Higher Up Podcast
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!
Episodes
49 episodes
Ep.049: The Listeners Highlight
In 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 br...
Ep.048: AI and the Faithful Leader
AI 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...
Ep.047: Grace Under Pressure
Conflict 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 act...
Ep.046: Anchored In The Storm
A 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 spa...
Ep.045: Beyond The Bottom Line
Profit 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 someth...
Ep.044: Don’t Wait for April
Most 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...
Ep.043: Fix It Now
In 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 limi...
Ep.042: Signal vs. Noise (Part 2)
Are 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 t...
Ep.041: Signal vs. Noise
Feeling busy but not effective is a leadership problem, not a motivation problem. In this episode, we break down a practical framework for cutting through noise and focusing on the work that actually drives results. We cover the four-box focus ...
Ep.040: New Year. Bigger Why.
This episode focuses on leadership clarity, operational discipline, and building momentum that actually lasts. We talk about why growth does not come from doing more, but from simplifying systems, documenting what matters, and removing friction...
Ep.039: Leadership at Christmas
As the year winds down, this episode focuses on how leaders can slow the pace, close the year with clarity, and set themselves up for a healthier start to what’s next. In this season three finale, we talk about presence, gratitude, and intentio...
Ep.038: Gratitude At Work
This episode breaks down gratitude as a real leadership system, not a holiday mindset. We talk about why teams will meet expectations for a paycheck but give extra effort when leaders notice the details, call out wins, and make people feel seen...
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Ep.037: Forecasting Your Business
Forecasting isn’t guessing; it’s preparation. In this episode, we discuss turning vision into action through clear goals, solid plans, and repeatable systems. You’ll learn practical ways to forecast across revenue streams, align your team, and ...
Ep.036: Does the Clock Stop?
The sale isn’t the end, it’s the reset point. In this episode, we unpack what happens after the contract is signed and why the strongest brands win in the follow-through. You’ll hear how trust compounds when you stay engaged, why consi...
Ep.035: Know Your Audience (Part 2)
What Cracker Barrel’s Rebrand Got Wrong (and What Chick-fil-A Gets Right)In Part 2 of our branding series, we look at what happens when a company tries to modernize and ends up losing what people loved most. Using Cracker Barrel’s...
Ep.034: Know Your Audience (Part 1)
What happens when a brand forgets who it is?This is Part One of our two-part series on branding and rebranding. In this episode, we break down the Cracker Barrel rebrand and the costly lessons it offers for business owners. Cracke...
Ep.033: Quarterly Rhythms (Part Two)
Leadership isn’t just about strategy, it’s about rhythm. In this episode, we explore why intentional pauses and quarterly rhythms are essential for your business, family, and personal health. From balancing key life areas to safeguarding sacred...
Ep.032: Quarterly Rhythms (Part One)
Are you leading your business or just reacting to problems as they arise? In this episode, we explore the power of quarterly rhythms, a system that helps leaders stay focused, avoid burnout, and build sustainable momentum.We discuss why ...
Ep.031: When Change Becomes Chaos
Change is constant in leadership, but when does it harm more than help? This episode examines balancing adaptation and avoiding overwhelming your team.From Blockbuster’s resistance to pivoting when Netflix emerged, to the risks of moving...
Ep.030: Halftime Adjustments - Part Two
In this final part of our halftime adjustment series, we dig into the surprising power of staying the course when everyone else is pivoting.We talk about why “shiny object syndrome” kills momentum, how small fundamental changes can creat...
Ep.029: Halftime Adjustments - Part One
Is It Time for a Halftime Adjustment in Your Business?At the halfway point of the year, every leader needs to ask: Are we making progress? And more importantly… What needs to change?In this episode, we examine what it means to lea...
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Ep.028: 5 Coaching Habits of Excellent Leaders
In this episode, we explore how lessons from our childhood coaches continue to shape our leadership today. From punctuality to staying true to fundamentals, we examine five coaching habits that can transform any team.Drawing from T...
Ep.027: Customer Service at the Masters
What can a $1.50 pimento cheese sandwich teach us about world-class customer service? A lot if you're at the Masters Tournament.In this episode, we unpack what Augusta National gets right about the customer experience, from spotless rest...
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Ep.026: Season 3 Preview
We’re back, and this episode is the most authentic one yet, pulling back the curtain to show you what leadership and business ownership truly entail, especially when life gets a bit messy. From an inspiring story at Buffalo Trace Distillery in ...
