Brian Hess

Some things you just can't explain! Lee Terbosic leaves Brian Hess speechless with a card trick that somehow gets more impossible with every shuffle. From revealing Houdini 100 on the deck to putting every card back in perfect order, Lee saves the best surprise for last. And Brian's reaction says it all. We've watched it multiple times, and we still have no idea how he does it🃏 Sponsored by Kalshi #LeeTerbosic #TheBrianHessShow #Houdini100 #Magic #Pittsburgh

100 feet in the air. Upside down. With a rope on fire. Lee Terbosic shares what's in store for Houdini 100, his Halloween escape in Pittsburgh! A straitjacket. A burning rope. Two minutes to escape. And if everything goes according to plan, one final wave of the Terrible Towel. A Pittsburgh Halloween moment unlike any other🔥 Sponsored by @Kalshi #LeeTerbosic #TheBrianHessShow #Houdini100 #Pittsburgh

Episode 999 | Lee Terbosic on Houdini 100, Death-Defying Magic & Making the Impossible Possible 100 feet above Pittsburgh. Upside down. A burning lifeline. In Episode 999, Brian sits down with magician and escape artist Lee Terbosic to talk about Houdini 100, his journey in magic, the business of entertainment, and what it takes to turn an impossible idea into reality. On October 31, Lee is bringing a Houdini-inspired escape back to Pittsburgh, exactly 100 years after Houdini's death. Sponsored by @Kalshi #TheBrianHessShow #LeeTerbosic #Houdini100 #Pittsburgh #HarryHoudini #Magic #Entrepreneurship

Every great career starts somewhere! For Lee Lowis, it started with a broom. What was supposed to be a summer job turned into a 51-year career. From sweeping 2 million square feet at a GM foundry to eventually becoming part owner of the company. He stayed with it. Learned the business. And built something far bigger than he ever expected. Sometimes the biggest opportunities come from simply showing up and putting in the work. And as Lee jokes, 51 years later, he still goes home and sweeps the garage. #LeeLowis #TheBrianHessShow #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

You cannot improve what you do not understand! Lee Lowis shares why product knowledge goes far beyond knowing what you sell. It is understanding quality, application, job site conditions, and how your product performs in the real world. You can test everything in a lab. But if you never get out in the field and see the results for yourself, how will you know what needs to improve? Real expertise comes from staying close to the work. And the best leaders never stop learning. #LeeLowis #TheBrianHessShow #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

Never let the number cloud your judgment! Lee Lowis shares one of the biggest lessons for business owners considering a private equity deal. Do not fall in love with the offer. Get the right people involved. Make sure every promise is in writing. And review every detail before signing. Because even at the last minute, the terms can change. A successful exit is not just about how much money is on the table. It is about protecting everything you worked so hard to build. #LeeLowis #TheBrianHessShow #PrivateEquity #BusinessLeadership

Not every business follows the same financial playbook! Lee Lowis shares why private equity firms often underestimate the challenges of seasonal businesses. When winter hits, revenue slows down. But the expenses do not. Cash keeps going out, and April 15th becomes a critical turning point. For investors used to predictable monthly cash flow, that can be a tough reality. The lesson goes beyond private equity. Understanding a business means understanding its cycles, its challenges, and what it takes to build long-term value. #LeeLowis #TheBrianHessShow #PrivateEquity #BusinessLeadership

51 years of experience. One year of writing. And plenty of moments when Lee Lowis wanted to give up. What started as a challenge became a labor of love and a way to pass decades of knowledge on to the next generation. #TheBrianHessShow #LeeLowis #PavementMaintenance #Leadership #Legacy

Episode 998 | Lee Lowis on 51 Years in Pavement Maintenance & Business What started as a summer job with a broom turned into 51 years in the pavement maintenance industry. In Episode 998, Brian sits down with Lee Lowis to talk about his journey from the field to leading GemSeal, the lessons he's learned about building successful businesses, and his new book, The Science Behind Pavement Maintenance. From technical knowledge and leadership to taking care of your people and building a lasting legacy, Lee shares wisdom earned through five decades of experience. #TheBrianHessShow #LeeLowis #PavementMaintenance #AsphaltIndustry #Leadership

AI can give you an answer. That does not mean it is the right one. Brian and Ryan Bibza discuss how ChatGPT and online estimates are changing the real estate industry. Technology is a powerful tool. But it cannot replace real expertise. #RyanBibza #TheBrianHessShow #RealEstate #ChatGPT

Real success is built by keeping promises! Ryan Bibza shares the standard he believes every business should be built on. Be a promise keeper. Not just with the big commitments. With everything that comes out of your mouth. If you say it, mean it. If you promise it, follow through. Because when people know they can trust your word, they are drawn to work with you. That is how you build something of substance. #RyanBibza #TheBrianHessShow #RealEstate

You do not have to sell out your values to be great at what you do! Ryan Bibza shares one of the lessons that shaped him as a real estate agent. You can serve people well. Represent them the right way. Negotiate hard. And still treat people with dignity and respect. You do not need commission breath to build trust. You just have to do the job well, stay true to who you are, and let the results speak over time. #RyanBibza #TheBrianHessShow #RealEstate

Real estate is more than learning the contract! Ryan Bibza shares what new agents need to understand if they want to build a real career. #RyanBibza #TheBrianHessShow #RealEstate

Episode 997 | Ryan Bibza on Service & Being a Promise Keeper Ryan Bibza believes real estate is about more than closing deals. It is about trust, service, communication, and keeping your promises. In Episode 997, Brian and Ryan talk buying and selling homes, building a real estate team, negotiation, AI, client experience, family, and legacy. #TheBrianHessShow #RyanBibza #RealEstate #PittsburghRealEstate #Leadership

Most people do not make it because the front end is hard! Mark Richards shares the reality of building a career as a financial advisor. Trust takes time. Relationships take time. And when someone is giving you access to their net worth, they are not making that decision lightly. Mark did 121 contracts his first year. Then 250. Then 350. Not because it was fancy. Because he got the reps. Confidence is built through activity. And growth happens when you are willing to get uncomfortable. #MarkRichards #TheBrianHessShow #FinancialAdvisor

Real impact starts when the mission becomes bigger than you. Mark Richards shares a story about a company leader with a goal to create 20 millionaires inside his own company. That kind of vision changes everything. Because the business is no longer just about revenue, growth, or personal success. It becomes a vehicle to lift people. Employees. Families. Communities. And when business owners start thinking that way, the impact can reach far beyond the company walls. #MarkRichards #TheBrianHessShow #Legacy

Experience does not always follow the calendar. If one person works 40 hours and another is putting in 60 or 70, they are not getting the same number of reps. More activity means more at bats. More problems. More mistakes. More lessons. That is where growth happens. You cannot shortcut the work. But you can speed up the learning when you are willing to do more of it. #MarkRichards #TheBrianHessShow #Leadership