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July 21, 2025 82 mins

In this episode of the Building the Brand series, we dive into Chapter 7, exploring a tumultuous year and a half characterized by pivotal decisions, personal growth, and business challenges. From stepping down as CEO of BPN in January 2023 to moving back to Texas in May 2024, this chapter covers a ton of the complexities of balancing professional ambitions with my personal life.


CHAPTERS

06:02 Building a Community

08:25 Stepping Down as CEO

25:11 Pursuing Private Equity Partnership

30:02 Reflections and Realizations

45:33 Lessons from Mistakes

47:03 Moving to Nashville

59:36 Marathon Prep and a Failed Deal

01:05:39 Returning to Texas and Reclaiming Leadership

01:08:35 Rebuilding the Brand

01:16:07 Reflecting on Mistakes and Growth


054: Moving Back into CEO Role episode:

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