 34:12 Bootcamp Experiences and Challenges 40:05 The Crucible: A Test of Endurance 43:21 Transitioning to Infantry School 47:19 Deployment Preparation and Training 53:12 Deployment Experiences in Iraq 58:41 Post-Deployment Adjustments and Reflections 01:06:34 Channeling Drive and Energy 01:09:48 Transitioning to Firefighting and Entrepreneurship 01:13:11 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins 01:15:51 Learning from Financial Struggles 01:18:33 Defining Success and Contingency Plans 01:23:16 Leveraging Debt and Risk Management 01:31:55 Current Business Focus and Coaching 01:34:53 Translatable Skills from Military to Business 01:36:10 Wellness Practices and Fitness Journey 01:39:03 Book Recommendations for Growth 01:42:22 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark