Just Some BS
Welcome to Just Some BS—the podcast for high-potential humans trying to figure it out without pretending they’ve got it all together.
Hosted by Brandon, this is where personal growth meets real talk, career chaos meets clarity, and leadership lessons are served with a side of sarcasm.
Each episode is part journal, part pep talk, part “did they just say that?”
Expect stories from the trenches of work and life, honest reflections, and the kind of insights you’d only get from someone who’s been through the BS and decided to podcast about it.
If you're into ambition, awkwardness, and a little bit of absurdity—you’re home.
New episodes every Tuesday.
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Just Some BS
From Farm Hands to Boardrooms: AR Smith on Building Leaders Who Last
Why do some executives thrive while others drown in decision fatigue? In this candid conversation, leadership-consultant-turned-Vistage Chair AR Smith sits down with host Brandon Stanchock to unpack four decades of hard-earned lessons—from running a community bank at 35 to rehabbing “problem employees” and guiding today’s CEOs through growth, cash-flow fears and lonely corner-office moments. Brandon & AR Smith
Listen (or watch) and you’ll discover:
- The “farm-kid” work ethic that still drives AR’s coaching style—and why grit beats pedigree every time.
- How a bank-wide ERP conversion taught her to translate C-suite goals into frontline action (and back again).
- The three questions she asks before giving advice—your new anti-micromanagement hack.
- Top 3 leadership gaps she sees in 2025: hanging on to under-performers, flying blind on cash flow, and ignoring personal blind spots.
- Why CEOs secretly crave a safe, judgment-free sounding board (and how peer groups shrink big problems fast).
- Tactical tips for new consultants: get coached yourself, find cheerleaders, and talk to three working pros before you leap.
Whether you manage a 10-person startup or a 500-employee powerhouse, AR’s blend of empathy, process rigor and no-BS truth bombs will help you lead with more clarity—and a lot less stress.
AR Smith LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arsmith1/
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