Built Without a Net

By Brad Foley

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Episodes: 29

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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.


Episode Date
Brad Foley: Seven HR Lessons Every Founder Learns the Hard Way
Mar 04, 2026
Aneesa Muthana: Leading with Accountability in Manufacturing’s Toughest Moments
Feb 18, 2026
Beth Ridley: Why Leadership Is About People, Not Just Performance
Feb 11, 2026
Deb Seeger: Leading Through Change, Culture, and Clarity
Feb 04, 2026
Steve Valentor: Building, Scaling, and Starting Over in the Age of Computing and AI
Jan 28, 2026
William Salvi: Inside the CEO Mindset and the Loneliness of Leadership
Jan 21, 2026
Andrew Sykes: From Fear-Based Leadership to Trust-Driven Growth
Jan 14, 2026
Christine Toson: Leadership Lessons from the Intersection of Business and Humanity
Jan 07, 2026
Alex Samoylovich: Building Vertically Integrated Real Estate Businesses in a Changing Market
Dec 31, 2025
Bror David Johnson: Recruiting, Retention, and the Producer Mindset in Insurance
Dec 24, 2025
Steve Greenspon: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Risk, Relationships & Selling a Business
Dec 17, 2025
Jenny Weeden: Leadership Lessons from Scaling a Modern Marketing Agency
Dec 10, 2025
Mark Alan: From Manufacturing to Mentorship, Building Leaders with Intention
Dec 03, 2025
Larry Wright: Building Success Through Trust, Teamwork, and Tenacity
Nov 26, 2025
Liz Kaminski: Perseverance, Prospecting, and the Power of Taking Risks
Nov 19, 2025
Carl Kutsmode: Building Businesses, Relationships, and a Life of Purpose
Nov 12, 2025
Damian Buchman: Building a More Inclusive World Through Universal Accessibility
Nov 05, 2025
Matt Kemblowski: Redefining Recruiting Through Relationships
Oct 29, 2025
Lisa Canning: Growing Small Businesses Smarter
Oct 22, 2025
Randolph Pitzer: What Really Drives PR Success
Oct 15, 2025
Growth Challenges in Small Business
Oct 08, 2025
5 Things That Cost You More in HR Than You Think
Oct 01, 2025
Don Surber: Purpose, Passion, and People in Business and Life
Sep 24, 2025
Scott Sobkowiak: Falling Off the Ladder, Landing on Purpose
Sep 17, 2025
John Washcovick: Payroll Innovation and Entrepreneurial Grit
Sep 10, 2025
Myles Powell: From Cravings to Brand Power
Sep 03, 2025
5 Myths about HR in Small Business
Aug 27, 2025
Darren Mende: Leadership in the Unthinkable Moment
Aug 27, 2025
Welcome to the Built Without a Net podcast!
Aug 25, 2025