In this episode of The Not Special Show, former Green Beret Prescott Engle shares the incredible journey from getting kicked out of college to earning the Green Beret, serving during the Cold War in Central America, walking away from the CIA, building a successful career in insurance, private equity, and business leadership, and ultimately leading Alliance Nationwide Exposition.

Prescott opens up about the lessons that shaped him: resilience, leadership under pressure, overcoming failure, raising eight children, making difficult career transitions, and why success starts with serving others. Whether you're a veteran, entrepreneur, business leader, or someone navigating life's next chapter, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and unforgettable stories.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Getting kicked out of college—and the conversation that changed his life

* Earning the Green Beret and surviving Special Forces training

* The instructor who tried to make him quit

* Cold War missions in Central America

* Why he turned down a career with the CIA

* Building a successful career in insurance and private equity

* Leadership lessons from the military that apply to business

* The importance of mentorship and earning confidence

* Raising eight children and building a lasting marriage

* Why education and intelligence are not the same thing