Episode 948 | Leading Yourself is the Highest Form of Freedom
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today we’re diving into the one thing that impacts every area of your life, career, and happiness—self-leadership. Before you lead a team, a company, or a family, you’ve got to learn how to lead yourself. And let’s be honest—it’s the hardest job of all. Joining me today is Jim Williams, and we unpack what it really means to lead yourself with clarity, humility, and discipline. We break down: ✅ Why self-leadership is mental warfare—and worth the battle ✅ How to identify your strengths, gifts, and blind...
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Episode 947 | What You Avoid Owns You
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode hits home for every entrepreneur, leader, and high performer—what you avoid owns you. Whether it’s a tough conversation, a business decision, or a personal commitment, the things you put off don’t just disappear… they quietly take control of your mindset, your energy, and your results. Joining me today is Eric Guy, and we dig into: ✅ Why avoidance creates invisible prisons—not freedom ✅ How procrastination and delay lead to emotional and mental fatigue ✅ The compounding cost of avoiding...
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Episode 946 | You Can’t Be Free If You Don’t Finish Things
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today we’re talking about something every leader, entrepreneur, and high performer battles with—unfinished business. Whether it's a conversation, a task, a vision, or a project, leaving things undone creates weight, mental clutter, and eventually, burnout. Joining me today is Tyler Joe Stratton, and we break down: ✅ Why unfinished tasks quietly drain your energy and confidence ✅ How to recognize and close open loops in your life ✅ The hidden cost of “I’ll get to it later” ✅ Why finishing doesn’t...
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Episode 945 | Freedom Requires Structure
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today we’re breaking down a truth that most people never consider—freedom isn’t the absence of structure… it’s the result of it. We live in a world where people chase “freedom” without realizing it demands intense discipline, clarity, and boundaries. Joining me today is Josh Miller, and we dive deep into: ✅ Why discipline is the key that unlocks real freedom ✅ The danger of chasing freedom without responsibility ✅ How structure builds confidence, peace, and scalability ✅ The myth of entrepreneurship as...
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Episode 944 | Leadership Isn’t Loud
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! 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...
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Episode 943 | Don’t Let the Clock Beat You
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re diving into the one resource we all get in equal measure—time. If you’ve ever said “there’s not enough time in the day,” you’re not alone. But the truth is, the problem isn’t time—it’s priorities. Joining me today is Tyler Joe Stratton, and we’re having a powerful conversation about purpose, productivity, and how to align your calendar with what actually matters. We unpack: ✅ Why “not enough time” is a myth—and what to do instead ✅ How to prioritize peace over pressure...
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Episode 942 | The Discipline Behind the Domination
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re unpacking one of the biggest separators between average and elite—discipline. Motivation might get you started, but discipline is what keeps the rock moving up the hill. When you study high performers, you’ll see one trend: they do what needs to be done—especially when they don’t feel like it. Joining me today is Eric Guy, and we dig into: ✅ Why discipline is the real driver of lasting success ✅ The difference between hype, motivation, and consistent habits ✅ How to stay committed when...
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Episode 941 | Second-Half Savage: Audit. Adjust. Attack.
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! We’ve hit halftime in 2025, and now it’s time to get honest, get real, and gear up to finish strong. If the first half didn’t go exactly how you planned, that’s okay—what matters now is how you respond. Joining me today is Jim Williams, and we’re diving into what it means to be a second-half savage. This episode is your call to audit, adjust, and attack—because greatness in Q4 starts with clarity in Q3. We break down: ✅ How to honestly evaluate your goals, habits, results, and energy ✅ Why auditing your...
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Episode 940 | You Don’t Build Greatness Alone
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re unpacking one of the most important truths in business and leadership—you don’t build greatness alone. Whether you're growing a company, leading a team, or chasing big goals, success is always multiplied by the strength of your community. Joining me today is Josh Miller, and we dive deep into the recent TCS Inner Circle meetup—what made it powerful, what made it emotional, and why these in-person events continue to fuel the momentum for leaders across the country. We break down: ✅ Why community is the...
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Episode 939 | Steel Sharpens Steel: Why In-Person Connection Changes Everything
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re breaking down a truth that every leader, entrepreneur, and growth-minded person needs to understand—proximity is power. When you get in the room with the right people, everything changes. The energy, accountability, and clarity that come from real, in-person connection can fast-track your growth like nothing else. Joining me today are Keith Callaway Jr. and Travis Stokes, and we dive into: ✅ Why in-person connection can’t be replaced by Zoom or social media ✅ How real growth comes from the rooms...
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Today’s episode hits home for every entrepreneur, leader, and high performer—what you avoid owns you. Whether it’s a tough conversation, a business decision, or a personal commitment, the things you put off don’t just disappear… they quietly take control of your mindset, your energy, and your results.
Joining me today is Eric Guy, and we dig into:
✅ Why avoidance creates invisible prisons—not freedom
✅ How procrastination and delay lead to emotional and mental fatigue
✅ The compounding cost of avoiding small problems in business and life
✅ How facing what you’ve been putting off unlocks peace and progress
✅ Four powerful questions to help you stop avoiding and start acting
We also share personal stories of delay, regret, and breakthrough—how unfinished conversations and unresolved tension snowball into burnout, broken trust, and missed opportunities. But when you confront what’s uncomfortable, you create space for real leadership, clarity, and freedom.
🔥 CHALLENGE: Pick ONE thing you’ve been avoiding and handle it in the next 24 hours. Freedom doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from courage.
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