{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina","title":"From Army Vet to Real Estate Pro: Addiction, Identity, and Building a New Life After Service","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3139,"description":"Leaving the military isn’t just a career change — it’s an identity shift. In this deeply personal episode of The Military Wallet, Ryan Guina sits down with Dane Gibson, an Army veteran turned realtor, property manager, and entrepreneur, to talk candidly about transition, addiction, mental health, faith, and finding purpose after service.Dane shares his journey from active-duty field artillery to struggling through civilian life, battling addiction, surviving suicidal thoughts, and eventually rebuilding his life through faith and real estate. Note: If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial or text the helpline at 988.Along the way, he explains how military discipline, resilience, and problem-solving skills helped him succeed in a commission-based business — and why real estate can be a powerful (but challenging) career path for veterans.This conversation goes far beyond money and careers. It’s about identity, healing, and redefining success on your own terms — whether that’s through entrepreneurship, faith, or simply learning to live with less pressure and more meaning.🔑 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat Dane’s military transition really looked like after ETSHow alcohol culture in the military followed him into civilian lifeRecognizing addiction, hitting rock bottom, and asking for helpWhy identity loss is one of the hardest parts of leaving the militaryHow faith helped Dane rebuild his life and redefine successWhy real estate can be a strong (but demanding) career path for veteransThe realities of commission-based income and entrepreneurshipHow property management creates more stable, predictable incomeThe military skills that translate best into business and real estateFinancial lessons for transitioning service membersWhy success isn’t about money — it’s about waking up without pressure⏱️ Episode Timeline00:00 – Introduction Ryan introduces Dane Gibson and his background.00:43 – Army Service & Early Challenges Life as a field artillery soldier in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ONW2pABaTlLYH-1Zbjzm2kDnQzIT1q6fQy0M3EgR8sg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZGIw/YzE5MTg1MzFhNzU1/NDIxOTNjZDcyYTll/Y2Q3OS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}