What happens when you stop letting fear make your decisions? In this episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast, Brian and Devon Rooney dive deep into the moments that force you to face your finances, your fears, and your future head-on.

Brian opens up about a high-stakes meeting with his banker — one that could either save his business or send him into a tailspin. After a debt relief company told him to go delinquent and switch banks to game the system, Brian chose a different path: honesty, transparency, and a conversation with a banker who was willing to stick his neck out. The result? A plan to consolidate every personal and business debt into one manageable payment — and a hard-earned lesson about asking for help before you're in crisis mode.The brothers also unpack the "ready, fire, aim" philosophy, the power of learning to say "no" as a complete sentence, and how high-performance coaching helped Brian prove to himself that fear of failure was never actually justified. From shop expansions and waste oil burners to Taco Tico runs and Ted Lasso quotes, this episode is a raw, real conversation about doing the scary things that move you closer to the outcomes you want.Key topics:• Confronting debt and choosing the hard right over the easy wrong• Why your banker should be your first call, not your last resort• Overcoming the fear of failure — and proving yourself wrong• Setting boundaries and learning that "no" is a complete sentence• The framework: Programming → Thoughts → Feelings → Actions → Results• Ready, fire, aim: why taking action beats waiting for the perfect plan

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In this episode of The Protecting Outcomes Podcast, Brian and Devon unpack what it really means to get out of your own way. From discovering that your self-worth comes from within — not from anyone else's approval — to Brian's 20-day action plan for bringing the Protecting Outcomes book and workbook to companies and teams, this episode is all about backing yourself and being a doer.

They dive into the power of shifting your mindset from "I am" to "I used to," why 51% is a landslide when it comes to team improvement, and how being open to new perspectives — even from a door-to-door salesman teaching you new math — can make you better every day.

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This episode of the Protecting Outcomes Podcast covers it all — restructuring business debt with a banker, using ChatGPT to fill out financial paperwork, scratching a customer's wheel (and paying for it), emotional discounting in business, childhood stories about being locked outside, Legos, comedy takes on Shane Gillis and Chad Daniels, and a hilarious deep dive into why a NAPA store's new number "187" means murder in rap slang.

Real stories, real business lessons, and plenty of laughs with brothers Brian and Devin Rooney.

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In this raw, unscripted conversation, we dive into real talk about navigating debt cleanup with a bank advisor, restructuring business and personal loans, and the honest self-accountability it takes to turn finances around. We also get into shop management lessons — why digital vehicle inspections matter, how to hold your team accountable, and why "the Fred Factor" (small acts of kindness nobody sees) can change your outlook. Plus some laid-back updates on family, summer plans, and life in the Pacific Northwest.

If you're working on getting your finances and business in order — or just need a reminder that it's okay to ask for help — this one's for you.

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This week: 97-degree shop days, a surprise transfer case seal fix, a candid talk about technician productivity and business coaching, restructuring shop debt, and honest conversation about self-sabotage, willpower, and staying sober. Plus family updates, tool truck hustle, and why alone time matters.

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Brian and his brother Devon hit the trail for another episode of Protecting Outcomes — talking through predatory lending traps in the auto shop world, why doomscrolling politics is quietly wrecking your relationships, and how doing something new every day can make life feel longer. Real talk, no filters, just two brothers walking and figuring it out.

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Welcome back to the Protecting Outcomes Podcast. In this episode, host Brian Rooney sits down in person with his brother Devon to talk about predictability — why showing up the same way every day (at work and at home) builds trust, stability, and better outcomes. They dig into chapter four of Brian's book, share stories about setting expectations, having "crucial conversations," and why protecting outcomes applies to every part of life, not just business.

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As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, host Brian Rooney steps away from the usual talk for something different — a reading of the opening portion of the Declaration of Independence, paired with reflections on what those words still mean today.

This isn't a political episode. It's not about Republicans or Democrats, headlines or debates. It's about remembering where our country began, and how the ideals of "self-evident truths" still show up in the everyday choices we make — as employees, business owners, veterans, farmers, teachers, first responders, and everyday Americans building something worth protecting.

🎧 Tune in for a reminder that patriotism isn't just a Fourth of July feeling — it's something we practice every day.

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Brian and Devon are back for another honest, unfiltered conversation about daily habits, mindset and protecting the outcomes that matter most to you. This episode covers staying the course when the day goes sideways, the value of a crucial conversation, and why you should stop complaining and start noticing.

Plus: F1 racing, dock repairs, side by side services and a dog named Penny that has 18 days to learn an invisible fence. The Protecting Outcomes Podcast is about becoming a little better every single day.Get Brian's book, Protecting Outcomes, on Amazon or go to www.protectingoutcomes.com