Brandt Raymond may have started by running frozen-custard machines at age 17, but today he’s the behind-the-scenes force that edits every VoqQuest episode and consults businesses on branding, web design, and digital growth. In this candid return visit, Brandt and C.W. trace the winding (and often messy) road that took him from …

• training teenage coworkers at Andy’s Frozen Custard
• hauling sheetrock and leading a five-man construction crew at 19
• mowing lawns, freelancing websites, and even making paracord bracelets
• to landing (and keeping) clients by offering strategy first and deliverables second.

Along the way they unpack:

• Why “just do something hard” became Brandt’s personal launch button
• The power of humble curiosity—and how it landed him mentors and paying projects
• Soft-skills that beat software: trustworthiness, clear decision-making, and relentless follow-through
• Lessons learned from failed mentorship attempts and missed meetings
• How Brandt balances freedom, integrity, and real revenue as a one-man creative consultancy

Whether you’re a student, a side-hustler, or a professional retooling your skill-stack, Brandt’s story proves you don’t need a flawless plan—just the courage to start, learn, and iterate. Tune in for practical takeaways, honest missteps, and a reminder that meaningful careers are built brick-by-brick, client-by-client, and relationship-by-relationship.