A Founder's Life Ep #11 - Building Brands, Building Connections - Anderson Salgado

In this episode, Leo Gestetner sits down with Anderson Salgado, a Marine Corps veteran turned entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from leading Amazon’s beauty category to building his own successful agency. Anderson shares insights on business growth, faith, family, and the importance of staying adaptable in entrepreneurship while keeping a strong sense of purpose and balance.

Highlights:

Anderson’s Background: A Marine Corps veteran who transitioned into business leadership, Anderson was recruited by Amazon after his MBA and went on to lead the beauty category before launching his own successful agency.

Entrepreneurial Evolution: What started as a way to help brands succeed on Amazon grew into a consulting business, as Anderson discovered new opportunities through relationships and adaptability.

Faith and Leadership: Anderson discusses how his faith guides his personal and professional decisions, keeping him grounded in purpose and integrity.

The Power of Adaptability: From military discipline to corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, Anderson shares why staying flexible while staying true to your mission is key to long-term success.

Family and Balance: A devoted husband and father, Anderson talks about prioritizing family, learning from past mistakes, and how he keeps his relationships strong while growing his businesses.

Health and Daily Habits: Anderson shares his structured approach to health—working out daily, eating clean, prioritizing sleep, and making time for faith and mindfulness.

Work-Life “Harmony” vs. Balance: Inspired by his time at Amazon, Anderson reflects on Jeff Bezos’ philosophy of work-life harmony and how he applies it to his entrepreneurial journey.

Future Aspirations: From scaling his agency to growing his podcast and consulting business, Anderson continues to embrace new opportunities while staying committed to his core values.