John Brubaker

The Coach Bru Podcast

Business EN ↓ 259 episodes

A leadership performance podcast specifically for entrepreneurs and executives. Because none of us are one dimensional, Coach Bru explores many topics to help expand your results. Occasionally features candid conversations with Stadium Status performers to help you take your business to the BIG TIME.

Author

John Brubaker

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.CoachBru.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Welcome aboard now shut up 10.11.2025

How to make sure you are not cover silencing valuable contributors on your team

Work for a cause not for applause 05.11.2025

In this episode, we dive into why an audience of one is the most important audience

Are you hard to find? 03.11.2025

Is your business or brand wearing a cloaking device? Has it entered federal witness protection so to speak? You might be surprised. And if so, pay attention and take notes.

Think Outside The (cigar) Box 24.10.2025

This episode features longtime friend K.C. Johnson who is the national sales director for Tatuaje Cigars and co-owner of L'Atelier Cigars. K.C. shares how his professional journey from working at adidas to teaching to managing a hockey rink has FORMED and INFORMED his current role. Tatuaje is one of the trailblazers and innovators of their industry. We unpack that and share how you can do the...

Who’s Winning & Why 22.10.2025

The reason to be an original and the cautionary tale of copycats.

Life Lessons, Leadership & Legacy: Interview w/ Coach Adam Todd 12.10.2025

This episode is official a "Toddcast" not a podcast. Championship level coach Adam Todd of SUNY Canton joins us in studio. We discuss leadership and life lessons from the coach whom my award-winning book Seeds of Success was based on... Coach Randy Mills or "Coach Morgan Randall" as he is referred to in the book. You'll hear some never before told stories, backstories and t...

“Invisible” Currency 08.10.2025

This episode is a result of a listener question that was emailed in… “Coach Bru, How do I generate more and better ideas?” Ideas are currency, well at least good ideas are. And the ability to create ideas is just like exercising a muscle. If you don’t exercise your creativity it will atrophy. This episode teaches you how to do it and shares a tool with you. And that tool is available here: https:/...

The most dangerous 4 letter F-word 06.10.2025

What you may have in common with an old couch and a used lawn tractor.

Guitars, Outlaws & Unforgettable Tales: An Interview w/ Joel Thetford & Dave Gutter 11.08.2025

What can entrepreneurs and leaders learn about resilience and the creative process from a couple of singer-songwriters? A lot... if you pay attention. We are joined by Grammy award winner Dave Gutter and the one and only Joel Thetford. Joel just released his new album, Guitars, Outlaws and Unforgettable Tales . And Dave was a writer and producer of the album. Dave too has a new album out titled, T...

If you’re not doing this, start now 28.07.2025

How a rising tide can raise all ships in YOUR industry too.

Two words you never heard 25.07.2025

How incorporating these two words even in just a small amount into your life will dramatically improve you and your results

Entrepreneurship Lesson From Harrison Ford 24.07.2025

This is my single best piece of advice and a lesson every current and aspiring entrepreneur can learn from Harrison Ford; well before he was “successful”.

The Most Interesting Woman In The World: Stephanie Ryann Interview 21.07.2025

Stephanie Ryann is the female version of the Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man In The World". She's one of the most fascinating people you'll ever meet. Stephanie is a former volunteer firefighter turned fashion model turned country artist, she's played dive bars, honky-tonks, and festivals, earning a reputation for her powerhouse vocals and genuine connection with audiences. S...

The importance of being an analog man in a digital world 11.06.2025

Ignore this advice at your own peril.

Worst Practices 27.05.2025

A cautionary tale of what not to do when it comes to your brand. And how to avoid the pitfalls of brands gone wrong.

Belichick Yourself 13.05.2025

72 year-old Bill Belichick‘s 24-year-old girlfriend put on a master class on promotion publicity and earned media for the brand that is Bill Belichick Inc. In this episode, I break down how you can do the same thing. And I also expose how intellectually lazy and naïve everyone in the media is.

Cowboy Wisdom For Ruthless Inner Peace 04.05.2025

In this episode, I’ve got some great inspiration for anyone struggling to stay the course professionally or questioning their purpose. I’ve also got a new book out: The Tao of Rip: Cowboy Wisdom For Ruthless Inner Peace. It’s available here: https://bru.news/rip And also on audio, kindle & print on Amazon: https://bru.news/books

Evolve or Perish: An Interview with Jared Sawyer 10.04.2025

Your brand has more in common with this organization than you realize. Grab a pen and paper, and listen to my conversation about the Portland VFW.

The Cautionary Tale That Is Coach Bru 07.04.2025

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but… In case you think you’ve marketed yourself enough to the people closest to you… you haven’t. And I’m living proof of that. BTW every format of every one of my books is available here: https://www.bru.news/books

The BIG lesson you can learn from the torpedo bat. 04.04.2025

Evolve or perish, innovate or die— this episode helps you unpack how and where you can find your best ideas to create efficiencies, greater production, and more cost savings in your business. Plus your people will thank you!

What’s The Stupidest Thing We Can Do? 12.03.2025

The most important question you can ask yourself in business is what’s the stupidest thing that we could do to ruin our company? And then make sure you do not do that thing. Today’s episode highlights how you can learn from Southwest Airlines recent changes and not fall victim in your business to the mistakes they’re making.

Go For Third: Interview w/ Derek Volk 11.03.2025

What do coaching softball and running a multi-million dollar manufacturing company have in common? A lot. In this episode Coach Bru interviews Derek Volk, CEO of Volk Packaging Corp. about his new book Go For Third: Leadership Lessons From The Softball Field To The Workplace. The interview gives you an up close look at how YOU can apply Derek's leadership wisdom to take your team's results to that...

Bru reveals the greatest form of love 26.02.2025

In this episode, we discussed why you ought to document and journal your successes on a daily basis. We also touch on the importance of keeping an ego file in your filing cabinet. To purchase one of Coach Bru‘s custom journals go to: http://www. WinAcustomHat.com *That weird custom URL will make sense after you listen to the episode

You’re The Only One Who Cares 18.02.2025

A Valentines Day cautionary tale about human nature.

The Most Vulnerable Place In Business 19.01.2025

What the Tik Tok ban has to do with you and your business even if you’re not on TikTok.

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