What would you do if you lost your leg at 15 and then decided to become a lineman?

That's exactly what Brandon Crawford did.

Born and raised in Arkansas, Brandon lost his leg below the knee in an ATV accident the week before 10th grade. Doctors gave his family a choice: amputate now, or try to save it and risk losing it anyway. They chose to try and he lost it regardless. He never looked back.

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Brandon for a raw, honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a life in this trade when the odds are stacked against you. Brandon talks about climbing poles on a prosthetic leg, earning respect the hard way, his battle with PTSD, and why his wife's ultimatum may have saved his life. He opens up about storm work, brotherhood, the guys who shaped him, and why he's passionate about safety culture and training the next generation the right way.

This isn't an inspirational poster. It's a real story about a real lineman and it'll hit home for anyone who's ever been told what they can't do.

Topics covered:

- Losing his leg at 15 and the road back.

- Why he chose linework and how he convinced a school to let him try.

- Climbing poles on a prosthetic and the adaptations nobody talks about.

- PTSD, mental health, and the moment his wife changed everything.

- Storm work, brotherhood, and the bonds the trade builds.

- Safety culture — training vs. policing, and why the difference matters.

- Why he wants to be an instructor and give back to the next generation.