Living The Standard

Meet my first guest, Nate Weber, who made a bold move from IT to coaching. In this episode, Nate shares how he turned his passion into a career, balancing work, family, and faith. Discover his secrets to building confidence, using social media for growth, and why surrounding yourself with the right people matters. Perfect for anyone looking to make a change or find inspiration in their own journey...

In this episode, I talk about the mindset, standards, and long-term vision that have shaped the journey of Bar Raising Fitness—from the early days to where we are now—and what it really takes to keep moving forward when the results aren’t immediate. This conversation is about trust, coaching, going all in, and the relentless pursuit of becoming better every single day. If you’re building something...

In this episode, we break down the two supplements that can benefit the majority of people —without the hype, confusion, or marketing noise. You’ll learn: Why creatine is one of the most researched and trusted supplements for performance, recovery, and long-term health The real importance of daily protein intake , and how protein powder can be a simple tool to stay consistent What to look for in s...

In this episode, I break down how to handle stress at work — and why most of it isn’t worth your energy. From there, I dive into how setbacks and failures shouldn’t be the focus, and finish by sharing the values I believe deserve far more priority in our lives.

I dive back into the story of building Bar Raising Fitness into what it is today.

This week I dive back into the story of how we got Bar Raising Fitness to where it is today. Today's episode we talk about that 1st year of opening our first facility.

I break down the 4-week challenge we’re running at Bar Raising Fitness and explain why simple, daily non-negotiables are one of the most effective ways to build momentum, discipline, and confidence. We’ll walk through the daily standards for the challenge, what’s off the table for four weeks, and the 4 C’s to Success — Commitment, Consistency, Confidence, and Courage — and how they apply to any go...

With the holidays wrapping up and the new year approaching, I wanted to share a short, simple episode focused on three things that, if you commit to them, will absolutely improve the quality of your life.

A short, timely episode on doing the right thing — especially with the holidays coming up. From basic manners to personal accountability, this is a reminder that small actions and high standards still matter.

In today's episode, I continue to dive into my story of starting Bar Raising Fitness and how an opportunity came for me to open our first training facility, just months after starting in my garage.

In today’s episode, I continue the story of how Bar Raising Fitness started and how a few unexpected opportunities helped me expand beyond my garage and begin building real momentum. I talk about the early days, the small wins, the challenges, and the moments that pushed BRF forward when most people would have quit. These were the steps that helped me grow my reach, gain clients, and slowly turn a...

In today’s episode, I go back to the early days of Bar Raising Fitness and share what it really looked like when I first got started — long before I had a plan, experience, or the “perfect conditions.” This is the story of how BRF began inside a small one-car garage with used equipment, cheap flooring, and a whole lot of belief… and why getting started before I was ready changed everything. Here i...

In this episode, I share the story of a mountain man whose words completely shifted my perspective on life. It forced me to ask why I was letting stress, past mistakes, and other people’s opinions control my happiness and mental state. Sometimes all it takes is one moment to wake up and realize what truly matters — and what doesn’t. This conversation changed the way I live.

This episode is about a conversation I had the other day with a gas station employee that really hit me and made me stop and think. It wasn’t planned, it wasn’t expected — but it was powerful. It reminded me how important our health is, how short life can be, and why taking care of yourself and fighting for your life matters. I wanted to share that moment with you today, because I believe someone...

In this episode, I talk about the importance of building standards for yourself — the rules, priorities, and values that guide your life. These aren’t goals. They’re the daily non-negotiables that shape your mindset, decisions, and who you become. I share the five non-negotiables that guide how I live, make decisions, and hold myself accountable every day. This episode is about taking control of y...

In this episode, I talk about a season of my life where everything felt uncertain. I was lost, disconnected from myself, and questioning who I was and what I was doing. It was the moment I realized something important: no one is coming to save you. This episode is about taking ownership of your life — your thoughts, your actions, your future — even when it feels like everything is stacked against...

Today’s episode is all about a simple two-word motto that’s shaped my mindset and my success — Prove It. I talk about how this phrase has kept me accountable through early mornings, long days, and moments of doubt. It’s a reminder that words mean nothing without action. I share personal stories — from 4:30am mornings to runs I didn’t want to do — that show how powerful this mindset can be when you...

Every movement starts with a story. In this first episode of Living the Standard, Brandon Hogan shares how it all began — from dropping out of college and training in a one-car garage to building Bar Raising Fitness, a company built on discipline, belief, and high standards. Hear the mission behind the podcast and what it truly means to raise your standard in the gym, in business, and in life.