Brandon Stanchock

Just Some BS

Business EN ↓ 117 episodes

Just Some BS is where industrial leaders talk about what actually breaks when companies scale. Hosted by Brandon Stanchock, CEO of an industrial construction company, this show challenges the myths industrial businesses tell themselves about control, accountability, and growth. Because most industrial companies don’t struggle from lack of talent, they struggle with a lack of clarity. And when clarity is missing, leaders tighten control instead of fixing the real issue. This is not a generic leadership podcast. It’s for operators responsible for execution — the ones dealing with scope definitio...

Author

Brandon Stanchock

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Business

Podcast website

justsomebs.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Disney Adults: 10 Things You Secretly Want to Know 08.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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'...

Why Storytelling Sells: Tim Medina on Brand Clarity, Content that Hits, and Building with Purpose 01.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 custo...

Ironmans, AI, and the End of Mundane Work: How Grady O’Neill is Automating the Construction Industry 24.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Skateboards, Setbacks, and Scaling a Movement: Rich Moorhead on Creativity That Doesn’t Quit 17.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Burning Out? Why Doing Less Might Be the Leadership Advantage You Need with Whitney Hahn 10.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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, Whit...

From Farm to Construction Risk: Emily Glanz on Selling, Storytelling, and Staying Human in Insurance 03.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 wei...

Leadership Without the BS: The 5 Stages Every Great Leader Must Master 27.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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...

What No One Tells You About Being a CEO: 10 Brutally Honest Answers 20.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Turning Grief Into a Movement: Bernice Quesenberry on Love, Loss & Chasing Rainbows 13.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 insura...

From Pharma to Filmmaking: Faith, Failure & Finding Your Voice with Michael Brown 06.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 u...

Sales Psychology, Self-Belief & Disrupting the Norm with Joe Dalton 29.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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...

From Construction to Culture: Navigating Family Business Leadership with Brandon Stanchock 22.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Leadership, Imposter Syndrome & Staying Weird – Brandon Stanchock on Building Culture Without BS 15.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Why Employees Really Disengage – And How Culture Could Fix It 08.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 retent...

How One Question Changed Everything – Career, Leadership & Purpose 01.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail  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 actuall...

Why IT Is Like Toilet Paper – And Other Cybersecurity Truths 25.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail  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-i...

Fired with a 12-Day-Old Baby – From Job Loss to Leadership Coach 18.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail  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/ 🎙️ Like what...

The Hidden Profits in Healthcare – Take Control of Your Employee Benefits 11.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail  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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/groupbenefitsolutions/ 🎙️ Like what you heard...

Building a Remodeling Business from Scratch – Vision, Grit & Growth with Donella Olson 04.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 subcon...

From Police Detective to Business Developer – Reinventing Yourself with Ed Hanko 25.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 en...

Fixing Pain Without the Gym – Mobility, Strength & Real-Life Training with Jake Molesky 18.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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—ev...

How to Build a Fractional Sales Business – Jake Kreider’s Journey from Job Loss to Ownership 11.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 smalle...

FEATURED on the Work Cultured Podcast with Jason P. Carroll 04.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 n...

Culture, Branding & Real Leadership – What I Shared at Wake Up to Manufacturing 28.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Summary 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 cli...

Why Retirement Feels So Hard – Identity, Purpose & What Comes Next 21.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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 lov...

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