48. Brandon J. Hurst - Multi-unit Chick-fil-A Operator, Investor, & Business Strategist

Fred Turner co-hosted this episode with me. He heads up our training at Abridge Leadership and is an incredible person & leader. The guest in this episode is Brandon J. Hurst! Brandon is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist recognized as the operator of two thriving Brooklyn Chick-fil-A locations, including the borough’s first across from the Barclays Center—distinguished for setting benchmarks in growth and operational excellence. A magna cum laude graduate of Alabama State University with an MBA in Finance, Brandon built his career on intentional leadership, scalable growth, and community impact. He is also the founder of Birth of Dream Ventures, where he invests in entrepreneurs and ventures that drive education, financial literacy, and generational wealth. Honored with multiple awards, Brandon continues to mentor, invest, and inspire leaders nationwide.Follow Brandon on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iambrandonjhurst/)Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-hurst-bjh/)Learn More About Brandon (http://www.brandonjhurst.com/)The Five Seasons of Leadership (https://brandon-j-hurst.kit.com/5-seasons-of-leadership)