Living The Standard

Brandon Hogan
  • 4.3 (12)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

A podcast for those who refuse to settle for average — focused on business, fitness, mindset, and life. Each episode dives into what it takes to raise your standard, build discipline, and chase excellence in every area. Hosted by Brandon Hogan, an entrepreneur and the founder of Bar Raising Fitness, who went from a college dropout training in a one-car garage to building multiple facilities and online programs used worldwide by athletes, coaches, and everyday individuals.

  1. Mar 4

    #18 - Coach Nate Weber: From Corporate IT to Building His Own Coaching Business

    Meet my first guest, Nate Weber, who made a bold move from IT to coaching. In this episode, Nate shares how he turned his passion into a career, balancing work, family, and faith. Discover his secrets to building confidence, using social media for growth, and why surrounding yourself with the right people matters. Perfect for anyone looking to make a change or find inspiration in their own journey. Tune in to learn how you can start turning your dreams into reality today!

    1 hr

  2. Feb 18

    #17 - Building Bar Raising Fitness - Part 6 - The Vision That Drives Our Growth

    In this episode, I talk about the mindset, standards, and long-term vision that have shaped the journey of Bar Raising Fitness—from the early days to where we are now—and what it really takes to keep moving forward when the results aren’t immediate. This conversation is about trust, coaching, going all in, and the relentless pursuit of becoming better every single day. If you’re building something, chasing a goal, or trying to stay focused on your purpose, this episode is for you. Want to train at Bar Raising Fitness or start an online program? Visit www.barraisingfitness.com

    20 min

  3. Feb 11

    #16 - Creatine, Protein, and the Truth About Supplements

    In this episode, we break down the two supplements that can benefit the majority of people—without the hype, confusion, or marketing noise. You’ll learn: Why creatine is one of the most researched and trusted supplements for performance, recovery, and long-term health The real importance of daily protein intake, and how protein powder can be a simple tool to stay consistent What to look for in supplement brands, including third-party testing, clean ingredients, and transparency The brand I personally trust and use at Bar Raising Fitness, and why quality matters My preferred supplement brand: LEGION ATHLETICS Use code BARRAISING for 20% off first order, then double reward points on all future orders https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/54d9e

    20 min

  4. Feb 4

    #15 - Work Stress, Setbacks, and Values

    In this episode, I break down how to handle stress at work — and why most of it isn’t worth your energy. From there, I dive into how setbacks and failures shouldn’t be the focus, and finish by sharing the values I believe deserve far more priority in our lives.

    26 min

  5. Jan 28

    #14 - Building Bar Raising Fitness - Part 5

    I dive back into the story of building Bar Raising Fitness into what it is today.

    42 min

  6. Jan 21

    #13 - Starting Bar Raising Fitness - Part 4

    This week I dive back into the story of how we got Bar Raising Fitness to where it is today. Today's episode we talk about that 1st year of opening our first facility.

    47 min

  7. Jan 7

    #12 - 4-Week New Year Challenge | The 4 C's to Success

    I break down the 4-week challenge we’re running at Bar Raising Fitness and explain why simple, daily non-negotiables are one of the most effective ways to build momentum, discipline, and confidence. We’ll walk through the daily standards for the challenge, what’s off the table for four weeks, and the 4 C’s to Success — Commitment, Consistency, Confidence, and Courage — and how they apply to any goal you’re chasing this year.

    23 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    #11 - 3 Things You Can Do This Year to Improve Your Life

    With the holidays wrapping up and the new year approaching, I wanted to share a short, simple episode focused on three things that, if you commit to them, will absolutely improve the quality of your life.

    11 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

A podcast for those who refuse to settle for average — focused on business, fitness, mindset, and life. Each episode dives into what it takes to raise your standard, build discipline, and chase excellence in every area. Hosted by Brandon Hogan, an entrepreneur and the founder of Bar Raising Fitness, who went from a college dropout training in a one-car garage to building multiple facilities and online programs used worldwide by athletes, coaches, and everyday individuals.

Information

  • Creator
    Brandon Hogan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brandon Hogan
  • Show Website
    Living The Standard