Being a business owner can be a lonely journey, but it doesn’t have to be. In Episode 15 of the Business, Brains & BS Podcast, Greg and Eric dive deep into the essential role that support systems play in professional and personal success.

From late-night kitchen table strategy sessions with a spouse to the "Golden Age" of digital mentorship, we explore how to find the right people to help you navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. We discuss the Stages of Change model, how to identify "Corner Coaching," and why vulnerability is actually your greatest strength when building a business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to utilize your spouse and family as a foundational support system.
• The difference between healthy mentorship and "negative" corporate circles.
• How to vet a mentor based on track record, care, and truth-telling.
• The 5 Stages of Change: How to transition from denial to sustainable action.

Whether you are a veteran entrepreneur or just starting your first side hustle, this episode will help you audit your inner circle and find the accountability you need to reach the next level.

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In this episode of the Business Brains & BS Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Witten, founder of Family Tree Roofing, to discuss his journey from pitching in college to building a powerhouse roofing company in Tulsa.

Brandon shares his unique "boots on the ground" perspective on what it takes to survive and thrive in the trades. We dive deep into:

• The Transition to Ownership: Moving from a top-tier national company to starting a family-run business.
• The Power of Service: Why Brandon prioritizes "band-aid" repairs to build long-term trust with homeowners.
• Navigating Insurance Claims: The truth about denied claims and why being a "Certified Shingle Repairability Assessor" changes the game for clients.
• Team Retention: Why the installation crew is the heartbeat of the company and how to treat them so they never want to leave.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur in the construction industry or a homeowner looking to understand the roofing process, Brandon’s candid advice on margins, people-first business, and perseverance is a must-watch.

How do you transition from being a high-level CFO in the private sector to leading a state agency with 600 employees?

In this episode of Business, Brains & BS, we sit down with Doug Linehan, the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Doug shares his incredible journey from international accounting and Fortune 500 finance roles in Omaha to a "retirement" that was cut short by a call to serve his home state.

Doug breaks down the fundamental differences between managing (focusing on widgets) and leading (focusing on people). We dive deep into his mission to turn a "sleepy" state agency into a high-performance team by prioritizing radical transparency, pushing decision-making power down to every level, and firing the "technical geniuses" who are workplace "jackasses."

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The essential leadership shift from "individual contributor" to "people motivator."
• Why Doug chooses "humanity" and "decency" over "fear and intimidation."
• How to build a culture where employees feel safe to make decisions.
• The "Price of Admission": Why technical skill is the bare minimum, but soft skills are the key to success.

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