Just Some BS

Send us Fan Mail 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 los...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 (a...

Send us Fan Mail 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) Sil...

Send us Fan Mail SEO-Rich Description (use on both Buzzsprout & YouTube) 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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): Trying to be every...

Send us Fan Mail 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 &...

Send us Fan Mail 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, t...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 int...

Send us Fan Mail 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 r...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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—...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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 co...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wh...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ca...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Tur...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ra...