From Green Beret to Construction Guru: Lou Gomez's Tale of Transition and Triumph

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What if you could harness your military training and skills to thrive in a completely different field? Well, our guest for this episode, Lou Gomez, did just that. Lou, a retired Green Beret, regales us with his intriguing journey from being a human resources specialist to a Special Forces engineer and the challenges he faced in his transition to the construction industry as a project manager.
Lou's story is a testament to the power of family, determination, and resilience. He shares deeply insightful anecdotes about his struggles with the job hunt after retirement and how the support of a friend helped him secure a job in construction. We don't just stop there, we also dive into the unique leadership lessons that Lou picked up from his military experience that have shaped his career in construction. The value of communication, attention to detail, and treating all team members as equals are the keys Lou attributes his current success to.
The conversation takes a serious turn as we discuss the mental health issues faced by veterans transitioning into civilian work. Lou opens up about the importance of seeking help and the need for a change in attitudes towards mental health. We wrap up with a discussion on the massive potential veterans have to excel in the construction industry, with their discipline, positive attitude, and no-fail mentality. Tune in and you'll leave with a better understanding of the unique perspectives and skills that military veterans bring to the construction industry.

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Chapter

1. From Green Beret to Construction Guru: Lou Gomez's Tale of Transition and Triumph (00:00:00)

2. From HR to SF Engineering (00:00:01)

3. Transition to Construction Careers (00:07:47)

4. Military Service and Construction Work Lessons (00:20:18)

5. Supporting Veterans' Mental Health and Transition (00:29:54)

6. Leadership and Transitioning Into Civilian Work (00:35:44)

7. Military Veterans in the Construction Industry (00:41:00)