Episodes

Dec. 2, 2025

Christmas Special (1 of 4) A Christmas Carol 1: "Marley was dead, to begin with"

Step into the timeless world of Charles Dickens as we bring you Episode 1 of our four-part dramatic telling of A Christmas Carol, performed at StreetSide Studio 7 inside Deja Bleu House of Coffee in Alexandria, Minnesota.In t...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Episode 38 — A Thanksgiving Reflection: Black Friday, Season One, and the Two Wolves

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Brian takes listeners from his very first Black Friday as a young salesman — working the floor, shaking off nerves, and discovering the magic of retail — to the years when he was appearin...

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Nov. 18, 2025

Episode 37 “Turning the Tables: Michael Voss Interviews BJD”

Welcome to Episode 37 of The Most Important Podcast Ever with BJD . Today… we’re doing something a little different. Usually, I’m the one asking the questions—listening for the inflection points, drawing out the stories, and ...

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Nov. 11, 2025

Episode 36: Debbie Estes — Building Experiences People Feel

Debbie Estes is humble, smart, and driven — the kind of leader who makes things happen. From the White House to major retailers like Dayton’s, Target, and Best Buy, she’s helped shape some of the most memorable brand experien...

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Nov. 4, 2025

Episode 35 The Inner Game of Leadership: Energy, Recovery & Resiliency with Dr. Guy Beaudin — Leadership Series, Part 3

In the third installment of our leadership series with Dr. Guy Beaudin, we explore The Inner Game of Leadership — where energy, recovery, and resiliency determine whether leaders can sustain the weight they carry. This isn’t ...

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Oct. 28, 2025

Episode 34 – Dawn Bryant: Communicating with Heart, Living with Freedom and Peace

In this episode, Brian sits down with Dawn Bryant , a respected communications professional and leader whose life is a testament to resilience, intention, and the pursuit of peace. Dawn shares how a traumatic experience from ...

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Oct. 21, 2025

Episode 33: TnT – Their Dynamite

In Episode 33, We sit down with lifelong best friends Tammy Nipper and Tara Larson—a dynamic duo whose bond has stood the test of time. They share the story of their 50-year friendship, filled with laughter, love, and lessons...

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Oct. 14, 2025

Episode 32: Leading with Purpose — A Conversation with John Tauer, Head Coach, University of St. Thomas Men’s Basketball

In this episode, Coach John Tauer shares his perspective on what it means to lead with purpose — on the court, in the classroom, and at home. A teacher, mentor, and family man, Coach Tauer reflects on how he builds teams grou...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Episode 31 – Eric Curry: The Call That Matters Most

Episode 31 – Eric Curry: The Call That Matters Most Dad. Executive. NCAA Men’s Basketball Official. Friend. In this episode of The Most Important Podcast Ever with BJD , Brian sits down with his friend Eric Curry — a devoted ...

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Sept. 30, 2025

Episode 30 – Angie Bruhn: Answering the Bell with Courage and Grace

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angie Bruhn, a leader whose principles have been tested by life’s toughest challenges. Angie shares her journey of leading with conviction, building strong teams, and continuing to “a...

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Sept. 23, 2025

Episode 29 – A Life in Retail, Reinvention, and Resilience with Dave Bonura

In this episode, I sit down with Dave Bonura, whose nearly 40 years in retail leadership span some of the most recognizable names in the industry—Home Depot, Best Buy, Floor & Décor, and more. What started as an accidental en...

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Sept. 16, 2025

Episode 28 – Dash for Cash: Myles Frueh’s Cross-Country Journey of Purpose

At just 19 years old, Myles Frueh has already built an impressive resume—host of The Unspecified Show , President of the ATCC DECA Chapter, and now the mind (and muscle) behind a coast-to-coast journey with a mission. Inspire...

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Sept. 9, 2025

Episode 27 – Kevin Treanor: A Life of Grit, Loss, Love and Empathy

Kevin Treanor’s professional life grew beyond anything he ever imagined. From turning wrenches to running some of the toughest stores in retail, he rose to become a multi-unit manager—all within two miles of where he grew up....

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Sept. 2, 2025

Episode 26 – From Traveling Basketball to the NBA: Will Dunn’s Coaching Journey

In this episode, I sit down with my son, Will Dunn, whose love for the game began on traveling basketball teams in Minnesota and has carried him all the way to the NBA as an Assistant Coach with the Houston Rockets. We talk a...

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Aug. 26, 2025

Episode 25 – Sink or Swim: Kenny Miller on Beating Cancer, Building a Business, & Choosing Gratitude

In this episode, I sit down with Kenny Miller, whose story is as much about grit as it is about grace. At just 22 years old, what began as a stubborn cold spiraled into something unthinkable—within three weeks, Kenny was diag...

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Aug. 19, 2025

Episode 24 – From the Midwest to Bangkok: LaKesha Ransom on Expat Life, Humor, and Resilience

In this episode, I sit down with LaKesha Ransom, whose path has taken her from the Midwest to Bangkok, Thailand. Recruited by a multinational, LaKesha shares what it’s really like to build a life abroad—with passion, humor, a...

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Aug. 12, 2025

Episode 23 – What I Did With My Summer Vacation

You remember that first school assignment in September—“Write about what you did on your summer vacation”? Well, this is my grown-up version. No loose-leaf paper, no red pen in the margins—just me sharing the stories, surpris...

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Aug. 4, 2025

Episode 22 – Bob Salvino: From Columbus to the Coral Coast: Leadership, Kangaroos, and Universal truths

Episode 22 – Bob Salvino: From Columbus to the Coral Coast: Leadership, Kangaroos, and Universal Truths.

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July 29, 2025

Episode 21: Dr. Guy Beaudin " Here a Paradox, There a Paradox, Everywhere a Paradox

In this episode of The Most Important Podcast Ever , I welcome back Dr. Guy Beaudin—trusted advisor, psychologist, and one of the wisest voices I know on the subject of leadership. Our focus? The paradoxes that quietly shape ...

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July 22, 2025

Episode 20: Brad Weinreich – Fighting for Life, Fueled by Family, Faith, and the Incredible Power of a Grateful Heart

Episode 20: Brad Weinreich – Fighting for Life, Fueled by Family, Faith, and the Incredible Power of a Grateful Heart Brad Weinreich is living with stage 4 kidney failure. But this isn’t just a story about waiting for a trans...

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July 15, 2025

Episode 19 Steve Dobovsky Changes in Latitude

“Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes.” – Jimmy Buffett From store remodels and tight deadlines to turquoise waters and open skies, Steve Dobovsky made a leap most only dream of. He sold everything, started from the hul...

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July 8, 2025

Episode 18 – Michael Voss: Communicating with Clarity, Wit, and Heart

Episode 18 – Michael Voss: Communicating with Clarity, Wit, and Heart Michael Voss knows how to find the right words—whether it’s leading global communications, co-authoring two sharp and satirical novels ( BS Incorporated an...

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July 1, 2025

Episode 17: Emily Peterson Boone: Lights, Camera, Humanity.

Episode 17 – Emily Peterson Boone: From Madonna Dreams to Stories That Matter This week’s guest is Emily Peterson Boone —a filmmaker, creative leader, and president of Clever , a Minnesota-based content agency known for produ...

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June 24, 2025

Episode 16 – Jeff Peterson: Retail Wisdom, Real Talk, and the Power of Giving Back

Jeff Peterson is a true OG of retail—a leader whose fingerprints are all over the foundation of high-performing teams, operational excellence, and people-first leadership. In this conversation, Jeff and Brian look back on the...

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