The Brian Hess Show

In Episode 997 of The Brian Hess Show, Brian sits down with Ryan Bibza: real estate agent, founder of the Bibza Group, trusted advisor, and a longtime friend of the Hess family. Brian and Ryan first met back in 2018, and Ryan has been part of the family's real estate journey ever since. Ryan shares how he got into real estate, why choosing the right agent matters, and how buying or selling a home...

In Episode 996 of The Brian Hess Show, Brian sits down with Mark Richards: longtime friend, business advisor, financial planning professional, and founder of Cool Hollow Solutions. Mark returns to the show for a deeper conversation about the path that shaped who he is today. Mark shares how his career started in math, physics, engineering, and sales before he eventually moved into the financial in...

In Episode 995 of The Brian Hess Show, Brian sits down with John Burley: real estate investor, private equity founder, author, speaker, educator, and returning guest of the show. John shares how he walked away from Wall Street, moved to Phoenix, and built a real estate business rooted in cash flow, discipline, and long-term thinking. John talks about why he believes the real estate education indus...

In Episode 994 of The Brian Hess Show, Brian sits down with Larry Richert: longtime KDKA Radio morning host, Steelers game day voice, narrator of Steelers highlight films, podcast host, husband, father, grandfather, and one of Pittsburgh's most recognizable voices. Larry shares his journey from growing up in Pittsburgh to discovering media in high school, falling in love with radio, and building a...

In Episode 993 of The Brian Hess Show, Brian sits down with Mark Madden: Pittsburgh sports radio voice, longtime media personality, columnist, former wrestling commentator, Liverpool supporter, and lifelong Penguins fan. Mark shares the story of his career, from covering high school sports and working in wrestling journalism to building one of the most recognizable voices in Pittsburgh sports medi...

In Episode 992 of The Brian Hess Show, Brian sits down with Jay Caufield: former Pittsburgh Penguin, two-time Stanley Cup champion, broadcaster, entrepreneur, husband, father, and co-host of The Larry & Big Man Show . Jay shares his journey from growing up outside Philadelphia, playing football at the University of North Dakota, walking onto one of the best college hockey programs in the country,...

In Episode 991 of The Brian Hess Show, Brian sits down with Julie Grant: attorney, former prosecutor, Court TV personality, victim advocate, and host of the upcoming podcast Take Me to Trial with Julie Grant . Julie shares her journey from growing up in Steubenville, Ohio, to working in television, going to law school, becoming an assistant district attorney in Pittsburgh, and eventually building...

In Episode 990 of The Brian Hess Show , Brian sits down with legendary hockey broadcaster, coach, scout, and hockey mind Pierre McGuire. Pierre shares his journey from growing up between New Jersey and Montreal to becoming a three-sport athlete, chasing a career in hockey, and eventually working alongside some of the greatest names the sport has ever seen. This conversation dives into Pierre's rel...

In this special episode of The Brian Hess Show, Brian sits down with Lee Kricher: pastor, mentor, leadership builder, and Chair of C12 Pittsburgh. Lee shares his journey through ministry, business leadership, the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, and the launch of C12 in Pittsburgh. Together, Brian and Lee discuss what it means to lead with faith, build a business with purpose, strengthen your mar...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we're breaking down a concept that separates the winners from everyone else— why "boring wins championships" and the real power of daily consistency. Joined by Matt McHale, we dive into what it actually takes to create long-term success—and why most people fall short chasing excitement instead of committing to the pro...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we're diving into one of the most important topics for any business owner— how to build a business that runs without you. Joined by Mark Richards, we break down the real truth behind what it takes to step out of the day-to-day, stop being the bottleneck, and build a company that can actually operate and grow without y...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we're getting into the real truth about sales— what it actually takes to win, especially when things aren't going your way. This episode dives deep into the mental game of sales, the ups and downs every salesperson faces, and how to stay consistent when results aren't showing up yet. This isn't just about closing deal...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we're breaking down a powerful topic that separates the good from the great… the difference between average and extraordinary results. This episode is all about understanding why average is the default—and what it actually takes to rise above it and create something truly exceptional in your life and business. This is...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we're diving into one of the most important conversations happening in business right now— how AI is changing every single industry. If you're not paying attention… you're already behind. Joining me today is Mike Reynolds —a great friend behind our AI development—and we break down exactly how AI is transforming busine...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we're back with Part 2 of one of our most impactful conversations—The Power of the Platform. We're continuing the conversation with Eric and diving deeper into what it really takes to build an ecosystem of businesses that work together, scale together, and win together. This isn't just about building companies… It's a...

Episode 977 | The Power of Relationships Every real opportunity in business and life comes through people. Growth follows trust. Speed follows credibility. Leverage follows proximity. Networking isn't collecting contacts. It's showing up, adding value, and playing the long game. The rooms you're in shape your thinking. Your thinking shapes your future. Relationships aren't a soft skill. They're a...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show. This is Episode 2 of 2026, and today we're taking yesterday's conversation to the next level. Learning lessons is easy. Turning lessons into standards is where most people fail. In this episode, I break down how to take the pain, adversity, and clarity you gained in 2025—and lock those lessons into systems, boundaries, and n...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show — and welcome to 2026. In today's episode, I'm taking you on a real, unfiltered walk through everything 2025 taught me. The wins. The pressure. The lessons that cost something. This isn't hype, predictions, or surface-level motivation — this is leadership lived out in real time. 2025 was a year that revealed things. It reveal...