The Oddi Poddi

Episode 003: Not Here to Fit In

The Oddi Poddi

Show Notes

In this episode, I sit down with one of the country’s most respected, thought-provoking leaders and founder of BresicWhitney, Shannan Whitney. We talk about his leadership journey, what he believes he got right, what he’d do differently and how his upbringing, including losing connection with his father, shaped the way he leads and lives his life today. He opens up about the challenges of growing a fast-moving business, and the ongoing balancing act between work and family life. Shannan also shares his candid views on real estate agents, how they practice, how they’re perceived and reflects on the bold, often uncomfortable decisions he made early on, simply because he saw things differently. It’s honest, reflective, and deeply human.

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