Apr 27, 202642 minS1
<p>Joe Myers is the president and partner at Lighthouse Transportation Services, an asset-based freight brokerage headquartered in Covington, Kentucky that has been in business since 1987. Joe grew up in a trucking...
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Gritty Leadership
Hosted by Bryan Smith · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Not Your Typical Leadership Podcast: While the rest of the world obsesses over tech startups and their unicorn valuations, Gritty Leadership delivers something different—real stories from leaders in industries that actually make, move, and power America.Whether you’re running a plant, rolling up your sleeves every day on the floor, or steering operations at scale, this podcast is for you.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is Gritty Leadership about?
Not Your Typical Leadership Podcast: While the rest of the world obsesses over tech startups and their unicorn valuations, Gritty Leadership delivers something different, real stories from leaders in industries that actually make, move, and power America.
Who hosts Gritty Leadership?
Gritty Leadership is hosted by Bryan Smith. The show has published 7 episodes to date.
What has Gritty Leadership covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Joe Myers - Lighthouse Transportation Services" (27 April 2026, 42 minutes), "Mike Bangasser - Best Technology" (20 April 2026, 47 minutes), and "Steve Adams - MKS Pipe & Valve" (6 April 2026, 58 minutes).
How often does Gritty Leadership publish?
Gritty Leadership publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 7 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Gritty Leadership?
Booking probability for Gritty Leadership is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Gritty Leadership requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Gritty Leadership's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Gritty Leadership?
The strongest fits for Gritty Leadership are Business & Management Consulting. Gritty Leadership has a business audience.
About the host
Bryan Smith hosts Gritty Leadership, a business podcast with 7 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #6
Mike Bangasser - Best Technology
Apr 20, 202647 minS1<p>Mike Bangasser is the owner of Best Technology, a Minnesota-based company that designs and manufactures fully custom surface finishing equipment and chemicals for highly regulated industries like medical devices and...
Episode #5
Steve Adams - MKS Pipe & Valve
Apr 6, 202658 minS1<p>Steven Adams is the kind of leader who makes you want to quit your job and go work for him. As President and CEO of MKS Pipe and Valve, a Kansas City industrial distribution powerhouse that's been running since 1946...
Episode #4
Damjan Zabovnik - Eivie Corporation
Nov 25, 202535 minS1<p>“From World Record Speed to Next-Gen Drones: The Gritty Journey of Damjan Zabovnik”</p><p>What do you get when you cross a speed-obsessed world record cyclist, a love for hands-on engineering, and a bold vision for...
Episode #3
Lev Buslovich - Apadana Energy
Sep 3, 202543 minS1<p>From escaping the former Soviet Union to helping build an 80-person clean energy company, Les Bosnich brings a rare mix of grit, brilliance, and humanity to leadership. In this episode, Les shares how his immigrant...
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Episode #2
Bill Gleason - Gleason Printing
Sep 3, 202544 minS1<p>Bill Gleason, third-generation owner of Gleason Printing, joins us to talk about running a modern print shop in a digital world. From offset presses to personalized mailers, Bill breaks down what it takes to stay...
Episode #1
Christine Frank - TCIC Inc.
Sep 3, 202543 minS1<p>Christine Frank doesn’t just lead in a gritty industry—she owns one. In this episode, Christine shares her unconventional journey from fluid power tech to engineer and business owner, navigating global industrial...
Recent guests
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Joe Myers
Senior Director of Baseball Performance Science, Lighthouse Transportation Services, LLC
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Damjan Zabovnik
Eivie Corporation
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Bill Gleason
Gleason Printing
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