The Protecting Outcomes Podcast

In this episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast, we dive into Chapter 4 of Brian's book Protecting Outcomes: Why Thinking Like An Owner Changes Everything: Predictability Is the Real Performance Metric. We break down why owners and managers value consistency over flash, why managing with fear eventually backfires, and how trust is built — not by what you say, but by what you do over and ove...

What makes someone truly hard to replace? In this episode, Devon and Brian Rooney break down Chapter 5 of Protecting Outcomes — and it's not about skills. It's about trust, consistency, and the quiet decisions that build it over time. They dig into why your boss might be ignoring you (and why that's actually a good thing), how being a "task doer" makes you replaceable, why yo...

When your boss doesn't know what's going on, they guess — and guessing is exhausting. In this episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast, hosts Brian and Devon Rooney dive into Chapter 14 of the book: The Cost of Making Your Boss Guess. We break down what happens when information goes missing in the workplace — the anxiety it causes owners, the trust it erodes, and the breakdown in communi...

In this episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast, Brian and Devon dive deep into personal growth, parenting, and the mindset shifts that change everything. What we cover: The Whole-Brain Child — How understanding the left (logical) and right (emotional) sides of the brain can transform the way you parent, connect with your kids during tantrums, and regulate your own reactions The Courage To Be D...

This week on the Protecting Outcomes Podcast, Brian and Devon Rooney dive deep into the mindset shifts that change everything — from rethinking networking to outgrowing relationships that hold you back. What starts as a rat-killing story turns into a powerful conversation about showing up, leveling up, and protecting the outcomes that matter. Brian shares his excitement about heading to the Repair...

This week we're talking stress, Teslas, and taking back control. From the physical toll of financial stress (hello, cracked neck and relaxed shoulders) to the value of doing things right the first time — whether that's a tire rotation or a customer relationship — we cover it all. We dig into Pulling Your Own Strings , why guilt is a waste of time, and how a simple word shift from "obl...

What happens when you stop letting fear make your decisions? In this episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast, Brian and Devon Rooney dive deep into the moments that force you to face your finances, your fears, and your future head-on. Brian opens up about a high-stakes meeting with his banker — one that could either save his business or send him into a tailspin. After a debt relief company told...

In this episode of The Protecting Outcomes Podcast, Brian and Devon unpack what it really means to get out of your own way. From discovering that your self-worth comes from within — not from anyone else's approval — to Brian's 20-day action plan for bringing the Protecting Outcomes book and workbook to companies and teams, this episode is all about backing yourself and being a doer. They d...

Announcing the Protecting Outcomes Companion Workbook! Soooo many people have been asking for it and it's here! It will be available next week! check the website for links to the book, audiobook and workbook! www.protectingoutcomes.com Read it Listen to it Apply it

This episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast covers it all — restructuring business debt with a banker, using ChatGPT to fill out financial paperwork, scratching a customer's wheel (and paying for it), emotional discounting in business, childhood stories about being locked outside, Legos, comedy takes on Shane Gillis and Chad Daniels, and a hilarious deep dive into why a NAPA store's ne...

In this raw, unscripted conversation, we dive into real talk about navigating debt cleanup with a bank advisor, restructuring business and personal loans, and the honest self-accountability it takes to turn finances around. We also get into shop management lessons — why digital vehicle inspections matter, how to hold your team accountable, and why "the Fred Factor" (small acts of kindness nobody s...

This week: 97-degree shop days, a surprise transfer case seal fix, a candid talk about technician productivity and business coaching, restructuring shop debt, and honest conversation about self-sabotage, willpower, and staying sober. Plus family updates, tool truck hustle, and why alone time matters. Grab the book that started it all — Protecting Outcomes — at protectingoutcomes.com

Brian and his brother Devon hit the trail for another episode of Protecting Outcomes — talking through predatory lending traps in the auto shop world, why doomscrolling politics is quietly wrecking your relationships, and how doing something new every day can make life feel longer. Real talk, no filters, just two brothers walking and figuring it out. 📖 Grab the book: protectingoutcomes.com

Welcome back to the Protecting Outcomes Podcast. In this episode, host Brian Rooney sits down in person with his brother Devon to talk about predictability — why showing up the same way every day (at work and at home) builds trust, stability, and better outcomes. They dig into chapter four of Brian's book, share stories about setting expectations, having "crucial conversations," and...

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, host Brian Rooney steps away from the usual talk for something different — a reading of the opening portion of the Declaration of Independence, paired with reflections on what those words still mean today. This isn't a political episode. It's not about Republicans or Democrats, headlines or debates. It's about remembering where our co...

Brian and Devon are back for another honest, unfiltered conversation about daily habits, mindset and protecting the outcomes that matter most to you. This episode covers staying the course when the day goes sideways, the value of a crucial conversation, and why you should stop complaining and start noticing. Plus: F1 racing, dock repairs, side by side services and a dog named Penny that has 18 day...

Welcome to the Protecting Outcomes Podcast with Brian and Devon Rooney — two brothers having real, unfiltered conversations about mindset, personal growth, and building the life you actually want. In this episode, Brian and Devon dig into what it really takes to level up: staying present instead of multitasking, the power of planning your day and journaling, and why "just getting by" is...

Brian and Devon Rooney are back with another real, unfiltered conversation about what it takes to get better every day. This week: getting out of your comfort zone, changing what you do to change what you get, building something that lasts, and a whole lot of laughs along the way. Ready to start protecting your own outcomes? Get the book at protectingoutcomes.com New episodes every week. Thanks fo...

What does it really mean to protect the outcomes you want? In this episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast, brothers Brian and Devon get real about the messy middle — the boat that won't start on Memorial Day weekend, moving a daughter out for probably the last time, and the quiet weight of realizing half the year is already gone. But beneath the laughs and chaos is a conversation that hits hom...

Brian and Devon Rooney get real about what it takes to thrive at work — not just survive. They break down why mastering the simple, consistent, "boring" stuff is the highest-leverage thing you can do to grow your career and your income. If you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, or underpaid, this episode will change how you see your role. Grab Brian's book at https://protectingoutco...

I decided to do something a little different. I shared some chapters from my first book, Protecting Outcomes, because I believe the world needs to hear what's in it. My favorite part is about the invisible scorecard that nobody ever told you exists. As always, thanks for following us here and remember to like and share!

In this episode, Brian and his co-host dive into the real costs and headaches of running an independent auto repair shop — from aftermarket warranty companies that claw back payments after the work is done, to customers who blame shops for damage that happened somewhere else. Brian shares two frustrating real-world examples from a single day and explains how systems like digital vehicle inspection...

Brian Rooney and his brother Devin Rooney get real about personal growth and mindset in this episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast. They explore how the right people in your corner can shift your perspective, why clear communication is the foundation of every great team, and what it means to truly protect the outcomes you want in business and in life. 📖 Grab Brian's book for free at: htt...

What happens when two brothers get brutally honest about life, business, mindset, and growth — every single week? This. Right here. We're Brian and Devon — two real guys having real conversations about what it actually takes to level up your life, run a business with integrity, and become the best version of yourself. No filters. No fluff. Just the kind of talk you wish you were having with yo...

Are You Busy — or Are You Actually Productive? In this episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast, Brian Rooney and Devon Rooney dive deep into Chapter 6 of Brian's book: Protecting Outcomes "Busy Feels Productive, Value Feels Quiet." If you've ever confused movement with progress, this one's for you. Brian breaks down why the fastest worker in the room isn't always the m...