The Up & Up

Building an Empire with Brandon Bornancin

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takeaways

  • Brandon started his entrepreneurial journey at 18, achieving $12 million in sales.
  • He faced significant challenges with his second company, leading to a deep understanding of sales.
  • Leadership requires a shift from individual performance to team performance.
  • Work-life integration is crucial for maintaining mental health and productivity.
  • Building a personal brand can create opportunities and help others.
  • Negativity from others can impact your mission, but it's important to stay focused.
  • Sharing knowledge and experiences can positively impact others' lives.
  • Material success does not equate to happiness or fulfillment.
  • It's essential to prioritize mental health and personal relationships.
  • Great leaders give credit to their teams and take responsibility for failures.


Sound Bites

  • "I'm a kid from Cleveland, who grew up poor."
  • "I believe in work-life integration, not balance."
  • "Don't let negativity stop you from your mission."

Chapters

00:00
Brandon's Journey: From Struggles to Success

12:05
Leadership Lessons: Transitioning from Sales to Management

20:07
Work-Life Integration: Balancing Ambition and Personal Life

25:06
Work-Life Integration vs. Balance

28:37
Building Personal Brands on Social Media

31:19
The Ethics of Side Hustles

39:10
Overcoming Negativity and Hate

45:19
The True Meaning of Success