Building Company Culture That Scales in 2026

In this episode, Adam Torres and George Essex, Senior Vice President at BRANDED, talk about building strong company culture while scaling U.S. operations. George shares lessons on leadership under pressure, hiring with values, and why consistent, human-led branding is essential for long-term success.

About BRANDED

BRANDED is a brand creation and implementation agency. The company invents and grows brands through bright ideas that are brilliantly executed, driving tangible efficiencies and meaningful change for its clients.

Offering services across Brand Creation (Innovation / Strategy / Visual Identity), Brand Implementation (Packaging Design / Imagery / Artwork Production), and Brand Management (Technology / Brand Compliance / Sustainability), BRANDED provides an end-to-end offering that is truly connected.

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