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ALL THAT
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Continued Education and Learning with Brendan Hsu
A Current Entrepreneur and Evangelist.
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IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU.

IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO CHANGE THAT.

IF YOU ARE UNFULFILLED, YOU HAVE TO TAKE ACTION.

ONCE YOU FILL YOUR CUP, YOU CAN BEGIN POURING INTO OTHERS.

AN ABUNDANCE OF LIFE IS AHEAD OF YOU. 

THE GOAL OF B. IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE.

START WITH A SMILE AND BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY HERE.

THE 10 STEPS TO SUCCESS

BECOMING GREATER

DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE

01 SKILLS TO SHARE

TEACHING THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND WISDOM
THE WORLD HAS TAUGHT ME

Leadership

Leaders have to always lead by example. By taking charge from the front, you are able to inspire others.  True leaders hold themselves to a higher standard than they hold others. 

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While many see leaders at the top, in fact, leaders are there to do the hard work others are not. Lifting people up when they don't believe in themselves. Leaders provide clarity and confidence in difficult times by being solutions-minded.

Good leaders stop listen and talk last. It's true, that people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Therefore, good leaders must always empathize, build trust, and seek to understand.

Successful leaders provide growth and opportunity to their peers. They understand that motivated, excited team members are the most valuable asset to the organization. They give more to get more from their team. And they always put the company first.

Do you believe in your ability to lead others?

Salesmanship

The most valuable skill you'll ever gain is the ability to sell. A great salesperson is a consultant, a trusted advisor, an expert in everything they're selling. They ask questions and seek to understand. They make honest recommendations and do business at no one's expense. They are opposite to everything known about the "used car salesman"

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Sales has many major components that drive success. Soft skills such as attitude, adaptability, collaboration, and communication. Technical skills such as the ability to consult on value rather than price, and industry-expertise to give confidence to the buyer they are in good hands.
 

No matter what you believe, you are always selling something you believe in. Are you sharpening this essential skill?

Entreprenership

An entrepreneur is obsessed with finding solutions and solving problems, not just for themselves but for others. A result of this is innovation - products, and services that are valuable to the world. When you find real tough problems to solve, you will find the opportunity to 
 create new business.

Do you have a big problem to solve?

Mindset

The way you choose to perceive the world, interpret situations, and pick your battles will determine how successful you can be. The goal of developing your mindset is to help you reframe your current self into your best self. It starts with acknowledging your shortcoming and sharpening your strengths. The moment you think you are enlightened, your ego will be challenged by the power of humility. The right mindset is a constant neverending practice to be better.

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Here is one of my favorite stories on mindset:
 

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”

 

 He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”

 

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

 

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

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Your mindset lays the foundation for the rest of your life. If you choose to be the victim, you will always lose. A powerful mindset will make you a champion, lifted up by positive feedback loops that reinforce good practices.

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What mindsets and values have you put into practice recently to improve your life?

Investment

The best investment you can make is in yourself. When you invest in yourself you are making an investment that will compound and yield dividends for the rest of your life.

The power of compound growth is insane, if you can simply improve just 1% a day, in a year, counting 365 days compounded, you would be 38x the person you are today. 

When you fully invested in yourself, you have nothing to fear when facing the adversity of an economic downturn.  You will confidently know that you - your wisdom, knowledge, and skills will help you navigate uncertainty and triumph opportunities. 

The second best investment you can make is in others. Have you heard the saying "your network is your net worth"? I will teach you how to build an empire, not just allies, but evangelists that will sing your praises. Let's build a company of heroes to fight for a better life together.

What's the biggest investment you've made in yourself?

PROFESSIONAL 
PORTFOLIO

02 PORTFOLIO

BUILDING MEANINGFUL BUSINESSES. SEE MORE >
*Tesla and Bitcoin (amongst other crypto assets) are long-term investments I've proudly made and continue to invest in.

03 THE HERO's JOURNEY

GETTING BACK UP, AGAIN, AND AGAIN.

2008 - 2013

Fake It Till You Make It

My College Years, A Year Abroad, and Getting Fired from my First Two Jobs
Stories and lessons of how I navigated the world on my own through my college years. A lot of firsts, from my first kiss to getting fired...

1990 - 2008

Was I a Bad Kid?

Family Adversity, Juvenile Actions, Bad Behavior, and Gaming Addiction 

Understanding my roots, examining my faults, discussing insecurities, and why I was fighting my family and the world.

2013 - 2017

My First Big Triumph

FYXIT, my first successful business
The tale of how I went from a drug user dealing with addiction to a successful business owner with over a dozen employees.

2017 - 2018

Icarus Year: A Fallen Warrior

Market U, flying too close to the sun

When I thought I had it all figured out, I gave everything to get everything. It worked until it didn't. How did I crash and burn?

2018

Coping with Loss

Half a year to reflect; visiting friends, and traveling the world. Learning the power of vulnerability.

How I handled failure and loss. My business partner, my girlfriend broke up with me, and how I got out of the victim mentality.

2018 - 2022

Becoming My Best Self

Aerial Canvas, rediscovering my why

Where I landed and started running with everything I learned in life. The who, when, what, where, and why that has lead to our current success as the Tesla of our industry.

2022

Hitting Reset & Giving Back

Putting new leaders in place at Aerial Canvas. And embarking on my journey of giving back.

Discovering my true why. A new chapter of investing in others, mentoring students, consulting startups, and advising friends.

EXPERIENCEO
TESTIMONIALS

04 FINDING PURPOSE

REINFORCING GOOD

05 LEAVING A LEGACY

GIVING BACK
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06 EDUCATION

SHARING STORIES THAT SELL AND EXCITE
Building Success Through Innovation & Strategic Partnerships | Insights from Brendan Hsu
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Building Success Through Innovation & Strategic Partnerships | Insights from Brendan Hsu

Ever wondered how technology and entrepreneurship can revolutionize the real estate industry? In this engaging Real Estate Versus Technology episode, we sit down with Brendan Hsu, the trailblazer behind Aerial Canvas and ACRE Partner. From his early days as a savvy gum seller to establishing a media juggernaut, Brendan's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated with the latest episodes. đŸ›Žïžâœ… Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:45 - Transition to Consulting: The Birth of Anchor Partner 5:20 - Entrepreneurial Beginnings 7:00 - The Importance of Mentorship in Scaling Your Business 9:15 - Key Strategies for Real Estate Professionals and Agency Owners 11:30 - Building a Brand and Team for Sustainable Growth 13:45 - Exclusive Advice: Brandon’s Top Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 15:30 - The Future of Real Estate: Trends and Predictions for 2024 **************************************************************************************** Looking to scale, grow, and automate your real estate business? Tune in to Real Estate VS Technology UNLEASHED, a podcast that provides valuable insights into the strategies used by top-performing real estate agents across the country. Our in-depth interviews with successful agents will give you the hard-hitting questions you need to ask yourself to achieve and maintain success. In addition to agent interviews, we showcase great technology companies, featuring owners who discuss their offerings and how they can help boost your real estate business. Want to be featured on our show? Schedule your podcast date using the link below: 📅 https://bit.ly/3nj1J85 CONNECT WITH US: ▶Subscribe 👉 / @realestatevstechnology8232 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZceY7C ====== CONNECT WITH BRENDAN HSU: đŸ“±Call: 1-650-850-2431 📹Email: brendan@acrepartner.com 🌐Website: https://www.brendanhsu.com/ https://www.aerialcanvas.com/ https://www.acrepartner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanhsu/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@brendanhsu3092 CONNECT WITH OUR SPONSOR: đŸ“±Call or Text: 401-239-7652 📹Email: support@liftoffagent.com 🌐Website: https://www.liftoffagent.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NGTGwH Facebook: https://bit.ly/42tLdkD Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3AXtNkT Ready to build your website? SET UP A DEMO 👉 https://bit.ly/3HGKrJh #RealEstateVSTechnolgyUNLEASHED #businessgrowthstrategies #realestatemarketing #innovationinbusiness #agencygrowth
EP 34 Scaling Success: Brendan Hsu on Mentoring, Investing, and Building Business Flywheels
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EP 34 Scaling Success: Brendan Hsu on Mentoring, Investing, and Building Business Flywheels

Welcome to Episode 34 of the “Invest & Scale” podcast, where we dive into the dynamic world of growing businesses with our insightful guest, Brendan Hsu. Brendan, an entrepreneur with a portfolio of seven companies, joins our host, Gabriel, to unravel the strategies behind scaling successful businesses. Throughout this episode, Brendan shares his journey of building Aerial Canvas, a real estate media company, from the ground up to a $7 million powerhouse. He discusses the pivotal roles of sales, team building, systems, and process optimization in driving growth. Brendan further delves into how he has ventured into mentorship, helping over 70 agency owners double their businesses by offering them a blueprint for success. Listen in as Brendan reveals the art of leveraging multiple businesses, fostering partnerships, and investing mindfully to create a lucrative and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together, Gabriel and Brendan explore the nuances of business operations, the importance of equity agreements, and the decision-making process behind investing capital wisely. Don’t miss this captivating conversation that promises to equip you with actionable insights for scaling your business to new heights. 00:00 Scaling Aerial Canvas to Success 06:31 Premium Real Estate Media Solutions 13:32 “Maximizing Impact Through Mentorship” 19:00 Leveraging for Outsized Portfolio Growth 25:48 “Negotiate Your Worth: Self-Advocacy” 28:02 Equity Misunderstandings in Business Negotiations 32:45 Streamlining Workflows with Virtual Staffing 38:24 Real Estate Market Crash Survivor 47:58 Understanding Equity and Perspective 51:36 Equity Vesting and Deal Structuring 58:48 Modernizing Small Service Businesses 01:01:56 Investing with Personal Due Diligence – Discussion on the three pillars of growth: sales, team, systems, and processes. – Overview of consulting services and other business topics covered. – Description of Aerial Canvas, a real estate media company, and its growth from $15k a month to scaling it to $7 million a year. – Discussion on mentorship and consulting company for agency owners. – Investment in various tangential businesses including virtual staffing, video editing, and software development. – Explanation of real estate media production as a tech-enabled service rather than a marketplace. – Insight into employment structures and company benefits. – Comparison of the company’s high-quality service approach versus other local, less specialized solutions. – Discussion on scaling, hiring practices, and market adaptation. – Exploration of personal and business partner dynamics. – Brendan’s passion for startups and business innovation. – Challenges of working with employees versus entrepreneurs. – Investment in business partners and the importance of mutual value sharing in partnerships. – Examples of creative deals and failures. – Selling and buying businesses as part of Brendan’s ventures. – Overview of equity dynamics, rev share, and phantom stock. – Discussion on the challenges and best practices in partner negotiations. – Importance of clear deliverables, vesting, and exit clauses in equity deals. – Decision-making process regarding deploying capital into various ventures. – Insights on structuring deals, leveraging experience, and learning from mentorship. – Advice for newcomers to buying, scaling, or selling businesses. – Importance of learning from experienced professionals. – Reflection on personal experiences and future investment considerations. Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanhsu/ https://www.aerialcanvas.com/
How to Become a Leader Who Inspires - Brendan Hsu on Social Seller Podcast with Conor Paulsen
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How to Become a Leader Who Inspires - Brendan Hsu on Social Seller Podcast with Conor Paulsen

đŸ”„ Today we welcome Brendan Hsu, Founder of Aerial Canvas and is also involved in Tonomo, a world traveler who helps the Top 1% of Real Estate professionals in California and beyond, and an innovator who mentors the next generation of entrepreneurs and agency owners. In today’s episode, we hop into the story of how Brendan got his best friend/business partner out of unemployment by helping him take the plunge into establishing their own business. We discussed his views on entrepreneurship and what exactly an individual does as an entrepreneur. We also talked about the most painful life lesson that he learned while doing the business, his views on relationships, as well as the crutches that help him get back on track whenever his personal and professional life hits a bump on the road. đŸ”„ âžĄïž Connect and Learn More About Brendan Hsu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanhsu Website: https://www.brendanhsu.com/ ------------------------------------------------------- âžĄïž Meet the Host: Conor Paulsen, a Co-Founder and President at @UptownCreationB2BMarketing a B2B Sales Development company that uses Social Selling on @LinkedIn to help companies grow faster and save time. LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-paulsen/ Uptown Creation Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptown-creation​ ------------------------------------------------------ đŸ’„ Learn More About Uptown Creation: https://www.uptowncreation.com đŸ”„ âžĄïž Get Exclusive 60-Day @LinkedIn Sales Navigator FREE Trial through Uptown Creation (only works on desktop): https://linkedin-business.sjv.io/c/3032895/839773/9861
Brendan Hsu's Entrepreneurial Journey: From Startup to Success
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Brendan Hsu's Entrepreneurial Journey: From Startup to Success

Brendan Hsu shares his entrepreneurial path and how he's grown his current company Aerial Canvas from $10k/month to $4.7m/annually in a two year span. The company went from leveraged to debt-free because of its rapid sales growth and increasing cash flow. #passiveincome #entrepreneur #aerialcanvas In this episode, you'll learn: * Brendan’s 10 year entrepreneurial journey. * How aerial canvas went from very uncertain days at the start of the pandemic to having its best year ever. * Watch to the end to hear Brendan’s views on risk-taking, including what he owns in his personal investment portfolio. Find complete show notes at http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/180 Guest Biography Brendan Hsu is an entrepreneur with a track record in developing startups into successful cash-flowing businesses. His business ventures include FYXIT, Market U, Aerial Canvas, and Outsource Plug. Currently, his focus is on scaling Aerial Canvas in 3 new cities and developing a truly end-to-end solution for his clients. In his free time, he enjoys coaching other entrepreneurs on their ventures, traveling the world, and trading the markets. If you would like to learn more about Brendan's journey and the wisdom has to share, visit www.brendanhsu.com. Read more at our blog: http://blog.runnymede.com​ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://inspiredmoney.fm/listen LET'S CONNECT! Facebook â–ș http://facebook.com/runnymedecap​ Twitter â–ș http://twitter.com/RunnymedeCap​ Linkedin â–ș http://www.linkedin.com/company/runny...​ Instagram â–ș http://www.instagram.com/inspiredmoney.fm
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06 INVEST IN YOURSELF

ACHIEVE GREATNESS BY IMPROVING JUST 1% EVERY DAY

Teachings and advice from me published on this website and social media will always stay free to you.

If you are looking to invest more, I do also offer a direct line to myself for personal, business, and investment coaching starting at $750 per session

If you believe my experience can exponentially impact your trajectory, I do offer a board advisory and business coaching/strategy consultation on retainer starting at $2,500/month

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