Joe Brannon

Joe F Brannon III is the Founder and CEO of TL Connects and textLIVING, two companies he established in August 2010.2 TL Connects helps businesses increase revenue by building stronger relationships with their customers through kiosk, loyalty, and text message marketing software.2 The company has assisted over 10,000 merchants, facilitated over 750 million customer interactions, and generated over $200 million in additional revenue.2

As a servant leader, Joe focuses on building his company, team, customers, and software.1 He has faced significant challenges in his entrepreneurial journey, including experiencing business bankruptcy before founding his current ventures.1 Joe is also a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), which he joined for emotional support and guidance in scaling his business.1

Joe's expertise lies in sales and teaching others basic sales skills.2 His companies offer various services to help businesses engage with their customers, including:

1. Custom-branded white label kiosks
2. Customer engagement software platforms
3. Text message marketing
4. Loyalty programs
5. QR code programs for touchless menus and customer sign-ups3

Under Joe's leadership, TL Connects has expanded its operations to 45 states and partnered with numerous brands.4 His entrepreneurial journey showcases resilience and determination in overcoming business challenges to build successful software companies.12