As a proponent for financial education, Brandon graduated from Western Oregon University with a B.S. in Business Management. Since graduating, he has experience in sales, business operations, freelance writing and marketing.

With a passion for web marketing, Brandon holds a position at Xenium, a Professional Employer Organization and Human Resources consulting company in Portland, Oregon. His majority focus remains on lead generation by means of email, social media, SEO, and newsletter marketing, all while managing and maintaining the corporate website. Brandon believes that web marketing, specifically search engine marketing (SEM), is one of the most important areas to focus on as a small business, and will be for some time.

As someone who believes in self-education, Brandon has come to realize the limits of formal education; which is what brings him to support the Business of Life. He is a major advocate for developing habits that sustain short and long-term goals. From his personal experience, Brandon knows that by seeking knowledge and ideas from others, it can be the greatest educational route taken as an individual.

Brandon is also an avid reader and remains open to new ideas and opinions. He regularly sets aside time to read, write and listen to educational tapes and podcasts to continue learning at a high level. Brandon encourages others to self-educate in their free time as well. “Living in the information Age has given people opportunities and knowledge they may have had to seek out in the past. With one click, I can read an article on real estate investing or listen to a podcast on web analytics; individuals should really begin taking advantage of this free information to stay sharp.”