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Michael's blog offers posts sharing his personal story and offering his expertise for young leaders and entrepreneurs.


December 22, 2023

Broken to Better: To Be Better Every Day, Be Better Today

When I upended my life and drove from New York to California, my mind was on finding clients, finding vendors, and, of course, turning a profit. Becoming an industry thought…

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December 22, 2023

Broken to Better: How to Lead for the Future

What truly defines a strong leader? Is it inherent talent or a skill honed over time? In my experience, effective leadership is a blend of both natural ability and continuous…

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December 22, 2023

Broken to Better: How to Build a Social Impact Program with Purpose

The first year for any entrepreneur is the “hair on fire” year. My co-founder Kiira Belonzi and I juggled endless tasks, from securing clients to delivering quality work and…

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November 15, 2023

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Broken to Better: Scaling Your Business for Sustainable Growth

In the early days of our business, my partner Kiira Belonzi and I worked together on all Branded Group operations. Kiira learned the ins and outs of payroll, we put…

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November 15, 2023

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Broken to Better: Creating Memorable Customer Experiences

Have you seen signs like this before?

Rule #1: The customer is always right!

Rule #2: If the customer is ever wrong, reread Rule #1!

There was one painted on…

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November 15, 2023

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Broken to Better: Selling for Success

No matter what your business is, there’s one thing you need to be profitable: sales. 

It’s one of my favorite topics. You’re selling something every day, whether…

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September 12, 2023

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Broken to Better: The Blueprint to Longevity

When building a company, we often miss a crucial detail: how our personal well-being weaves directly into the company’s culture. 

Before launching Branded Group, I wrestled with physical…

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September 12, 2023

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Broken to Better: Unlock Company Culture & Create Brand Champions

During my professional journey, I was often considered just another replaceable piece of the corporate machine. Despite outperforming my peers and driving new business, my yearly reviews rarely reflected my…

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August 18, 2023

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Broken to Better: Pivotal Moments in Organizational Growth

As you’re building your business, you live the start-up life. Your early hires are all part of one big team; everyone gets together to ensure everything gets done…

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July 27, 2023

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Broken to Better: How to Hire the Right Way

When my business partner Kiira Belonzi and I first started hiring employees for Branded Group, we looked for experience matches. Did they work in facilities management? Something with easily transferable…

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