Stan Gage - Pizza Guy

My Story

Pizza, Marines & The American Dream

I retired, more or less, in 2025 after 40 years in the pizza business. My last role was as owner of multiple domino's locations based in New Bern, North Carolina — all around U.S.M.C. bases Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point.

I even owned the store that services Camp Geiger — the very barracks I lived in when I was doing my Infantry Training School after joining the Marines as a teenager.

The Journey

A High School Diploma and a Barrel of Motivation

No degree. No silver spoon. Just a teenager who joined the Marines, then took a part-time job delivering pizza — and turned it into a 40-year career that reached the leadership team of the world's largest pizza brand.

Now, I take those lessons on the road. If I can do it, you and your team can too.

Career Timeline

Early

U.S. Marine Corps

Joined the Marines as a teenager. Infantry Training School at Camp Geiger — the same barracks I later served as the local Franchisee.

Start

Part-Time Delivery Driver

Took a part-time job at Domino's. Found a culture that rewarded hustle and commitment above credentials.

Rise

Senior Executive & Leadership Team

Climbed to the Leadership Team of what became the world's largest pizza brand. Led a division of 10,000+ team members.

Global

International Operations

Lived and worked overseas, visiting and supporting franchise and store operations in more than 50 countries.

Owner

16 Domino's Stores

Became a Franchisee by buying 12 stores in Eastern North Carolina.Grew the market by 50% by building 6 more in 6 years.

Now

Speaker, Author & Coach

Retired in 2025. Now channeling decades of real-world experience into speeches, classes, and books that create real change.

"All that, with only a high school diploma and a barrel full of motivation and commitment."

Over the course of my career, I went from being a part-time delivery driver to a senior executive — a member of the Leadership Team of what ultimately became the world's largest pizza brand.

I developed a skill and a passion for public speaking during my career. I love to get a large room of people energized. That's what I spend my time doing now.

I dedicated decades to training and educating thousands of people around the world. It became my passion. The Power of Possible embraces the belief that we are in charge of our own destinies.

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Stan Gage - Pizza Guy