Welcome to a new episode of Personal Branding with Dillon Kivo. In today's episode, I’ll share my story of how I transitioned from selling candy in junior high to founding a multimillion-dollar PR agency. You'll hear about my early entrepreneurial endeavors, my passion for hockey, the pivotal moments that shaped my career, and the lessons I've learned along the way. From working at McDonald's to launching a successful PR firm, this episode is filled with insights on perseverance, creativity, and the importance of personal branding.

Highlights:

"Entrepreneurship was a fire inside me that never went out."

"From flipping burgers to building brands, every step was a lesson in perseverance."

"The best opportunities often come when you take a leap of faith without a plan B."

"Personal branding is the key to forging strong relationships and unlocking new opportunities."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and Early Entrepreneurship

02:15 - The Candy Business in Junior High

04:39 - Lessons from Working at McDonald's

06:50 - Transition from Hockey to Business

09:30 - Starting a Nonprofit Clothing Company

11:45 - Discovering Online Business Opportunities

13:20 - Mentorship and Moving to Nashville

15:00 - Founding and Scaling Mention Worth

17:05 - Writing and Impacting Through Kibo Daily Magazine

18:25 - Reflections and Advice on Personal Branding

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