🎙️ Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth!
👤 Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from $30M to over $1B. He’s also provided affordable housing to 41,000+ families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments.
🎧 Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice.
🔗 Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more!
🎯 Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and let’s build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential!
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🎙️ Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth!
👤 Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from $30M to over $1B. He’s also provided affordable housing to 41,000+ families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments.
🎧 Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice.
🔗 Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more!
🎯 Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and let’s build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply introspective episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez is joined by entrepreneur and culture architect Jordan Binning. Known for building high-performing teams and leading with loyalty, Jordan shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his personal and professional journey — including launching a new business from scratch, staying grounded through adversity, and creating success that starts at home. You’ll hear real talk about sales, entrepreneurship, family, legacy, and what it really means to live life by design. This episode is packed with timeless leadership insights and actionable perspective for anyone chasing long-term, purpose-driven success.
Key Moments
00:00 — Jeff introduces Jordan Binning and his leadership impact
01:08 — What excites Jordan about life and purpose today
05:03 — Why consistency and “the boring stuff” wins
06:54 — Jordan redefines success and fulfillment
09:04 — His leap into entrepreneurship and building from zero
17:14 — Emotional moment: who Jordan looks for first in a room of everyone he’s ever met
24:25 — The $60K financial mistake that shaped his investing discipline
26:47 — How his first rental property changed everything
29:11 — Sports and sales: building a competitive edge
31:00 — Morning routine and maximizing time as a CEO
34:00 — Why leaders must be unavailable to be available
36:04 — CEO vs. sales: what changed, what didn’t
42:28 — The hardest season of Jordan’s life and how he handled it
46:15 — The ripple effect of his leadership on others
50:03 — Creating culture that people return to — even after leaving
56:17 — Measurable leadership: what gets tracked gets managed
58:25 — Pressure is a privilege: the mindset shift that changes everything
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