Best Leadership Quotes And Reflections Podcasts (2025)

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How NBA Coach, Bill Foran, Used These Leadership Fundamentals to Build 4 Championship Teams | Bill Foran - E23 53:31

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Dusty is joined by Bill Foran—the NBA’s longest-tenured strength and conditioning coach—for a conversation about the lessons behind four decades of building champions with the Miami Heat. Bill shares his unlikely path from small-town PE teacher to coaching legends like Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, revealing how a love for developing athletes—not j…

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10 Leadership Quotes I Can’t Fully Get Behind (and Why) 29:31

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Five Questions That Transform Disengaged Teams Into Purpose-Driven High Performers - E22 21:06

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Get the 5 Keystone Questions for free: https://5keystones.com/ Dusty goes solo to reveal the five keystone questions that separate transactional, clock-in teams from purpose-driven missionaries who bring their best every day. Through personal stories—including his early leadership challenges in the auto repair industry—he shows how answering these …

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AI in Construction? Start Here: Fit-First Software, RAG & 5 Data Steps (w/ Elena Malygina) 1:04:32

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Send us a text Still living on spreadsheets and tribal knowledge? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode, Elena Malygina, CEO of BNMA Custom Software Solutions, breaks down how construction and construction-adjacent manufacturers can move from force-fitting SaaS to fit-first operations that match the way your teams already work. We …

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Why Strong Marriages Create Stronger Leaders | Tony DiLorenzo - E21 50:58

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Dusty is joined by Tony DiLorenzo—entrepreneur, podcaster, and co-creator of the One Extraordinary Marriage Show—for a conversation about how building stronger marriages makes us better leaders. Tony shares his unexpected journey from aspiring pro cyclist to marriage coach, opening up about the struggles he and his wife Elisa faced in their own rel…

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Selling Your Company? 3 Exit-Readiness Mistakes Owners Still Make (w/ Laurie Barkman) 1:06:31

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Send us a text How do you turn a business that’s “my baby” into an asset buyers will fight over? Laurie Barkman—a nationally-recognized Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and host of Succession Stories—joins Brandon to break down the mindset, metrics and mechanics of an exit that works for you and your team. In this episode you’ll learn: Why “t…

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Our Most Powerful Leadership Lesson May Have Been Learned in Kindergarten - E20 15:46

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Dusty goes solo to reveal a leadership superpower most of us learned at age four—connecting the dots. Through the story of his first leadership position, he shows how clarity of vision transforms everyday tasks from transactional work into meaningful contribution. Leaders who fail to connect the dots breed silos, waste, and disengagement, while tho…

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Planet-First Beats: Mar Ibrahim on Turning Concerts into Climate Wins 1:03:59

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Send us a text When Egyptian-born pianist-producer Mar Ibrahim couldn’t find a job that merged music and climate action, he wrote his own—cold-emailing production giant Nimblist and launching its Planet First Initiatives (PFI) sustainability division mar-brandon. Today Mar helps artists from Green Day to Bon Jovi cut carbon without killing profit—o…

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How a Homeless Woman Became This CEO's Greatest Leadership Teacher | Amanda Byrd - E19 49:44

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Dusty is joined by Amanda Byrd, sales executive turned chaplain, coach, and founder, for a conversation about how compassion and courage can reshape not only our careers but our lives. Dusty traces Amanda’s journey from a pivotal act of kindness outside an emergency room to years spent serving in hospitals and hospice care, where she learned the tr…

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Heart-Surgery Survivor to Benefits Fixer: Nate Bunty on Direct Primary Care, Fitness & Cost-Smart Insurance 1:04:03

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Send us a text From having last rites read over him before third-grade open-heart surgery to advising CEOs on future-proof health plans, Nate Bunty has lived both sides of America’s medical maze. In this candid sit-down with host Brandon Stanchock, the Univest Benefits Advisor explains how childhood “zipper-scar” resilience, protein-packed fitness …

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Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast: Model Thoughtful Leadership, Not Reactivity - E18 15:46

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Dusty goes solo to unpack a counterintuitive truth every leader needs to hear—sometimes the fastest way forward is to slow down. Drawing from early lessons on the shooting range, hard-won insights in Ironman training, and years of leadership experience, he reveals how rushing only traps us in reactivity, while rhythm and precision unlock lasting im…

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Let My People Flow: Rabbi Ari on Somatic Healing, Spiritual Coaching & Beating Burnout 59:18

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Send us a text What do snowboarding, Jewish mysticism, and a domain called RabbiFlo.com have in common? They’re all fuel for the unconventional coaching style of Ari (aka “Rabbi Flow”)—a former yeshiva student turned somatic-therapy mentor who helps leaders, founders, and couples unlock “flow” in every area of life. In this wide-ranging conversatio…

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8-Figure CFO on Why Chasing Perfection Leads to Failure | Jon Blair - E17 45:54

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Dusty is joined by Jon Blair—heavy metal guitarist turned purpose-driven entrepreneur and founding executive at Guardian Bikes—for a conversation on how clarity beats chaos in both business and life. Jon shares his unconventional journey from touring musician to scaling a startup from zero to eight figures, raising $15 million, and ultimately launc…

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Building Legacy Barn Homes: JJ King on Barndominiums & Customer Trust 1:02:46

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Send us a text Forget cookie-cutter condos—the real American Dream might be a steel-clad “barn home” on a few acres of breathing room. 🏡🚜 In this episode, Amish entrepreneur JJ King—founder of Lancaster Barndominiums and JJ Builders—joins host Brandon Stanchock to reveal how he’s fusing old-school work ethic, hospitality-level customer care, and so…

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Leadership Means Being Intentional, Not Just Managing What Happens - E16 22:52

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Dusty goes solo to tackle one of the biggest myths in leadership—that the best moments happen in the heat of a crisis. Through a vivid story from Disney World, where a cast member turned a spilled bag of popcorn into a lifelong memory, he reveals how true impact is rarely accidental. It’s built long before the moment arrives, through intentional ch…

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Epic Universe Unpacked: Helios Hotel Hacks, Ride Strategy & Food Wins with Hank from Outer Rim Travels 1:07:22

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Send us a text Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe is finally open—and travel-planner extraordinaire Hank (“Hank’s Travels” / Outer Rim Travels) just spent opening week inside the gates. If you’re eyeing the park (or already booked for later this year), this episode is your all-killer, no-filler playbook. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Helios Gr…

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Great Leaders Celebrate the Journey, Not Just the Scoreboard | Ross Simmonds - E15 56:19

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Dusty is joined by Ross Simmonds, entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of Foundation Marketing, for a conversation about what it means to lead with intention, abundance, and authenticity. They explore how generosity—both in business and in life—can be a powerful lever for growth, and why showing up with presence matters more than ever in a world …

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From Burnout to Mindset Conquest: Chris Atwell’s Playbook for Energized, Data-Driven Sales Leadership 1:02:23

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Send us a text Paperboy, infantryman, rapper-producer, top sales director—then full-blown burnout that landed him in the ER with near-kidney failure. 💥 Today Chris Atwell runs Mindset Conquest, coaching manufacturing-sector owners and sales managers to ditch “Big-Brother” CRM fears, reclaim seven hours a week, and grow revenue 12–26 %—all while pro…

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The Burn Out Trap: Doing It All Is Doing It Wrong - E14 16:50

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Dusty goes solo to unpack one of the most common traps leaders fall into—confusing what they’re good at with what they’re called to. He reflects on the hard shift from doing the work to directing the work, and the uncomfortable but necessary discipline of stepping away from tasks that once defined his value. From triathlon training to lessons learn…

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Hungry-Dog Finance: Fractional CFO Jim Emmerich on Cash-Flow, Pricing & Beating 85 % of Business Failures 1:01:03

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Send us a text Eight-five percent of business closures trace back to one culprit: cash-flow chaos. In this episode, fractional-CFO-turned-entrepreneur Jim Emmerich of Backbone CFO joins host Brandon Stanchock to break down the no-BS finance habits that keep companies alive, free up family time and unlock growth—without burning out the team. jim-bra…

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The Most Effective Leaders Ask More and Tell Less | Eddie Geller - E13 57:08

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Dusty is joined by Eddie Geller, a three-time founder, CEO of SKOR, and lifelong champion of people-first leadership. Their conversations centers around how culture can be a company’s greatest asset—when it’s clearly defined, consistently measured, and courageously lived. Eddie shares hard-won lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey, including…

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Sober Leadership, Shared Success: Drew Mousetis’ Guide to Slow-Motion Employee Ownership 56:54

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Send us a text Can you really sell a company to your employees without losing control—or your culture? Drew Mousetis, Executive Director of the Tandem Center for Shared Business Success, says yes—and his “direct employee ownership” model proves it. In this episode Drew also reveals how 13 years of sobriety shaped his people-first playbook and why s…

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The Power of a Quote: How One Daily Habit Changed Everything - E12 21:28

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Dusty goes solo to share how one quote kickstarted a daily rhythm that’s shaped his leadership for nearly 30 years. It all began on the third shift at a call center—one quote, one email, one moment of reflection. That small practice grew into a lifelong discipline of reading, thinking, and writing, and became a way to stay grounded, sharpen perspec…

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Dirty Jobs, Clean Values: How Walters Services Scaled Portable Toilets, Dumpsters & Septic Across the Mid-Atlantic. 1:10:00

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Send us a text What do teaching English in Tibet, surviving Three Mile Island and hauling “anything dirty or smelly” have in common? They all shaped Scott Walters, second-generation President of Walters Services, into the leader he is today. In this episode we dive into: The homemade septic truck that launched a 50-year-old family business — and th…

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Joy is a Choice: It’s Not Selfish—It’s How You Show Up Best for Your Team | Raquel Braganza - E11 58:51

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Dusty is joined by Raquel Braganza, a transformational coach and joy strategist, for a powerful conversation on reclaiming joy as a daily, deliberate practice—especially for leaders and caregivers who often pour from an empty cup. Raquel shares moving stories from her clients, including a mother who found light in a dark season by throwing a “cat p…

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Captive Insurance: The Risk Strategy No One Talks About (But Should) 1:23:52

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Send us a text What if insurance wasn’t just a necessary evil—but a strategic advantage? Stephen B. Maxwell, CPCU, joins me for a raw and wildly insightful conversation about the misunderstood world of captive insurance—and how the smartest businesses are using it to save millions, gain control, and build real resilience. We also kick things off wi…

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The Leadership Judo Move: Redirect Problems & Instill Ownership in Your Team - E10 11:14

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Dusty breaks down one of the most overlooked traps in leadership: the urge to rescue. Drawing from real-world coaching conversations and timeless wisdom from Viktor Frankl, Dusty unpacks what happens when leaders carry the emotional weight of their team's problems—and why it backfires. You’ll learn how to use powerful questions to redirect responsi…

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Disney Adults: 10 Things You Secretly Want to Know 1:17:54

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Send us a text You’ve seen them. You’ve judged them. You might even be one. We’re talking about Disney Adults—and this episode pulls back the curtain on the 10 questions everyone wants to ask but won’t say out loud. From FastPass obsessions to the “is it a cult?” debate, Brandon and Mike break down what makes Disney Adults tick, why they spend thou…

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Be the Leader You Wish You Had | Chuck Hall - E9 57:07

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Dusty sits down with Chuck Hall, the chairman of Vitality Living and founder of Charles Hall Construction, to explore his incredible journey—from his childhood hustle of working on the docks with his dad in Rhode Island to building a company that now employs over 2,300 people across 11 states. He opens up about being fired, starting over at 32, and…

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Why Storytelling Sells: Tim Medina on Brand Clarity, Content that Hits, and Building with Purpose 1:12:48

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Send us a text What do you get when you mix bold storytelling, creative vulnerability, and deeply held values? You get Tim Medina, co-founder of Stump and Root, and one of the most thoughtful voices in branding and content strategy today. In this episode of Just Some BS, we dive deep into how Tim helps businesses find their why, tell compelling sto…

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The Best Leadership Advice I Ever Got: Be Interested, Not Interesting - E8 15:07

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What if your greatest leadership superpower wasn’t your voice—but your questions? In this episode of Leadership Unlocked, Dusty unpacks the single best advice he ever received: be interested, not interesting. From a homeschool upbringing that sparked lifelong curiosity to a game-changing moment inspired by Jim Collins and Peter Drucker, Dusty share…

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Ironmans, AI, and the End of Mundane Work: How Grady O’Neill is Automating the Construction Industry 58:41

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Send us a text From getting kicked in the face during an Ironman swim to automating AP workflows for some of the largest construction companies in the U.S., Grady O’Neill isn’t afraid of a challenge. In this episode of Just Some BS, we dive into how Grady’s company, Briq (BRIQ), is transforming the construction world with AI—not by replacing people…

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Why Not Me? How Women Can Powerfully Advocate for Themselves at Work | Bridgett McMahan - E7 59:18

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Dusty welcomes Bridgett McMahan, President of BESCO, for a powerful conversation about leadership, confidence, and community. Bridgett shares the transformative impact of the book Gravitas and how it empowered her as a new leader in a male-dominated industry. She discusses the importance of assembling a trusted "Gold Team" to lead collaboratively, …

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Skateboards, Setbacks, and Scaling a Movement: Rich Moorhead on Creativity That Doesn’t Quit 1:06:19

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Send us a text What do you get when you mix a failed skate shop, a pile of broken boards, and a ton of grit? You get Rich Moorhead—keynote speaker, artist, and founder of Art of Board. In this episode of Just Some BS, Rich takes us from the basement to the boardroom, sharing how a wild idea to reuse broken skateboards turned into custom tile instal…

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3 Leadership Blind Spots That Sabotage Team Performance - E6 18:42

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Dusty Holcomb breaks down three of the most common leadership blind spots he sees every week in coaching sessions with high-performing teams, seasoned executives, and fast-scaling founders. With clarity and conviction, he unpacks how these often-unseen patterns quietly derail execution, dilute energy, and create frustration. Drawing from real-world…

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Burning Out? Why Doing Less Might Be the Leadership Advantage You Need with Whitney Hahn 1:27:04

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Send us a text What if doing less made you a better leader? In this episode of Just Some BS, Whitney Hahn (Founder of Provoke Better) joins Brandon to challenge everything you’ve been told about hustle, delegation, and what it really means to lead a growing company. From growing up inside a literal zoo (yes, with cobras and arctic foxes) to helping…

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Why Leaders Need to Worry Less and Trust More | Gene Boehm - E5 49:33

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Today on Leadership Unlocked, Gene Boehm, President and CEO of AAA, joins Dusty and shares the experiences, values, and lessons that shape his leadership philosophy, emphasizing clarity, empowerment, and authenticity. From childhood stories and career setbacks to learning resilience during the Enron scandal and embracing feedback, Boehm highlights …

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From Farm to Construction Risk: Emily Glanz on Selling, Storytelling, and Staying Human in Insurance 1:03:40

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Send us a text She grew up in a town of 60 people. Now she’s shaping risk strategies for multimillion-dollar construction firms. In this episode of Just Some BS, Emily Glanz (VP at Cottingham & Butler) breaks down what it takes to succeed in the insurance industry today—and spoiler alert: it’s not just spreadsheets and policies. It’s communication,…

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Calling Out BS & Creating Accountability on High-Trust Teams - E4 12:59

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In this episode of Leadership Unlocked, we explore the powerful concept of the “BS flag” — a simple, symbolic tool used to build a culture of candor, clarity, and accountability on leadership teams. Drawing inspiration from football, where a penalty flag stops play and signals a rule violation, the BS flag empowers team members to safely and respec…

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Leadership Without the BS: The 5 Stages Every Great Leader Must Master 1:19:17

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Send us a text In this episode of Just Some BS, Brandon sits down with executive advisor and leadership powerhouse Liz Weber to uncover the 5 Stages of Focused Leadership Development—and why most leaders never move past Stage 2. 💥 Liz breaks down exactly how founders, CEOs, and HR leaders unintentionally stall their organizations—and how to fix it.…

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Vice Admiral on Navigating Complex, High-Stakes Environments as a Leader | Mike LeFever - E2 1:02:54

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Dusty and Jeremy sit down with retired Vice Admiral Mike LeFever to explore the defining moments and lessons from his distinguished career in the US Navy. Vice Admiral LeFever shares his journey, from his time at the Naval Academy to leading complex operations and joint task forces in high-stakes environments. He emphasizes the importance of resili…

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The Day Everything Changed: My Leadership Wake-Up Call - E1 24:20

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Dusty reflects on his leadership journey which began in 1998 as a third shift supervisor in a call center. At the young age of 22, he initially focused on personal career growth but had a pivotal moment when his mentor, Colonel Greg Camp, introduced him to the principles of servant leadership. Through book clubs and personal mentorship, Greg taught…

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The Power of Being Unapologetically You: Identity, Intuition, and Impact | Claudia Caballero - E3 1:01:25

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Dusty Holcomb speaks with Claudia Caballero, CEO of Centro Hispano, about her powerful journey from Honduras to leading a thriving nonprofit in Knoxville. Claudia shares how she grew from second-guessing her instincts as a young Latina immigrant to confidently integrating intuition, data, and self-awareness in her leadership. Drawing from her upbri…

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What No One Tells You About Being a CEO: 10 Brutally Honest Answers 24:32

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Send us a text What does a CEO actually do all day? What’s the hardest part no one talks about? And how do you lead people who are smarter than you… without faking it? In this solo episode of Just Some BS, Brandon Stanchock answers the top 10 questions people have about being a CEO—based on what Google SEO says people are actually searching for (bu…

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Turning Grief Into a Movement: Bernice Quesenberry on Love, Loss & Chasing Rainbows 1:00:56

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Send us a text What do you do when your world collapses? After losing her daughter Brooke, Bernice Quesenberry could’ve shut down. Instead, she created Chasing Rainbows—a nationwide nonprofit supporting grieving parents through trauma-informed care, daily support groups, and relentless compassion. In this unforgettable episode of Just Some BS, Bern…

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Leadership Unlocked: The Stories That Shape Great Leaders 3:09

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What does it truly mean to unlock leadership? At Leadership Unlocked, we believe leadership isn't defined by titles—it's forged through stories, influence, and the unwavering commitment to serve others. Each week, we delve into candid conversations with real people who've navigated the crucibles of leadership, emerging with scars, wisdom, and a des…

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From Pharma to Filmmaking: Faith, Failure & Finding Your Voice with Michael Brown 1:34:28

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Send us a text Michael Brown spent 13 years in big pharma—climbing the corporate ladder, leading teams, and earning titles like “Associate Scientist.” Then he started asking questions no one wanted to hear… and everything unraveled. In this raw and hilarious episode of Just Some BS, Michael shares his journey from corporate burnout to founding Seym…

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Sales Psychology, Self-Belief & Disrupting the Norm with Joe Dalton 55:12

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Send us a text Joe Dalton is many things—author, speaker, consultant, podcaster—but at his core, he’s obsessed with helping people and businesses unlock their essence and sell it with clarity. In this episode of Just Some BS, Brandon sits down with Joe for a wildly valuable conversation about sales psychology, authentic branding, leadership growth,…

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From Construction to Culture: Navigating Family Business Leadership with Brandon Stanchock 41:01

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Send us a text The Entrepreneur Gene Podcast with Laurie Barkman https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entrepreneur-gene/id1766510338 What happens when you step into a leadership role you weren’t sure you wanted—and weren’t expected to take? In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Gene, host Laurie Barkman sits down with Brandon Stanchok, CEO of…

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Leadership, Imposter Syndrome & Staying Weird – Brandon Stanchock on Building Culture Without BS 56:03

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Send us a text What happens when a data-driven CEO leans into content creation, admits imposter syndrome out loud, and uses humor as a leadership superpower? You get Brandon Stanchock—leader of SWF Industrial and host of Just Some BS. In this guest appearance on the Results, Leadership, People, Value podcast, Brandon opens up about: How vulnerabili…