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Higher Up Podcast
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A podcast that aims to empower individuals in various aspects of their lives, including business, church, school, and personal growth. The goal is to inspire listeners to make a positive impact on those around them, helping them reach their full potential and strive towards greatness. The show features practical tips, real-life stories, and insightful conversations with experts in their fields, all geared toward lifting others up and creating a world where everyone can thrive.
The hosts, Benji and Brady Wilson, are accomplished entrepreneurs in the business world. Their mission is to empower listeners in every aspect of their lives, from business to personal growth. They seek to inspire others to make a positive impact on the world by sharing their own life experiences and having conversations with other successful guests. Together, they explore living a Higher Up life!
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Ep.051: "Make it My Business, To Know My Business" - Part One
1w ago00:31:47Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIf you've ever said "don't we have people for that?" this episode is your wake-up call.We keep coming back to a leadership principle our dad drilled into us: "I make it my business to know my business." It's not about micromanaging or doing every job yourself. It's about awareness, responsibility, and staying close enough to your business that you're never surprised by it.We talk through real examples: why Brady still digs into tax planning even with CPAs on the team, how an owner stays connected to day-to-day pain points without getting stuck in the weeds, and what it means to stay a student of your business instead of coasting on what used to work. We also share the origin of the phrase, including the John D. Rockefeller connection and the habit of asking questions you should already know the answer to.The thread runs through KPIs, accountability, delegation, and engagement: you can delegate tasks, but you cannot delegate understanding. We get practical about one-on-ones, building confidence through curiosity, and why intentional communication matters even more in remote work environments.We close with a question worth sitting with: are you growing in understanding faster than your organization is growing?
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Ep.050: "In It To Win It"
3w ago00:26:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail"In it to win it" gets tossed around like a hype line, but for us it's a mirror. This season we're sharing the quotes our dad lived by, starting with the one that shaped how we think about leadership, work ethic, and legacy.You'll hear where the phrase actually came from, why it ended up on coffee mugs and even a vehicle tag, and how a simple motto became a lifelong standard, one that earned our dad a Humanitarian Award from our franchise's national headquarters.We get real about what winning actually means. For us, it's not beating other people or collecting trophies. It's the integrity of your effort when nobody's watching, the willingness to go all in even when the outcome is uncertain, and making sure your input matches your output.We talk quiet quitting, why it usually comes from having no goals, and how aiming at nothing turns into drifting through your calendar and calling it productivity. We also address the "that's not my job" mindset and why leaders promote people who consistently bring value beyond the bare minimum.Then we widen the lens to faith-driven leadership, abiding, and how our choices online and at home either support our witness or work against it.
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Ep.049: The Listeners Highlight
Jun 100:25:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this listener highlight episode, Benji and Adam get honest about the real story behind the Higher Up Podcast: the early hour-long recordings, the titles that made no sense, an 18-month hiatus, and the one Instagram DM from a listener that brought it all back.From there, they walk through the ideas that shaped the show's identity and their business: weekly tactical meetings, monthly strategic meetings, quarterly off-sites, knowing your audience, and cutting the noise out of your leadership and your life. They also share the top listened-to and most-watched episodes across all four seasons.If you lead a team, own a business, or manage people, this one is a practical look at what consistency actually costs and why it's worth it.Subscribe, share with someone on your team, and drop a comment: what leadership topic do you want us to dig into next?
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Ep.048: AI and the Faithful Leader
May 1800:25:54Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAI is already in your business. The question is whether you're leading it or letting it lead you.In this episode we talk honestly about why AI feels threatening, especially for creatives and leaders who care about trust and relationships. Then we reframe it: AI is a tool, not a strategy, and definitely not your conscience.We cover the 80/20 rule for using AI well, prompt engineering, and why the best use of AI is as a thought partner, not a decision maker. We share real examples from hiring, customer service, meeting prep, and operations, and we get into where it can quietly work against you if you're not paying attention.We also run AI through four leadership filters: stewardship, dignity, truth, and wisdom. And we close with a line worth writing down: before you go to AI, go to I AM.Automate the task. Don't automate the trust.Subscribe, share this with a leader on your team, and drop a comment: where is AI showing up in your business right now?
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Ep.047: Grace Under Pressure
May 400:26:19Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailConflict rarely destroys a team all at once. It chips away through small misunderstandings, tension in meetings, and messages that land wrong. In this episode we talk about why conflict feels constant in certain seasons and what leaders can actually do about it.We cover the hidden costs of unresolved conflict: disengagement, gossip, broken trust, and turnover that could have been prevented. We also get into what forgiveness at work actually means, not ignoring what happened or skipping consequences, but releasing it so bitterness doesn't run your culture.You'll get practical steps you can use right away: address issues early, go directly to the person, listen before you make your point, and separate the person from the problem.If you lead a team or work on one, this is a straightforward conversation on conflict resolution, communication, and building a culture that can handle hard conversations.Subscribe, share with someone on your team, and drop a comment: what's one conflict you've been avoiding that needs a direct conversation?
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Ep.046: Anchored In The Storm
Apr 2000:24:05Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA business can be thriving on paper and still get knocked sideways by a storm you didn't plan for. This episode is about what keeps you steady when it hits.We're fresh off real momentum, including expanding back to Tuscaloosa, and it sparks a bigger conversation about leading through uncertainty. We talk about blind spots, overconfidence, and why "unsinkable" is never a real strategy, using the Titanic as a framework most people can immediately connect to.From there we get tactical. Faith-based leadership and stewardship as a foundation. Mission, vision, and values as a decision-making filter when fear wants to drive. Clear communication, staying present, and keeping your team confident when you're under fire. We also share a real example of pivoting with a client mid-plan and why calm problem-solving builds trust inside and outside the company.We close with the SIMPLE framework (Streamline, Integrate, Measure, Prioritize, Leverage, Execute) as a practical tool for cutting through the chaos and moving forward with clarity.If you lead a team or run a business, take the closing questions seriously: what feels unstable, what are you anchored to, and what would faith over fear look like this week?Subscribe, share it with a leader who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.
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Ep.045: Beyond The Bottom Line
Apr 600:22:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailProfit can keep a company alive while slowly shrinking the leader running it.In this episode, we talk about leading with integrity when the pressure is on: cutting corners, blaming others, staying silent when speaking up costs you something. We get into stewardship over entitlement, business ethics in real decisions, and why a strong culture starts with how you treat the least powerful person in the room.You'll leave with practical reflection questions on where you're compromising, and who actually benefits from the way you lead.If you're building a business or leading a team, this is a straightforward gut check on faith, values, and character in leadership.
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Ep.044: Don’t Wait for April
Mar 2300:28:11Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMost leaders build a strategic plan at the start of the year and stop looking at it within weeks. If your team is reacting to noise instead of executing, this episode is for you.We break down why strategic plans get shelved, how to spot the warning signs, and what it takes to close the gap between planning and execution. Topics include shiny object syndrome, quarterly planning, leadership cadence, and how to reset priorities without losing momentum.You'll walk away with a simple framework: weekly tactical meetings, monthly problem-solving sessions, and quarterly off-sites that keep your team aligned and your plan alive. We also cover how to treat missed milestones as data, not failure, so you can recalibrate and keep moving.Whether you're trying to salvage Q1 or set up a stronger Q2, this episode gives you the tools to get back on track.
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Ep.043: Fix It Now
Mar 900:27:13Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Benji and Brady Wilson talk about one of the biggest challenges leaders face: knowing when to step in and when to step back.Many leaders jump in to fix problems quickly, but over time that can create bottlenecks and limit the growth of the team. This conversation explores how strong leadership creates ownership, builds trust, and develops people instead of making the leader the solution to every issue.They also break down a simple filter leaders can use to decide when intervention is actually necessary, along with practical insight on handling emotional conversations, coaching team members, and protecting the values that matter most.
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Ep.042: Signal vs. Noise (Part 2)
Feb 2300:25:34Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAre you leading or just reacting?In this episode, we break down how to separate signal from noise so you can lead with clarity instead of constantly putting out fires. We talk about identifying the work only you can do, protecting your top 20 percent, and building margin into your leadership rhythm.We also get into real challenges inside churches and organizations. Handling preferences and complaints. Clarifying roles. Tying decisions back to core values. Balancing discipleship and mission without losing either. These principles apply whether you lead a business, a franchise, a nonprofit, or a ministry.We close with a simple weekly leadership cadence. Audit your calendar. Prioritize strategic work over reactive tasks. Cut one noise item. Develop one person.
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