“We” do not exist as isolated individuals. We, as individuals, are inhabitants of networks; we are relationships. That is how we prosper and thrive. Brandon Pelissero inhabits relationships and networks locally, nationally, and globally within B2B via digital marketing to the industrial chemical industry and is dedicated to zero waste. Brandon advocates sustainability with and through K-12 and college & university students and educators. As Ecolink’s Chief Value Officer turned CEO, Brandon measures the triple impact (economic, environmental and social) of Ecolink’s employees, supply chain, and 700 (and growing) customers annually.

What You'll Learn
An insider's account of Brandon's leadership journey with Ecolink in the late 90s that led to him buying the business in February 2020.
What led to Ecolink's reincorporation as a public benefit corporation and initiate the certification as a B Corp. Why that mattered to Brandon.
How Ecolink has completely overhauled their 401k and retirement plan and why they did it.
How they've recently implemented a 4 day work week
How Brandon's vision is to ensure their employees become successful, enjoy their lives, and retire earlier than the typical retirement age.

Resources Related To This Episode
Atomic Habits by James Clear
American Indian Business Principles and Practices
Visit Ecolink.com
Get in contact with Brandon at brandon@ecolink.com
Follow Brandon at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonpelissero

Other Resources Recommended By Brandon
Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection
GA DECA Program of Leadership
The FLITER® Business & Leadership Rating Scale - an innovative process and a comprehensive system designed to help small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stabilize, grow, expand or scale their business!  Brandon used this in his first week of owning the business and said it was well worth the money.
Sofer Advisors - business valuation services

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&ldquo;We&rdquo; do not exist as isolated individuals. We, as individuals, are inhabitants of networks; we are relationships. That is how we prosper and thrive. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonpelissero/">Brandon Pelissero</a> inhabits relationships and networks locally, nationally, and globally within B2B via digital marketing to the industrial chemical industry and is dedicated to zero waste. Brandon advocates sustainability with and through K-12 and college &amp; university students and educators. As <a href="https://ecolink.com/">Ecolink&rsquo;s</a> Chief Value Officer turned CEO, Brandon measures the triple impact (economic, environmental and social) of Ecolink&rsquo;s employees, supply chain, and 700 (and growing) customers annually.
What You'll Learn
<ul>
<li>An insider's account of Brandon's leadership journey with Ecolink in the late 90s that led to him buying the business in February 2020.</li>
<li>What led to Ecolink's reincorporation as a public benefit corporation and initiate the certification as a B Corp. Why that mattered to Brandon.</li>
<li>How Ecolink has completely overhauled their 401k and retirement plan and why they did it.</li>
<li>How they've recently implemented a 4 day work week</li>
<li>How Brandon's vision is to ensure their employees become successful, enjoy their lives, and retire earlier than the typical retirement age.</li>
</ul>
Resources Related To This Episode
<ul>
<li><a href="https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits">Atomic Habits</a> by James Clear</li>
<li><a href="https://uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295742090/american-indian-business/">American Indian Business&nbsp;Principles and Practices</a></li>
<li>Visit <a href="https://ecolink.com">Ecolink.com</a></li>
<li>Get in contact with Brandon at <a href="mailto:bpelissero@ecolink.com">brandon@ecolink.com</a></li>
<li>Follow Brandon at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonpelissero/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonpelissero</a></li>
</ul>
Other Resources Recommended By Brandon
<ul>
<li><a href="https://georgiampc.org/">Georgia Mentor Prot&eacute;g&eacute; Connection</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gadeca.org/">GA DECA Program of Leadership</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bellewether.com/learning-center/fliter/">The FLITER&reg; Business &amp; Leadership Rating Scale</a>&nbsp;- an innovative process and a comprehensive system designed to help small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stabilize, grow, expand or scale their business!&nbsp; Brandon used this in his first week of owning the business and said it was well worth the money.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.soferadvisors.com/">Sofer Advisors</a> - business valuation services</li>
</ul>
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Produced by Chat With Leaders Media. Visit <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">https://chatwithleaders.com</a> to learn more about starting a podcast for your own business.

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Learn more at chatwithleaders.com.

Our podcast’s mission is to elevate the voices of servant-leaders who demonstrate how to use influence and business as a force for good.  We dive deeper into the stories, trials, successes, and wisdom gained by featured leaders surrounding the B Corp, Conscious Capitalism, and responsible business communities in order to edify our next-gen leaders who will light the way toward a sustainable future.
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