Real conversations with operators who’ve built businesses through grit, execution, and hard-earned growth.

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WHAT BUILT THE HARD WAY IS

Built The Hard Way with Josh Pies, is a founder interview podcast exclusive to the B*U Business Podcast Network.

This is not about theory, hype, or highlight reels.
It’s about what actually happens when you build and scale a real business.

We sit down with operators running teams, managing complexity, and navigating growth in the 7-8 digits range unpacking the decisions, mistakes, and turning points that don’t get talked about.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR LISTENERS:

  • Insights from founders scaling 7- to 8-figure businesses
  • Lessons in bootstrapped growth, operational discipline, and leadership
  • Practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow their companies

Who Should Be a Guest

Founders/operators running real businesses
Companies with teams, crews, or multiple locations
Businesses generating meaningful revenue
Leaders who’ve grown through execution, not shortcuts

You are not coming on to tell your life story. You are coming on to participate.

APPLY TO BE A GUEST

If you’re an operator who’s built a real business and has the scars to prove it, we’d love to hear your story.

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HOST: JOSHUA PIES

Josh is a serial entrepreneur who has built and scaled multiple businesses through execution, discipline, and real-world experience.

Built the Hard Way reflects his belief that meaningful businesses aren’t built on hype, they’re built through doing the work.

Built the Hard Way exists to tell the stories behind real businesses being built in the trenches.

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