If you’re early in your career in construction… this is the episode I wish I had.

Most people don’t struggle because they lack effort.
 They struggle because no one explains how the industry actually works.

In this episode of Just Some BS, I break down the real lessons that shaped my career — the ones that actually move you forward.

From taking on difficult jobs early, to learning how to work with people, to understanding why visibility and personal branding matter more than you think… this episode is designed to help you avoid the mistakes that slow most careers down.

This isn’t generic advice.

This is what actually works.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

 • Why taking difficult jobs early accelerates your growth
 • How being easy to work with increases your opportunities
 • Why personal branding matters more than you think
 • How stepping into uncomfortable roles unlocks your potential
 • Why having the right people around you changes everything
 • How to avoid getting stuck early in your career

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 If you’re early in your career, watch this
 1:45 Why most people get stuck early
 5:00 Taking difficult jobs builds long-term advantage
 9:00 Why being easy to work with is a career superpower
 13:00 The importance of visibility and personal branding
 17:00 Why you need to take uncomfortable leaps
 21:00 The power of perspective and peer groups
 25:00 Learning to enjoy the process
 28:00 Final thoughts

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Most construction companies think their safety program is working.

They’re compliant.
 They have forms.
 They run training.

But they’re not actually getting better.

In this episode of Just Some BS, I break down how we are actually using AI in construction safety — not as a tool, but as part of a system designed to improve how we learn from incidents and prevent them from happening again.

Because the real problem in safety isn’t effort.

It’s learning.

We realized that our safety program wasn’t broken because people didn’t care… it was broken because our system wasn’t built to improve over time.

So we used AI to help redesign how we approach safety investigations, root cause analysis, and organizational learning.

If you’re in construction, manufacturing, or industrial operations and looking at AI, this episode will give you a real-world example of what actually works — and what doesn’t.

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Clarity costs money.
Chaos costs more.

Most construction executives are asking the same question right now:
“Should I be building a personal brand?”
And the answer is not as simple as you think.
In this episode of Just Some BS, we break down why most construction and industrial leaders should NOT be focused on personal branding… at least not yet.
Because the real problem isn’t visibility.
It’s clarity.
If you don’t know what you believe about leadership, execution, growth, and systems, creating content won’t help you stand out… it will just add more noise.
This episode explains why personal branding fails for most executives, when it actually works, and what you should focus on first if you want to build real authority in your industry.

🎯 What You’ll Learn
• Why most executives fail at personal branding
• The difference between visibility and authority
• Why clarity matters more than content
• How to define your leadership point of view
• When personal branding actually works

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Why most executives shouldn’t focus on personal branding
1:30 What people think personal branding is
4:30 Why it fails for most leaders
9:00 The real problem: lack of clarity
13:00 When personal branding actually works
18:00 What executives should do first
22:00 How to approach content the right way
26:00 Final thoughts

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Most industrial companies think growth will solve their problems.

More revenue. More projects. More opportunity.

But in reality…

Growth doesn’t fix problems.
 It exposes them.

In this episode of Just Some BS, we break down why scaling a construction or industrial business often makes execution worse, not better.

From overloaded project managers to leadership bottlenecks and system breakdowns, growth introduces complexity faster than most organizations are prepared to handle.

If your projects feel harder to manage as you grow, this episode will help you understand why.

And more importantly, what actually needs to scale if you want your business to succeed long-term.

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“We need to fix our culture.”

That’s one of the most common phrases inside construction, manufacturing, and industrial companies.

And most of the time… it’s the wrong diagnosis.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down why what leaders call a “culture problem” is usually something deeper — and far more fixable.

Because culture isn’t random.

It’s a reflection of how clearly your organization runs.

In this episode, Brandon covers:

• Why culture problems are real — but rarely the root cause
 • The difference between symptoms and systems
 • How unclear expectations create inconsistent behavior
 • Why undefined ownership leads to blame
 • How inconsistent systems break accountability
 • The impact of misaligned incentives
 • Why leaders struggle to “fix” culture directly
 • The connection between clarity and trust
 • Real-world industrial examples of breakdowns
 • What actually builds strong culture inside organizations

Most leaders try to fix behavior directly.

But behavior is shaped by the system people operate in.

If expectations are unclear…
 culture becomes inconsistent.

If ownership is unclear…
 culture becomes defensive.

If systems are inconsistent…
 culture becomes reactive.

Culture isn’t something you fix directly.

It’s something that emerges from clarity.

And in construction and industrial companies:

Clarity costs money. Chaos costs more.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

There’s a tension inside most construction and industrial companies that everyone feels — but almost no one clearly defines.

The field and the office don’t trust each other.

And most leaders think it’s a communication problem.

It’s not.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down why this conflict exists, why it keeps repeating, and why more meetings, emails, and “alignment conversations” don’t actually fix it.

The real issue is deeper — and it starts with misaligned assumptions and lack of shared clarity.

In this episode, Brandon covers:

• Why the field and office experience two completely different realities
 • How scope confusion creates conflict even when both sides are right
 • Why change orders slow execution and create friction
 • The real reason “communication” doesn’t solve the problem
 • How assumptions quietly break projects
 • Why undefined ownership leads to defensive teams
 • The tension between real-time field conditions and office processes
 • How leaders unintentionally make things worse with more meetings
 • Why early field involvement changes everything
 • The importance of defining assumptions, decision rights, and ownership

When teams operate from different versions of reality, communication doesn’t create alignment.

It creates noise.

And over time, people stop collaborating and start protecting themselves.

If your field and office feel disconnected, this episode explains why — and what actually fixes it.

Because in construction:

Clarity costs money. Chaos costs more.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

One of the most common problems in growing companies isn’t talent.

It’s leadership bandwidth.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down a leadership pattern that shows up across industrial companies, construction firms, and manufacturing organizations.

The habits that helped founders build their companies often become the very habits that slow them down later.

Early on, leaders are involved in everything:

• Every decision
• Every customer issue
• Every approval
• Every process

But as companies grow, that level of involvement stops being efficient and starts becoming a bottleneck.

In this episode, Brandon covers:

• The growth paradox founders face
• Why leadership habits that build companies often don’t scale
• How leaders accidentally become decision bottlenecks
• Signs your company may be stuck waiting on leadership
• Why employees and field teams stall waiting for approvals
• The danger of leaders reviewing everything
• How dependency replaces real teams
• Why scalable leadership requires systems and delegation
• The role of KPIs in maintaining visibility without control
• How strong leaders support teams without slowing them down

Great leaders don’t remove themselves from the business.

They remove unnecessary dependency on themselves.

Because when every decision routes through one person, growth eventually becomes limited by leadership capacity.

And in business:

Clarity costs money. Chaos costs more.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

 Construction leaders say it all the time: 

“Good project managers are impossible to find.” 

But what if the problem isn’t the people? 

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down a pattern he’s seen across construction and industrial companies: organizations blaming project managers when the real issue is how the role is designed and supported. 

As companies grow, PMs often become the shock absorber for every flaw in the system. Procurement gaps, reporting requirements, customer communication, scope issues, change orders, leadership updates, and internal coordination all pile onto the same role. 

Eventually even the best PMs start drowning. 

In this episode, Brandon covers: 

• What project managers are actually responsible for
 • Why the scope–schedule–cost triangle defines the PM role
• Why combining estimating and project management can create problems
• How support organizations must grow with company revenue
• Why PMs become the “shock absorber” for broken systems
• The hidden complexity of managing multiple projects
• Why decision bottlenecks slow execution
• How leaders unintentionally make PM overload worse
• The importance of baseline documents and pre-construction clarity
• What strong organizations do differently to support PM success 

The construction industry is full of capable project managers. 

But when the system around them lacks clarity, even high performers struggle. 

Because in construction: 

Clarity costs money. Chaos costs more.  

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird. 

Most construction projects don’t lose money in the field.

They lose money before the work even starts.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind project execution in construction and industrial work. When projects feel reactive, margins feel tight, and teams feel stressed before mobilization, it’s rarely a talent problem.

It’s a clarity problem.

Brandon explains how ambiguity in scope, contracts, communication, and baseline documentation quietly destroys margins long before boots hit the ground.

In this episode, Brandon covers:

• Why kickoff meetings fail when no one pushes back
 • The importance of creating environments where teams can challenge assumptions
 • Why scope language that “sounds clear” often isn’t
 • The concept of a scope Bible for project execution
• How undefined change order triggers kill profitability
• Why ambiguity leads to scope creep
• The real reason leaders become bottlenecks during company growth
• Why systems must scale before revenue does
• How baseline documents protect scope, schedule, and cost
• Why strong operators eliminate chaos before it reaches them

If your projects feel reactive or stressful before they even mobilize, this episode may explain why.

The fix isn’t hiring more people.

The fix is clarity, systems, and leadership discipline.

Because in construction and industrial work:

Clarity costs money. Chaos costs more.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

 Most people slow down at 83. 

John Graham sped up. 

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with former diplomat, adventurer, and founder of the Giraffe Heroes Project, John Graham, who has dodged avalanches and bullets across three continents and says he’s doing the best work of his life right now. 

This conversation isn’t just about adventure. It’s about meaning. 

They dive into:
 • Why meaning outlasts money and power
 • Why most people avoid risk
 • How physical risk prepared him for spiritual risk
 • What makes mountains turn into speed bumps
 • Why purpose protects your mental health
 • Why older doesn’t mean irrelevant
 • The danger of AI without guardrails
 • Why he refuses to be bought
 • What fulfillment actually feels like
 • And why he believes boredom makes people decay 

John also shares the origin of the Giraffe Heroes Project — highlighting people who “stick their necks out” to solve real problems at real risk. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re playing it too safe…
 This episode might challenge you.  

 JOHN GRAHAM WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
John Graham website
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Giraffe Heroes Project website
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LinkedIn
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Facebook
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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird. 

Hard conversations don’t usually fail because of what’s said.
 They fail because of what wasn’t prepared.

In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down a practical, repeatable framework for preparing for hard conversations — so they’re productive instead of destructive.

This isn’t about scripts or manipulation. It’s about intention, empathy, and clarity.

In this episode, Brandon covers:
 • Why hard conversations actually go sideways
 • The difference between facts and stories
 • Naming your emotions before they name you
 • How unspoken emotions leak into conversations
 • Why clarity beats “being nice”
 • Owning your side of the street as a leader
 • What restraint really looks like in leadership
 • How to frame a conversation before it starts
 • Why listening matters more than talking
 • What a “good ending” actually looks like

This episode is for leaders, managers, parents, partners, and anyone who cares about relationships — and wants to stop avoiding conversations that matter.

Preparation doesn’t make these conversations easy.
 It makes them respectful.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

For the 100th episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon flips the script.

Mike — the same friend who said yes to Episode 1 — returns to interview Brandon about what it actually takes to build a podcast, stay consistent, and keep learning without turning it into a metrics-obsessed grind.

This episode is a candid look behind the mic — the wins, the friction, the discipline, and the mindset shifts that come from showing up every week for 100 episodes.

In this conversation, they cover:
 • What pushed Brandon to hit record on Episode 1
 • How to get guests when you’re just starting
 • Why consistency matters more than talent
 • Planning vs living in the moment
 • Saying no and protecting your time
 • Why podcasting is Brandon’s “cheat code” for learning
 • The unexpected relationships built along the way
 • Why stats can help — and hurt — creators
 • What’s changing for the podcast heading into 2026

If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, building something consistently, or just want an honest look at the process behind long-term creative work, this episode pulls back the curtain.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

Cash flow problems aren’t random in construction — they’re structural.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Josh Luebker, founder of The Construction CFO, to break down why so many subcontractors struggle financially — even when they’re busy — and what actually fixes it.

This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real issues behind billing delays, unpaid change orders, bad contract language, weak planning, and why “just doing good work” isn’t enough anymore.

In this episode, they cover:
 • Why paid-when-paid and paid-if-paid clauses hurt subcontractors
 • The hidden cost of poor project planning
 • How bad schedules destroy cash flow
 • Billing strategies that protect your business
 • Why AR discipline matters more than people think
 • Change orders, leverage, and timing
 • The danger of taking on too much work
 • Why lowest-bid work creates long-term damage
 • The role of bonding, job costing, and financial maturity
 • How transparency actually builds better projects

If you’re a subcontractor, PM, GC, or owner trying to survive (and grow) in today’s construction environment, this episode is packed with real-world lessons you won’t get from a textbook.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

AI is everywhere — except where we’re telling kids they can’t use it.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Billy Ostroski, school administrator and educator, to unpack the growing tension between education systems trying to restrict AI and a real world that increasingly depends on it.

This isn’t a fear-based conversation. It’s a practical, honest look at what’s actually happening inside schools right now — and why banning AI may be doing more harm than good.

In this episode, they discuss:
 • How schools are currently policing AI use
 • Why AI detectors are unreliable and creating conflict
 • The real risk of students skipping foundational learning
 • Bloom’s Taxonomy — and why it needs to be flipped
 • AI as a think partner vs a shortcut
 • Why “just banning it” doesn’t work
 • How guided use builds critical thinking
 • Parallels between AI and calculators in education
 • What businesses actually want students to know
 • Why reflection matters more than completion

This conversation is for educators, parents, and leaders trying to figure out how to prepare the next generation — without pretending AI is going away.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

 I don’t use AI to replace people.
 I don’t use it to pretend I’m smarter than I am.
 And I definitely don’t use it like a tech bro on LinkedIn.

In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down the 10 simple, boring, functional ways he actually uses AI every week — not for hacks or hype, but to reduce mental friction, think clearer, and stop spinning.

This episode isn’t about tools or prompts.
 It’s about how AI can help you think better, learn faster, and prepare smarter without replacing real thinking.

In this episode, Brandon covers:
 • How he uses AI to extract insights from massive data dumps
 • Why AI works best as a think partner, not an answer machine
 • Automating repeatable work without losing quality
 • Using AI as a realistic fitness and nutrition coach
 • His “Bob Vila” approach to home repairs and confidence
 • Turning messy transcripts into clarity
 • Process definition and workflow improvement
 • Using AI for thumbnails, visuals, and placeholders
 • Pressure-testing personal brand ideas without sounding corporate
 • Why preparation reduces anxiety in leadership and life

AI didn’t make him smarter.
 It made him clearer.

If you’re tired of AI hype and just want practical ways to reduce friction in your work and life, this episode is for you.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

Most CEOs spend their time in conference rooms.
 I spent seven weeks sweating in welding bays, loading trucks, grinding metal, and trying not to embarrass myself.

In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down what happened when he spent seven weeks working in seven different departments at SWF Industrial — doing jobs he was absolutely not qualified to do.

This wasn’t a stunt. It was an experiment in perspective, process improvement, and leadership humility.

In this episode, Brandon shares:
 • Why he chose to work the floor instead of running meetings
 • What logistics, production, stainless, maintenance, and fabrication actually feel like
 • The hidden stress inside every department
 • Why starting a task wrong costs more than starting slow
 • How physical exhaustion changes leadership empathy
 • What shop work teaches you about quality, incentives, and accountability
 • Why being bad at something can make you a better leader
 • The real difference between hypothetical and lived process improvement
 • How trust, humility, and effort earn real credibility

If you’re a leader who wants a deeper connection to your team, better decisions, and fewer blind spots, this episode is a raw, honest look at what happens when you stop leading from a distance.

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

Most CEOs think they understand what their CFO should be doing.
Most are wrong.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Eric Segal, Managing Director at CFO Consulting Partners, to unpack the biggest disconnect between CEOs and finance leaders — and why it quietly costs companies margin, clarity, and momentum.

Eric isn’t a traditional, in-house CFO. He advises CEOs and finance teams across multiple companies, which gives him a rare vantage point into the patterns most leaders miss.

In this conversation, we cover:
 • What CEOs actually misunderstand about their CFO
• Why many finance leaders get stuck in accounting mode
• The difference between reporting numbers and driving strategy
• How incentive structures quietly break performance
• Product and customer profitability blind spots
• Why delivery matters more than credentials
• How CFOs should communicate bad news
• The human side of data-driven leadership
• Why AI won’t fix broken finance fundamentals
• What CEOs should realistically expect from their finance team

This isn’t a finance lecture. It’s a practical, candid conversation about alignment, trust, and how finance should really support leadership decisions.

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Website:
 https://cfoconsultingpartners.com

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Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

“I’m nothing special.”
 Mike Stern says that early in the conversation — and then spends the next hour proving why that mindset might be the most powerful leadership advantage there is.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Mike Stern, CEO of Preventus, Navy veteran, and former tech executive operating in high-pressure, military-adjacent environments where decisions actually matter.

This conversation goes deep into:
 • Why ego quietly destroys teams and organizations
 • What Navy SEALs really understand about leadership
 • Making decisions with incomplete information
 • Getting comfortable with failure — before it finds you
 • Why accountability isn’t saying “my fault,” it’s making things right
 • Chain of command vs. real collaboration
 • Why ordinary people are capable of extraordinary impact
 • Building trust without rank, titles, or authority
 • Knowing when leadership means stepping back
 • Why succession planning should start on day one

This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a raw, honest conversation about humility, fear, decisiveness, and what leadership actually looks like when lives, teams, and outcomes are on the line.

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What does it actually feel like to live inside your calling once the excitement wears off?

In this episode of Just Some BS, Brandon sits down again with Andy Bachert, COO of Friends in Action International, to talk about the unfiltered reality of purpose-driven leadership. This isn’t about the moment you say yes. It’s about what that yes keeps asking of you years later.

Andy shares what it’s like leading international mission projects, managing teams across cultures, navigating burnout, and carrying the quiet weight that comes with being “the inspiring one.” From drilling wells that don’t hit water to learning when to pause instead of pushing forward, this conversation goes deep into leadership, faith, and long-term impact.

This episode is for anyone who’s felt the tension between conviction and exhaustion, growth and responsibility, inspiration and reality.

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What would you do if life kept reminding you that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed?

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Leigh Ann Wilson, the organizational powerhouse who took her two kids to all 50 states and all 63 U.S. national parks — across 19 major trips, often with only carry-ons, school breaks, and a razor-tight budget.

Leigh Ann shares:
• How losing her mom and nearly losing her husband shaped her “life is short — book the trip” mindset
• The exact moment her family travel project turned into a book
• What traveling with kids really teaches you (and them)
• The hardest meltdowns, longest hikes, and funniest “we’re never doing this again” moments
• The packing systems, logistics hacks, and planning strategies behind 19 trips
• The national parks that shocked her (good and bad)
• The park experiences every family should steal
• Why she wrote “Dear Nolan and Odette” as a love letter and legacy for her kids

Whether you love travel, dream of visiting the parks, or just want to hear what’s possible when a family decides to go all-in on adventure, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and life perspective.

Leigh Ann’s Links
My website has links to the book.  
https://la-order.com/travel-book-1
Publisher- https://store.bookbaby.com/book/dear-nolan-and-odette
Amazon- https://a.co/d/5xOmqgf
Barnes and Noble- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dear-nolan-and-odette-leigh-ann-wilson/1148669467?ean=9798317819668

Chapters 
0:00 – Intro: 50 states, 63 parks, and a book
01:05 – Why Leigh Ann started documenting everything
03:20 – How grief shaped her “life is short” mindset
05:00 – The first trip that set everything in motion
07:25 – Traveling with kids: chaos, cliffs & bathroom emergencies
10:10 – What her kids taught her on the road
12:20 – Parenting meltdowns, backseat battles & device rules
14:00 – Alaska, near-misses & finishing the 63-park journey
16:15 – Most surprising & underrated parks
19:45 – Planning 19 trips + impossible logistics
24:30 – The organizational systems behind the madness
30:00 – Travel hacks every family should steal
33:40 – Life is short: the mantra behind the book
37:00 – What she hopes her kids feel when they read it
43:00 – Top five parks and why they matter
46:00 – The cost of 19 trips (exact number!)
50:30 – Her website, the book, and what’s next

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60% of new supervisors fail in their first 24 months.
Today, we break down why — and how to build leaders the right way.

In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with leadership trainer and manufacturing expert Becky Becker to tackle one of the most painful and expensive problems in the industry:
promoting your best worker and hoping they magically become a great leader.

Spoiler: hope isn’t a strategy.

Becky has trained leaders in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, and she reveals the real reasons supervisors struggle — lack of training, lack of mentorship, culture gaps, and unrealistic expectations.

This conversation is packed with practical tools for manufacturing companies, HR teams, and new supervisors who want to succeed instead of sinking.

This episode is a masterclass in fixing the frontline leadership crisis happening across the industry.

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro
 00:08 – Why promoting your best worker often fails
 01:00 – The NFL analogy that explains leadership mistakes
 03:00 – Is leadership born or trained?
 04:30 – Why the Navy trains leaders from day one
 05:45 – Radical grace & culture expectations
 07:30 – Why people need to feel appreciated at work
 09:10 – Meeting people where they are
 11:12 – Becky’s childhood story that shaped her leadership lens
 13:40 – Why leaders must understand values & mission
 18:50 – Why trust is a skill — not magic
 20:05 – ABCD Model of Trust
 21:30 – The human side of leading through chaos
 22:45 – Staying consistent as a leader
 23:48 – Becoming “unflappable”
 25:10 – What Navy SEAL breathing teaches about emotional control
 27:10 – Manufacturing’s massive supervisor failure rate
 28:20 – Why new supervisors get almost no training
 29:40 – The impact of bad supervisors on turnover
 31:18 – Creating alternate career tracks for technical experts
 32:20 – Why temporary supervisor assignments save careers
 34:05 – Becky’s weirdest nerd hobby (and a secret 1940s York movie)
 36:15 – What companies should screen for BEFORE promoting
 39:40 – How to evaluate leadership readiness
 41:10 – Preventing resentment when promoting non–star performers
 44:00 – Why new supervisors default back to what they’re good at
 45:45 – Sandbox vs. hot seat (training the right way)
 47:20 – How to help someone step back without shame
48:30 – The hardest conversation Becky ever witnessed
51:00 – Why annual reviews shouldn’t deliver surprises
52:20 – The T-ball coaching analogy every supervisor needs
53:50 – How the Manufacturers Association trains supervisors
56:10 – How companies can prepare supervisors before training
57:30 – The leadership belief Becky changed her mind on
58:30 – What great supervisors really do
59:30 – What Becky hopes she’ll be remembered for
59:55 – Advice for anyone just promoted
01:01:00 – Final message + where to find Becky

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Let’s be honest: there are things in life we all pretend to love — because everyone else says we’re supposed to.
Networking events. Brunch. Group chats. Hustle culture. Holiday hype.
But do we actually enjoy any of that?

In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down the Top 10 Most Overrated Things in Life — the stuff we hype up publicly but privately dread.

It’s not about being negative.
It’s about calling out the social norms, expectations, and traditions we continue to participate in, even though half of us secretly dislike them.

If you’ve ever smiled through a networking breakfast, forced enthusiasm on New Year’s Eve, or pretended brunch is worth $30, this episode will hit home.

CHAPTERS  TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro
01:12 – Why we pretend to love overrated things
02:21 – Ground rules
02:50 – #10: Icebreakers & team-building games
04:30 – #9: Networking events
06:48 – #8: Hustle culture
09:01 – Why sleep is massively underrated
11:01 – #7: Brunch
11:58 – Breakfast Brunch (Brandon explains)
13:52 – #6: New Year’s Eve hype
16:16 – #5: Corporate happy hours
18:38 – #4: Open office plans
20:33 – #3: Group chats
22:05 – The chaos of staying “caught up”
23:55 – #2: Being busy as an identity
24:29 – Learning to say “no”
26:06 – #1: Looking like you have it all together
28:24 – Why perfection is overrated
29:50 – Final thoughts + your turn

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Every December, families gather to do two things: eat cookies… and fight.
 In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon brings in Esther Angell — executive leader, culture expert, and unapologetic Christmas superfan — to settle the Top 10 Christmas Debates once and for all.

This episode covers:
 • Is Die Hard actually a Christmas movie?
• White lights vs colored lights (and what it says about you)
• Real tree vs fake tree — and the trauma behind your choice
• When Christmas decorating should actually start
• Eggnog: festive beverage or dairy-based crime?
• Christmas music in October — who hurt these people?
• Matching pajamas: adorable… or cult behavior?
• Do adults really need gifts?
• Favorite snacks, childhood memories & glitter trauma
• How leadership, empathy, and traditions collide during the holidays

It’s funny, nostalgic, slightly unhinged, and surprisingly meaningful — especially when Esther brings in leadership lessons, empathy, culture, and finding joy during a chaotic season.

If you love Christmas, hate Christmas, or just love the drama of Christmas debates, this is the episode for you.

00:00 – Intro & why Esther loves Christmas
01:05 – Culture, leadership & honesty during the holidays
03:20 – Esther’s Christmas resume
04:45 – Early Christmas memories & family traditions
06:20 – Debate #1: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
07:40 – Debate #2: White lights vs colored lights
10:15 – Debate #3: Real tree vs fake tree
14:00 – Debate #4: When decorating should officially start
17:55 – Debate #5: Eggnog — festive treat or crime?
20:50 – Debate #6: Christmas music in October
24:00 – Debate #7: Do adults actually need gifts?
27:20 – Debate #8: Best holiday snacks & new business ideas
29:20 – Debate #9: Matching pajamas — wholesome or cult?
30:45 – Debate #10: Ugly sweaters & Christmas fashion
32:50 – Esther’s new podcast & what success means
35:20 – Final reminder about joy, saying no & holiday pressure
37:40 – Closing thoughts

Our Guest

Esther Angell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherangell/

https://www.instagram.com/esthereena /

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Everyone thinks their taste is elite… until they say Big Bang Theory is the GOAT. 😅 In this solo episode, I lay down my definitive Top 10 TV shows of all time—ranked by rewatchability, writing, cultural impact, emotional range, and longevity. Expect spicy takes, iconic quotes, and at least one show you’ll rewatch tonight. 

The List (10 ➜ 1) + a “why it slaps” speed take
10) Silicon Valley — Tech satire that’s too real for real engineers. “We’re making the world a better place…” 😉
9) Peaky Blinders — Post-WWI grit, flat caps, razor bills, Cillian Murphy masterclass. “By order of…”
8) Ted Lasso — Mr. Rogers energy with cuss words. Pure feel-good believe fuel.
7) Boardwalk Empire — Prohibition power plays; Buscemi proves you can’t be “half a gangster.”
6) Chernobyl — Five hours of “what is the cost of lies?”—and flawless tension.
5) The Sopranos — Therapy as a power move; the finale debate lives rent-free forever.
4) Yellowstone — Succession in cowboy boots; build something great and someone tries to take it.
3) Band of Brothers — Spielberg/Hanks gut-check; if you didn’t cry, check your pulse.
2) The Office (US) — Background-TV king, quote factory, comfort-watch champion. 

1. Game of Thrones — When it hit, it was untouchable. “Winter is coming” (and so are trust issues). 

Honorable Mentions: Breaking Bad, Shameless, Key & Peele (A-A-Ron forever), Shrinking. 

Drop your Top 3 in the comments and tell me which pick is outrageous. Bonus points for a quote that everyone knows.

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Be honest—you’ve silently raged at slow walkers, public speaker-phone people, and that one coworker who hits Reply All with “Thanks!” In this laugh-out-loud solo pod, Brandon Stanchock runs through the Top 10 universal pet peeves we all pretend not to have—but absolutely do, from “no offense, but…” to the dreaded “it is what it is.” Expect relatable stories, playful jabs, and a gentle nudge to be the bigger human (and return your shopping cart). 

What’s inside (highlights):

• “No offense, but…” = I’m about to offend you on purpose.
• Public speaker-phone calls (yes, we can all hear Aunt Linda).
• Slow walkers (and full-width family phalanxes at theme parks).
• Reply-All avalanches and accidental CC disasters.
• Loud chewers + chaotic “drink-while-chewing” combos.
• Four-way-stop philosophers who over-wave into gridlock.
• The plane-landing clapper debate.
• Serial texters who send 10 messages instead of one.
• Shopping cart abandoners (wind + bumpers = pain).
• “It is what it is” — the slogan of giving up (let’s retire it). 

If you love relatable humor, everyday annoyances, and comedy rants with a little self-awareness, this one’s your commute antidote. Drop your biggest pet peeve in the comments and tell Brandon which one he missed.

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First-time leadership is exciting—and a little terrifying. In this solo episode, Brandon Stanchock walks through the top 10 mistakes new leaders make and the simple shifts that prevent months (or years) of frustration. Leadership isn’t about being flawless; it’s about learning faster and leading better【turn36file0†L4-L6】.

What you’ll learn (with quick fixes):

1. Trying to be everyone’s friend → lead with trust, fairness, and accountability, not popularity
2. Avoiding hard conversations → don’t let issues fester; prepare data, aim for win-wins, and practice the reps
3. Micromanaging everything → set expectations and checkpoints; allow R&D-style learning (yes, it has a cost)
4. Thinking leaders must have all the answers → it’s okay to say “I don’t know—let me find out,” then circle back
5. Ignoring culture because “the work comes first” → culture is a performance system, not frosting on the cake
6. Failing to set clear expectations → define “what good looks like,” due dates, and check-ins (written > verbal)
7. Not managing up → lead both directions: make your boss’s job easier while serving your team
8. Forgetting self-care → protect energy, delegate to strengths, communicate “no surprises” when behind
9. Over-promising to look capable → pause, check capacity, give the truthful best you can deliver
10. Neglecting to develop yourself → leadership isn’t the finish line; keep learning, seek mentors, grow EQ

Brandon closes with an invite: what mistake did you make—or see all the time—that didn’t make the list? DM him on LinkedIn and keep the conversation going.

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Planning Orlando and torn between Universal’s Epic Universe and Walt Disney World? In this BS-free breakdown, Brandon and theme-park superfan Cole compare the parks head-to-head—covering best rides, Express Pass/VIP value, crowd strategy, and can’t-miss food so you get more fun per dollar (and fewer lines).

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Quick verdict: Disney still owns magic & nostalgia; Universal wins thrills & value.
• Ride strategy at Epic Universe: hit the non-Express headliners first (e.g., Donkey Kong, Dragon Racer’s Rally), then circle back to Battle for the Ministry midday.
• Top rides worth the wait: Monsters Unchained (jaw-dropping animatronics), Hagrid’s (pure joy), Stardust Racers (beautiful chaos).
• Hard pass: why Fast & Furious – Supercharged is an easy skip.
• Express Pass & VIP math: when Premier hotels (that include Express) beat buying it à la carte, and how VIP—with included meals—can pay for itself on crowded days.
• Crowd hacks: save Super Nintendo World and Wizarding World for after 3 PM; use Celestial Park as your decompression zone.
• Food wins: Pizza Moon (order at the table), Oak & Star Tavern breakfast (get the cornbread), Atlantic for a chill dinner, Frozen Butterbeer, and the Isle of Berk mac-and-cheese cone with pulled pork.
• How many days you really need: with VIP, plan 3 days (2 legacy parks + 1 Epic); without VIP, 4 days to breathe and catch shows.

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How do ministry and executive coaching collide? Karl Landis has lived both—graduate school in sociology and theology, 13 years pastoring and leadership development, and now building a Christian CEO peer advisory group that runs on three core values: growth, respect, and humility. In this conversation with Brandon Stanchock, Karl shares the practices that keep leaders grounded, the performance-review framework he calls catalytic coaching, and why so many CEOs feel isolated (and what to do about it). 

You’ll learn:

• ‘Catalytic’ performance reviews that develop people without “gotchas”—and how to make sure nothing in the review is a surprise. 
• Why Christian leaders can be too slow to confront dysfunction—and how to have crucial conversations with grace and clarity. 
• In vs. On the business: simple ways to reclaim reflection time so you stop making every decision yourself. 
• The learner’s posture—books, listening, and modeling vulnerability first—that sets the bar for an entire team. 
• Decision-making balance: when you have enough data to act vs. when waiting just creates damage. 
• From third-culture kid in Central America to peer-group chair: how being “the new person” built empathy for leaders who feel misunderstood. 

If you’re a values-driven owner or exec who wants high-production, low-maintenance teams—and a place to process the hard stuff—this one’s for you.

📣 Episode Spotlight — Karl Landis x Convene (Christian CEO Peer Advisory)

Forming a non-competing peer group (Lancaster, York, Berks, Lebanon counties): monthly Forum Days for learning + challenge, 1:1 coaching with Karl, and a starter set of personal & company assessments to accelerate growth and reduce isolation. Search “Karl Landis Convene” to connect (links in the show notes). 

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From the pulpit to recruiting to HR, Brett Hower has spent his career where it matters most—with people. In this episode, Brett joins host Brandon Stanchock to unpack the thread running through pastoral ministry, executive search, and organizational development: you can build the best environment in the world, but individual choice still drives outcomes. We dig into gratitude vs. entitlement, how to spot and keep high-production, low-maintenance people, and the listening skills leaders need when “fixing” isn’t the answer. 

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• Why Brett left ministry, pivoted through executive recruiting, and landed in HR—plus the 10th-grade speech class (and tough teacher) that unlocked his communication superpower. 
• The core lesson from all three careers: you can’t make people do what they should—choice beats circumstances every time. 
• How one leap to a small West Virginia church triggered a life “domino run” (new town, new friends, engagement, step-dad life). 
• Practical empathy: when to ask “Are you okay?” and just listen—no solutions required. 
• The hiring and culture signal Brett watches first: gratitude (and why entitlement is the beginning of the end). 
• “Solve more stress than you create” and other rules for high-production, low-maintenance teammates (hat tip: Coach Franklin). 
• Culture fit ≠ cloning the founder—align on mission and values, allow diverse methods. 
• The most freeing leadership advice Brett ever got: “No one is thinking about you as much as you think they are.”

If you’re building a team—or trying to become the teammate others fight to keep—this episode will sharpen your BS-free people strategy.

📣 Guest Links — Connect with Brett Hower

• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettahower/
• Sixmo Companies: design & development services
• Front Street Consultants: fractional/part-time HR for small businesses
  (Links in the show notes.) 

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Today isn’t about finance or KPIs—it’s about finishing the story that’s been living in you for a decade. Author Brandon Rogers joins Brandon to unpack the making of his debut novel The Safe Place: the daughter who said “Dad, finish your book,” the 48-hour writing sprint that poured out 22,000 words, and the whirlwind that led to four publishers and a multi-book deal. We dig into vulnerability, trauma, redemption, and what it takes to create when life gets loud. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The catalyst: a 12-year-old’s nudge and the mantra “If not now, when?” that flipped decades of delay into daily momentum. 
• Process & pace: 4–6 a.m. quiet hours, voice notes → pages, and how a weekend sprint became a finished manuscript—then a series. 
• Structure that grips: two timelines—present-tense interludes and childhood memory—that braid together like a film edit. 
• Vulnerability on the page: writing the hard scenes (including a house fire at age six) and choosing catharsis over perfection. 
• Dreaming vs. doing: saying no to make creative space; why “get busy living or get busy dying” became the daily filter. 
• From pages to picture: the movie vision, casting daydreams (hello, Jake Gyllenhaal), and an audiobook idea with an uncut, director’s-notes version. 
• What’s next: Book 1 slated for January release; Book 2 already in draft and queued up for next fall. 

Whether you’re an aspiring author or a leader craving creative oxygen, this conversation is your permission slip to make the thing that won’t leave you alone.

📣 Episode Spotlight — The Safe Place by Brandon Rogers

Be first to read the debut novel that started with a weekend writing blitz and became a multi-book deal. The Safe Place lands in January (exact date TBA), with Book 2 following next fall. Watch for pre-orders, cover art reveals, and the audiobook—possibly with a behind-the-scenes “uncut” edition. (Links in the show notes.)

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How do you take a solid ISO shop and make it faster, smarter, and easier to run—without ripping out your ERP? Adam Marsh (President, Ledge Inc.; founder, 80/20 Quality) joins Brandon to share a no-hype playbook for practical AI in manufacturing: secure models, simple automation, and quality workflows that actually ship more good parts. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Where the real waste hides: why the floor is fine—and the back-end admin is bleeding cash (POs, certs, contracts, first-article packages). 
• 7 AI tools that already work in a job shop:
  1. Weld-photo check that flags defects and explains confidence scores,
  2. RCA assistant (brain-dump ➜ fishbone ➜ 5 Whys ➜ corrective actions),
  3. Material-cert auto-review against spec,
  4. Contract/flow-down checker mapped to your QMS,
  5. PO-to-PO diff to catch line-item changes instantly,
  6. Proposal builder for same-call quotes,
  7. “What-if” scheduling & 13-week cash-flow sensitivities. 
• Secure by design: SOC-2, no model training on your data, and picking the right model (not just one chatbot) per use case. 
• Team-based incentives > heroics: how a “craftsman bonus” crushed rework and boosted throughput. 
• Data before ‘AI’: simple standards, clean inputs, and crawl-walk-run rollouts that earn trust on the floor. 
• CMMC, PPAP, FAI, AS/ISO—without the chaos: get deliverables right upfront so you pass first time and get paid sooner. 

If you’re a CNC, fab, or industrial shop juggling certs, submittals, and schedules, this conversation gives you a field-tested starting list you can deploy next week—no rip-and-replace required. 

📣 Episode Spotlight — Ledge Inc. & 80/20 Quality

Want AI that’s actually usable on the shop floor? Ledge Inc. implements quality systems (ISO/AS), fractional quality leadership, and a secure, multi-model AI workspace for cert checks, contract reviews, PO diffs, scheduling scenarios and more. Pair it with 80/20 Quality to capture error data at the source and fix the 20% that causes 80% of pain.

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Some quotes belong on mugs, not inside your management playbook. In this solo episode, Brandon Stanchock (with a cameo from Invader 🐶) breaks down 10 famous leadership/culture quotes he can’t fully get behind and offers practical rewrites that hold up in the real world. We also finally decode the show’s name: Just Some BS = Brandon Stanchock and “just some BS.” You’ll never unsee it. 

In this episode you’ll hear Brandon’s take on

• “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Culture thrives because of clear strategy; vision and financial health set the table. 
• “There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.” Leaders own a lot—seat fit and values fit matter too. 
• “Employees don’t leave companies; they leave managers.” Sometimes it’s pay, relocation, or life stage—context matters. 
• “What gets measured gets managed.” Pick the right KPIs or you’ll manage the wrong problem. Define “good vs. not good.” 
• “The customer is always right.” Serve hard—but protect people and process with values as your north star. 
• “Work smarter, not harder.” Real wins are smart and hard and consistent—learn to love the boring reps. 
• “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day.” Passion’s great; it’s still work. Build skills while you pursue the thing you love. 
• “Leaders eat last.” Servant leadership rocks—sometimes the team needs you to eat with them or lead from the front. 

If you’re tired of oversimplified slogans, this episode hands you BS-free rewrites you can use at your next standup.

📣 Episode Sponsor — BNMA Custom Software & AI for Builders

Stop force-fitting tools that don’t match your ops. BNMA designs fit-first software and AI workflows for construction and manufacturing—grounded in data standards, RAG, and pragmatic integrations (not tech for tech’s sake). Grab Elena’s no-fluff custom-software planning guide and book a consult via her LinkedIn. 

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Still living on spreadsheets and tribal knowledge? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode, Elena Malygina, CEO of BNMA Custom Software Solutions, breaks down how construction and construction-adjacent manufacturers can move from force-fitting SaaS to fit-first operations that match the way your teams already work. We dig into what’s real (and what’s not) with AI in 2025, how to prep your data, and why starting small beats ripping out your ERP. 

You’ll learn:

• Force-fit vs. fit-first: why bolting your ops onto off-the-shelf tools is painful—and how custom aligns to real workflows to lower friction for the field and office. 
• AI reality check: most shops aren’t “behind”—they’re just missing the foundation. Clean, standardized data beats shiny features every time. 
• RAG for drawings: how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) + modern vision models can compare markups across huge plan sets and surface changes fast. 
• Five steps to usable data:
  1. establish a single source of truth,
  2. set consistent entry standards (formats, naming, required fields),
  3. add validation rules (e.g., dropdowns),
  4. run regular data audits,
  5. integrate your CRM/ERP/finance so info flows automatically. 
• Cost math that leaders miss: seat-license sprawl vs. one fit-first platform—plus when the 80% rule means you shouldn’t go custom (and when unique workflows make custom a no-brainer). 
• Practical rollout: don’t big-bang the ERP. Start with one high-annoyance process, ship a lightweight tool that integrates with your system of record, earn trust, expand. 

If you’re juggling drawings, submittals, schedules, and crews across multiple jobs, this conversation gives you a BS-free roadmap to better visibility—and fewer “how did we miss that?” moments. 

📣 Episode Spotlight — BNMA Custom Software & AI for Builders

Stop force-fitting tools that don’t match your ops. BNMA designs fit-first software and AI workflows for construction and manufacturing—grounded in data standards, RAG, and pragmatic integrations (not tech for tech’s sake). Grab Elena’s no-fluff custom-software planning guide and book a consult via her LinkedIn (links in the show notes). 

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How do you turn a business that’s “my baby” into an asset buyers will fight over? Laurie Barkman—a nationally-recognized Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and host of Succession Stories—joins Brandon to break down the mindset, metrics and mechanics of an exit that works for you and your team.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago—the next best time is today” when it comes to succession planning.
• The #1 driver of valuation: consistent financial performance—and why messy charts of accounts bury profit you didn’t know you had.
• Owner-dependency danger: if you generate 40 %+ of sales yourself, you’re a “rainmaker company” that spooks buyers.
• Laurie’s three-part test for saleability—Attractive, Ready & Transferable assets—and how certifications, trademarks and SOPs fit inscott-brandon.
• Build vs. Buy vs. “Acquihire”—when organic growth wins and when an acquisition (or ESOP) is the smarter play.
• What it means to be “bankable” in 2025, and why cash-conversion cycles matter more than ever when interest rates spike.

You’ll walk away with actionable steps— from mapping gross-profit by service line to testing whether you can really unplug for a week—to make sure you’re adding options, not obstacles, to your future exit plan.

📣 Episode Spotlight — Business Transition Sherpa™

Need a guide up the exit mountain? Laurie Barkman’s BT Sherpa offers growth audits, owner-dependency fixes, and hands-on sell-side advisory so you can leave horizontally, not vertically—boots on, balance sheet strong. Grab her free digital copy of The Business Transition Handbook at BTSherpa.com/book.

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When Egyptian-born pianist-producer Mar Ibrahim couldn’t find a job that merged music and climate action, he wrote his own—cold-emailing production giant Nimblist and launching its Planet First Initiatives (PFI) sustainability division mar-brandon. Today Mar helps artists from Green Day to Bon Jovi cut carbon without killing profit—or the vibe.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why one night of arena power equals 10,000 family homes—and how Mar’s PFI decarbonizes that draw step-by-step mar-brandon
• The Robin Hood Benefit case study: composting 3,000 guests’ leftovers to generate energy for 5,000 buildings mar-brandon
• Three low-cost wins any venue can copy—waste-sorting bins, local vendors, battery packs instead of diesel mar-brandon
• How a $60 carpet-recycling move slashed emissions and saved money mar-brandon
• Using AI drag-and-drop dashboards to turn vendor data into instant carbon reports mar-brandon
• The storytelling trick that makes sustainability numbers actually resonate with fans and sponsors mar-brandon

Whether you book club shows or stadium tours, Mar’s approach proves climate action can start with one simple change—and snowball into culture-shifting impact.

📣 Guest Spotlight — Planet First Initiatives @ Nimblist

Need an event sustainability roadmap that won’t blow the budget? PFI designs waste-, energy- and supply-chain solutions for tours, festivals and galas worldwide—then delivers an audience-ready carbon report you can brag about. Explore services or book a consult at nimblist.com/planet-first.

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From having last rites read over him before third-grade open-heart surgery to advising CEOs on future-proof health plans, Nate Bunty has lived both sides of America’s medical maze. In this candid sit-down with host Brandon Stanchock, the Univest Benefits Advisor explains how childhood “zipper-scar” resilience, protein-packed fitness habits and a passion for simple, transparent coverage fuel his mission to make insurance actually work.

Inside the episode:

• Life with a “zipper chest.” Nate recalls the moment he realized his childhood wasn’t “normal”—an anointing-of-the-sick ritual before yet another heart procedure.
• Mindset > mortality. Hearing “you could die” at age 9 rewired his approach to risk, leadership and fatherhood.
• Direct Primary Care decoded. Why a $75/month, no-copay subscription can slash employer costs and give employees 45-minute doctor visits.
• The Surest/UHC “Amazon of plans.” A data-driven app that shows knee-replacement costs before you book—and why Nate calls it “elegant insurance UX”.
• Macros, weights & energy. How swapping carbs for protein in his 40s beat burnout better than fad diets.
• What owners miss about benefits. Hidden barriers like a $50 specialist copay—and the culture shift needed to teach teams where to go first.

Whether you’re an HR pro drowning in deductibles or a leader who hasn’t seen a doctor in years, Nate’s mix of heart-level stories and sharp benefit hacks will change how you think about preventive care, fitness and employee wellbeing.

📣 Episode Spotlight — Univest Insurance & Employee Benefits

Stop fielding every “Why did I get this bill?” email yourself. Univest gives your team a dedicated benefits advocate, data-smart plan design and cost-control tools that actually get people to the right care first. Book a consult at UnivestInsurance.com (link in show notes).

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What do snowboarding, Jewish mysticism, and a domain called RabbiFlo.com have in common? They’re all fuel for the unconventional coaching style of Ari (aka “Rabbi Flow”)—a former yeshiva student turned somatic-therapy mentor who helps leaders, founders, and couples unlock “flow” in every area of life. In this wide-ranging conversation with host Brandon Stanchock, Ari explains why our bodies must lead the dance, how “first-world problems” drive burnout, and why embracing your inner weirdness is the straightest path to purpose.

Listen (or watch) and discover

• The origin of “Let My People Flow”—Ari’s holistic mission to infuse mind, body, career, marriage,e and spirituality with measurable momentum Ari-Brandon
• Somatic practice 101: flipping the normal brain-first wiring so the body sets the agenda—and why that can feel like “a milder psychedelic” ari-brandon
• A simple reframe for chronic burnout: you’re not drowning in tasks—you’re running from yourself ari-brandon
• How marrying somatic tools with spiritual perspective turns recurring life challenges into purpose-driven assignments, Ari-Brandon
• The power of authentic weirdness—why people crave leaders who are comfortable enough to be laughed at and still laugh harder ari-brandon
• Ari’s next frontier: scaling his marriage-flow method and “snowboard-level aliveness” to more couples and exec teams ari-brandon

Whether you’re a C-suite workhorse, a creative stuck in your head, or a couple craving a deeper connection, this episode hands you body-based, BS-free tactics to flow instead of grind.

📣 Episode Spotlight — Rabbi Flow Coaching

Ready to swap burnout for embodied clarity? Book a 1-hour discovery call or explore Ari’s 90-day Flow-Mentorship packages at RabbiFlo.com—yes, the $11 domain that was “waiting just for him” ari-brandon

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Forget cookie-cutter condos—the real American Dream might be a steel-clad “barn home” on a few acres of breathing room. 🏡🚜
In this episode, Amish entrepreneur JJ King—founder of Lancaster Barndominiums and JJ Builders—joins host Brandon Stanchock to reveal how he’s fusing old-school work ethic, hospitality-level customer care, and social-media savvy to reshape the residential construction game. jj-customs

Listen (or watch) and discover

• Customer-first construction: why JJ treats every build like the hospitality industry—and how that eliminates “contractor horror stories.”
• Barndominium myths busted: they’re not 50 % cheaper than stick-built homes, but here’s where the real savings and lifestyle perks kick in.
• Amish roots × digital branding: balancing tradition with LinkedIn, podcasts, and on-site video to build raving-fan trust at scale.
• Volunteer EMS takeaways: the tunnel-vision checklist that helps JJ lead crews, calm crises, and hit deadlines.
• East-Coast expansion plan: Virginia ➜ Carolinas ➜ Florida—what it takes to scale a craft-first building company down the coast.
• From $300 K “starter barn-dos” to seven-figure dream compounds—how Lancaster Barndominiums guides land search, design, and turnkey delivery.

Whether you’re craving a shop-house for your side-by-sides or a secluded family retreat, JJ’s blend of Amish grit and modern marketing will help you dodge costly mistakes and build a home that actually fits your lifestyle.

📣 Episode Spotlight — Lancaster Barndominiums & JJ Builders

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj_builders_teamjj/
• Facebook: https://tr.ee/tOxGekwj_1
• YouTube: https://tr.ee/DHDyU5Zhiy
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@team.jjs
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/jj-s-custom-builders
• Website: https://jjscustombuilders.com/

Ready to trade noisy neighbors for wide-open spaces? Lancaster Barndominiums handles everything—from land scouting and 3-D renders to a spotless jobsite and move-in day. Serving PA, MD, NJ (and soon VA & the Carolinas).

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Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe is finally open—and travel-planner extraordinaire Hank (“Hank’s Travels” / Outer Rim Travels) just spent opening week inside the gates. If you’re eyeing the park (or already booked for later this year), this episode is your all-killer, no-filler playbook. 

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• Helios Grand Hotel advantages—private entrance, 1-hour early entry, and why a “park-view” room is worth it even if the décor feels standard.
• How to beat three-hour waits by tackling the non-Express attractions first (Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness, Dragon Racer’s Rally) and letting Battle for the Ministry calm down mid-day.
• Night-mode secrets: why Dark Universe flips from “cool” to “jaw-dropping” after sunset—fog, red-glow lighting, and all.
• Hank’s top-3 rides (Monsters Unchained, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Battle for the Ministry)—and what makes each a must.
• The surprise MVP foods: pulled-pork mac-&-cheese cone, Super Nintendo mushroom soup, Dark Universe garlic steak pretzel.
• Power-Up Band 2.0—why the $50 wristband turns Super Nintendo World into a real-life level-up game.
• Express-Pass math: when the $180–$300 add-on is a no-brainer… and when it’s a waste.
• Two-day itinerary blueprint: front-half (Super Nintendo World + How to Train Your Dragon) vs. back-half (Wizarding Paris + Dark Universe) for max immersion.

Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-decade vacation or a quick research run before Epic Universe crowds spike, Hank’s first-hand intel will save you hours—and probably hundreds—before you ever scan your ticket.

📣 Guest Spotlight — Outer Rim Travels

Skip the 6 a.m. dining windows, Genie+ stress and “sold-out” VIP tours. Outer Rim Travels books Disney, Universal, cruises and more—at no extra cost to you. Ready for crowd-free itineraries and hassle-free vacations? Get a free quote at OuterRimTravels.com (or the easy redirect HanksTravels.com).

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Paperboy, infantryman, rapper-producer, top sales director—then full-blown burnout that landed him in the ER with near-kidney failure. 💥 Today Chris Atwell runs Mindset Conquest, coaching manufacturing-sector owners and sales managers to ditch “Big-Brother” CRM fears, reclaim seven hours a week, and grow revenue 12–26 %—all while protecting their health and culture. In this fast-paced episode Chris unpacks the exact frameworks he wishes he’d had 10 years earlier. chris-brandon

You’ll discover

• Rocks / Pebbles / Sand 2.0 — the energy-audit twist that shows which tasks to delegate today, not “someday.”
• Precision Pipeline Index (formula inside) to know exactly how many new deals your rep needs—no more guessing quotas.
• The CRM myth that it’s a surveillance tool—and how a two-minute “why” talk flips adoption overnight.
• Why changing incentive plans every 24 months keeps top reps hungry and collaborative.
• The assistant first rule founders ignore—and how one great VA can unlock your next strategic leap.
• Burnout to builder: how Chris used peer groups, sleep, and ruthless boundary-setting to turn crisis into a coaching empire.

Whether you’re a $5 M job-shop owner or a regional sales lead drowning in dashboards, these mindset and system shifts will have you climbing that “never-ending spiral staircase” with a lot more energy (and a lot less guilt).

📣 Guest Spotlight — Mindset Conquest & VoiceNotes™

Tired of half-finished CRMs and 15-hour days? Mindset Conquest delivers 1-on-1 leadership coaching, team programs, and the new VoiceNotes™ AI agent that fills out your CRM from a 60-second phone call. Book a free strategy session—or join the coach certification cohort—at MindsetConquest.com (link in show notes).

📣 Episode Sponsor Spotlight — SHV Partners

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Is your organization navigating high-stakes change? Scott Hackman and the SHV Partners team deliver the rare blend of clarity, bold questions and a safe-but-stretch environment that drives progress that sticks. If your company craves actionable strategy (minus the buzzwords), tap the link in the show notes to connect with SHV Partners and start your clarity journey today.

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Eight-five percent of business closures trace back to one culprit: cash-flow chaos. In this episode, fractional-CFO-turned-entrepreneur Jim Emmerich of Backbone CFO joins host Brandon Stanchock to break down the no-BS finance habits that keep companies alive, free up family time and unlock growth—without burning out the team. jim-brandon

Listen (or watch) and discover

• Controller vs. CFO—why a great controller never disappears and why a fractional CFO belongs on the leadership team, not the accounting team. jim-brandon
• Cash-Conversion Cycle 101: days sales outstanding + days payables outstanding + inventory days—and how to shrink yours before the bank does. jim-brandon
• The pricing myth: why raising prices terrifies owners more than customers and how to test increases without losing deals. jim-brandon
• “Hungry dogs run fast”—culture lessons from hyper-growth manufacturing that still apply to a 10-person shop. jim-brandon
• The financing mistake Jim sees “more times than I’d like to admit”: using short-term lines of credit to fund long-life assets. jim-brandon
• How one client’s son decided to join—and someday buy—Dad’s company after Backbone’s systems freed capacity for real mentorship. jim-brandon
• Personal wins: the nightly shutdown ritual that lets Jim, a father of five, actually clock out and stay present at home. jim-brandon

Whether you’re a $5 M fabricator or a $75 M contractor eyeing your first acquisition, Jim’s practical playbook will help you turn “gut feelings” into data-driven decisions—and maybe reclaim your weekends, too.

📣 Guest Spotlight — Backbone CFO

Ready to swap late-night spreadsheet panic for proactive strategy? Backbone CFO plugs you into a fractional CFO + rock-solid controller processes so you can see problems before they hit cash. Book a discovery call at BackboneCFO.com or connect with Jim on LinkedIn to start running your business on purpose—not panic.

📣 Episode Sponsor Spotlight — SHV Partners

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Is your organization navigating high-stakes change? Scott Hackman and the SHV Partners team deliver the rare blend of clarity, bold questions and a safe-but-stretch environment that drives progress that sticks. If your company craves actionable strategy (minus the buzzwords), tap the link in the show notes to connect with SHV Partners and start your clarity journey today.

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Can you really sell a company to your employees without losing control—or your culture? Drew Mousetis, Executive Director of the Tandem Center for Shared Business Success, says yes—and his “direct employee ownership” model proves it. In this episode Drew also reveals how 13 years of sobriety shaped his people-first playbook and why slow, incremental exits can out-pay one-day cash-outs. drew-brandon

Listen (or watch) to discover

• **The 5-phase roadmap—Explore, Evaluate, Design, Implement, Enhance—**that moves a business from 0 % to majority employee-owned without shocking the system. drew-brandon
• Why “letting go of control” is a myth—and how selling tiny blocks of shares can raise enterprise value while grooming next-gen leaders. drew-brandon
• Drew’s daily recovery rituals (quiet time, journaling, service) and how they translate into transparent, trust-driven leadership. drew-brandon
• The bottom-line upticks—retention, recruiting, innovation—that come from teaching every frontline worker to “think and act like an owner.” drew-brandon
• When direct ownership beats ESOPs, private equity or family transfers—and the questions to ask before you choose an exit lane. drew-brandon

Whether you’re staring down succession, chasing culture wins, or just curious how sobriety fuels C-suite clarity, this conversation hands you a pragmatic, people-powered exit strategy you can start mapping today.

📣 Sponsor Spotlight — Tandem Center for Shared Business Success

Ready to trade “sell-out or shut-down” anxiety for a win-win-win succession? The Tandem Center guides owners through incremental direct-ownership transitions that protect legacy and boost long-term wealth. Explore the model—or book a discovery call—at tandemcenter.org (click Connect).

📣 Episode Sponsor Spotlight — SHV Partners

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Is your organization navigating high-stakes change? Scott Hackman and the SHV Partners team deliver the rare blend of clarity, bold questions and a safe-but-stretch environment that drives progress that sticks. If your company craves actionable strategy (minus the buzzwords), tap the link in the show notes to connect with SHV Partners and start your clarity journey today.

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What do teaching English in Tibet, surviving Three Mile Island and hauling “anything dirty or smelly” have in common? They all shaped Scott Walters, second-generation President of Walters Services, into the leader he is today. In this episode we dive into:

• The homemade septic truck that launched a 50-year-old family business — and the core values that still power its growth.
• Turning “Our Service Is the Difference” from a slogan into a competitive moat across Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C. and Virginia.
• How Scott learned to stop bottlenecking a 100-person team and built a culture that celebrates mistakes as fuel for innovation.
• The reality of scaling portable toilets, roll-off dumpsters, septic and commercial waste services while funding scholarships, hardship grants and homeless-shelter partnerships.
• Leadership insights on delegation, KPIs, SOPs and why collaboration beats hero-mode management every time.

Whether you run a blue-collar startup or lead a white-collar enterprise, Scott’s no-BS lessons on service, culture and community impact will leave you rethinking what “dirty work” really means. (Links referenced in the conversation are in the show notes.) scott-brandon

📣 Sponsor Spotlight — SHV Partners

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Is your organization navigating high-stakes change? Scott Hackman and the SHV Partners team deliver the rare blend of clarity, bold questions and a safe-but-stretch environment that drives progress that sticks. If your company craves actionable strategy (minus the buzzwords), tap the link in the show notes to connect with SHV Partners and start your clarity journey today.

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What if insurance wasn’t just a necessary evil—but a strategic advantage?
Stephen B. Maxwell, CPCU, joins me for a raw and wildly insightful conversation about the misunderstood world of captive insurance—and how the smartest businesses are using it to save millions, gain control, and build real resilience.

We also kick things off with some serious gamer nostalgia, Battlefield rankings, and what it really means to game like a CEO.

🎮 Then we shift into:

• What a captive really is (and why most people misunderstand it)
• The single biggest misconception about insurance that’s costing companies real money
• Why Stephen believes “most agents don’t deserve their commission” (🔥)
• How gaming shaped communication and business mindset
• The future of insurance, risk-sharing, and collaborative safety
• Leadership, loyalty, and doing what’s actually right in business

Whether you're in the insurance space, a business owner thinking about long-term risk strategy, or just here for the BrokenMachine shoutouts, this episode brings clarity, passion, and some savage truths.

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You’ve seen them. You’ve judged them. You might even be one.
We’re talking about Disney Adults—and this episode pulls back the curtain on the 10 questions everyone wants to ask but won’t say out loud.

From FastPass obsessions to the “is it a cult?” debate, Brandon and Mike break down what makes Disney Adults tick, why they spend thousands to relive the magic, and whether it's about escapism, nostalgia… or something deeper.

🎢 In this pod episode:

• Do Disney Adults really think it’s normal to go 4x a year?
• Why mouse ears might actually be a symbol of identity
• How Disney fandom has become a coping mechanism for modern stress
• The (surprising) leadership lessons hidden in the parks
• And whether the haters are just hiding their own inner child

This one’s half psychology, half comedy, and 100% mouse-approved.

🐭 Whether you're a proud Disney Adult or a confused observer—get ready to laugh, rethink, and probably book a trip.

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What do you get when you mix bold storytelling, creative vulnerability, and deeply held values? You get Tim Medina, co-founder of Stump and Root, and one of the most thoughtful voices in branding and content strategy today.

In this episode of Just Some BS, we dive deep into how Tim helps businesses find their why, tell compelling stories through design and video, and move customers to action without gimmicks or gross marketing tactics.

🎯 We unpack:

• Most brands fail because they hide behind templates and avoid vulnerability
• How to stop hiding behind logos and start showing your damn face
• The power of personal brand in the B2B space—and why business owners need to get uncomfortable
• How Tim’s own story (and faith) drives everything from design to content strategy
• Why every business should ask 5 Whys before posting
• Whydoes  he believe ithat f you can sell fake rocks, you can sell anything
• What makes storytelling “scroll-stopping,” and what just makes noise
• The new age of EGC (employee-generated content) and FaceTime-style human content

This episode is for the creators, business owners, and brand builders who don’t want to play it safe, and know there’s more power in being real than being perfect.

🧠 Connect with Tim:
🔗 stumpandroot.co
📱 @stumpandrootco on Instagram
👤 Timothy Medina on LinkedIn

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From getting kicked in the face during an Ironman swim to automating AP workflows for some of the largest construction companies in the U.S., Grady O’Neill isn’t afraid of a challenge.

In this episode of Just Some BS, we dive into how Grady’s company, Briq (BRIQ), is transforming the construction world with AI—not by replacing people, but by removing the repetitive, boring work no one wants to do.

Grady brings clarity to how construction can harness automation, what it actually looks like to plug AI into legacy systems, and how he’s training his brain for rejection through endurance sports and sales alike.

🎯 We dig into:

• What training for an Ironman has to do with staying motivated in tech sales
• Why rejection hits differently when you're selling AI (and how to push through it)
• The real reason construction is still slow to change—and how Brick is solving it
• Why “if you can teach it, you can automate it” is the new standard
• How custom large language models are replacing Excel macros and stitching siloed data together
• What rucking, running, and real mental grit have to do with scaling a high-growth company
• Why scraping public bid data might be the future of BD in construction

This episode is for builders, operators, and tech minds who know change is coming—and want to get ahead of it before it steamrolls them.

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🔗 linkedin.com/in/gradyoneill

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What do you get when you mix a failed skate shop, a pile of broken boards, and a ton of grit?

You get Rich Moorhead—keynote speaker, artist, and founder of Art of Board. In this episode of Just Some BS, Rich takes us from the basement to the boardroom, sharing how a wild idea to reuse broken skateboards turned into custom tile installations for brands like Google, Monster Energy, and the U.S. Army War College.

🎯 What we unpack:

• The gut-wrenching moment when strangers mocked his first booth… and how he bounced back to sell out
• The real moment of clarity (his wife saying “I like it”)
• Building a sustainable nationwide recycling program through skate culture
• Why he hid his creative business from his employer for years
• The moment Tony Hawk called his phone—and how Rich almost missed it
• The magic of mentorship, mosaic tile, and trusting your own voice
• Why success has nothing to do with money—and everything to do with values

Rich’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck between practicality and passion.

🎨 Book Coming Fall 2025: When the Wheels Come Off
🌍 richmoorheaddesign.com
📱 @richmoorhead_design on Instagram
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What if doing less made you a better leader?

In this episode of Just Some BS, Whitney Hahn (Founder of Provoke Better) joins Brandon to challenge everything you’ve been told about hustle, delegation, and what it really means to lead a growing company. From growing up inside a literal zoo (yes, with cobras and arctic foxes) to helping scale companies from 10 to 50+ employees, Whitney brings bold, BS-free insights that every founder, CEO, and operator needs to hear.

🧨 We unpack:

• Why “doing too much means leading too little”
• How founders become their company’s bottleneck
• What “useful ignorance” actually looks like in executive leadership
• Why radical candor and clear dashboards are non-negotiables
• How to delegate with confidence and results
• The “Got No Time for BS” toolkit for reclaiming your week
• Why vacation isn't a luxury—it's a leadership strategy

This one’s packed with humor, practical tools, real talk on burnout, and a new way to lead without losing yourself.

👉 Download the free toolkit at: provokeBetter.com/noBS
📌 Connect with Whitney on LinkedIn: @WhitneyHahn

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She grew up in a town of 60 people. Now she’s shaping risk strategies for multimillion-dollar construction firms.

In this episode of Just Some BS, Emily Glanz (VP at Cottingham & Butler) breaks down what it takes to succeed in the insurance industry today—and spoiler alert: it’s not just spreadsheets and policies. It’s communication, empathy, and being bold enough to stay weird.

We dig into everything from cold calling to captive insurance to raising a family while flying around the country—and yes, we also talk about her elite-level tetherball skills and ninja-like fly-swatting reflexes.

🔍 What we cover:

• What growing up on a hobby farm taught her about career grit
• How painting water towers with Sherwin-Williams turned into commercial insurance success
• The REAL key to simplifying complex insurance concepts for clients
• Why fly swatters and tetherball might be underrated leadership skills 😏
• How she and her husband operate as a true unit while balancing work, travel, and parenting
• And why storytelling—not selling—is how real trust is built

This episode is part leadership, part life advice, and part Midwest-meets-boardroom gold.

Where to find Emily

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In this episode of Just Some BS, Brandon sits down with executive advisor and leadership powerhouse Liz Weber to uncover the 5 Stages of Focused Leadership Development—and why most leaders never move past Stage 2. 💥

Liz breaks down exactly how founders, CEOs, and HR leaders unintentionally stall their organizations—and how to fix it. From turning chaos into clarity, to creating culture that actually drives business results, this episode is a must-listen for any leader who wants to leave a legacy (and not burn out doing it).

🔥 We also dig into:

• Why great doers often become terrible managers
• How to know when your team needs you to step back, not step up
• The real reason succession planning fails
• The cultural red flags that derail strategy
• And how HR can finally get a seat at the leadership table (for real this time)

Whether you're a founder, new leader, or just sick of workplace dysfunction—this episode is for you.

👉 Stay weird, stay leading.

Where to Find Liz:

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https://www.wbsllc.com/
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What does a CEO actually do all day?
What’s the hardest part no one talks about?
And how do you lead people who are smarter than you… without faking it?

In this solo episode of Just Some BS, Brandon Stanchock answers the top 10 questions people have about being a CEO—based on what Google SEO says people are actually searching for (but rarely ask directly).

From imposter syndrome and decision fatigue, to screwing up with people and setting a vision that actually sticks, this episode is honest, unfiltered, and full of both strategic and emotional insight.

🎯 What we cover:

• What a CEO really does (when you don’t build the product yourself)
• The lonely, unglamorous side of leadership
• How to manage decision fatigue and still move fast
• The mistake that still haunts Brandon the most
• Why leading smarter people is a mindset shift, not a threat
• How hobbies, KPIs, and delegation prevent burnout
• A real behind-the-scenes look at building a company vision that people actually align with
• Why every CEO needs a peer group (and what happens if you don’t have one)

If you’re a founder, president, or future leader—this one’s for you.
 It’s a 24-minute download of truths that don’t always make it into the highlight reel.

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What do you do when your world collapses?

After losing her daughter Brooke, Bernice Quesenberry could’ve shut down. Instead, she created Chasing Rainbows—a nationwide nonprofit supporting grieving parents through trauma-informed care, daily support groups, and relentless compassion.

In this unforgettable episode of Just Some BS, Bernice shares how she went from a national insurance broker to a fierce mental health advocate, building a volunteer-led movement that’s now impacting lives in all 50 states.

🔎 What we talk about:

• The brutal silence after infant and pregnancy loss—and how to break it
• How Chasing Rainbows built a daily support system where none existed
• Why fathers are often forgotten in grief—and how that’s changing
• How Bernice balances grief and leadership (and why she created support for the supporters)
• The cultural failures around grief in the U.S. and what real compassion looks like
• Practical ways friends, coworkers, and leaders can actually help
• The ripple effect of peer mentorship and turning pain into purpose

This is an emotional and empowering episode you’ll never forget.

📌 Resources Mentioned:
🌐 chasingtherainbows.org
🎧 Crying Out Loud Podcast
🎟️ Events: Bursting Bubble 5K, Breaking the Silence 5K, Annual Gala

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Michael Brown spent 13 years in big pharma—climbing the corporate ladder, leading teams, and earning titles like “Associate Scientist.” Then he started asking questions no one wanted to hear… and everything unraveled.

In this raw and hilarious episode of Just Some BS, Michael shares his journey from corporate burnout to founding Seymour Mack Productions. Along the way, he opens up about job loss, mental health battles, faith, personal transformation, and how his past life as a freestyle rapper gave him the skills to thrive as a video storyteller.

🎙️ You’ll hear:

• Why corporate “realness” can be both your superpower… and your undoing
• How depression, therapy, and faith reshaped Michael’s life post-firing
• His surprising pivot from vaccine manufacturing to creative storytelling
• Why most companies get video marketing totally wrong
• The power of listening before you pitch
• How freestyle rap made him a faster thinker, better listener, and more effective entrepreneur
• Why he calls himself “the painter whose house isn’t painted” when it comes to personal branding
• What really builds trust—and how to use video to do it

If you’ve ever been through a setback, pivot, or moment of doubt… this episode is your permission to build something honest.

www.seymourmac.com

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Joe Dalton is many things—author, speaker, consultant, podcaster—but at his core, he’s obsessed with helping people and businesses unlock their essence and sell it with clarity.

In this episode of Just Some BS, Brandon sits down with Joe for a wildly valuable conversation about sales psychology, authentic branding, leadership growth, and how to actually connect in a world flooded with digital noise.

🎯 We cover:

• Why most people misunderstand sales (and how to fix that)
• How Joe breaks down objections using language psychology
• The hidden mindset traps that keep leaders stuck
• What “toxic resilience” really looks like—and how to avoid it
• How personal branding is about packaging your essence
• Why most LinkedIn pitches fall flat (and what to do instead)
• The future of business with AI workforce coordinators
• Joe’s hot take on masculinity, mentorship, and leadership failure
• Why self-belief is the most underdeveloped skill in business

Whether you're in sales, leadership, entrepreneurship, or just figuring out how to lead with confidence—this one hits from every angle.

  🌍 Joe’s Site: joedalton.ie
📕 Sales Craft by Joe Dalton
🎙️ Joe’s Podcast: Getting It Wrong To Get It Right

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joedalton111/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-joe-dalton/

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The Entrepreneur Gene Podcast with Laurie Barkman

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entrepreneur-gene/id1766510338

What happens when you step into a leadership role you weren’t sure you wanted—and weren’t expected to take?

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Gene, host Laurie Barkman sits down with Brandon Stanchok, CEO of SWF Industrial and host of Just Some BS, for a candid conversation about stepping into a family business, imposter syndrome, and leading with values like humor, curiosity, and growth.

We cover:

• The unexpected family meeting that changed Brandon’s career
• What it’s really like to take over a business from a founder with declining health
• How Brandon avoided disaster by building trust with his team
• The "hungry beast" of growth—and how he’s planning for succession
• How he uses performance reviews and peer groups to identify rising leaders
• Why he launched a local manufacturing roundtable to solve the labor shortage
• A construction company with a book club? Yep—and it works.
• The origin story of “Stay Weird” and how it fuels his leadership style
• Personal branding, YouTube travel reviews, and what makes him come alive

This one’s full of truth, tactics, and some serious heart.

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What happens when a data-driven CEO leans into content creation, admits imposter syndrome out loud, and uses humor as a leadership superpower? You get Brandon Stanchock—leader of SWF Industrial and host of Just Some BS.

In this guest appearance on the Results, Leadership, People, Value podcast, Brandon opens up about:

• How vulnerability and sarcasm shape his leadership style
• The truth behind imposter syndrome (and why it’s not a weakness)
• Why building a strong culture requires showing your weird side
• How he’s using LinkedIn, YouTube, and podcasting to attract top talent
• The role of AI in growing people, not replacing them
• Why being “better than yesterday” beats being perfect
• What most leaders misunderstand about trust, data, and development
• How humor disarms fear—and makes room for growth

If you’re in leadership, building a brand, or just tired of pretending you’ve got it all together—this episode is for you.

📌 Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
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Summary

In this conversation, Brandon Stanchock and Scott Hackman discuss the importance of employee engagement and the new initiative SHV Pathways aimed at enhancing engagement through community and learning. They explore the definition of engagement, the challenges leaders face in fostering it, and the tangible impacts of neglecting employee engagement on productivity and retention. The discussion emphasizes the need for leaders to understand their own behaviors and the importance of clear communication and expectations in the workplace. In this conversation, Scott Hackman and Brandon Stanchock explore the themes of self-improvement, happiness, and engagement in the workplace. They discuss the importance of setting up systems for success, understanding personal values, and creating a supportive work environment. The dialogue emphasizes the need for curiosity in leadership, navigating generational differences, and the future of employee engagement in a rapidly changing world.

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 This one hits deep. Brandon Rogers shares how a conversation with his grandmother reframed everything—life, business, and leadership. We talk financial storytelling, spiritual growth, and humor as a learning tool. If you’ve ever wondered “What do I want my life to stand for?”—you’ll want this episode in your ears.
 🎯 Also: lots of 90s movie quotes and finance wisdom that actually makes sense. 

Where to Find Brandon Rogers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonrogers/

https://www.2rconsultinggroup.com/

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 VP of Sales and Marketing Rafi Cohn drops by to make IT fun (seriously). From making tech support human to explaining cybersecurity like home security, this is a surprisingly hilarious, relatable convo about the digital world we rely on.
 🎧 Bonus: SNL references, collections call stories, and why IT should flex with purpose.

Find Rafi Cohn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafi-cohn-intellicomp/

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 Steve Goble went from unemployed new dad to building a thriving business helping companies fix their culture. We get into what makes or breaks workplace culture, why trust is the real currency, and how betting on yourself can change everything.
 💡 Raw, real, and ridiculously motivating. 

Steve Goble

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gobles/

https://www.thegoblegroup.com/

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 Employee benefits are complicated—and most companies just “set it and forget it.” Bill Shoemaker breaks down the hidden costs, pharmacy margins, and how your health plan could secretly be holding your company back.
 💸 If you’re leading a business and hate talking benefits, you’ll love this. 

Bill Shoemaker

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Donella Olson didn’t just start a remodeling company—she created a concierge-level experience rooted in empathy, culture, and quality. In this episode, Donella breaks down her journey from working for others to launching Two Islands Design Build, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and how she balances being both designer and builder.

We also talk:

• Vetting clients and subcontractors
• Controlled growth vs. chaos
• What homeowners always get wrong
• The wildest structural failure she’s ever discovered (👀)
• Advocating for women in construction
• Why personal growth and mentorship are at the heart of her business

If you're in the trades, thinking of starting your own thing, or just love hearing smart people talk about meaningful work—this one’s for you.

📍 Based in Richfield, MN
 🔗 Learn more about Donella: 2island-designbuild.com

Where to Find Donella Olson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donella-olson-ckbr-41245119/

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Ed Hanko has reinvented himself more times than most people ever dare. From 21 years as a police detective to launching a school, starting over in a new state, and now thriving in business development—this episode is a masterclass in career reinvention, mindset shifts, and trusting the process.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why “doing it scared” is the only way forward
• How law enforcement prepared Ed for entrepreneurship and sales
• His journey from policing to education to roofing
• The surprising power of LinkedIn for career pivots
• Why personal branding is a cheat code
• What it means to build relationships that actually matter
• Ed’s mantra: Do hard things, receive big beautiful gifts

If you're considering a career change, battling fear, or trying to find your next move—this one will hit hard.

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Mobility might be the missing piece in your fitness—and Jake Molesky is on a mission to prove it. In this episode, Jake breaks down the real reason so many people are in pain, even when they think they’re “too young” to hurt. We dig into his journey from athlete to mobility coach, the injuries that inspired his training philosophy, and how you can start fixing your pain at home—even if you hate the gym.

You’ll learn:

• What mobility actually is (and how it’s different from flexibility)
• How to train joints, not just muscles
• Why back pain, knee pain, and tight hips can be reversed
• How Brandon’s training program was built without a gym (or more than 2 dumbbells)
• Why 30 minutes of movement can change your whole week
• The mental side of injury, recovery, and rebuilding confidence

📱 Jake’s coaching app: Ground Up MPT
 📲 Follow Jake on Instagram: @groundupmpt
💪 Want custom mobility training? DM Jake or reach out through Brandon

If you’re tired of aches, injuries, or just want to feel better in your body—this one will change how you think about movement.

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Jake Kreider was laid off—and instead of hunting for the next 9-to-5, he built his own path forward. This episode dives deep into how Jake turned decades of sales experience into a fractional business development company, the mindset it took to launch, and the real work behind making it sustainable.

In this episode:

• What fractional sales actually looks like in practice
• Why smaller manufacturers are skipping full-time hires
• How Jake balances multiple clients, pipelines, and industries
• Lessons from being both let go and launching a new company
• Personal branding and how LinkedIn changed everything
• Why authenticity builds better business faster
• The rise of B2B brand ambassadors—and how to get paid for connections

If you’ve ever thought about freelancing, going solo, or building a flexible sales career, this conversation will give you the roadmap (and the reality).

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 🏷️ Want to partner? Find Jake’s info at KreiderSourcing.com (site in progress—connect on LinkedIn!)

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Summary

In this episode of the Work Cultured podcast, Brandon Stand Shock, CEO of SWF Industrial, shares his journey from power plant construction to leading a metal fabrication company. He discusses the importance of leadership lessons learned from mistakes, the challenges of transitioning to CEO, and the significance of building a strong company culture. Brandon emphasizes the need for transparency, trust, and employee engagement, especially in a post-COVID work environment. He also addresses the challenges of managing high-potential employees and the importance of feedback in improving processes. The conversation concludes with Brandon sharing insights about his podcast and YouTube channel, highlighting his passion for travel and learning.

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In this episode, Brandon Stanchock discusses the intertwined concepts of company culture and personal branding, emphasizing their importance in employee engagement and organizational success. He shares insights on how to assess and improve workplace culture, strategies for enhancing employee engagement, and the significance of personal branding in attracting talent and clients. The conversation culminates in actionable advice for leaders looking to foster a positive work environment and build their personal brand effectively.

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After 32 years at the same company, John Landis is stepping into retirement—but not without a mental and emotional battle. In this honest and deeply personal episode, John shares the real reasons why retiring is harder than most people think—especially for a generation whose identity is tied to their work.

We explore:

• The emotional rollercoaster of preparing to leave a job you love
• Why retirement hits harder when your work is your identity
• How John built trust with coworkers and clients over 3 decades
• What younger BD pros can learn from old-school face-to-face sales
• The unexpected fears about fixed income, self-worth, and purpose
• Advice for anyone nearing retirement or struggling with “what’s next”

Plus: legendary stories about Al Stewart, busted minivans, business travel in a shoebox-sized car, and the unforgettable truth behind why churches have high ceilings (you’ll see).

If you're building a legacy, considering retirement, or just love a good story from someone who’s lived it—this episode will hit home.

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If you’ve seen your company’s electric bill spike—or if you’re bracing for it—this episode is your guide. Doug Mullett, energy consultant and LED lighting expert, walks us through how manufacturers and facilities can fight rising costs by getting smarter about lighting, rebates, and demand charges.

This isn't a sales pitch—it’s a masterclass in how energy works behind the scenes and what you can actually control.

We get into:

• Why electricity costs are going up—and how companies get blindsided
• How Doug turned his LED side hustle into a thriving business
• What most people misunderstand about lighting solutions
• The real reason manufacturers should care about Peak Load Contribution (PLC)
• The difference between selling and being remembered
• Why utility companies might not tell you when your bill is about to spike
• How good design can cut your light fixtures in half and get bigger rebates

Oh—and we also cover:
 🌟 Why Brandon hates lights in his office
 🧠 The power of AI as a thinking partner
 📚 What it takes to build a 37-person book club in a manufacturing company

Whether you run a shop, manage a facility, or are just curious about how energy works—this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and practical ideas to lower costs.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-mullett-4429903/

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From cutting grass in high school to managing elite sports fields for the NFL, MLB, and major universities—Matt Weimer’s turf management journey is nothing short of wild.

In this episode, Matt takes us through:

• His unexpected career path from ag school to running pro sports field installs
• How his team builds and maintains surfaces for teams like the Eagles, Steelers, Phillies, and Penn State
• What actually goes into building a FIFA-regulated soccer field
• The pressure of game-day deadlines and sod that expires in 24 hours
• Why turf management is more logistics and leadership than just “growing grass”
• How he leads a team with high retention, trust, and grit
• Why certifications matter—and why he’s one of the only pros in the U.S. with both major turf credentials

If you love sports, leadership, or just learning about ridiculously cool niche careers—this one’s packed with stories and insights.

📍 Learn more at: Hummer Turfgrass Systems & Sporting Valley Turf Farms
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Summary

In this conversation, Bob Price discusses his deep exploration of truth, its significance in personal and professional life, and the evolution of his understanding of truth. He emphasizes the importance of transformational leadership and how it can inspire individuals to discover their purpose. The discussion also touches on the challenges of navigating misinformation in today's world and the need for leaders to seek out the truth amidst the noise. In this conversation, Bob Price and Brandon Stanchock explore the multifaceted nature of truth, leadership, and the role of humor in fostering open communication. They discuss the importance of root cause analysis in problem-solving, the empowerment of future leaders, and the challenges of facing tough truths in both personal and professional contexts. The dialogue emphasizes the need for continuous improvement and innovation, highlighting how humor can break down barriers and facilitate deeper understanding. Ultimately, they reflect on the distractions of modern life and the significance of focusing on core truths to navigate complexities effectively.

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Hiring shouldn’t feel like roulette—and yet, most companies still rely on resumes and gut instinct. In this episode, Brandon sits down with Jason Carroll, the founder of Aptive Index and a former CEO who helped scale a security company from 800 to 2,500 employees—learning the hard way what really works in hiring.

This episode is PACKED with leadership gold:

• Why resumes are outdated and often misleading
• How to use data to avoid costly hiring mistakes
• What “psychometric assessments” are and why they matter
• How Aptive Index compares to DISC, PI, and Culture Index
• What questions to ask during interviews based on personality mismatches
• The role of trust, onboarding, and adapting leadership styles to your people
• Why ignoring disengagement is as expensive as your electric bill
• Real stories from Jason’s leadership journey (including firing bad-fit clients and transforming toxic culture)
• How AI is powering next-gen hiring—and why every company should lean in

If you're tired of hiring mistakes, want to build better teams, or just love hearing two leaders geek out over people and data—this one’s for you.

📍 Learn more: aptiveindex.com
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