Brandon Bartoldi is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Prosper Firm, a financial services platform that helps business owners, real estate investors, and founders gain access to capital. Throughout his career, he has worked in healthcare leadership, project management, strategic planning, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, real estate investing, and business finance. He has built multiple businesses, developed a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio, and was recognized as Broker of the Year within a national lending network. In this episode, we discuss: • The transition from corporate executive to entrepreneur • How proximity and relationships shape success • Why failure is a necessary part of wealth creation • Building financial freedom through business ownership • Lessons learned from private equity and acquisitions • The role of faith, purpose, and mindset in entrepreneurship • Balancing ambition, marriage, and raising young children • What legacy really means beyond money and assets About the Podcast The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and high-performing men who are building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode explores the principles, decisions, and experiences that help successful men create impact in business, family, and life. Timestamps 00:00 Building wealth, family, and legacy 00:42 Introduction to Brandon Bartoldi 01:36 What Prosper Firm does and how it generates value 04:02 Growing up in Pittsburgh and early entrepreneurial influences 05:45 How network marketing changed Brandon's life 07:18 Reaching the top 1% of Amway at 25 years old 08:02 Corporate leadership, healthcare, and private equity 09:28 Discovering the lending and finance industry 10:32 Getting laid off and making the entrepreneurial leap 13:42 Why some people leave corporate America—and others don't 20:53 The law of association and surrounding yourself with winners 27:36 Why failure is required for success 31:27 Defining financial freedom 35:01 Building a business that creates freedom 38:47 The surprising source of fulfillment and happiness 41:22 How Prosper Firm helps investors and business owners 48:01 The $100,000 investment that changed everything 52:31 Building a business through relationships and referrals 57:02 Why Brandon joined The Standard 01:00:22 Entrepreneurship, marriage, and raising two children 01:04:34 What legacy really means 01:08:43 Final thoughts and where to connect with Brandon About The Standard The Standard is a private, in-person membership community for six-figure men who want to grow in their wealth, health, and relationships by surrounding themselves with other high-performing men operating at their level or above. It is designed for men who have outgrown their current environment and need a structured system of proximity, personalized strategy, and accountability to continue growing across every area of life. Learn more: https://thestandardmen.com
