Brandon White, Founder of Trevally

Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon White, a seasoned entrepreneur with two successful exits under his belt, a wealth of knowledge in the startup ecosystem, and a deep passion for innovation and growth. Brandon shared his journey from founding Worldwide Angler, one of the earliest social networks on the Internet, to being the founder of Trevally and host of The Brandon White Show. With a career that spans from working in Marketing at America Online to becoming an angel investor and venture capitalist, Brandon has seen both the highs and lows of the business world. He provided valuable insights into what makes a startup worth investing in, the most effective strategies for digital operations and marketing, and the key qualities essential for success as an entrepreneur today. We also discussed his book, "Back of the Napkin to…Business Plan in 11 Slides," a practical guide that helps entrepreneurs quickly and effectively develop a business plan. Brandon's unique perspective, having been on both sides of the table as an entrepreneur and investor, offered a wealth of practical advice and inspiration for anyone looking to start their own business. Tune in to hear Brandon’s insights on navigating the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of learning from failures, and how to achieve peak performance in both business and life. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder of Trevally, the world's best personal contacts manager. • Host of The Brandon White Show, with over 490 episodes and a top ranking on the Apple Podcast charts. • Bestselling author of "Back of the Napkin to…Business Plan in 11 Slides." • Founded Worldwide Angler (Tidal Fish), recognized as the number one social networking and e-commerce site for sport fishermen on the Internet. • Successfully exited two companies. • Co-founded and invested in startups including Halé Financial, Modern Picnic, Knightscope, Independent Security Consulting, and IronEagleX. How to connect with Brandon White • https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonwhite/ • https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/edge-6970179367964487680/ • https://brandoncwhite.com/ Show Notes [1:42] Brief intro on how Brandon got to where he is today. [10:22] Key lessons learned from Brandon’s failures. [17:36] Transitioning from an entrepreneur to an investor and venture capitalist. [22:59] Qualities Brandon looks for in investing in startups. [26:17] Effective Strategies Brandon has implemented into his businesses. [33:02] Inspiration behind The Brandon White Show [39:52] Back of the Napkin to Business Plan in 11 Slides [44:54] How to connect with Brandon, learn more about Trevally, The Brandon White Show, and pick up the book “Back of the Napkin to Business Plan in 11 Slides”. [45:54] 7 essential tips for being an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices