How Jeff Fenster Built a Multi-million Franchise with No Business Plan or Menu
Podcast:The Jen Gottlieb Show Published On: Fri May 10 2024 Description: Learn from the greatest speakers in the world and build a profitable brand online! Join us at Build Your Brand Live in Atlanta on May 17th-19th. Go to buildyourbrandlive.ai to get your ticket today! Ever started a business on a whim, just to cure boredom or pursue a passion? For serial entrepreneur Jeff Fenster, that's exactly how his wildly successful multi-million acai bowl franchise, Everbowl, was born. But Jeff's path to success was anything but linear. From enlisting in the Marine Corps to pursuing a law degree, Jeff tried all the ‘donkey ideas’ before stumbling upon his true unicorn. He even "retired" at a young age, only to discover that a life without purpose left him feeling unfulfilled. In a moment of boredom, Jeff took a leap of faith and signed a lease for his first Everbowl location with no business plan, no menu, and no clue what he was doing. However, his unique approach to building relationships with customers and his willingness to start before he was ready were some of the key moments that propelled Everbowl to success. Today, Everbowl Franchise boasts nearly 100 Stores, which were built by his construction company, ‘WeBuild’. If you've ever felt like a failure, questioned your purpose, or struggled to build genuine relationships in the business world, Jeff's story will inspire you to keep pushing forward. Jeff also shares tactical tips on how to cultivate a positive mindset, attract success, and build a thriving network based on generosity and authenticity. Get ready to laugh, learn, and feel motivated to chase your wildest dreams. Because if Jeff can build a business even without being ready, so can you. Want to speak on stage at Build Your Brand Live alongside celebrity speakers? Sign up for Speaking with the Stars for a chance to compete and win the title of top speaker. Go to buildyourbrandlive.ai/swts-apply-6865 to grab your ticket and apply now! In This Episode: - How Jeff introduces himself - The power of the beginner's mindset in business - Getting the courage to try again after multiple failures - Starting Everbowl on a whim without a plan - The first customer and the power of freebies - Building WeBuild construction company from a business need - Identifying unicorn vs ‘donkey’ opportunities - Is there such a thing as ‘enough’? - Attracting success and opportunities through a positive mindset - How to build authentic relationships - Practical tips for reaching out and creating genuine connections - Nurturing the abundance-giving mindset About My Guest: Jeff Fenster is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Everbowl, a rapidly growing acai bowl franchise with nearly 100 locations. He's also the founder of WeBuild, a construction company that builds Everbowl stores. Despite his impressive success, Jeff is known for his down-to-earth personality, infectious positivity, and commitment to helping others achieve their dreams. When he's not building businesses or speaking on stage, you can find Jeff being a proud girl dad, playing football with his friends, and spreading joy wherever he goes. IG: https://www.instagram.com/fensterjeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfenster/ Everbowl website: https://www.everbowl.com/ SMS: Text ‘Jeff’ to 33 777 Where to find me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb Website: https://jengottlieb.com/ My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb