The Open Concept with Brandon Smith

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The Open Concept with Brandon Smith is a business podcast hosted by bsmithnewvision, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Open Concept with Brandon Smith

  084 - Stop Fitting In, Start Standing Out, The Case for Intentional Authenticity - Jennifer Lopez

  Aug 7, 20261 hour

  Jennie López, chemical engineer turned NFL dancer turned Fortune 500 VP turned bestselling author and TEDx speaker, joins Brandon for one of the most energizing and wide-ranging conversations the Open Concept Podcast has ever had. From dancing professionally for the Indianapolis Colts while climbing the corporate ladder at Eli Lilly to walking away from a VP of Global Recruiting role to write Intentional Unicorn and coach leaders on authenticity — Jennie's story is proof that you don't have to fit in one box to win big. What You'll Learn: Understand why hiding what makes you different is actually killing your competitive advantage Stop waiting for permission — and recognize when corporate mindset is holding you back as an entrepreneur Use the MAP framework to identify whether you're wearing a mask or operating in your authentic element Identify your real superpower — not just everything you're good at, but the one thing that defines your greatest impact Build a culture of trust using the TRUST framework before it forms on its own without you Understand the difference between authenticity and intentional authenticity — and why one builds impact while the other creates chaos Protect your intuition in the age of AI before you lose the ability to trust yourself Turn a low-performing team around by meeting people where they are and building with them, not at them Key Topics Covered: ✅ Authenticity + Intentionality = Impact — The Formula That Changes Everything✅ The Intentional Unicorn — Why Your Differences Are Your Superpower✅ Corporate Mindset vs. Entrepreneurial Mindset — The Transition Nobody Prepares You For✅ The TRUST Framework for High-Performing Teams✅ AI and Intuition — Why We're Outsourcing the Wrong Thing✅ How to Identify Your Real Superpower Using the MAP Framework✅ Turning Low-Performing Teams Around — The Strategy That Actually Works✅ Raising Kids to Chase Purpose, Not Just a Paycheck Featured Guest: Jennie López — Author, TEDx Speaker & Leadership Coach Book: Intentional Unicorn — Available on Amazon Instagram / LinkedIn: @JennyLopez or @IntentionalUnicorn ️ About The Open Concept Podcast: Your go-to podcast for construction industry insights, trade business strategies, and leadership advice that actually works. Connect With Us Subscribe for weekly episodes Like if this helped you Comment your biggest takeaway Share with someone who needs this

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  083 - From Paint Crew To Seven Figure Owner - Geoff Bright

  Jul 29, 20261h 4m

  Geoff Bright, founder of Synergy Homes and a nearly 30-year veteran of the trades, joins Brandon for a grounded and honest conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting construction business from the tools to the top. From his first day on a paint crew in 1997 to running a seven-figure renovation and custom home building company on Cape Cod, Geoff shares what he's learned about hiring, retention, leadership, and why the trades deserve far more respect than they've ever been given. What You'll Learn: Understand why staying with one company longer than feels comfortable is often the smartest career move you can make Know why most trades businesses fail at retention — and what you're actually doing wrong when someone leaves Build a hiring process that filters for character, not just credentials Stop hiring out of desperation and start hiring with a framework that finds the right people Learn what customers actually care about — and what they probably never will Understand why building out your back end unlocks more of the market you deserve to serve Meet your clients where they are with communication — not just where it's easiest for you See why the trades are one of the most powerful career paths for the next generation Key Topics Covered: ✅ Why People Leave — And Why You Let Them✅ The Three-Tier Interview Process That Filters for Character✅ Staying vs. Jumping — What the Guys Who Chased Dollars Missed✅ Building a Core Team That Doubles Their Income Over Eight Years✅ What Customers Actually Care About in a Construction Project✅ The Communication Plan That Keeps Clients Confident and Projects on Track✅ Why Trades Are One of the Last Industries AI Won't Disrupt✅ Don't Be Unrealistic About What You Can Achieve — Follow the Vision Featured Guest: Geoff Bright — Founder | Synergy Homes Instagram: @SynergyLive LinkedIn: Synergy Homes Facebook: Geoff Bright ️ About The Open Concept Podcast: Your go-to podcast for construction industry insights, trade business strategies, and leadership advice that actually works. Connect With Us: Subscribe for weekly episodes Like if this helped you Comment your biggest takeaway Share with someone who needs this

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  081 - How to Actually Work With Your EA - JP Forno

  Jul 24, 20261h 9m

  JP Forno , founder of Meteor and executive assistant strategist, joins Brandon for a practical and eye-opening conversation about one of the highest-leverage moves a founder can make hiring the right assistant and actually setting them up to win. From the biggest misconceptions about delegation to the intersection of AI and human talent, this episode gives you the real framework behind buying back your time without burning it all down trying. What You'll Learn: Understand why most founders fail with their first assistant and how to avoid the same mistake Stop hiring for the perfect candidate and start de-risking the hiring decision instead Know the four non-negotiable traits to look for when hiring an executive assistant Use the thirty-sixty-ninety day framework to onboard an assistant the right way Hire for integrity without relying on gut feeling alone and what actually works Learn when AI is a tool multiplier and when it quietly becomes your biggest liability Understand why the analog is making a comeback and what that means for your business Think of your assistant as an implementer of AI, not a replacement for it Key Topics Covered: ✅ The Biggest Misconception About Hiring an Executive Assistant✅ The Four Traits of a Great Assistant — Proactiveness, Critical Thinking, Coachability & Integrity✅ The 30-60-90 Day Onboarding Framework✅ How to Test for Integrity During the Hiring Process✅ AI vs. Human Assistants — The Real Answer✅ Why Automating Everything Is a Trap✅ Intuition as a Business Superpower — And Why We're Losing It✅ The Gold Rush Problem With AI Tools Featured Guest: JP Forno Founder | Meteor Instagram: @jp.forno ️ About The Open Concept Podcast: Your go-to podcast for construction industry insights, trade business strategies, and leadership advice that actually works. Connect With Us: Subscribe for weekly episodes Like if this helped you Comment your biggest takeaway Share with someone who needs this

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  077 - How To Design Spirit Into Your Home - Travis Price

  Jun 3, 20261h 25mS0

  <p>Travis Price, internationally recognized architect, author, educator, and environmental pioneer, joins Brandon for one of the most expansive and thought-provoking conversations the Open Concept Podcast has ever had. From coining the term "passive solar" in the New Mexico desert to building the world's largest solar building, teaching students to construct sacred spaces in remote corners of the world, and living in a house suspended by steel cables over a cliff — Travis brings four decades of wisdom, wonder, and a rare philosophy that architecture should sing. If you've ever thought a building was just a building, this episode will change th...

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  076 - How To Buy Your First Property - Abi Horton

  Jun 1, 20261h 5mS0

  <p>Abi Horton, hospitality professional and founder of Aros, joins Brandon for a refreshingly honest conversation about breaking into real estate investing with limited capital, building a business around a genuine need, and why midterm rentals might be the most overlooked opportunity in the market right now. From buying her first house in Ohio while living in New York to building a platform that connects displaced families with landlords, Her story is proof that one foot in front of the other is still the best strategy.</p><p>🎯 What You'll Learn:</p>Understand the difference between short-term, midterm, and long-term ren...

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