The Brian Hess Show

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...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we're diving deep into the world of innovation, leadership, and global growth with returning guest Eric Cunningham, CEO and Founder of Green Cabbage — a company redefining procurement intelligence for some of the biggest organizations in the world. Fresh off a $40 million Series B round, Eric shares what it takes to b...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today's episode is special—not just because we're talking business and technology—but because we're reconnecting with an old friend and powerhouse leader in the wireless world, Chris Pagano, Senior Director of Segment Marketing & Business at Verizon Business. We dive deep into leadership, longevity, and the evolution of one of the worl...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today we've got a special in-studio guest—Adam Gunn, COO of NoCap Sports—to talk about how NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) is transforming college athletics and why NoCap is changing the game for universities, athletes, and businesses alike. We dig into:  ✅ How NoCap is solving the donor fatigue problem for universities  ✅ Why their inn...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we're diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful skills a leader can develop—active listening. Too often, leadership gets reduced to vision, charisma, or strategy, but the truth is this: if you can't listen, you can't lead. Joining me today is Eric, and we break down:  ✅ Why active listening builds more trust than any...

What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, I'm going solo to unpack a truth that we often overlook—God always delivers, but blessings come with responsibility. The things you pray for—opportunities, resources, relationships, abundance—don't just show up. They arrive with weight, stewardship, and the call to manage them wisely. In this episode, we dig into:  ✅ Why answer...