Try Life On 110: From Fired to Flourishing: Brandon Cobb on Resilience, Mentorship, and Building a Winning Team
May 16, 2025
Brandon Cobb, owner and partner at HBG Capital, specializes in transforming farmland into accessible housing. He shares his journey from being fired from his dream job to thriving in entrepreneurship. Mentorship played a pivotal role in his comeback, shaping his approach to building a successful team. Cobb emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and taking calculated risks in business. His inspiring insights highlight how embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth and community impact.
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Crisis Sparks Family Bonds
- At 22, Brandon Cobb was devastated after discovering his fiancee was cheating and ending their relationship.
- This crisis taught him to value family deeply and to mend relationships with his brother and sister through annual trips and persistent effort.
Life Is Memory Dividends
- Life is fundamentally a collection of meaningful experiences, like memories that pay lifelong dividends.
- Early investment in creating joyful shared moments yields ongoing returns in happiness and connection.
Meetup Sparks Real Estate Partnership
- Brandon started real estate by attending an almost empty meetup, where he met partner Vagif Sadov by chance.
- This partnership grew from a personal connection before real estate deals, illustrating the power of being in the right place and helping.
