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From NYSE to DailyPay: The Risk That Reshaped a COO’s Career (Andrew Brandman)

April 30, 2026·43 min
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They Said Don’t.Andrew Brandman, COO of DailyPay and a former leader at the New York Stock Exchange, knows risk takingWhen he decided to join the NYSE back in the day, everyone told him he was making a mistake.“Everyone was saying to me, don’t do it!.”He did it anyway.That decision didn’t just work out — it actually put him at the center of transforming a 200+ year old institution and reshaped the trajectory of his entire career.But it wasn’t just the risk.It was why he took it.He saw a mission big enough to matter.A chance to impact not just a company…but the people behind it — the ones whose lives are affected by every decision.It's a call to action for leaders at every level...- How often are we evaluating opportunities based on comfort… instead of impact?- What if the best career decisions don’t feel safe at all?- What if consensus is actually a warning sign?And how do you know when to ignore smart people… and trust your instincts anyway?-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

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