Show Notes:
In this episode, Heather Parsons and Brendan Lopes dive into a wide-ranging conversation about blending family life and the entrepreneurial journey. They share insights on building businesses that honor personal values while achieving professional goals, and the importance of strategic hiring through contractors to scale with flexibility.
Brendan offers actionable advice on creating win-win relationships between contractors and clients by setting clear expectations, promoting ownership, and rewarding performance transparently. Heather and Brendan also discuss the rise of fractional finance models, the power of effective communication tools like Slack, and how transparency in performance evaluations fosters stronger, more motivated teams.
This conversation is packed with valuable strategies on leveraging technology, building strategic partnerships, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset focused on collaboration, flexibility, and trust.
Brendan’s Bio:
Brendan Lopes is the founder and CEO of Multipli Tech, a full-service technology development agency based in Greenville, SC. With a career journey that spans finance, accounting, consulting, and tech sales, Brendan brings a unique blend of strategic insight and entrepreneurial drive to the table.
Growing up in a competitive household as one of three brothers including his twin and younger brother, Brendan developed a strong work ethic and winning mindset. His upbringing in a sports-focused family, alongside parents who encouraged him to pursue big goals, shaped his drive for leadership. He has carried that competitive spirit throughout all of his professional career and entrepreneurial journey, always hustling to make an impact.
Today, business executives engage Multipli Tech to build custom software, mobile apps, web platforms, and AI solutions that drive revenue growth, reduce costs, and streamline operations. Brendan is passionate about helping leaders unlock massive ROI while buying back their time through smarter technology solutions.
Above all, Brendan’s greatest pride is being a devoted husband to his wife, Marissa, and a father to their three children; two little girls and a baby boy. Whether leading his company, investing in his family, or coaching others to succeed, he is passionate about empowering people to achieve their full potential.
To connect with our guest, click on the links below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlopes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/multipli-tech/
https://www.instagram.com/brendan.lopes
https://www.instagram.com/multiplitech
Connect with me:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-parsons-cfo/
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