Episode 8 introduces Brendan & Shaw's good friend and SigEp brother, Sam Bruning. Mr. Sam Bruning is the founder of Southern Magnolia Investment Management. Sam earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Stetson University. Sam is currently studying to earn a professional certification mark for financial planners from the University of Georgia.

In this episode, Brendan & Shaw talk to Sam about his career path and how he has gotten to this level of success. Sam harps on the importance of community, finding what you love, and enjoying the journey.  

Sam recommends reading books that not everyone is reading. His three recommendations are: 
Ten Commandments of Business Failure by Donald R Keough
Pleased But Not Satisfied by D. L. Sokol
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink