519: Leadership is Changing Mashup | (ft. Cody Hall and Brandon Amoroso)

How do leaders know when it's time to step forward, or step back and let others take the lead?In this episode, Denis chats with Cody Hall and Brandon Amoroso on work life balance, realigning today’s actions with tomorrow’s goals and the importance of mentorship. Cody Hall, having served in the Marine Corps special operations, transitioned to the tech industry, working with Apple and Amazon. Later, he ventured into startups in the pharmaceutical and tech sectors, before diving into healthcare. Recently, he shifted from a CEO role in telehealth to focus on his own investment business. Brandon Amoroso, a Gen Z entrepreneur, started with marketing gigs in high school and college. He founded Electriq, an e-commerce marketing agency, later acquired by Drinks.com. Now, Brandon focuses on beverage technology, aiding wineries and retailers in direct shipping.Tune in for insights on balancing professional ambitions with personal passions, how the essence of entrepreneurship lies in embracing failures and persisting, and more! In this episode:Cody shares what it’s like dividing his time between Las Vegas and Southern Mexico.Cody shares his journey journey from serving in the Marine Corps special operations to entering the tech industry and elaborates on his transitions from Apple to Amazon, then to startups and finally into healthcare.Why Cody left a CEO role to focus on personal investments and self-development is discussed.Brandon shares his journey from casual marketing gigs in high school and college to establishing and scaling Electriq, a marketing agency.Brandon elaborates on Electriq's acquisition by drinks.com and his current focus on beverage technology. Main takeaways:While professional pursuits are essential, finding time for personal passions like learning a new language or playing a musical instrument can be equally fulfilling.Leadership can be innate or nurtured over time. Recognizing when to step back and let others lead is a valuable insight.It's crucial to periodically evaluate one's life journey and determine if you're on the path that truly aligns with your desires.Embracing failures, learning from them, and having the courage to continue despite setbacks is key to long-term success.Engaging in practical, real-world activities can often provide more meaningful learning than just classroom or organizational experiences.Starting a marketing agency can be a cost-effective entrepreneurial venture, especially in the early days.Mentors provide guidance, open doors, and help in recognizing one's entrepreneurial path.Leveraging available resources, such as books and online content, and constantly seeking knowledge can be beneficial for personal and professional growth.Quotes:"I realized one day that I was running on a treadmill, chasing a carrot, and the life that I was seeking to have was standing next to the treadmill, watching me." – Cody Hall "Success is the positive mindset between failures." – Cody Hall "We all fail, but it's like, what makes us say... I'm going to endure this opportunity for failure one more time and get up and do it again and fall down?" – Cody Hall "I wanted to start my own business. It was more about entrepreneurship than necessarily marketing. It's not like I had this undying passion for starting a marketing agency." – Brandon Amoroso"If you're going to be an entrepreneur, at some point you're going to need to be in a leadership position. Leadership almost comes as a prerequisite in the journey of entrepreneurship." –...