Mentor Sessions: Branding Master Bear Degidio

08/20/19 • 52 min

Bear Degidio has a way of knowing how to create viral moments while being able to connect others and build organic relationships. One of the biggest paintball ambassadors in the world, he’s used his career path to discover that what he loves most out of the sport isn’t playing pro but branding. Today, he’s taken his marketing experts to build and collab with brands, celebrities, and influencers such as Giant Tactical, LA Weekly, OVO, etc. and create social media moments with Ground House Burger.

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