From Burnout to Brotherhood | Cody Wayne Jay and Zane Young - Triad Peak | American Masterminds

About this episode

Cody Wayne Jay and Zane Young discuss their journey from burnout to building a successful business rooted in brotherhood and craftsmanship.

What happens when the life you were building no longer fits who you are becoming? In Episode 77 of American Masterminds, Cody Wayne Jay and Zane Young share the pressure, setbacks, and hard decisions that shaped Triad Peak. This is a conversation about more than business. It is about identity, brotherhood, responsibility, and what it looks like to build something real after adversity forces you to wake up. Cody and Zane are the owners of Triad Peak, a custom metal fabrication company focused on railings, staircases, and architectural statement pieces. In this episode, they open up about burnout, getting fired, losing a business partner, rebuilding trust, and learning how to turn craftsmanship into service. Their story is rooted in blue-collar work, emotional honesty, and the kind of leadership that only comes through lived experience. - How burnout, overwork, and instability pushed them into clarity - Why brotherhood and trust became the foundation of the business - The shift from chasing security to taking responsibility - What it means to build craftsmanship that serves families and homes - Why mentorship matters for men, business owners, and the next generation This episode is…

People in this episode

Guests: Cody Wayne Jay, Zane Young

Topics covered

• burnout
• brotherhood
• identity
• leadership
• craftsmanship
• mentorship

Keywords

• burnout
• brotherhood
• Triad Peak
• leadership
• craftsmanship
• mentorship
• business
• identity

Sponsors

Blue Logic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Triad Peak

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