Black Ops, Big Money: Insights From Covert US Intelligence Operator Daniel Stinson

Daniel Stinson is a U.S. Marine turned intelligence operator with over 4 decades of Special Operations experience. He's worked as a contractor for the US Government, the Dept of Defense, and the CIA in more than 39 countries on missions ranging from capturing terrorists to stopping human trafficking. Most famously, in 2021, Daniel helped lead an effort to evacuate over 17,000 people from Afghanistan at the end of the war.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Building the Best Team02:46 Life as a US Marine and Intelligence Operative06:01 The Business of Government Contracts08:53 Leadership and Team Dynamics11:54 High-Stakes Missions and Experiences20:48 Negotiating in High-Pressure Situations25:48 Reflections on Military Movies and Closing ThoughtsMeet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ https://homeservicefreedom.com/Check Out My Social Media:Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymelloInstagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/Facebook ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/My other podcast:Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33GLive Q&A submission form: https://homeserviceexpert.com/questionsLearn more about Daniel: https://www.adventurersclub.org/events/daniel-stinson-call-sign-santa-6-a-dod-cia-contractor-who-was-part-of-saving-15000-afghans-in-2021/Key TopicsMarine Corps, Government contracting, Business of War, Military Operations, Father Figure, Business of War, Success, Challenging experiences, Dangerous, Life Lessons, Trust, Self-belief, Personal growth, Fate, Opportunities, Commitment, Faith, Purpose, Leadership, Respect, Powerful Figures, Negotiations, High stakes, Cultural Insights, Alliances, Humor, Storytelling, Communication, Loved Ones, Service, Self fulfillment