Swinging At Curveballs, Regardless of the Odds with Mike Ward

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Constructing Greatness

Nicholas Ofak

65 episodes

1 month ago

Nicholas Ofak is a business owner, Entrepreneur, former D1 College Athlete, Construction Manager and Builder who has managed constructing nearly $500 million of various projects. The main goal of this podcast is to inspire and educate about the value and significance of working in construction while sharing real stories from tradesmen and professionals in construction along with various other industry leaders and founders. This is the tradesmanship and entrepreneurship podcast.

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Swinging At Curveballs, Regardless of the Odds with Mike Ward

Constructing Greatness

24 minutes 17 seconds

3 years ago

Swinging At Curveballs, Regardless of the Odds with Mike Ward

Being medically discharged from the Marine Corps certainly felt like one of life's curve balls for our guest, Mike Ward. Still, his calling for public service wouldn't be silenced by that; it'll just remain dormant for a time. Following his father and grandfather's steps, he'd become a Union electrician, which years became a critical piece for developing his career as a first responder.

Meet Mike Ward, New Jersey State Police's brand new Sergeant First Class, former Hazardous Materials Specialist, Task Force Officer at the ATF, and Electrical Aspects of Fire Investigation Instructor at the National Fire Academy.

In this episode, Mike shares his journey from the Army to the trades and then back to public service. We talk about his experiences as a first responder, the pros and cons of such a taxing activity, and his drive to prioritize passion over profit.

We also delve into Mike's hobbies, his unique philosophy of dealing with life's curve balls, and much more.

Some Questions I Ask:

How you got into the Union and became an electrical journeyman? (3:07)
In August of 2012, you became an instructor for the ATF on explosive safe handling and disposal. Could you talk a bit about that? (7:12)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Mike's decision to work in the trades (4:13)
How is it like being a first responder when tragedies hit (10:12)
The benefits of setting the bar as high as we can (13:39)
Some of Mike's passions and hobbies (17:48)
Why putting passion before profit always pays off (20:29)

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