Real conversations on faith, mindset, and never quitting — even when life or business gets heavy. Metro Detroit builder, Brandon Heitmann, shares raw stories of setbacks, renewal, grace-fueled comebacks, and the grit to keep showing up. From slow seasons to breakthroughs, this is for anyone tired but still pushing forward. No fluff — just hope, encouragement, and practical wisdom to renew your mind and rise stronger. Real construction project updates & behind-the-scenes Faith encouragement & mindset reflections on rebuilding stronger. Follow everywhere: Instagram: @brandonheitmann Facebook: Brandon Heitmann LinkedIn: Brandon Heitmann TikTok: @brandonheitmann X: @brandonheitm
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March 23, 2026Episode 1320 min
Show Up Anyway: The Power of Consistency When You Don't Feel Like It
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I get real about those days when you just don't feel like it. Motivation is gone, but you still have to show up. I share from my own life how discipline over feelings has carried me through tough seasons. James 1:12 "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him."
March 12, 2026Episode 1224 min
I Lost My $10M Business - Here's What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Over
Send a textIn this episode I share some hard truths I wish someone had told me before hitting rock bottom. The mindset traps, the emotional rollercoaster, and the practical steps that are helping me rebuild stronger. If you have ever faced failure or a setback, this one is for you. Discipline, faith, and grit turn into your greatest comeback.Isaiah 43:18-19 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."
March 1, 2026Episode 1127 min
Starting Over After Bankruptcy – Real Talk
Send a textI'm not back to the top yet. No 35 trucks, no "crushing it" montage.But I'm seeing the vision, finding peace in the storm, and rebuilding one step at a time.This episode is raw—answering real DMs from guys in the same boat.Gratitude, discipline, faith—these are the things that carried me through bankruptcy and the darkest days.If you're starting over or stuck, this one's for you. Keep showing up.Romans 5:3-5 "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."
February 22, 2026Episode 1022 min
Why 2023 Hit Builders Harder Than Any Crisis - And the Opportunity Ahead
Send a textIf you're a builder, pool guy, landscaper — or anyone who got crushed by 2020–2023 — this one's for you.I filed bankruptcy in 2023. Lost it all. But I'm still standing. Today I break down why this storm was worse than 2008 or the 1930s: money supply surged 25–27% (boom), costs spiked +140% (lumber 3.5×, steel 3×), then M2 contracted -2.44% — first since the Depression — while costs lingered 50–90% high. The +83% gap? No relief, no QE. Cash flow crushed.But here's the flip: every crisis creates winners. Rates are dropping soon. Pent-up demand is massive — pools, patios, upgrades. The disciplined, resilient ones? They explode.We talk efficiency, AI tools, organic attention (it's the new currency), tracking cash flow (no more guessing labor), and anchoring in faith — because storms never stop.DM 'STORM' for my free Survival Checklist.Or 'COACH' for a real talk.Follow for daily value:Instagram: @brandonheitmannFacebook: Brandon HeitmannTikTok: @brandonheitmannLinkedIn: Brandon HeitmannYouTube: Brandon HeitmannYoutube video coming with data stay tuned.Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
February 16, 2026Episode 925 min
Keep Going
Send a textIn this episode I talk about what it really means to keep going when life or business gets hard. The setbacks, the slow seasons, the self-doubt - these are all apart of the process, they are not signs to quit. I share real perspectives on pushing through tough moments and staying disciplined when motivation fades. If you are in a season that feels heavy, this is your reminder: don't stop now, keep going.Galatians 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
July 13, 2025Episode 841 min
Best Thing You Can Do Right Now if You're BROKE!
Send a textIn this episode I discuss what to do right now if you are broke, whether that's financially and/or mentally. I just attended a local business conference and got myself surrounded by a bunch of winners and man am I inspired. Tune in to this episode to gain some advice on how to regain momentum when money is tight and your motivation is low. Whether you're struggling or just need a reset hit play and listen along.Proverbs 13:20 "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm"
June 22, 2025Episode 745 min
No Matter What: Gratitude, Grit, and Starting Over
Send a textIn this episode we dive deep into the mindset that turns setbacks into comebacks. Learn how to stay grateful even when you are at your lowest. Showing up daily is your superpower. Rebuild stronger, no matter what. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"
March 17, 2025Episode 639 min
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Business
Send a textYour brain is a magnet - it attracts what it's most familiar with. Make sure what you are feeding your mind is helping, not hurting, your business. Learn more in this episode about changing your thoughts, focusing on your goals, and studying successful people. Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things."
March 6, 2025Episode 548 min
The Key to Marketing a New Business
Send a textSomeone on Tiktok reached out to me this week looking for advice on my 3 biggest tips for landscaping businesses. My number 1 advice is PROMOTE, PROMOTE, PROMOTE. When you are a new business - no one knows you! As the business owner you need to be spending most of your time in the first year promoting. Attention is everything.Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
February 24, 2025Episode 436 min
Starting Over
Send a textI had a friend reach out to me last week looking for some advice and the conversation I had with him sparked this podcast episode - I have learned a lot in the past 2 years during my rebuild and I wanted to share some inspiration for anyone who may also be starting over or starting a new business. 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
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