775: Brian Bogert on Contentment and Stress and Franchising

<p>Brian Bogert is a co-founder of Oklahoma City restaurant group <a href="https://www.thesocialorder.com">The Social Order Dining Collective</a> (<a href= "https://www.thesocialorder.com/restaurant/fuzzys-taco-shop">Fuzzy’s Taco Shop</a>, <a href= "https://texadelphia.com/join-texnation/">Texadelphia</a>, <a href= "https://www.thesocialorder.com/restaurant/seven47">Seven47</a> & <a href= "https://www.thesocialorder.com/restaurant/the-jones-assembly">The Jones Assembly</a>). Born and raised in Oklahoma City, he graduated from Heritage Hall High School. Brian was and continues to be a formidable tennis player, winning the state championship two years in a row. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX with degrees in Finance and Marketing. When he’s not cheering on the OKC Thunder and Roger Federer, Brian is coaching high school tennis athletes at his high school alma mater.</p> <h2>Show notes…</h2> <h3>Calls to ACTION!!!</h3> <ul> <li> Join <a href= "https://www.restaurantunstoppablenetwork.com/plans/58234?bundle_token=0888c4e90a14421a0c0de518cb96ff15&utm_source=manual"> Restaurant Unstoppable Network</a>!</li> <li>Subscribe to the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSERtxnAE3V7T9PQ19w_Og">Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel</a></li> <li>Join the private <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/493649961457862/">Unstoppable Facebook Group</a></li> <li>Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!)</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Favorite success quote or mantra:</h3> <ul> <li>"The balance between contentment and stress is life's biggest riddle."</li> </ul> <p><strong>In today's episode with Brian Bogert we will discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work/life balance</li> <li>Similarities between coaching sports and owning restaurants</li> <li>The beginnings of fast casual</li> <li>Communication skills</li> <li>Business partners</li> <li>Franchising</li> <li>Advice for becoming a franchisee</li> <li>Understanding your numbers</li> <li>Finding the right accountant</li>