Impromptu discussion between Austin, John, and Amer covering business updates, financial concepts, and personal development.

• Rydel franchise group aiming for $50M sales, $40M production in 2025; currently on pace
• Importance of understanding cash flow vs profit for business owners highlighted
• Discussion of competitive dynamics in different industries (e.g. boat rentals vs hotels)
• Reflections on personal branding and creating "perennial seller" content

• Goal for 2025: $50M sales, $40M production
• Current progress: $34M sold, $20M produced as of Aug 3
• 21 total franchises, only 5 under $1M in sales
• Focus on getting franchisees cash flow positive and profitable by July 1
• New hires at head office to support growth

• Improved understanding of cash flow vs profit among franchisees
• Austin implemented learnings from John's presentation on free cash flow
• T-bar balance sheet exercise explained to visualize liquidity matching

• Adel joined program pairing CEOs with experienced coaches
• Coach from Crayola/Hallmark ($2B business) providing valuable insights
• Helping team clarify goals, take ownership, and improve communication

• Compared boat rental companies vs hotels/airport in Kelowna
• Boat rentals struggling due to oversupply, price competition
• Hotels/airport benefiting from limited supply growth, barriers to entry
• Importance of considering supply dynamics when evaluating businesses

• Discussion on pursuing a Tony Robbins-like brand vs entertainment focus
• Value of creating a unique personal brand that's hard to replicate
• Importance of producing "perennial seller" content that remains relevant

• Concept of creating timeless, always-relevant content
• Examples: 48 Laws of Power, Warren Buffett's writings
• Aim to develop strategy for timeless, personality-driven content in construction space

• Amer to create YouTube video sharing personal leadership experience
• Research perennial seller concept further
• Develop strategy for timeless, personality-driven content in construction space
• Continue refining business model to increase barriers to entry