The Coach Bru Podcast

The Coach Bru Podcast

By John Brubaker

A leadership performance podcast specifically for entrepreneurs and executives. Because none of us are one dimensional, Coach Bru explores many topics to help expand your results. Occasionally features candid conversations with Stadium Status performers to help you take your business to the BIG TIME.
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Think BIG, Start small, Act Now

The Coach Bru PodcastDec 24, 2024
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Worst Practices

Worst Practices

A cautionary tale of what not to do when it comes to your brand. And how to avoid the pitfalls of brands gone wrong.

May 27, 202511:43
Belichick Yourself

Belichick Yourself

72 year-old Bill Belichick‘s 24-year-old girlfriend put on a master class on promotion publicity and earned media for the brand that is Bill Belichick Inc.


In this episode, I break down how you can do the same thing. And I also expose how intellectually lazy and naïve everyone in the media is.

May 13, 202519:16
Cowboy Wisdom For Ruthless Inner Peace
May 04, 202508:14
Evolve or Perish: An Interview with Jared Sawyer

Evolve or Perish: An Interview with Jared Sawyer

Your brand has more in common with this organization than you realize. Grab a pen and paper, and listen to my conversation about the Portland VFW.


Apr 10, 202501:02:39
The Cautionary Tale That Is Coach Bru

The Cautionary Tale That Is Coach Bru

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…


In case you think you’ve marketed yourself enough to the people closest to you… you haven’t. And I’m living proof of that.


BTW every format of every one of my books is available here: https://www.bru.news/books

Apr 07, 202508:02
The BIG lesson you can learn from the torpedo bat.

The BIG lesson you can learn from the torpedo bat.

Evolve or perish, innovate or die— this episode helps you unpack how and where you can find your best ideas to create efficiencies, greater production, and more cost savings in your business.


Plus your people will thank you!

Apr 04, 202516:52
What’s The Stupidest Thing We Can Do?

What’s The Stupidest Thing We Can Do?

The most important question you can ask yourself in business is what’s the stupidest thing that we could do to ruin our company? And then make sure you do not do that thing. Today’s episode highlights how you can learn from Southwest Airlines recent changes and not fall victim in your business to the mistakes they’re making.

Mar 12, 202514:11
Go For Third: Interview w/ Derek Volk
Mar 11, 202501:07:46
Bru reveals the greatest form of love

Bru reveals the greatest form of love

In this episode, we discussed why you ought to document and journal your successes on a daily basis. We also touch on the importance of keeping an ego file in your filing cabinet.


To purchase one of Coach Bru‘s custom journals go to:


http://www.WinAcustomHat.com


*That weird custom URL will make sense after you listen to the episode

Feb 26, 202512:26
You’re The Only One Who Cares

You’re The Only One Who Cares

A Valentines Day cautionary tale about human nature.

Feb 18, 202512:15
The Most Vulnerable Place In Business

The Most Vulnerable Place In Business

What the Tik Tok ban has to do with you and your business even if you’re not on TikTok.

Jan 19, 202520:02
I Lost My Wedding Ring: Own your blemishes part 2

I Lost My Wedding Ring: Own your blemishes part 2

The benefits of owning your imperfections.

Jan 10, 202516:45
Own Your Blemishes: My Dull Bass Tone

Own Your Blemishes: My Dull Bass Tone

In this episode I explain the method to my madness and why I don’t edit my podcast or many of the other things I do for that matter either. Plus, why you should do the same.


Be weird, embrace and own your blemishes.


* Special thank you & shout out to listener Derek V. for inspiring this topic.

Jan 08, 202519:41
The Surprising Benefits of Implementing a “24 Hour Rule”

The Surprising Benefits of Implementing a “24 Hour Rule”

Why you need to “put it in the cooler” when confronted with a difficult situation.

Dec 31, 202427:30
Think BIG, Start small, Act Now

Think BIG, Start small, Act Now

It’s the start that stops most people. Today’s episode addresses that and shows you how to overcome “paralysis by over-analysis” in order to get out of your own way, create momentum and generate results.

Dec 24, 202412:47
How To Immediately Improve Your Mood

How To Immediately Improve Your Mood

An instantly actionable way to immediately improve your mood. This can be put into use any day, any time, any occasion.



NOTE: I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE.

Dec 20, 202410:44
Improving YOUR Well-Being: Interview w/ Michelle Buck of Vitality Room
Dec 13, 202457:08
Context is Everything

Context is Everything

One of my favorite stories that illustrates the power and importance of context and place. We are all in this story in some way shape or form.

Dec 05, 202412:54
Everyone thought he was crazy

Everyone thought he was crazy

One of the most legendary tales of business strategy in history. And how you can take a page out of Elon Musk’s playbook.

Nov 20, 202412:26
What Mike Tyson & Your Business Have In Common

What Mike Tyson & Your Business Have In Common

Today’s incident between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is a masterclass on how to handle the competition in your industry.

Nov 15, 202409:04
Vote For Yourself

Vote For Yourself

A timely Election 2024 reminder about what vote really matters… the vote for yourself.

Nov 04, 202410:26
Made In America: An Interview with Kristan Vermeulen aka Miss Maine
Oct 22, 202441:07
How To Get $400 Million Dollars In Free Advertising

How To Get $400 Million Dollars In Free Advertising

A compelling story on why you need to make sure you’re either first or different from the competition.

Oct 20, 202412:11
The #1 time you don’t want a “deal”

The #1 time you don’t want a “deal”

When and why you shouldn’t ask for a deal or discount.

And why you should refuse it if it’s offered to you and happily overpay.

Oct 07, 202408:29
How The Mighty Fall

How The Mighty Fall

A cautionary tale about how casualness

causes casualties in business.

Oct 06, 202411:12
How You Can Be David & Take Down Goliath

How You Can Be David & Take Down Goliath

Leveraging your strengths against your competitions Achilles heel.

Oct 06, 202417:52
You’re Missing Out

You’re Missing Out

A cautionary tale. Dont fall victim of this or you’ll be missing out too.

Sep 17, 202412:48
Do You Have One Of These?

Do You Have One Of These?

We you absolutely need a system. If you can’t describe what you’re doing as a system you don’t know what you’re doing.

Sep 03, 202411:09
Harnessing The “Uber Effect”

Harnessing The “Uber Effect”

The benefits of meeting your customers where they are. And the dangers of not doing so.

Sep 01, 202413:26
Pumpkin Spice Flavored Episode

Pumpkin Spice Flavored Episode

How you can add flavor and seasonality to your brand but do it in a way that you know your customers will love.

Aug 25, 202422:37
Fired Client Story #1

Fired Client Story #1

A cautionary tale on:


The difference between knowing and caring.

The difference between could and should.

Aug 05, 202417:50
An important addendum to the last episode

An important addendum to the last episode

A much needed addendum to the last episode 
Aug 01, 202408:39
You Ex or UX ?

You Ex or UX ?

Are your clients and customers going to break up with you because you keep making the UX (user experience) worse?
Jul 30, 202415:39
Square peg, round hole

Square peg, round hole

Today I share a cautionary tale and why just because you like something doesn’t mean ayour customers will.
Jul 10, 202413:55
It’s Called Independence Day For A Reason

It’s Called Independence Day For A Reason

A timely rant on “Independence Day” aka July 4th.
Jul 04, 202413:04
If I were the Hawk Tuah girl’s executive coach

If I were the Hawk Tuah girl’s executive coach

A quick rundown of how I would advise Hailey to handle this challenging viral situation.
Jun 27, 202415:11
Fathers Day Reflection On Leadership

Fathers Day Reflection On Leadership

Whether you’re a dad, a mom, a leader of a company, department or a household; there’s a helpful insight here. P.S. There’s no such thing as a perfect parent or leader.
Jun 16, 202409:51
My graduation speech to the class of 2024 (and 2025)

My graduation speech to the class of 2024 (and 2025)

I’m booked to give a graduation speech next year and in anticipation of that I’ve been writing down my thoughts on what I want to share with the class of 2025. I know this is a little different than my usual podcast episode but I think you’ll find it to be a meaningful and helpful message for me to share with you. Feel free to pass this along to any graduates you know or anyone else who could benefit from the message.
Jun 03, 202424:44
I Don’t Know…. YOU tell ME.

I Don’t Know…. YOU tell ME.

Story time about my car dealer & how it relates to YOU. Your customers don’t know what they want or need. Be the expert who guides them in the right direction.
May 22, 202415:38
How To Go Bankrupt

How To Go Bankrupt

A cautionary tale for you based on Red Lobster’s bankruptcy. A quick lesson on knowing YOUR numbers in business and life.
May 21, 202418:50
Got tip fatigue? Zig when they zag!

Got tip fatigue? Zig when they zag!

The $3 solution to tip fatigue.
May 02, 202418:09
Everything Matters

Everything Matters

In this episode we discuss how little things win big games & little things make a big difference. It’s the difference between winning and losing. How are you ensuring the little things are buttoned up and on point in your business?
Apr 24, 202416:06
Where great ideas go to die…

Where great ideas go to die…

3 compelling examples of why you need to play by your own rules in your industry.
Apr 09, 202420:13
Did I Cross The Line?

Did I Cross The Line?

In this episode we unpack the importance of having onstage and offstage boundaries and personas.
Mar 30, 202411:12
What people do when they don’t know what to do!

What people do when they don’t know what to do!

An episode highlighting the importance and power of social proof for you and your brand.
Mar 25, 202425:08
Warning: This is a DEEP one

Warning: This is a DEEP one

In this episode, I share with you some of what’s been going on personally over the last 18 months.
Mar 10, 202419:21
Making it right when things go wrong

Making it right when things go wrong

A couple cautionary tales, and great examples of what to do and what not to do when customers have a bad experience with you
Mar 03, 202413:51
You Down With OPC ?

You Down With OPC ?

A quick lesson on growing revenue without blowing revenue.
Feb 18, 202410:48
The Unsexy Way To Go From Zero To $19.3 Million

The Unsexy Way To Go From Zero To $19.3 Million

In a sea of sameness weird wins. Coach Bru reveals how Kanye West’s Super Bowl commercial demonstrations the value of doing the opposite of the competition. He also discusses the power in simplicity.
Feb 15, 202414:26
What I Taught Taylor Swift

What I Taught Taylor Swift

We have a sneaking suspicion Taylor Swift learned this brilliant marketing strategy from Coach Bru and watching his genius from afar.
Feb 14, 202418:27