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Built Without a Net: Where business gets real—People problems, meet practical solutions.
Every business hits a point where things get messy—people issues, compliance confusion, and leadership moments that keep you up at night.
Each week on Built Without a Net, business owner and fractional HR expert Brad Foley delivers practical advice, real-life stories, and expert insights from entrepreneurs and business leaders who’ve walked through the fire and figured it out the hard way. From hiring and culture to growth challenges and the gray areas no one warns you about, this podcast brings the unfiltered truth behind building and leading a business.
This show is for entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to create something sustainable—without losing their minds, their people, or their purpose along the way.
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Brad Foley: Seven HR Lessons Every Founder Learns the Hard Way
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Aneesa Muthana: Leading with Accountability in Manufacturing’s Toughest Moments
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Beth Ridley: Why Leadership Is About People, Not Just Performance
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Deb Seeger: Leading Through Change, Culture, and Clarity
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Steve Valentor: Building, Scaling, and Starting Over in the Age of Computing and AI
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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William Salvi: Inside the CEO Mindset and the Loneliness of Leadership
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Andrew Sykes: From Fear-Based Leadership to Trust-Driven Growth
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Christine Toson: Leadership Lessons from the Intersection of Business and Humanity
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Alex Samoylovich: Building Vertically Integrated Real Estate Businesses in a Changing Market
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Bror David Johnson: Recruiting, Retention, and the Producer Mindset in Insurance
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Steve Greenspon: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Risk, Relationships & Selling a Business
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Jenny Weeden: Leadership Lessons from Scaling a Modern Marketing Agency
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Mark Alan: From Manufacturing to Mentorship, Building Leaders with Intention
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Larry Wright: Building Success Through Trust, Teamwork, and Tenacity
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Liz Kaminski: Perseverance, Prospecting, and the Power of Taking Risks
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Carl Kutsmode: Building Businesses, Relationships, and a Life of Purpose
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Damian Buchman: Building a More Inclusive World Through Universal Accessibility
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Matt Kemblowski: Redefining Recruiting Through Relationships
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Lisa Canning: Growing Small Businesses Smarter
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Randolph Pitzer: What Really Drives PR Success
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Growth Challenges in Small Business
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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5 Things That Cost You More in HR Than You Think
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Don Surber: Purpose, Passion, and People in Business and Life
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Scott Sobkowiak: Falling Off the Ladder, Landing on Purpose
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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John Washcovick: Payroll Innovation and Entrepreneurial Grit
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Myles Powell: From Cravings to Brand Power
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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5 Myths about HR in Small Business
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Darren Mende: Leadership in the Unthinkable Moment
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Welcome to the Built Without a Net podcast!
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Aug 25, 2025 |