Get to Know Brandon Raudenbush

August 2022 - Brandon joined us at the beginning of the summer as an Intern, and although his time with Emmanuel is winding down, we enjoyed the time he was with us! Get to know Brandon better - he's our Featured Employee this month!

1. What's something you're planning on doing in the next year that you've never done?
   I plan on traveling to Scandinavia after I graduate next May.
    
2. What is something interesting that you've learned within the past week?
   This past week I learned that traffic in Long Island, NY is 100x worse than New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
    
3. Where is your favorite place to visit on vacation, or your favorite thing to do when you have time off?
   My favorite place to visit it London and my favorite thing to do when I have time off is go to the beach.
    
4. If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be?
   If I could pick up a new skill in an instant, it would be to be fluent in Spanish.
    
5. What book did you read that changed your life the most?
   Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins has impacted my life the most by teaching me how to stay disciplined in life.
    
6. What is one surprising or interesting fact about you that people may not know about?
   I am part Armenian and part Italian.
    
7. If you could choose anyone to be a mentor, who would it be, and what would you like to learn from them?
   I would choose Nick Bare to be a mentor and I would like to learn from him the keys to success in his life and industry.
    
8. What advice would you give to someone who is interested in joining the Emmanuel team?
   The Emmanuel Team is built on integrity, hard work, and strong relationships.
    
9. What personal characteristic do you believe is key in order to be successful in your role at Emmanuel?
   The Emmanuel Team requires personal characteristics such as trustworthiness, integrity, and kindness.
    
10. What are you enjoying the most about being a part of the Emmanuel team?
    What I enjoy the most about being a part of the Emmanuel team is the team's ability to make work fun and everyone's ability to find time to make one another laugh.