The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland

In this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, Brett Gilliland sits down with comedian and creator Johnny Hilbrant, the mastermind behind the viral Private Equity Guy (PE Guy) character. Johnny shares his journey from working behind the scenes at The Ellen Show and teaching SoulCycle classes to becoming one of social media’s fastest-growing comedy creators. He opens up about how one sati...

In this episode of F to the 6th Power, Brett Gilliland and the panel dive into honest conversations about the six pillars of life: faith, family, fitness, firm, finances, and fun. From balancing truth and love in your faith journey to developing daily habits that create long-term success, this discussion is packed with practical wisdom and real-life experiences.   The group explores the reali...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, Brett Gilliland sits down with JB Glossinger, founder and CEO of MorningCoach®, to explore why the most successful leaders don’t need more motivation—they need a better operating system. For more than 21 years, JB has organically built one of the longest-running daily coaching communities, helping founders, CEOs, and high-performing professionals...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, Brett Gilliland sits down with Amy Lescher, fitness and wellness expert, entrepreneur, and the ultimate hype girl for women who are ready to elevate every area of their lives. With more than two decades of experience spanning coaching, nursing, athletics, pharmaceutical sales, and motherhood, Amy has developed a unique approach to helping people u...

In this special live episode of the Circuit of Success at Beyond, Brett Gilliland sits down with former St. Louis Cardinals star and World Series Champion Matt Adams for an inspiring conversation about leadership, mindset, resilience, and the habits that create lasting success. Known to Cardinals fans as “Big City,” Adams shares the lessons that helped him rise from Slippery Rock Unive...

In this episode of The Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland sits down with Jeff Meade, an entrepreneur, education innovator, and venture-based learning advocate who is redefining what higher education can look like. As the Founding Director of Entrepreneurship at Paul Quinn College, Jeff is leading the groundbreaking initiative “Every Quinnite is an Entrepreneur,” a bold program where every student...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland and the F to the 6 crew dive into one of the biggest challenges people face today: balancing faith, family, fitness, leadership, fun, and finances in the middle of a nonstop world. From packed sports schedules and burnout to building stronger marriages and healthier routines, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom for living a m...

In this powerful episode of The Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland sits down with George Haymaker III to unpack a journey that spans decades of entrepreneurship, burnout, addiction, and ultimately transformation. After a 35-year career as an entrepreneur and leader, George found himself at rock bottom, facing a serious health crisis that forced him to step away and rebuild his life from the...

In this powerful live episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, host Brett Gilliland sits down with NHL legend and Hall of Famer Chris Pronger to unpack what it truly means to earn success. From his humble beginnings in a small town in Ontario to becoming a Stanley Cup Champion and one of the greatest defensemen in hockey history, Chris shares the mindset, discipline, and daily habits that shaped...

In this episode of Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland sits down with entrepreneur Tori Bolt, co-founder of Bolt Farm Treehouse, to unpack how she and her husband built a million-dollar business from scratch. What started as a simple honeymoon experience in a handcrafted treehouse has evolved into a luxury, adults-only glamping destination set on 55 acres in the mountains of Tennessee. Featuring s...

In this episode of The Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland breaks down the concept of “F to the 6th Power”—a powerful framework designed to help you win in every area of life. Instead of focusing on one dimension of success, this conversation challenges you to think bigger and build a life that’s aligned, intentional, and sustainable over time. The key isn’t perfection—it’s consistency in the thin...

In this episode of Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland sits down with Andrew Davidson, Central Region Managing Partner at KPMG, for a powerful conversation on leadership, life decisions, and what truly defines success. From early dreams of becoming a pilot to building a high-level career in public accounting, Andrew shares how one unexpected decision changed the entire trajectory of his life. His...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland sits down with entrepreneur and CEO Damon Flowers to break down what it truly takes to build and scale a successful business. With over 20 years of experience launching, failing, and exiting multiple companies, Damon shares real-world lessons on entrepreneurship, including why most businesses struggle without strong marketing, sales s...

In this episode of The Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland sits down with leadership coach and author Croft Edwards to explore what truly drives success in today’s fast-changing world. While many are focused on external factors like technology and AI, Croft makes a compelling case that the real challenge leaders face is internal. From his background in the military to decades of coaching top perfo...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success F to the 6th Power Podcast, host Brett Gilliland is joined by Tim Hammett, Scott Vieregge, Jason Baldus, Dan Laure, Ted McNulty, and Katie Martin for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to succeed in life. From faith and Easter reflections to real-world discussions on discipline, mindset, and personal growth, this episode breaks down the core pr...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, host Brett Gilliland sits down with speaker, author, and creative mastermind Kyle Scheele. Known as the “Patron Saint of Crazy Ideas,” Kyle has built a career turning bold concepts into viral projects that capture global attention. With more than 250 million video views and features in major publications like Fast Company and The Washington Post,...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, host Brett Gilliland sits down with performance coach Joel Staley to discuss how high-performing men can unlock the next level of their energy, focus, and leadership. Joel works with business owners, executives, and leaders to uncover hidden gaps in their routines that quietly drain performance, helping them lead their teams, families, and busines...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland sits down with entrepreneur Tom Fields, founder and CEO of FYNANCIAL, to discuss his journey from financial advisor to fintech founder. Tom shares how his experience working directly with clients revealed problems within the financial services industry and inspired him to build a technology platform designed to help financial firms be...

On this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, host Brett Gilliland sits down with Corey Schonhorst for an honest and impactful discussion about control, confidence, rejection, and daily discipline. Corey shares his journey from growing up with emotional armor built in childhood to discovering how letting go of control transformed his mindset. They dive deep into how fear, cynicism, and self-d...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, host Brett Gilliland dives into the second installment of the F to the 6th Power framework: faith, family, fitness, firm, fun, and finances. Joined by Scott, Dan, Jason, and Tim, this conversation breaks down practical habits that help high performers stay grounded, disciplined, and intentional in every area of life. From daily prayer routines to...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland sits down with Shawn Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ Media, restaurateur, and a leading voice in storytelling and digital hospitality. Raised by his Bulgarian immigrant grandfather, Shawn shares the foundational lessons that shaped his life and leadership: stay curious, get involved, and ask for help. These principles became the backbone...

Grant Wistrom’s journey from a sports-driven household in Central Florida to three national championships at Nebraska and a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams is a story of discipline, resilience, and relentless work ethic. In this episode, Grant sits down with Brett Gilliland to share the lessons that shaped his career, from growing up under the guidance of parents who never missed a practice to...

In this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, host Brett Gilliland sits down with ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas for a powerful conversation on preparation, leadership, and credibility. Known for his work on ESPN’s College GameDay, Saturday Primetime, SportsCenter, and ESPN.com, Jay shares how his journey through elite college basketball, coaching, law, and broadcasting shaped his...

In this special roundtable episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, host Brett Gilliland introduces the F to the 6th Power framework, a simple yet powerful model designed to help people build a future greater than their past. Recorded at Visionary Wealth Advisors, this conversation brings together six trusted leaders, each representing one of the six foundational pillars of a fulfilled life: fai...

In this powerful episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, host Brett Gilliland sits down with Tim Hammett and Mike Lemp for a deep and honest conversation about personal growth, coaching, and the importance of investing in yourself. Using examples from elite performers like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, and Michael Phelps, the discussion centers on one defining question: Do you have a...