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WIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Power of Being IntentionalIn this episode, Brandon James unpacks what it really means to live and lead with intention and how it impacts everything from your results to your mental health. When you stop operating on autopilot and start making conscious choices, you begin to create real clarity, stability, and peace of mind.2025-08-0125 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Ripple EffectOn Todays episode Jon Paramore dives into the deeper meaning behind winning and losing and why it’s about more than just the scoreboard. He explores how the leaders around you can shape your outcomes, and why it’s critical to find leadership that genuinely cares whether you win or lose. Because when people around you care, the ripple effect goes far beyond just you. It impacts your mindset, your performance, and your future.2025-07-2531 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesStay Silent or Speak Up? The Business of Taking a StandOn this episode James and Jon Paramore dive into the high-stakes decision every business faces today. Should you stay neutral or take a stand on social, political, or cultural issues? Today we break down the risks, rewards, and real-world consequences of speaking out—or staying silent. From brand reputation to customer loyalty and internal culture, we explore what it really means to have a voice in today’s business landscape. Whether you're leading a company or building a personal brand, this episode will challenge how you think about values, leadership, and the power of taking a stand.2025-07-1841 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Harsh Truth: Most People Aren’t Meant to Be EntrepreneursOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore dive headfirst into a brutally honest conversation about entrepreneurship. What it really takes, why most people aren’t built for it, and why that’s okay. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a burned-out business owner, or someone stuck between ambition and reality, this episode will challenge your assumptions and help you get honest about what success actually takes—and what it costs.2025-07-1152 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesFrom Vision to RealityOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about the Grand Opening we just had and how grateful it is to see the vison come to life. Also going over the advantage of having good leaders that protect and nurture the culture that holds everything together.2025-07-0439 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesWhy Most Teams Underperform — And It’s the Leader’s FaultOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore go into why underperformance is rarely a "team problem" — and almost always a leadership one. Also hitting on 5 leadership failures that kill team performance.2025-06-2746 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe 4 Levels of OwnershipOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore go through the 4 levels of ownership and that it takes to go through them in the most productive way. They also go through what happens if you try to skip a level.2025-06-2039 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesStandards Over FeelingsOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss the importance of living the standard, despite what a persons feelings tell them. They also talk about how the impact of self talk can either make or break someone. 2025-06-1334 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesBuilding a Team of Loyal PeopleOn today’s episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss what it takes to build a team of people that want to work for you and stay with you. They also talk about what it takes to help them build their dream inside the company vision.2025-06-0631 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Power of Outside PerspectiveOn today’s episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore go through why it matters to have networks of people you can trust to help guide you on the journey. They also go through how have those types of people has impacted them.2025-05-3038 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesBuilding a Referral Based BusinessOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about what it takes to build a referral based business and how to create a network that consistently send people to you. They also go through the difference between being a giver and being a taker and why giving more truly pays off 2025-05-2337 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesBecoming a REAL LeaderIn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about what it truly means to become a leader of people and how to do that in a way that most people don’t truly understand. They also go through why starting at the bottom of YOU is the key to leading other to the TOP of them.2025-05-1636 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesStaying Solution-FocusedIn this episode, Brandon James talked about why it’s necessary to stay solution focused and what it means. He also gives real time practical application on how to make this happen in your life.2025-05-0918 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesFear vs FaithOn this podcast, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about the difference between walking in fear vs walking in faith and how it impacts life. They also go through their own paths of learning how to walk in faith and not let fear keep them from having a great life.2025-05-0250 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesTrust and VerifyOn today’s episode, Jon Paramore talks about why it’s so important to trust and verify information in a world so full of “expert advice.” He also explains the damage being done when people take things at face value but never apply the extra effort to verify2025-04-2518 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesQ&A - Finding and Retaining Great PeopleOn this weeks episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore answer questions provide by you guys around the topic of hiring and retaining great people. 2025-04-1820 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesFailure is a RequirementIn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss why failure is required to win and how to use it to your advantage. They also cover the hidden power in failure. 2025-04-1147 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Power of Being IntentionalOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about the power behind being intentional with our actions and how to do that consistently. They also discuss the effects of lack of intention and the ripple effects it can have on everyone around you.2025-04-0434 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Power Of Preparation and PlanningIn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss why preparation and planning BEFORE taking action is key to real success. They also discuss what happens when then plan goes bad and how to course correct into a new plan quickly to ensure the target is still met.2025-03-2846 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesStrengths vs Weaknesses: Where Should We Focus More AttentionOn this week’s episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss strengths and weaknesses and how to find them and how to leverage them. They also go over why it’s important to understand both and how they both serve us. 2025-03-2244 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesPride and Ego. Are they good, bad, or both? On this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss pride, ego and the role they play in our lives and business. They also debate on the differences and how they could be good AND bad. 2025-03-1449 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesHonor vs RespectOn today’s episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss the difference between what it means to be honorable and earn respect as a leader and why it’s so important in building a culture. They also break down how this can be applied to every day like and help you become someone of honor that people will greatly respect.2025-03-0727 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Real Money MultiplierIn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss the one thing that is the true multiplier of money and it’s likely not what you think. They also discuss the importance of ethical business practices and what it means to be a steward. 2025-02-2845 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesLeading Through StandardsOn todays episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss the importance developing high standards and leading with actions. So often, many people have high aspirations of high standards while allowing high tolerance to infect the culture. We break down why high standards and low tolerance is the best way to lead.2025-02-2155 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesDoing Private Equity The Right WayIn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about how to do private equity deals the right way. As two guys who have been through private equity deals, they understand the ins and outs and pros and cons to making it work, correctly. 2025-02-1443 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesFailure is Required to WinOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about the reason failure is required to win and the difference between quitting and failing. They also discuss why most people don’t win and what it’s takes to not let fear hold you back.2025-02-0746 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesLevels to The GameOn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about the levels involved in life and what it takes to achieve new levels. What got us here won’t get us there and they talk about what that means and how you have to become someone different at each stage. 2025-01-3135 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Mindset of a Winner - Featuring Ben NewmanOn todays episode, Brandon James sits down with mental toughness coach, Ben Newman, and discusses what it takes to have the mindset and life of a proven winner.2025-01-241h 07WIT Podcast Whatever It TakesWhat it Takes to Grow and ScaleIn this episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore talk about the ins and outs of scaling from 0 to over 55 Million and what its taken so far. They also share what it takes to stay focused and push through the hurdles and why we are always growing or going backwards and how there is no such thing as maintaining.2025-01-1754 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesProgress is Greater Than PerfectionIn this Episode, Brandon James and Jon Paramore discuss the importance of habits, how to form them and how they create massive momentum when powered with consistency. They also discuss why you should expect setbacks and how continued progress matters way more than being perfect. Remember to subscribe, share and leave a comment and thanks for listening to the WIT podcast. 2025-01-1050 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe Importance of Staying Narrow and DeepIn this episode, Brandon shares why focusing narrowly and deeply is key to success in business. He opens up about his personal journey and how this strategy has shaped his experiences. Tune in to discover what your own results could look like by honing in on a focused, in-depth approach.2025-01-0415 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesLooking in the mirror - who am I?On this episode, Jon Paramore and Brandon James discuss what it means to do an honest self evaluation and how to make pivots and decisions from that place. They share stories of struggle and gains from taking the time to do an honest evaluation and how its truly helped them create the life they want from that one thing.2024-12-301h 04WIT Podcast Whatever It TakesNuggets with BrandonTodays episode is Q&A with Brandon where he is dropping some killer nuggets about life and business. He discusses finding and training strong sales reps and what it takes to be a great leader. He also has a bonus nugget at the end. Be sure to listen, subscribe and leave us a review.2024-12-2018 minWIT Podcast Whatever It TakesThe BeginningBrandon James and Jon Paramore welcome you to the WIT Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the beginning of the podcast, what you can expect from the podcast, and 3 things that will help you win BIG in 2025. This podcast is chalked full of information right from the start and is designed to help those willing to learn do some really great things. 2024-12-1342 min