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.
Stay weird.
Just Some BS
Why Supply Chain is a Leadership Game—Not Just a Cost Center
Supply chain isn't just about placing orders—it's about leading through chaos, navigating crises, and building relationships that actually deliver. 💥
In this high-energy and honest episode, Craig Thornton, Director of Sourcing & Procurement and a 25-year supply chain veteran, joins Brandon to break down:
- Why the biggest shift in supply chain is VALUE over price
- How the pandemic exposed the real importance of supply chain professionals
- The shift from transactional vendors to true partnerships
- Why data doesn’t lie (but people do)
- How to negotiate without burning bridges
- What it really means to lead in high-pressure situations
- Why prioritization beats panic every time
- Leadership advice from the football field to the office floor
- And the one piece of career advice Craig gives to every young professional
Whether you're in operations, supply chain, project management—or just trying to work better across departments—this episode is packed with truth bombs, laughable moments, and real-world lessons from two pros who’ve seen it all.
📌 Connect with Brandon & Craig:
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🧠 LinkedIn – Brandon Stanchock
📦 LinkedIn – Craig Thornton
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain and Leadership
05:00 The Evolution of Supply Chain Post-COVID
10:03 The Shift from Cost to Value in Supply Chain
14:56 Building Strong Supplier Relationships
19:50 The Importance of Perspective in Leadership
24:56 Negotiation Techniques for Success
30:04 Leadership Lessons from Sports
40:07 Navigating Supply Chain Crises
46:52 The Tension Between Operations and Supply Chain
54:00 Continuous Improvement and Personal Development
01:03:06 Future Trends in Supply Chain Management