EP #181: Charity Champions with Brandon Barnum
Some people think you should give because you can. Others think it’s a requirement for everyone. Today’s guest believes those things but also believe that charity champions business people and the key change-makers of the world. That makes him an impactmaker himself.
Brandon Barnum is a renowned businessman, referral expert, and the CEO of HOA.com. He’s spent much of his business life supporting other causes and has found that to be the best way to build a meaningful brand. A generous organization benefits from its charitable endeavors. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, Brandon would say that it’s vital to a better world.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
About Brandon’s business journey
What Brandon believes about philanthropy and business
Brandon’s definitely of philanthropy
The importance of sharing
What percentage of people in the US live in an HOA
About the performance of typical HOAs
About the work of HOA.com
Types of events that are great for communities
About realtors and mortgage lenders who are benefitting from events
About Brandon’s impact goals
What the African word Ubuntu means
How Brandon motivates people to get involved
About the systems, Brandon implements to drive impact
About Brandon’s faith
Brandon’s thoughts on digital addiction
About an award Brandon’s wife one that inspired him
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“I was only making 20 grand a year at that point in time.” - Brandon Barnum
“They would spend 18 hours days going from village to village giving medical care.” - Brandon Barnum
“It was all about making money that makes a difference.” - Brandon Barnum
“I teach people to be a charity champion.” - Brandon Barnum
“They’re the world changers.” - Brandon Barnum talking about business people and impact
“I wrote 338 goals.” - Brandon Barnum
“What can I do to uplift and inspire every person on the planet.” - Brandon Barnum
“How can we together change the world?” - Brandon Barnum
“It’s taking what's yours and making it ours.” - Brandon Barnum
“1 plus 1 equals 11.” - Brandon Barnum
“My wife was actually the big sister of the year last year for Arizona.” - Brandon Barnum
“If you feel wealthy inside, that’s true wealth.” - Brandon Barnum
“There’s a lot of rich people out there who are spiritually poor.” - Brandon Barnum
“It’s the pay it forward energy.” - Brandon Barnum
“When’s the last time you played kickball?” - Brandon Barnum
“I look around and scanned every single person there and not one person was on their cell phone.” - Brandon Barnum
“We’re getting the homeowner association to promote the event.” - Brandon Barnum
“Your job is to help people help people.” - Brandon Barnum saying what he tells his team
“You’ve gotta live it and love it.” - Brandon Barnum
“You're winning the minds by winning the hearts.” - Brandon Barnum
“Are you living to work or working to live?” - Brandon Barnum
“You’ve got to find out what is your north star.” - Brandon Barnum
“I believe that storytelling is the most powerful form of communication in the world.” Bob DePasquale
“It’s not just about a transfer of money.” - Bob DePasquale
“Giving is contagious.” - Bob DePasquale
Resources In Today's Episode:
Brandon’s Book - Raving Referrals
Raving Referrals - Website
Bob’s Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
This week’s E-Impact Blog Entry
Episodes Referenced: