Greening Your Workspace: 8 Plant-Powered Productivity Tips
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

Greening Your Workspace: 8 Plant-Powered Productivity Tips

Welcome to the green revolution in office productivity! You're a small business owner, manager, leader, or entrepreneur looking to enhance your workspace, and we've got just the solution: life plants. Not only do they beautify your office, but they also bring a myriad of benefits that can make your team more productive and content. Here’s how integrating plants into your office can transform your work environment and boost productivity.

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From Chaos to Consistency: Why Your Business Needs Systems
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

From Chaos to Consistency: Why Your Business Needs Systems

Running a small business often feels like balancing on a tightrope. Between managing daily operations, engaging with customers, and planning for growth, it’s easy for things to get chaotic. But what if there was a way to transform this chaos into a well-oiled machine? The answer lies in creating robust systems for your business. Let’s dive into why systems are crucial and how they can propel your business to new heights.

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Top 5 Ways for Leaders to Wake Up Happy and Optimistic
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

Top 5 Ways for Leaders to Wake Up Happy and Optimistic

As a leader, the way you start your day can set the tone for productivity and positivity, not just for you, but for your entire team. Whether you're a business owner, manager, entrepreneur, or café owner, fostering an optimistic outlook can help you navigate challenges with grace and inspire those around you. Here are five effective tips to help you wake up happy and optimistic, enhancing both your leadership and your life.

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Top 8 Reasons Why Positive Affirmations Work
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

Top 8 Reasons Why Positive Affirmations Work

In the fast-paced world of today, where stress and challenges are part and parcel of daily life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. For leaders, managers, business owners, and motivated individuals striving for personal growth, maintaining a positive mindset can be the cornerstone of success. This is where positive affirmations come into play. But what exactly are positive affirmations, and why do they work so effectively? Let’s delve into the top 8 reasons that make positive affirmations a powerful tool for self-help and professional growth.

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How to Achieve Consistency with Your Team
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

How to Achieve Consistency with Your Team

Running a successful business, particularly in the food and beverage industry, involves more than just serving great drinks and meals. It requires a well-trained, cohesive team committed to maintaining high standards. Consistency is key to achieving team goals, fostering individual growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This blog post explores the importance of consistent training and provides strategies to keep your team on track, avoid burnout, and foster a supportive and accountable work culture.

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Leading with Heart and Smarts: Top 5 Emotional Intelligence Tips for Trailblazing Leaders
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

Leading with Heart and Smarts: Top 5 Emotional Intelligence Tips for Trailblazing Leaders

Picture this – you’re scaling a seemingly insurmountable cliff. Your grip is strong, your focus laser-sharp. Now, imagine your team hitched to your harness, their trust in you palpable. This isn't just a test of physical might but a profound demonstration of leadership, one that marries emotional intelligence (EQ) with the resolve to reach the peak. In the world of business and beyond, leading with EQ isn’t just recommended; it’s essential. Here’s how you can embed the power of emotional intelligence in your leadership style, transforming challenges into stepping stones, one empathetic step at a time.

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Brewing Success: The Power of a Positive Outlook
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

Brewing Success: The Power of a Positive Outlook

In the steamy, aromatic world of coffee, where the rich flavors and warm cups serve as a metaphor for life's simple pleasures and complex challenges, lies the story of an entrepreneur with a beacon of positivity, Brandon. With a life steeped in the essence of coffee, entrepreneurship, and motivational speaking, Brandon has learned that the essence of leadership is not just about brewing the perfect cup but also about facing life’s boiling points with a smile.

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The Art of the 1:1 Meeting: A Masterclass in Leadership
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

The Art of the 1:1 Meeting: A Masterclass in Leadership

Welcome to the cozy corner of leadership with brandON —a space where insights percolate, and the aroma of success is as invigorating as your morning cup of coffee. Today, we're brewing up some wisdom on how to conduct a 1:1 meeting that doesn't just tick the boxes but truly transforms both you and your amazing team.

Whether you're guiding the ship of a bustling café, crafting culinary experiences in a restaurant, or innovating in a small business, these intimate check-ins are the secret ingredient to a thriving team culture.

My name is brandON Ivan Pena, I am the CEO and co-founder of 787 Coffee - a from farm to cup coffee experience, with coffee shops in Puerto Rico, New York, and El Paso, TX. A coffee farm in Maricao Puerto RIco. Leading one of the fastest growing coffee companies in the americas alongside 200+ amazing humans.

In this blog I will share some of my insights on how to conduct a successful 1:1 meeting with your team. It works for our team, hope it works for you.

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The Future is Here: How AI is Shaping the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

The Future is Here: How AI is Shaping the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Welcome to a new era, where artificial intelligence (AI) not only dreams with us but also rolls up its sleeves to bring those dreams to life. In this rapidly evolving world, AI and entrepreneurship are dancing a tango, pushing boundaries and creating a landscape ripe with innovation and opportunity. Today, we're peeling back the curtain to explore how AI is not just a part of the entrepreneurial toolkit but is becoming the very fabric of business innovation.

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Leadership Lessons from the Cafe Corner: Inspiring Journeys of Latino Entrepreneurs
Brandon Pena Brandon Pena

Leadership Lessons from the Cafe Corner: Inspiring Journeys of Latino Entrepreneurs

In the bustling world of coffee, where the aroma of roasted beans meets the clatter of cups, Latino entrepreneurs are brewing success stories that resonate with warmth, heritage, and innovation.

The path to crafting a thriving café is filled with challenges, yet, through their journeys, these leaders remind us that the essence of entrepreneurship lies in passion, resilience, and a deep connection to one’s roots. Here, we explore invaluable leadership lessons drawn from the vibrant culture and experiences of Latino leaders, offering a rich blend of inspiration for food and beverage entrepreneurs everywhere.

Here are 5 tips to carry your Latino leadership style.

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