The Burn Down Podcast

Eric Josefson, Justin Heisig
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Booking Overview

The Burn Down Podcast is a relaxed, values-driven interview show where guests open up over a cigar about their personal journey and how they built their lives or businesses. It’s a cross-industry mix—construction, entrepreneurship, style, athletes, entertainers, and more—so it’s especially useful for PR around human-interest, grit, and brand-community storytelling.

Metrics

Episodes: 200, Frequency: Monthly, Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1k-10k, Gender skew: Male, Location: USA
YouTube: 67.6k subscribers, Instagram: 7.5k followers
30s Ad: 35 - 40, 60s Ad: 42 - 46, CPM Category: Society & Culture

Contact Information

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Contact Form

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Description

Host

Eric Josefson - Co-founder of The Burn Down Podcast. Builds a guest-friendly format centered on cigar conversations that connect people across backgrounds, with the aim to inspire, uplift, and add practical value ..., Justin Heisig - Co-founder of The Burn Down Podcast. Focuses on creating comfortable, open conversations over cigars with guests from many walks of life, aiming to share stories and lessons that resonate beyond in...

Categories

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Industry practitioners and founders with a strong personal angle—small business owners, trades leaders, consultants, and public figures from sports/entertainment/business; credible work background plus an authentic story with lessons learned.
Required Achievements:  
Built or scaled a business from early stages, Demonstrated career pivot or major risk-taking decision, Led a team/brand in a trade or service sector, Notable public-facing background (for higher-recognition guests) such as sports, entertainment, or well-known entrepreneurship

Recent Guest Discussions

Elias Lebron & Brandon Lebron - Building A Contracting Business From The Ground Up; Lessons From The Field; Navigating Challenges In NYC Construction And Entrepreneurship. Mike Lelia - Leaving Union Stability For Entrepreneurship; Building Lelia Electric Corp; Risk, Skill, And Growth In The Electrical Trade. Seth Stahlmann - Personal Backstory; Style Consulting Journey; Wins And Setbacks; How He Arrived At His Current Career Path.

Recent Topics

Entrepreneurship, Business, Construction, Trade, Selfmade, Leadership, Personal Growth, Athletes, Style, Community

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Burn Down Podcast
:

Two Brothers, One City (NYC) - Silverback Contracting | Episode 319

April 03, 2026

This week on The Burn Down Podcast, we’re joined by brother duo Elias and Brandon Lebron of Silverback Contracting. They break down their journey from the ground up and what it truly takes to build, grow, and succeed as a general contractor in New York City. From hard-earned lessons in the field to navigating the challenges of the industry, they share real, unfiltered insight for anyone pursuing success in construction or entrepreneurship. Instagram - @silverback_contracting_llc   Order The B...

Union Trained, Self‑Made | Mike Lelia - Lelia Electric Corp

March 06, 2026

After 15 years in NYC's Local 3 Electricians Union, Mike Lelia made the kind of move most people only talk about. In this episode, he breaks down how he walked away from union stability and a guaranteed paycheck to bet on himself and build Lelia Electric Corp. from the ground up. Six years later, Mike leads his electrical firm proudly serving Westchester & Fairfield counties commercial, residential, and industrial sectors, proving what can happen when skill, grit, and risk all meet at the...

Custom Suits & Cigars - Seth Stahlmann | Tweeds| Episode 317

February 06, 2026

In the BDP studio we’ve got the one‑of‑a‑kind Seth Stahlmann, a 23‑year‑old style consultant who somehow manages to be both wildly talented and mature for his age. He dives into his backstory, how he grew up, the wins that pushed him forward, the setbacks that tried to slow him down, and the twists that brought him to where he is today. Seth Instagram : @sethwithtweeds Tweeds NY Location/Website: 80 Purchase Street, Rye NY 10580 www.tweedssuitshop.com/rye-ny   Order The Blueprint & The Di...

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