BrandonFrere

Remote work is a feature that millennials seem to look for in employment. In fact, young adults are working flexible hours in greater force than they were just a couple years ago. However, large companies have been banning remote and flexible work over the past few months as the pandemic subsides. Brandon Frere , CEO and Entrepreneur sees the value in working together in office where you can talk face to face to your colleagues.  “I do a lot of business on the phone, but there’s nothing like being in the office and working things out in person,” said Frere. “There is immense value in being in close proximity to those on your team and being able to quickly solve a problem together or get advice on an issue best shown rather than described.” Studies have shown that remote work can improve productivity and efficiency, but employees often report that they get distracted more often and feel isolated from their peers. Employers considering offering remote work may have to balance the pro...

Work-life balance is important but often goes by the wayside when one starts a new business. Indeed, new businesses require a lot of time beyond the 40-hour week, leaving little time for self-care and family. BrandonFrere CEO and Entrepreneur has logged countless hours in creating and building businesses and understands the value of personal health in relation to running a business. “My company mission is important to me, the people I work with and the results we produce but my health is equally important,” said Frere. “I’ve learned over the years that when I pay attention to my health, my work quality improves. I encourage those around me to do the same thing.” The balance between work and life is important for personal health. While business owners may not be able to achieve such balance to as high a degree as their employees, they can focus on improving their personal health. Healthy habits can improve focus and productivity which can help business owners’ efficiency. Eating...

It’s true that to start a business, great entrepreneurs need to give everything they’ve got. Creating and maintaining a successful business is usually not about going only part of the way.  So yes, that requires energy, enthusiasm, and drive. But in our youth-obsessed culture, we often think this means someone has to be barely 20-years-old if they want to get ahead in business, and it’s just not true. Brandon Frere , a founder and CEO of Frere Enterprises and multiple ventures, applauds entrepreneurs who are founding businesses at every age. “For some people, their twenties is when they strike gold, but others may use that time to figure out their lives, develop skills, and build their knowledge,” said Frere. “More and more founders who are forty, fifty, and above are emerging and I love that we are moving away from this idea that there’s only one age to become successful. Don’t get me wrong, some people who were early successes are my heroes, but that’s just one kind of story.” Af...

It’s important in any company for employees to feel valued. Satisfied employees produce higher quality work and are more loyal than others who simply complete tasks for a paycheck. Feeling needed can contribute to satisfaction, but feeling indispensable can lead to undue stress. Brandon Frere , CEO, Founder and Entrepreneur suggests that business leaders strive for balance in their workforce. “Employees need time off to recharge their batteries, but if they feel like they have to work during those breaks it becomes counter productive,” said Frere. “That’s why it’s important to have backup systems in place for when your employees need to take the time away.” Employees who feel like no one can step in and take over for them when they miss work may feel undue pressure to always be available. They might skip sick time, work outside office hours, and delay vacations. Employers can make some changes, big and small, to make sure that employees can disconnect from work when they need to. I...

Asking for help can be tough. While many see it as a sign of weakness, Brandon Demond Frere, CEO of Frere Enterprises, believes it is a sign of strength. By constantly expressing his appreciation of those who help him to meet his goals, he accepts and even celebrates the assistance that he receives from others. His collaborative management style means that he helps those around him challenge themselves to exceed their expectations, and knowing when to ask for help is essential to that process. “No one can do everything him or herself,” said Frere. “There always comes a time when a company needs help, and the leaders of that company shouldn’t be ashamed when that time comes. I believe that companies that offer services to their clients are offering a form of assistance, and I’m proud to offer such assistance whenever I can.” Perhaps one of the most important benefits of asking for help and assisting others is that it fosters a sense of community. Whether individuals need help at w...