Just Some BS
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.
Just Some BS
Podcasting as a CEO: Niches, Guests & Gear—5 Big Lessons from My First 19 Episodes
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Ever wondered what launching a show can really do for your leadership brand—or your sanity? In this solo episode, construction-industry CEO Brandon Stanchock pulls back the curtain on his first 19 podcasts and shares exactly what worked, what bombed, and the gear/software stack that keeps things running on one hour a week. brandon (4)
You’ll learn
- Niche vs. wide-open: how Brandon chose a passion-driven “anyone with a great story” format and still keeps the guest pipeline full. brandon (4)
- Why defining your “Why” up front saves awkward questions later—and turns every episode into a learning sprint. brandon (4)
- Consistency math: the one-episode-per-week rule, building a four-week backlog, and filling gaps with solo pods so you never miss a drop. brandon (4)
- The three surprise payoffs: nonstop learning (book-free!), deeper employee connections, and inbound biz opportunities from people who feel they already know you. brandon (4)
- How podcasting sharpened his active-listening & networking muscles—even for a self-described mixer-hater. brandon (4)
🎒 Gear & Resources Mentioned
- Mic & Boom Arm: Elgato Wave series
- Webcam: Elgato Facecam (adjustable settings FTW)
- Lighting: Elgato Key Light Air pair
- Recording Platform: Riverside.fm (local tracks + AI clips)
- Editing: DaVinci Resolve & Opus Clip for shorts
- Workflow Helpers: Google Forms (guest intake) • Linktree (one-link hub)
Affiliate links to all gear & software are in the show notes—using them helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate Links
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https://kit.co/Haul/youtube-equipment
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