Just Some BS
Brandon Stanchock
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About This Podcast
Just Some BS is where industrial leaders talk about what actually breaks when companies scale.
Hosted by Brandon Stanchock, CEO of an industrial construction company, this show challenges the myths industrial businesses tell themselves about control, accountability, and growth.
Because most industrial companies don’t struggle from lack of talent, they struggle with a lack of clarity.
And when clarity is missing, leaders tighten control instead of fixing the real issue.
This is not a generic leadership podcast.
It’s for operators responsible for execution — the ones dealing with scope definition, contract expectations, field-office tension, margin pressure, and modernization decisions that carry real risk.
Expect:
• Solo breakdowns of operational friction
• Honest discussions about leadership under pressure
• Execution failures that teach more than wins
• Accountability without control theater
• Conversations with industrial operators and subject-matter experts
If you lead in construction, fabrication, industrial services, or execution-heavy environments — this show is built for you.
No fluff. No buzzwords. Just real operational leadership.
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How to Prepare for Hard Conversations (Without Making Them Worse)
Send a textHard conversations don’t usually fail because of what’s said. They fail because of what wasn’t prepared.In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down a practical,…
I Let My First Podcast Guest Interview Me (100 Episodes Later)
Send a textFor the 100th episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon flips the script.Mike — the same friend who said yes to Episode 1 — returns to interview Brandon about what it actually takes to…
Why Most Subcontractors Struggle With Cash Flow (And How to Fix It)
Send a textCash flow problems aren’t random in construction — they’re structural.In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Josh Luebker, founder of The Construction CFO, to…
Can Schools Ban AI When the Real World Depends on It?
Send a textAI is everywhere — except where we’re telling kids they can’t use it.In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Billy Ostroski, school administrator and educator,…
I Don’t Use AI Like a Tech Bro. Here’s What Actually Works.
Send a text I don’t use AI to replace people. I don’t use it to pretend I’m smarter than I am. And I definitely don’t use it like a tech bro on LinkedIn.In this solo episode of the Just Some BS…
I Spent 7 Weeks Working the Shop Floor as CEO. Here’s What Changed
Send a textMost CEOs spend their time in conference rooms. I spent seven weeks sweating in welding bays, loading trucks, grinding metal, and trying not to embarrass myself.In this solo episode of the…
What CEOs Get Wrong About Their CFO (From Someone Who Advises Them)
Send a textMost CEOs think they understand what their CFO should be doing.Most are wrong.In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Eric Segal, Managing Director at CFO…
I’m Nothing Special — And That’s Why This Works
Send a text“I’m nothing special.” Mike Stern says that early in the conversation — and then spends the next hour proving why that mindset might be the most powerful leadership advantage there is.In…
What Living Your Calling Actually Demands
Send a textWhat does it actually feel like to live inside your calling once the excitement wears off?In this episode of Just Some BS, Brandon sits down again with Andy Bachert, COO of Friends in…
She Took Her Kids to All 63 National Parks: Here’s What It Taught Her About Life
Send a textWhat would you do if life kept reminding you that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed?In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Leigh Ann Wilson, the organizational…
Why 60% of New Supervisors Fail (And How to Fix It)
Send a text60% of new supervisors fail in their first 24 months. Today, we break down why — and how to build leaders the right way.In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with…
10 Overrated Things in Life We All Pretend to Love
Send a textLet’s be honest: there are things in life we all pretend to love — because everyone else says we’re supposed to.Networking events. Brunch. Group chats. Hustle culture. Holiday hype.But do…
Top 10 Christmas Debates That Will Absolutely Ruin Your Group Chat
Send a textEvery December, families gather to do two things: eat cookies… and fight. In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon brings in Esther Angell — executive leader, culture expert,…
Top 10 TV Shows of All Time (My Definitive, Fight-Me List)
Send a textEveryone thinks their taste is elite… until they say Big Bang Theory is the GOAT. 😅 In this solo episode, I lay down my definitive Top 10 TV shows of all time—ranked by rewatchability,…
Top 10 Universal Pet Peeves (A Funny Therapy Session We All Need)
Send a textSEO-Rich Description (use on both Buzzsprout & YouTube)Be honest—you’ve silently raged at slow walkers, public speaker-phone people, and that one coworker who hits Reply All with…
10 Rookie Leadership Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Send a textFirst-time leadership is exciting—and a little terrifying. In this solo episode, Brandon Stanchock walks through the top 10 mistakes new leaders make and the simple shifts that prevent…
Epic Universe vs. Disney World: Best Rides, Express Pass Math & Food Wins (w/ Cole)
Send a textPlanning Orlando and torn between Universal’s Epic Universe and Walt Disney World? In this BS-free breakdown, Brandon and theme-park superfan Cole compare the parks head-to-head—covering…
Pastor to Peer Chair Karl Landis on Humble Leadership, ‘Catalytic’ Reviews & Ending CEO Isolation
Send a textHow do ministry and executive coaching collide? Karl Landis has lived both—graduate school in sociology and theology, 13 years pastoring and leadership development, and now building a…
Gratitude over Entitlement: HR Leader Brett Hower on Choice, Culture & ‘High-Production, Low-Maintenance’ Teams
Send a textFrom the pulpit to recruiting to HR, Brett Hower has spent his career where it matters most—with people. In this episode, Brett joins host Brandon Stanchock to unpack the thread running…
If Not Now, When? Brandon Rogers on ‘The Safe Place,’ Redemption & a Multi-Book Deal
Send a textToday isn’t about finance or KPIs—it’s about finishing the story that’s been living in you for a decade. Author Brandon Rogers joins Brandon to unpack the making of his debut novel The…
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Just Some BS has published 101 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Just Some BS is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 3m.
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