E15: From Pro Sports to Franchise Ownership with Brandon Beachy

From the pitcher's mound to the boardroom - don't miss Brandon Beachy's story of resilience and reinvention on this latest episode!

Kris Benson and Alec Ogletree sit down with former MLB pitcher Brandon Beachy to discuss his journey from professional baseball to franchise business owner. After nearly a decade at baseball's highest level, multiple injuries forced this former MLB pitcher to face the hard truth that his playing days were over. But Brandon was just getting warmed up. 

Tune in to hear how he took the grit and determination that led to success on the mound and channeled it into building a thriving franchise business from scratch. Brandon shares powerful lessons on overcoming adversity and reinventing your career even when the odds seem stacked against you. 

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

[03:00] Transferable skills from baseball to business

[11:54] Brandon’s career background

[20:00] Lessons from Chipper Jones

[30:56] Brandon’s injury experience

[37:03] How he got into a franchising business

[46:50] Business growth and scaling

[47:20] Learning how wealthy people leverage debt

[54:20] Finding the right business

Episode Highlights:

[03:00] Transferable Skills from the Ballfield to the Boardroom

Brandon talks about how baseball taught him to be resilient in the face of failure, as even the best hitters fail more often than not. Dealing with injuries and setbacks also helped build his determination to keep working hard no matter the obstacles. Other skills like self-motivation, leadership abilities and teamwork mentality were all attributes that served him well in running a successful franchise business. According to Brandon, these "intangible" traits learned from sports ended up being extremely applicable in the entrepreneurial world.

[20:00] Lessons From Chipper Jones

Chipper Jones helped Brandon realize that as a pitcher, he didn't need to be perfect against every hitter, but there were one or two in each lineup that had the ability to truly anticipate his pitches based on how he was pitching others. Chipper taught Brandon that there were hitters who were studying him and could see what he was doing to other batters in order to get ahead. This insight changed Brandon's approach and mindset on the mound.

[54:20] Working Backwards: Brandon's Methodology for Finding the Right Business Fit

Brandon discusses the methodology he uses in his franchise consulting work. He emphasizes the importance of focusing first on a client's goals, motivations and desired lifestyle or end destination, rather than jumping straight into exploring specific business concepts. By working backwards from where they want to be, he can better find an opportunity that truly "fits" what the client is looking for in both the short and long-term. This intentional approach allows the business to complement their lifestyle vision, rather than forcing the client's priorities to conform to whatever opportunity comes first.

Resources Mentioned:

www.whatsnextfranchising.com