The Nine Figure Mindset: Achieving Over 100 Million in Net Worth Brandon Dawson, Cardone Ventures – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1025 Brandon Dawson A respected and sought-after lecturer and CEO advisor on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business-building strategies, Brandon Dawson specializes in creating value for businesses operating in industries with poor single- or multi-unit economies of scale, industry consolidation, or increasing large-scale competition. Brandon believes that people move businesses, and therefore is dedicated to helping his clients, colleagues, and employees achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals. As the founder of Audigy Group, Brandon grew the company from $500,000 in revenue in 2005 to approximately $35 million in 2016, when he sold it for $151 million—77 times—EBITDA on the basis of its model for fast, scalable business growth, which incorporates unique business operations methodologies, technology platforms, and leadership and performance development programs. The Portland Business Journal honored Audigy as one of its Fastest Growing Private Companies for six consecutive years. Inc. chose Audigy five times as a member of the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000; twice as a winner of the Inc. Hire Power Award for outstanding success in job creation; and twice as one of the Top 100 Places to Work. Brandon has twice been named a finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Pacific Northwest. At the age of 29, Brandon listed Sonus Corporation and rang the Opening Bell on the American Stock Exchange, as the founder of Sonus. He served as its CEO for seven years, raising $38 million in four equity transactions and $20 million in strategic debt financing. He acquired over 100 businesses, creating the Sonus Network of over 1,000 locations. In addition to these accomplishments, Brandon has identified and negotiated over $750 million in a variety of real estate and other financial transactions as a partner, principal, and representative. Most recent, Brandon Co-Founded Cardone Ventures and 10X Health with Grant Cardone. Cardone Ventures has gone from a pure start up 45 months ago, to generating over $150 million in revenue with no outside capital, debt, or funding. This was done by using the elements Brandon teaches and applies in his business. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Brandon Dawson about achieving over 100 million dollars in net worth. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How wealth isn’t created overnight, so patience is key. - Why you don’t need a college education to break out and build something significant. - How resilience and the ability to identify patterns of decision-making can lead your business to success. - How there are seven specific breakpoints to scale a business from zero to $125 million in revenue and what they are. - Why having a good mentor and coach is vital to starting and scarling a successful business. Connect with Brandon: Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: ninefiguremindset.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices