The Willpower Podcast

S2:E06 - Chris Gonslaves - Built Different: Excellence, Adventure & Ownership

On Season 2, Episode 6 of the Willpower Podcast, Will sits down with Chris Gonsalves — multi-business owner, extreme sports enthusiast, and a man relentlessly driven toward excellence. Chris shares the mindset behind building businesses, pushing limits, and refusing to settle for average. From entrepreneurship and leadership to adrenaline-fueled adventures and personal discipline, this conversation dives deep into what it means to live fully committed in every area of life. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, comfort, complacency, or the pursuit of greatness, this episode will challenge and inspire you to level up.

S2:E05 - Will & Robert - Micro Decisions & Major Transitions: From Rakes to Road Maps

Will and Robert take a laid-back, story-filled dive into the power of small decisions and life’s biggest transitions. From childhood chaos and cross-state road trips to marriage, money management, and faith-driven pivots, this episode blends humor, nostalgia, and hard-earned wisdom. It’s a reminder that the little choices often shape the biggest outcomes—and that every season has something to teach.

S2:E04 - Jimmy Dale - Passing the Torch: Navigating Business Transitions & Ownership

Transition is inevitable—but navigating it well is anything but easy. In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Dale to unpack the complexities of stepping into ownership, taking over a company from a previous generation, and the realities of buying and selling businesses. From honoring legacy while embracing change, to the practical and emotional challenges that come with leadership transition, this conversation offers insight for anyone facing a pivotal shift in business or life. Whether you’re preparing to take the reins, pass them on, or position a company for sale, this episode provides real-world perspective on what it takes to move forward with clarity and confidence.

S2:E03 - Amanda Brown - In Trouble & In Transition — Marriage, Missteps, and Building Brown Boys Roofing Together

In this honest and often hilarious episode of The Willpower Podcast, Will and Rob dive into a topic every married man understands — “getting in trouble” with their wives. From miscommunication to misplaced priorities, they unpack what’s really happening beneath those tense moments and how growth often hides inside the conflict. Then the conversation gets personal. Will sits down with his wife, Amanda Brown — Office Manager at Brown Boys Roofing — for a candid interview about the real-life transition from stay-at-home mom to full-time leader inside a rapidly growing company. Amanda shares the emotional, logistical, and relational challenges of stepping into the business, redefining identity, navigating marriage while working together, and helping scale a family-run operation. This episode pulls back the curtain on: * The tension between home life and business growth * What it’s like to work alongside your spouse * The unseen weight of operational leadership * Identity shifts when seasons change * How communication can make or break both marriage and business Real talk. Real marriage. Real business. If you’ve ever built something with your spouse — or “gotten in trouble” trying — this one’s for you.

S2:E02 - Don Willard - Passing the Torch: Father-to-Son Leadership & Building a Lasting Legacy

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Will and Robert open with an honest conversation about generational leadership—breaking down the differences between how their father ran the business and how Will leads today. From communication styles to decision-making, they explore what had to evolve as the company and culture changed. Will then sits down with longtime family friend and supply company owner Don Willard, who shares his firsthand experience transitioning the business to his two sons. Don opens up about the challenges of letting go, the importance of trust, and how to lead without stifling the next generation. This episode is a must-listen for business owners, leaders, and families navigating succession, growth, and legacy. If you’re building something meant to outlast you, this conversation will hit home.