Brandon Muñoz's guest appearances

Brandon Muñoz

The Startup Story

Christina Stembel

Kara Goldin

Tiffany Sorya

Ryan Serhant

Russ Perry

Brian Burke

Sean Cannell

Jen Esquer

Anna Victoria

Richard Garriott

Tucker Max

Ben Chestnut

Eric Bandholz

Adam Robinson

Robert Brunner

OwlTail

About this episode Whenever I’m asked which episode of The Startup Story has been my favorite, I truly can’t give an answer. I enjoy every single episode because of how much value every entrepreneur brings to the table and how much I learn from them. However, if I were to be asked which episode stands out the most in my mind, it would have to be one of my earliest episodes: my interview with Brandon “Monk” Muñoz from Monkwood Studios. Out of all of the interviews I’ve held, I’ve only hosted two founders who were woodworkers. Brandon is one of them. His episode stands out because of how incredibly eclectic his entrepreneurial journey has been.  Brandon was both extremely transparent and vulnerable about his story and amazing at telling it. He explains how both he and his startup, Monkwood Studios, got to where they are today. If you want to learn from a talented and hilarious entrepreneur, tune into this conversation with Brandon “Monk” Muñoz. In this episode, you'll hear:  How Brandon got into woodworking as a kid. His history with music and art. The mentor and friend that taught him how to build furniture. Why he was inspired to go out on his own. How much he failed and learned from his mistakes at the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey. Why how you make something is more important than what you make. Brandon’s experience doing ministry in London and building the unique startup of a church. Why he became an entrepreneur by need, not by choice. How he finally niched his business down and began specializing in wooden desks. His experience making a desk for James Hetfield. The connection he feels with the people who purchase his desks. The risk all creative entrepreneurs have to take.  Resources from this episode Join Grindology: https://grindology.com/ ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory Get Emails: https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5 The Startup Story Inner Circle: https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip The Startup Story on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory The Startup Story is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory Brandon in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkwood_/ Monkwood Studios: https://monkwoodstudio.com/ Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you!  Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us.   With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory 

<h3>About this episode</h3> <p>Whenever I’m asked which episode of The Startup Story has been my favorite, I truly can’t give an answer. I enjoy every single episode because of how much value every entrepreneur brings to the table and how much I learn from them. However, if I were to be asked which episode stands out the most in my mind, it would have to be one of my earliest episodes: my interview with Brandon “Monk” Muñoz from Monkwood Studios.</p> <p>Out of all of the interviews I’ve held, I’ve only hosted two founders who were woodworkers. Brandon is one of them. His episode stands out because of how incredibly eclectic his entrepreneurial journey has been. </p> <p>Brandon was both extremely transparent and vulnerable about his story and amazing at telling it. He explains how both he and his startup, Monkwood Studios, got to where they are today. If you want to learn from a talented and hilarious entrepreneur, tune into this conversation with Brandon “Monk” Muñoz.</p> <h3>In this episode, you'll hear:</h3> <ul> <li>How Brandon got into woodworking as a kid.</li> <li>His history with music and art.</li> <li>The mentor and friend that taught him how to build furniture.</li> <li>Why he was inspired to go out on his own.</li> <li>How much he failed and learned from his mistakes at the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey.</li> <li>Why how you make something is more important than what you make.</li> <li>Brandon’s experience doing ministry in London and building the unique startup of a church.</li> <li>Why he became an entrepreneur by need, not by choice.</li> <li>How he finally niched his business down and began specializing in wooden desks.</li> <li>His experience making a desk for James Hetfield.</li> <li>The connection he feels with the people who purchase his desks.</li> <li>The risk all creative entrepreneurs have to take.</li> </ul> <h3>Resources from this episode</h3> <p>Join Grindology: <a href="https://grindology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://grindology.com/</a></p> <p>ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → <a href="http://ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory</a></p> <p>Get Emails: <a href="https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5</a></p> <p>The Startup Story Inner Circle: <a href="https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip</a></p> <p>The Startup Story on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory</a><br/> The Startup Story is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney</a><br/> The Startup Story on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory</a></p> <p>Brandon in Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monkwood_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/monkwood_/</a></p> <p>Monkwood Studios: <a href="https://monkwoodstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://monkwoodstudio.com/</a></p> <h3>Share the podcast</h3> <p>The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help.</p> <p>First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. </p> <p>Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! </p> <p>Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us.  </p> <p>With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you!</p> <h3>EPISODE CREDITS</h3> <p>If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.</p> <p>He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.</p> <p>Contact him today at <a href="https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory</a> </p>

Brandon Muñoz , founder of Monkwood Studios