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
Building a Remodeling Business from Scratch – Vision, Grit & Growth with Donella Olson
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Donella Olson didn’t just start a remodeling company—she created a concierge-level experience rooted in empathy, culture, and quality. In this episode, Donella breaks down her journey from working for others to launching Two Islands Design Build, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and how she balances being both designer and builder.
We also talk:
- Vetting clients and subcontractors
- Controlled growth vs. chaos
- What homeowners always get wrong
- The wildest structural failure she’s ever discovered (👀)
- Advocating for women in construction
- Why personal growth and mentorship are at the heart of her business
If you're in the trades, thinking of starting your own thing, or just love hearing smart people talk about meaningful work—this one’s for you.
📍 Based in Richfield, MN
🔗 Learn more about Donella: 2island-designbuild.com
Where to Find Donella Olson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donella-olson-ckbr-41245119/
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