I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Brandon Denmon, the founder of Peak Executive Solutions, for one of the most insightful leadership conversations I’ve ever had on Heart of the Hustle. Brandon’s story is so powerful—starting out in machine shops and dirty factories, learning from bad bosses, and eventually becoming the kind of leader who puts people and culture first.
In this episode, we dive into how real leadership isn’t about titles or boardrooms—it’s about trust, vulnerability, and creating space where your team can thrive. Brandon shares how he helps manufacturing companies align their teams, scale their operations, and build culture that sticks.
Whether you’re a CEO, team leader, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with wisdom on what it truly means to lead from the heart.
⏱️Timestamps
00:00 – The Essence of Effective Leadership
01:17 – Introducing Brandon Denmon
01:27 – Brandon's Early Life and Career Beginnings
02:52 – Lessons from Barry and Career Growth
03:37 – Transition to Engineering and Family Life
05:58 – Why Brandon Founded Peak Executive Solutions
08:28 – Vulnerability and Trust: Why They’re Essential for Team Success
19:46 – Challenges in Leadership Development in Manufacturing
24:17 – Future of Coaching: Real-Time Feedback, Not PowerPoints
25:30 – From Seminars to Ongoing Coaching and Culture Work
26:29 – Sherry & Brandon’s Personal Coaching Journeys
28:18 – Listening and Feedback: The Missing Keys to Effective Leadership
34:41 – Company Size & Leadership Dynamics: From 20 to 200+ Employees
36:19 – Extreme Sports, Personal Growth, and Leadership Parallels
40:21 – Final Thoughts & How to Work with Brandon Denmon
🔎 Keywords:
leadership coaching, emotional intelligence in business, how to lead a manufacturing team, Brandon Denmon interview, Peak Executive Solutions, team alignment strategy, how to build trust at work, dirty businesses explained, vulnerability in leadership, coaching for CEOs, business culture change, executive coaching podcast, Heart of the Hustle
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
-Why trust and vulnerability are the foundation of high-performing teams
-What Brandon means by “dirty businesses” and how to modernize them
-The coaching techniques that actually work for frontline and mid-level managers
-Why most leadership development programs fail—and how to fix that
-Brandon’s tips for introverts and extroverts on leading together
-How Brandon helps private equity-backed companies scale or sell
📌 Guest: Brandon Denmon – https://peakexecutivesolutions.com
🎙️ Host: Sherry Sutton – @Heartofthehustleshow
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