Shot Glass: How Founders Fail Brands
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Shot Glass: How Founders Fail Brands

Sorry, founders... what got you here won't get you there.

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In this episode of Brandy, brand experts Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders expand on their decades of experience working with founders and the common pitfalls they've seen founders fall into.

Yes, founders may have started the company, but is that same gift now harming the brand and the future of the company?

From small businesses to startups, founders should sip on this episode of Brandy and be encouraged to lean into their strengths and create a company that is a healthy and a brand that is strong.

You’ll learn:

• The patterns Reilly and Scott see with founders

• The proven antidote to a "toxic" founder.

• How founders kill their brand

• How successful founders built remarkable brands

• Why founders should be bad at things

• Real-world examples of brands

Founders from all walks of life will enjoy this episode no matter where they are on their success journey of brand building.

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