Body base sketch model7/25/2023 , Ben Crosbie: that was the some of the first advice that I got from my first C F O who said, you know, in five years from now, don't be upset. Mark Stiles: Rolling up your sleeves for 10 years and, uh, disappearing from the entire world and then showing up as a success. A lot of times it's the best part of it, most stressful part of it, and least recognized I'd say. So the overnight success, the, long hours, the focus, the unrecognition Along the way, the path and the journey. very few people can, truly recognize, unless you're an entrepreneur and you've done it, how much time and energy it takes for you to, just make your first dollar and then continue to grow the business until it becomes, what everybody hopes that it becomes profitable and successful. Um, really to me, the, biggest misconception is that, you're an overnight success in that. What is the common misconception about leadership running a business and or being an entrepreneur? Go? Ben Crosbie: Sure. Mark, Mark Stiles: you ready to be here? Here comes question number one. He's a brand new member of EO Boston Chapter. Today's guest is an entrepreneurial powerhouse, a franchise veteran, an entrepreneur who leverages his experience and knowledge of franchising real estate, fitness, and business to create game changing businesses. Welcome back to another episode of Leadership in Action, your Boston Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization podcast. Links: LinkedIn: Website: Quote of the Show “Replication is key” - Ben Crosbie Ways to Tune In: Apple Podcast - Spotify - Stitcher - Google Play - Amazon Music - YouTube - Transcript: Mark Stiles: folks. By automating the early touch points they are able to filter through potential clients more easily, and reduce needed person hours. With multiple locations, it is important to dot your i’s and cross your t’s The use of AI and automation has allowed Dripbar to revamp their franchisee lead process. International markets, and even different states can have different legal requirements of your franchise. One challenge with franchising is the different legislation of different areas. ![]() In Dripbar’s case, they have found success inside or adjacent to a health and fitness club, physical therapy office, or multi unit developments. A franchise doesn’t need to be a stand alone physical location. While you will still need to spend a few hours a week at a drip bar, much of the work is set up to be done remotely for owners. Dripbar has taken a “semi-absentee” approach rather than a traditional owner operator approach. ![]() Areas with a high concentration of those franchises likely have a high concentration of your target demographic. As a franchisor, identifying personal overlap with non competing franchises can provide insight into areas for potential markets. While success doesn’t happen overnight, franchising is a great way to increase the speed and scale of a business much faster than you normally would. Takeaways: One of the biggest misconceptions about being an entrepreneur is that it is inherently easy, and that you can become an overnight success. Host extraordinaire Mark Stiles sits down with Ben to learn about his experience as an entrepreneur, the future of franchising, and how Ben is taking The DRIPBaR to the next level. ![]() ![]() Welcome to the show, CEO of The DRIPBaR Ben Crosbie. He’s a new EO member who leverages his experience and knowledge of franchising, real estate, fitness, and business to create game changing businesses. On this episode of Leadership In Action, we are joined by a franchising force to be reckoned with.
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