Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith is an award-winning public speaker, entrepreneur, and author. He hosts "The Missoula Podcast" and co-authored with his wife the best-selling children's book "Happy as a Hippo." In 2024, Smith was selected to speak at TEDx on “The Power of Presence,” highlighting the idea that the secret to happiness is simply being present. He is a sought-after speaker, known for his ability to motivate and inspire audiences to think differently and reach their full potential.

With 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Smith currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Glidewell, a Montana-based insurance and investment firm. In 2019, Smith's innovative approach to business led to his receipt of the inaugural Liberty Mutual Agent for The Future Award. This prestigious award celebrates the most innovative, forward-thinking, and digitally savvy agents and agencies. In addition, Smith's outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship recently earned him the prestigious Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship Award, presented by "Shark Tank’s" Daymond John and former President Obama.

Smith attended Southwestern University on a basketball scholarship. He is a die-hard Red Sox fan, loves coffee, Wi-Fi, down comforters, and was once a line leader in second grade. Smith resides in Missoula, Montana with his wife Joy and their three children Avery, Boston, and Harper.