Build Your Power

Brennan Hilleary

Traditional hustle culture leaves millions of people burned out, sick, and completely disconnected from who they are. We’ve been trained to follow every rule and hit every goal, only to end up feeling empty in a life we don't even recognize.  I’m Brennan Hilleary—business owner, speaker, and culture consultant—and I started the Build Your Power podcast to directly challenge this way of living.Drawing from my own experiences, I share raw conversations and solo reflections on what it means to go against the grain of self destructive hustle and grind culture. This goes beyond standard self-improvement. It is a practical guide to self-realization, helping us dismantle outdated narratives and reclaim our power so we can live a life that fits who we are. 

  1. Sep 25 ·  Video

    30 Years of Sales Advice in 40 Minutes | Peter Larsen

    What if being great at sales has nothing to do with being a smooth talker? Peter Larson has spent the last 30 years in sales at Cobb Technologies. But through his teens, 20s, and 30s, he lived with an unpredictable stutter that made him terrified to speak. Instead of letting embarrassment stop him, Peter learned how his brain works, leaned into being an introvert, and realized that listening beats pitching every single time. In this episode, Peter shares what he learned from surviving 100% commission door-to-door book sales on cold canned beans, how he handles monthly sales pressure without needy energy, and why genuine relationships always drive real results. What we cover in this episode: Overcoming an unpredictable stutter and turning self-awareness into a superpowerWhy listening creates more influence than being the smoothest talker in the roomThe 1982 door-to-door crucible: Surviving on cold beans and building real confidenceHow to handle quota and revenue pressure without bringing panic into the roomThe Xerox rule: Why people buy you first, your company second, and your product thirdSimple ways to be unforgettable: Bright clothes, pocket chocolate, and giving without an agendaWhat 4,000 networking events taught Peter about trust and human connectionWhy you should stop asking "How are you doing?" and what to ask insteadConnect with Peter: Find Peter Larson on LinkedIn (check out his series Segments on a Segway)Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, leadership development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Leadership & Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

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Traditional hustle culture leaves millions of people burned out, sick, and completely disconnected from who they are. We’ve been trained to follow every rule and hit every goal, only to end up feeling empty in a life we don't even recognize.  I’m Brennan Hilleary—business owner, speaker, and culture consultant—and I started the Build Your Power podcast to directly challenge this way of living.Drawing from my own experiences, I share raw conversations and solo reflections on what it means to go against the grain of self destructive hustle and grind culture. This goes beyond standard self-improvement. It is a practical guide to self-realization, helping us dismantle outdated narratives and reclaim our power so we can live a life that fits who we are.