The Veterans Who Build Show

🔥 From B-52 Crew Chief to VP at Turner Construction 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 41 📅 Drops September 22! Brad Richey served in the U.S. Air Force from 1997–2001 as a Crew Chief on B-52 bombers — a proud “Crew Dog” who loved keeping the aircraft mission-ready. Though his separation paperwork finalized on September 11, 2001, Brad carried the lessons of camaraderie and brotherhood into civilian life. Today, Brad is Vice President and Construction Executive at Turner Construction, leading teams on a multi-billion-dollar data center program spanning five states. With responsibility for thousands of craft workers and hundreds of staff, Brad is a servant leader who builds trust, loyalty, and results at scale. 🎖️ Guest: Brad Richey U.S. Air Force Veteran, B-52 Crew Chief VP & Construction Executive, Turner Construction Company 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #leadership #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre

🔥 From Military to Civilian Life — A Navy Captain turned CEO's Advice 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 40 📅 Now Live! Joe Albanese says one of the biggest lessons for veterans is simple: get over yourself. Yes, the military builds unique skills — but civilians have strengths too. His advice: listen first, understand your environment, and adapt. What worked in the military doesn’t always translate directly — and learning to adjust is the key to thriving after service. 🎖️ Guest: Joe Albanese U.S. Navy veteran, Captain (Ret.), Civil Engineer Corps Founder & CEO, Commodore Builders 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #transition #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre

🔥 From Navy Officer to the Last Project Manager Standing 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 40 📅 Now Live! At 28, Joe traded his uniform for a suit and tie, starting his civilian career in construction. Just two years later, the 1990 recession hit hard. Out of five project managers, Joe was the only one left standing. It was sink or swim — and Joe proved himself by delivering when it mattered most. 🎖️ Guest: Joe Albanese U.S. Navy veteran, Captain (Ret.), Civil Engineer Corps Founder & CEO, Commodore Builders 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #leadership #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre

🔥 The Books That Shaped a Navy Commander and CEO 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 40 📅 Drops September 8! For Joe Albanese, certain books became turning points. Younger Next Year transformed his approach to fitness and health. Today, he’s diving into Peter Attia’s Outlive to focus on longevity and quality of life. As a mid-grade officer, Execution by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan taught him that success comes from action — a principle he carried into Commodore Builders, where the motto became “Execution first, charm second.” 🎖️ Guest: Joe Albanese U.S. Navy veteran, Captain (Ret.), Civil Engineer Corps Founder & CEO, Commodore Builders 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #leadership #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre

🎖️ From Navy Commander to $28M CEO in 24 Months 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 40 📅 Drops September 8! When Joe founded Commodore Builders, he took a $700K loss in year one. It wasn’t planned — but it was intentional. Joe saw it as “buying a business,” investing in people and capacity that could sustain growth. Within just two years, Commodore scaled from $1M to $28M, proving that building capability before volume is a leadership decision that pays off. 🎖️ Guest: Joe Albanese U.S. Navy veteran, Captain (Ret.), Civil Engineer Corps Founder & CEO, Commodore Builders 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #leadership #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre

🔥 From Combat Missions to Building Veterans Homes — Finding Purpose After Service 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 40 📅 Drops September 8! Joe says purpose feels clear when you’re deployed — the mission is urgent, the work critical. Back in business, it’s different, but the purpose is still there. Today, Joe finds it in projects like the $400M Holyoke Veterans Home in Massachusetts, fire stations, and police stations. The adrenaline changes, but the impact can be meaningful. 🎖️ Guest: Joe Albanese U.S. Navy veteran, Captain (Ret.), Civil Engineer Corps Founder & CEO, Commodore Builders 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #leadership #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre

🔥 From $4M Projects to $400M — A Navy Commander’s Business Growth Story 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 40 📅 Drops September 8! Joe remembers looking in the mirror after a brutal year in business: tired, demotivated, but determined to survive. Commodore Builders pushed through the recession with a “footprint strategy,” expanding into new markets even when profits were thin. That patience — forged in the Navy — paid off. What once was a $4M project goal, grew into $400M. 🎖️ Guest: Joe Albanese U.S. Navy veteran, Captain (Ret.), Civil Engineer Corps Founder & CEO, Commodore Builders 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #leadership #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre

A big milestone for The Veterans Who Build Show 🎉 250,000 views and counting! 🫡 Grateful to every Veteran who’s shared their story and helped build this mission. Your voices are what make this show possible. Onwards to 500K! 🚀 🏗️ Sponsor, Jet.Build #construction #veterans #realestatedevelopment #aec #builtenvironment

🔥 9/11 and the Day a Navy Commander’s Mission Changed 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 40 📅 Drops September 8! On September 11th, Joe reported to Newport, RI, as Operations Officer of the 7th Naval Construction Regiment. Almost immediately, he was read into classified taskings that reshaped the Seabees’ mission. Joe went from leading units as a lieutenant to operating at the strategic level — learning how his command fit into the bigger picture of global operations in the wake of 9/11. 🎖️ Guest: Joe Albanese U.S. Navy Veteran, Captain (Ret.), Civil Engineer Corps Founder & CEO, Commodore Builders 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #leadership #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre

📡 Navy Life Then vs. Now — A World of Difference 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 40 📅 Drops September 8! In 1984, Joe was a young naval officer living in Sicily — no cell phones, no email, no ATMs, just letters and paper checks. Fast forward to 2007, and Joe deployed again, this time leaving behind a growing company but staying connected by email from the Middle East. Two very different eras of service — both shaping his perspective as a leader. 🎖️ Guest: Joe Albanese U.S. Navy veteran, Captain (Ret.), Civil Engineer Corps Founder & CEO, Commodore Builders 🎙️ Hosted by Adam Stark 🏗️ Sponsored by Jet.Build #veterans #leadership #construction #realestatedevelopment #cre