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Episode 977 | The Power of Relationships Every real opportunity in business and life comes through people. Growth follows trust. Speed follows credibility. Leverage follows proximity. Networking isn’t collecting contacts. It’s showing up, adding value, and playing the long game. The rooms you’re in shape your thinking. Your thinking shapes your future. Relationships aren’t a soft skill. They’re a strategic advantage. Build them before you need them.
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What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show. This is Episode 2 of 2026, and today we’re taking yesterday’s conversation to the next level. Learning lessons is easy. Turning lessons into standards is where most people fail. In this episode, I break down how to take the pain, adversity, and clarity you gained in 2025—and lock those lessons into systems, boundaries, and non-negotiables that actually change your future. We dig into: ✅ Why reflection without execution is useless ✅ How lessons are wasted when standards don’t change ✅ Turning...
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What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show — and welcome to 2026. In today’s episode, I’m taking you on a real, unfiltered walk through everything 2025 taught me. The wins. The pressure. The lessons that cost something. This isn’t hype, predictions, or surface-level motivation — this is leadership lived out in real time. 2025 was a year that revealed things. It revealed people. It revealed standards. It revealed discipline, focus, loyalty, and where leadership either holds or breaks under pressure. In this episode, I break down: ✅ Why...
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What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of innovation, leadership, and global growth with returning guest Eric Cunningham, CEO and Founder of Green Cabbage — a company redefining procurement intelligence for some of the biggest organizations in the world. Fresh off a $40 million Series B round, Eric shares what it takes to build a world-class team, scale across continents, and create a culture that drives results and relationships at the highest level. In this episode, we unpack: ✅ The mindset...
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Today, we’re unpacking a powerful truth—real leadership isn’t about volume—it’s about presence, consistency, and emotional control. In a world full of noise and ego, true leaders lead with calm, clarity, and example—not with shouting.
Joining me today is Mark Perkins, and we break down:
✅ Why consistency beats intensity in leadership
✅ The damage caused by reactive, emotional leadership
✅ How calm leaders create high-performing teams
✅ Why trust is earned in quiet, daily actions—not grand gestures
✅ How strong cultures are built on steadiness, not shouting
We also dive into the importance of creating a team environment where people feel safe to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and ask for help—without fear. Great leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about building a culture that grows people.
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