This Ex-MLB Player’s Secret to Running his Thriving Koala Insulation Franchise (Without Being Trapped By It) | Lazy Leverage #37

Meet Brandon Beachy, former Atlanta Braves pitcher turned successful business owner, who transformed his Koala Insulation franchise using global talent. Learn how he went from struggling with basic business operations to running a streamlined company by leveraging remote teams in Argentina and Colombia. Brandon shares practical insights on transitioning from professional sports to entrepreneurship, and how finding the right support system allowed him to build a business that serves his life, not the other way around.

Timestamps

(00:26) Introduction and Baseball Background 
(02:16) The Decision to Leave Professional Sports 
(09:34) Why Koala Insulation? Choosing the Right Franchise 
(12:48) First Experience with Global Talent 
(19:57) Key Benefits of Remote Teams 
(24:15) Building Systems for Growth 
(30:37) Franchise Consulting and Supporting Other Athletes 
(31:55) Marketing and Sales Strategies 
(41:54) Operations Management 
(46:27) Understanding Business Leverage
(52:57) Closing Thoughts and Baseball Stories

 

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