WIT Podcast Whatever It Takes

What happens when you've done the work, stayed committed, and the results still aren't showing up the way you expected? On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Joey Yak sits down with Brandon J for a Q&A about faith, adversity, emotional maturity, identity, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life doesn't follow your plan. Brandon opens up about one of his biggest years of pers...

What happens when the people who are used to pushing through everything are finally forced to slow down? On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J sits down with Bart Pietrzak, owner of Project Power Gym, for an honest conversation that hits much deeper than business, fitness, or success. After both Brandon and Bart experienced AFib around the same time, they found themselves fac...

Getting to the next level is one thing. Becoming the person capable of staying there is another. In this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, we take you inside one of Brandon J's team meetings for a conversation about sustainable success, personal growth, and the identity required to build the life you say you want. Brandon breaks down the trap of experiencing success before you've built the...

It's easy to talk about the life you want. It's a completely different thing to consistently take the actions required to build it. On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J takes the team inside a raw Monday Meeting about accountability, discipline, and one uncomfortable question: Are your actions actually matching the commitments you make? Because keeping your word isn't only a...

The year isn't over just because things haven't gone according to plan. On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J and Joey Yak challenge you to stop looking at where you thought you'd be and start focusing on what you're going to do with the time you still have. Whether you're ahead of your target or staring at a massive gap, Brandon's message is the same: don't coast into the fi...

Private equity can completely change the future of your business—but only if you build the right company and choose the right partnership. On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J and Joey Yak break down what business owners should be thinking about long before they ever consider a private equity deal. Brandon shares lessons from his own experience growing Brandon J Roofing and...

On this solo episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J shares his story from the beginning—the parts of his life that are easy to see today and the ones that aren't. Long before the business, success, or life he has now, Brandon spent years believing that a better future simply wasn't meant for someone like him. He entered the juvenile system at 12, dropped out of school at 16, battled a...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J breaks down what it really means to become a leader—and why leadership has far less to do with a title and everything to do with influence, responsibility, and example. Using the five levels of leadership as a framework, Brandon explains the progression from people following you because they have to, to becoming the kind of leader people...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Joey Yak and Brandon J go beyond business and into a battle that affects every area of life: the one happening inside your own mind. Brandon opens up about spending the first half of his life as his own worst enemy—running from hard things, believing he wasn't qualified or strong enough, breaking commitments to himself, and allowing the wrong voice...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Joey Yak puts Brandon J in the hot seat for a new Business Breakdown—taking a real business owner's challenges and asking one question: What would Brandon do if this were his company? The business is generating over $5 million in annual revenue with 28 employees, but the owner feels like everything still depends on him. His goal is to reach $10 mil...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J sits down with longtime friend and mentor Jeff Garner for a conversation about what it actually takes to build wealth that lasts. Jeff shares lessons from decades of making money, losing money, rebuilding, and completely changing the way he thought about financial success. After experiencing major setbacks during the 2008 financial crisis...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Joey Yak sits down with Brandon J to tackle a financial trap Brandon sees everywhere: people making more money than ever while working even harder to look wealthy instead of actually becoming wealthy. Brandon shares how his own approach to money started after coming home from prison, when he became disciplined about keeping his expenses low, buildi...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J and Joey Yak break down what it takes to keep building when the market slows down and the targets you set at the beginning of the year suddenly feel out of reach. Brandon explains why a down year doesn't mean your business has to stop growing. Sometimes scaling isn't about increasing revenue—it's about strengthening the foundation, exposi...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J shares a powerful leadership message about what it truly means to become the standard. He explains why leadership isn't about a title or position—it's about living in a way that inspires others to follow. Every habit, decision, and action you take sets the pace for the people around you, making personal discipline one of the greatest resp...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J answers some of the most requested questions from the WIT community in an honest and unfiltered Q&A. From overcoming addiction and maintaining sobriety to staying hungry after success, protecting your marriage while building a business, and avoiding the distractions that come with growth, Brandon shares the principles that continue to sha...

In this solo episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J dives into one of the most important conversations men need to have—but rarely do. Why do so many men feel like they've lost themselves? Brandon explains that it isn't because they're lazy or incapable. It's because they've become disconnected from purpose, discipline, God, and the daily pursuit that builds a strong identity. Drawing...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J sits down with Charlie Beis, founder and owner of Beis Plumbing, to discuss what it really takes to build a thriving home service business from the ground up. Charlie shares how he spent years trying to escape the plumbing industry before realizing it held the very opportunity he had been searching for. What began as side jobs and a dream...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J and Joey Yak tackle one of the biggest mistakes business owners and leaders make—creating followers instead of developing leaders. Brandon shares why leadership begins with humility, personal accountability, and the willingness to become the example before expecting others to follow. He explains that great leaders don't protect informatio...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J and Joey Yak break down what it truly takes to build a dominant local brand. Brandon shares how Brandon J Roofing grew from one truck and a personal story into a trusted company recognized across its market—not through one viral post or a quick marketing campaign, but through years of consistency, authenticity, community involvement, and...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J sits down with Summit Roofing owner Jason Nemes for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and receiving a second chance at life. Jason shares how he went from door-to-door sales and building a successful network marketing organization to entering the roofing industry with limited experience, knocking...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J and Joey Yak tackle one of the biggest challenges high performers face: how to sustain success once you've achieved it. Reaching a new level is one thing, but staying there requires a completely different mindset. Brandon shares why success is never about the money, the title, or the recognition—it's about becoming the person who is capab...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J is joined by three of Brandon J Roofing's top sales leaders—Ryan Anderson, Adam Wilson, and Avery Doscher—for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build leaders who create high-performing teams. Rather than discussing leadership in theory, they share the real experiences, challenges, and lessons they've learned while helpin...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Joey Yak sits down with Brandon J to answer one of the biggest questions growing businesses eventually face: How do you build a strong sales team leader? Brandon shares the leadership lessons he learned while scaling his company, explaining why promoting the right person isn't about giving someone a title—it's about developing someone who can lead...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Joey Yak sits down with Brandon J to break down what it really takes to build a high-performing sales team. Too many companies create "lead babies"—salespeople who sit around waiting for opportunities instead of creating them. Brandon shares why elite sales organizations are built through intentional leadership, proven systems, world-class training...

On this episode of the Whatever It Takes Podcast, Brandon J dives into a side of success that most people never talk about—the weight that comes with leveling up. Everyone dreams about bigger goals, bigger opportunities, and bigger wins, but very few people prepare themselves for the responsibility, pressure, and personal growth that success demands. Brandon shares why reaching the next level isn'...