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Listen "#15 Tommy Balaam - The Importance of Fun in Business"
Episode Synopsis
Summary
Tommy Balaam, CEO and founder of Captain Fantastic, shares his journey of building a successful children's entertainment party empire. He emphasizes the importance of having fun and enjoying what you do in business. Tommy discusses the early days of starting his business as a side job while pursuing acting and how it eventually grew into a full-time venture. He also talks about the role of social media in building a following and the value of automation and systems in franchising. Tommy shares his plans for the future, including expanding internationally and developing new products.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:38 The Importance of Fun in Business
06:05 Building a Following on Social Media
09:19 Automation and Systems in Franchising
12:31 The Role of Team and Processes in Business Success
18:09 Building Structure and Infrastructure for Long-Term Growth
23:25 Conclusion and Future Plans
Tommy Balaam, CEO and founder of Captain Fantastic, shares his journey of building a successful children's entertainment party empire. He emphasizes the importance of having fun and enjoying what you do in business. Tommy discusses the early days of starting his business as a side job while pursuing acting and how it eventually grew into a full-time venture. He also talks about the role of social media in building a following and the value of automation and systems in franchising. Tommy shares his plans for the future, including expanding internationally and developing new products.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:38 The Importance of Fun in Business
06:05 Building a Following on Social Media
09:19 Automation and Systems in Franchising
12:31 The Role of Team and Processes in Business Success
18:09 Building Structure and Infrastructure for Long-Term Growth
23:25 Conclusion and Future Plans
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