Episode notes
Bruce Cardenas, entrepreneur and former Marine, is a key leader at Legendary Foods and previously served as Chief Communications Officer at Quest Nutrition. Bruce’s journey is anything but ordinary, from small-town roots and military service to policing in Los Angeles during the height of gang violence, and on to building multi-million-dollar nutrition brands. In this episode, Bruce sits down with Carlos Vasquez to talk raw lessons on leadership, personal transformation, and the mission-driven culture fueling his success.
Tune in as we dive into:
(05:21) Facing rent: joining the Marines
(08:35) Integrity defines Bruce’s journey
(11:42) Work ethic and team value
(15:48) Overcoming academic challenges
(17:44) Listening unlocks true understanding
(21:53) Gang culture: then vs. now
(25:03) Mutual respec ...