Gentle Art of Leadership Podcast – Braun Incher

Introduction

Braun Mincher, a husband, father, and serial entrepreneur, has been building businesses from the age of 5! From a lemonade stand to founding a snack placement company at age 16, Braun’s journey reveals an early passion for sales and entrepreneurship. Those experiences gave him invaluable sales skills that he used to launch and grow not one, but three successful telecom companies. In this episode, Braun shares key lessons in follow-up and customer service, emphasizing how business owners can make it easy for customers to work with them. He discusses the underrated power of a physical business card, insights into selling, and how aviation helped him scale his telecom ventures. Braun also dives into the challenges and heavy regulations he encountered in private lending, along with actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow and sell their businesses.

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Highlights From The Episode

  • Time: [00:00:00]
    The Power of Persistence in Business
  • Time: [00:00:45]
    Introduction to Braun Mincher and His Entrepreneurial Journey
  • Time: [00:01:44]
    Braun and Matt Reflect on Their Long-Standing Friendship
  • Time: [00:02:23]
    Braun’s Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
  • Time: [00:03:46]
    Starting a Vending Route at Age 16
  • Time: [00:08:21]
    Balancing School, Work, and Business
  • Time: [00:12:34]
    Launching a Bus Transportation Company
  • Time: [00:14:13]
    Finding Opportunities and Learning from Ventures
  • Time: [00:17:33]
    Sales Tips: Follow Up and Be a Resource
  • Time: [00:20:48]
    The Importance of Business Cards and Networking
  • Time: [00:26:19]
    Transitioning to Investor Source and Family Life
  • Time: [00:32:32]
    Exploring Private Lending and Real Estate Deals
  • Time: [00:38:43]
    How Aviation Boosted Braun’s Business
  • Time: [00:45:03]
    Safety and Advancements in General Aviation
  • Time: [00:51:38]
    Shifting Priorities: Family and Legacy
  • Time: [00:58:18]
    Fatherhood and Its Impact on Life and Career
  • Time: [01:00:15]
    Closing Thoughts on Relationships and Networking

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