• E01: From $15 to Family Franchise Fortune with Amanda and JoBen Barkey

  • Sep 3 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
  • Podcast

E01: From $15 to Family Franchise Fortune with Amanda and JoBen Barkey

  • Summary

  • What does it take to build a thriving family business, a transformative nonprofit, and a legacy that spans generations? JoBen and Amanda's inspiring journey provides the answer. In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with JoBen and Amanda, a husband-wife entrepreneurial couple who have built an incredible life and legacy together.

    From humble beginnings — JoBen arriving in North America with just $15 in his pocket— to Amanda growing up as the child of immigrants and political refugees, they've faced challenge after challenge. But through it all, they've managed to build a thriving franchise business and launch a transformative nonprofit that's making a generational impact in developing countries.

    Get inspired, learn their secrets to success, and discover how you can create positive change in the world – just like they have!

    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    • JoBen's journey from the Amazon rainforest to North America with $15 in his pocket

    • JoBen and Amanda's whirlwind romance and early days of building a business together

    • Implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to transform their business and family life

    • JoBen and Amanda's nonprofit work and its generational impact

    Episode Highlights:

    [0:00] From the Amazon to the altar: JoBen and Amanda's remarkable roots

    JoBen and Amanda's remarkable roots trace their journeys from the jungles of Peru and the refugee camps of Canada to building a life and legacy together as entrepreneurial powerhouses.

    [08:25] A whirlwind romance and the birth of a dream

    The couple’s ove story blossomed quickly, leading them to take a leap of faith and start building a life and business together, despite facing immense challenges.

    [14:11] Grit, hustle, and the thrill of the chase

    With unwavering determination, they launched a business with nothing but the clothes on their backs and overcame obstacle after obstacle to make their mark.

    [21:04] Partners in life, partners in crime

    JoBen and Amanda's dynamics as a family business duo is a delicate balance of ups and downs, raising their five children while building an entrepreneurial empire together.

    [51:30] Unlocking the power of EOS: A transformative turning point

    Their turning point was discovering the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which they used to revolutionize both their business and personal lives.

    [1:01:53] Changing the world, one community at a time

    JoBen and Amanda are developing sustainable models to empower communities in developing countries across Africa and South America.

    [1:11:36] Leaving a legacy larger than life

    JoBen and Amanda's vision extends far beyond their own lifetimes, as they work tirelessly to prepare the next generation for diverse opportunities and make a profound, lasting impact on the world.

    Resources Mentioned:

    www.b7family.com

    Soccer Shots

    EOS

    Traction by Gino Wickman

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