Brandon Long is an experienced entrepreneur with a focus on leadership development and the strategic growth of marketing firms. Originally from Grass Valley California, Brandon Long has worked with marketing firms from across the US before he opened his first company in 2014. He has successfully managed multiple clients and coached others on business strategies before eventually partnering with nonprofits in 2019. Brandon Long now holds consulting roles for various companies and their clients. He has been responsible for a variety of professional services, including location management, training and development, business and personal, client retention, market research as well as expansion. When he isn’t looking for new professional opportunities, Brandon Long is well known by his peers for being an adrenaline junkie, enjoying sports such as snowboarding, mountain biking, and rock climbing in the front range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. He enjoys various team sports, including fl
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