"Sooner or later, I need to begin to do what any candidate does in a race; I need to begin to win."
This quote from Sen. Lamar Alexander encapsulated Benjamin's mindset whenever he fell behind in the polls & then lost the 2018 Tennessee Boys State gubernatorial race. However the platform to campaign confidently & to speak boldy in front of 1000 listeners proved even more valuable in the long run. Coupling this experience with numerous clubs & contests, practice has molded his silver tongue, which he has carried well into legislative offices, campaign trails & moves across the country.
Benjamin is a bridge-builder, a networker & never flinches in the process. People, like land, seem natural to him; even speaking to strangers is seamless & innate. Unfortunately online & remote classes have minimized his public speaking opportunities, but take a look at a few bits below...& watch out for more!