
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 to Construction Risk: Emily Glanz on Selling, Storytelling, and Staying Human in Insurance
She grew up in a town of 60 people. Now she’s shaping risk strategies for multimillion-dollar construction firms.
In this episode of Just Some BS, Emily Glanz (VP at Cottingham & Butler) breaks down what it takes to succeed in the insurance industry today—and spoiler alert: it’s not just spreadsheets and policies. It’s communication, empathy, and being bold enough to stay weird.
We dig into everything from cold calling to captive insurance to raising a family while flying around the country—and yes, we also talk about her elite-level tetherball skills and ninja-like fly-swatting reflexes.
🔍 What we cover:
- What growing up on a hobby farm taught her about career grit
- How painting water towers with Sherwin-Williams turned into commercial insurance success
- The REAL key to simplifying complex insurance concepts for clients
- Why fly swatters and tetherball might be underrated leadership skills 😏
- How she and her husband operate as a true unit while balancing work, travel, and parenting
- And why storytelling—not selling—is how real trust is built
This episode is part leadership, part life advice, and part Midwest-meets-boardroom gold.
Where to find Emily
www.linkedin.com/in/emily-glanz-84b554144
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