#80 Interview with Ben Midgley, CEO Crunch Franchise on Growth and Leadership
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Today's interview is with Ben Midgley, CEO and founding partner of Crunch Franchise.
In only 7 years Crunch Franchise has one of the largest member bases in the worldwide fitness industry with clubs in 23 states, Puerto Rico and 4 countries.
Crunch Franchise is also #88 on the Entrepreneur 500 Franchise rankings, an Entrepreneur Hottest Franchise to Own, Entrepreneur Top Global Franchise and a 6-year recipient of the FBR 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award.
Today is a great conversation with Ben, which will cover the following:
- Hear what compelled Ben to start Crunch Franchise 1:17
- Ben shares the setbacks he experienced and how confidence played a key role in focusing on his next move 5:00
- Hear about "the confidence factor" 5:54
- Ben talks about his current challenges 8:53
- Ben reveals Crunch franchise's competitive advantage 10:12
- How to establish a culture of candor 13:04
- Learn Ben's selection criteria for franchise owners (hint: not everybody is accepted) 15:39
- Advantages and disadvantages of owning a franchise 17:12
- Hear just how competitive the fitness industry is and how Crunch franchise navigates it to STAY competitive 24:29
- Ben shares his workout routine 29:55
- Hear Ben's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs 31:54
- Ben shares his heroes 33:57
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