Real stories. Real leadership. Built from the field up.
ABOUT PETEWith nearly three decades leading crews on stadiums, hospitals, and major builds, Pete Angel Martinez brings field-forged experience and real-world leadership to the stage.A U.S. Veteran and builder, Pete speaks with authenticity and impact—connecting grit, purpose, and performance. His talks challenge individuals to live with discipline, sharpen their mindset, and take ownership of every opportunity in front of them.Through HALO BUILT, Pete draws from his background in the trades and the military to highlight a broader truth: meaningful careers and strong leadership are built through responsibility, consistency, and pride in one’s work—regardless of industry or path. He advocates for the trades as a respected and viable option, while equally supporting higher education and professional routes within and beyond the AEC space.Pete’s mission is to elevate standards and perspective—challenging individuals to take ownership of their work, their choices, and the direction of their lives.
KEY TALKSBuilding What’s Next: Discipline, Direction, and Life After TransitionA grounded, real-world talk on what it takes to move forward after a major life or career shift. Drawing from Pete’s experience in the military and large-scale construction, this session explores how discipline, accountability, and personal ownership translate into clarity, momentum, and long-term direction—no matter where you’re starting from.Whether it’s leaving the military, starting over, or changing careers, this talk speaks to anyone facing a new chapter and deciding what comes next.The Next Generation of BuildersA practical talk about how strong careers are built early—through responsibility, effort, and learning by doing. Drawing from real-world experience, Pete breaks down how credibility is earned, how opportunities compound, and why hands-on responsibility still matters in a modern economy.This talk speaks to students and early-career professionals, while offering clear perspective for the teachers, counselors, program leaders, and mentors helping shape what comes next for the people they guide.Built DifferentOnce you’re in the arena, how you show up matters. This talk focuses on personal accountability, decision-making under pressure, and the discipline required to earn trust through actions—not titles. Drawing from environments where standards are high and excuses don’t survive, Pete breaks down what it means to carry yourself with consistency, ownership, and credibility.Built Different resonates with individuals at every stage who want to raise their personal standard—whether they’re stepping into responsibility for the first time or recalibrating how they operate when the stakes are real.
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