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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 51 MIN

Episode 20: The Real Flex is Integrity (with Brian Esposito)

from Closing Conversations · host Max Notis

Brian J. Esposito doesn’t do small talk—and neither do I. We sat down, poured a bourbon, and went straight into the stuff most founders and leaders avoid saying out loud.In this episode, we talk about:* Why “taking the L” is sometimes protection, not failure* How work becomes a socially acceptable addiction* The difference between wanting more and needing more* Integrity when you’re broke, winning, or rebuilding from zero* Why the wrong people can’t look you in the eye—and what to do with that* How pain, setbacks, and pressure season you (if you let them)This one’s equal parts mindset, leadership, and life—through the lens of business, resilience, and a little hockey.🎙 Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at commissionsales.comConnect with us:Brian J. Esposito: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjesposito/ Max Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/

Brian J. Esposito doesn’t do small talk—and neither do I. We sat down, poured a bourbon, and went straight into the stuff most founders and leaders avoid saying out loud. In this episode, we talk about: * Why “taking the L” is sometimes protection, not failure * How work becomes a socially acceptable addiction * The difference between wanting more and needing more * Integrity when you’re broke, winning, or rebuilding from zero * Why the wrong people can’t look you in the eye—and what to do w...

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