139. Finding Happiness in Franchising, Music, and Healthcare—Richard Rees, COO, Business Ventures Corp.

How do you define and find happiness? Do you find happiness in your work and what you do? Our guest today is Richard Rees, and he shares with us how he has found happiness when he was a starving entrepreneur and as successful investor. Richard built a successful digital music distribution company that he took public and was eventually purchased by Sony. He also co-founded the group that acquired, took public, and grew The Joint franchise system from 10 locations to more than 800 locations today.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's websites at: http://businessventurescorp.comIf you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mr. Rees has over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurial organization, building and operations. Currently a partner in Monarch Ventures, Inc. an active investor in early-stage dessert companies, that have the potential of becoming a franchisor.  Mr. Rees is also COO of Business Ventures Corp.,investment banking firm focused on consolidating disruptive sectors primarily through the public equity markets. Early in his career Mr. Rees owned and built 2 FM radio stations, created one of the first online digital music distribution companies (pre I-POD).   Mr. Rees co-founded the group that acquired and restructured The Joint Corp. in 2010, and managed The Joint’s public offering in 2014 (NASDAQ: JYNT). ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.   This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the world, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.