Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue II, 2016 | Page 46

MULTI BRAND ATHLETICS What skills/experience from sports have carried over to operating a business? The ability to work with people from all different walks of life and come together to win. Also, that no-quit mentality. All I know how to do is work. Which do you find more competitive, sports or business? I think they are both equally as competitive and cutthroat. ene insoles. One thing led to another and Scott became Noene’s U.S. distributor. If any of this sounds familiar, you may recall seeing him on TV’s “Shark Tank,” where he was offered $200,000 by Mark Cuban and Daymond John for a 30 percent stake in the company. He accepted. Scott, who wanted to continue his involvement in the fitness arena, discovered Title Boxing at an NFL Networking Event. “I had been in sports all my life and just knew I wanted to stay in the fitness world, and thought I could help others who were interested in fitness too,” he says. The brand’s centers offer total body boxing and kickboxing fitness workouts that energize, strengthen, and challenge members. “I thought this might be a good fit for me, and there was an existing franchisee in Atlanta who was looking to sell his two units,” Scott says of his locations in Alp haretta and Johns Creek. Scott took the keys to the clubs in December 2014 and has been busy learning the ropes and building his business ever since. And he’s in his clubs daily. “I’ve got about 10 part-time employees at each location, and I am actively involved teaching classes myself,” he says. His two locations currently have more than 250 members. His agreement with the brand calls for 5 more locations in the Atlanta area. Why did you choose franchising as an investment option? I am a true playbook guy. I don’t want to spend time reinventing and trying to figure out. Give me my instructions and I will go from there. How did you transition from sports to franchising? It was a very smooth transition. I wasted very little time once I knew I was done playing, and began looking into different options. What was your greatest achievement in sports and what has been your biggest accomplishment as a franchisee? I am proud of my 10-year NFL career, but I don’t know if that is considered my greatest accomplishment. As far as business goes, it’s way too early for that. PERSONAL First job: Basketball camp counselor, age 15. Formative influences/events: Certainly my mother and father. My dad was an oral surgeon and my mom took care of our family and also worked in his office. They instilled values and moral standards in me that I rely on to this day. What’s your passion in business? People. How can I help make you the best version of you? Key accomplishments: College graduation, 10-year NFL career, Buffalo Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year Award 2012, multi-unit owner of Title Boxing Club, co-owner of Noene USA. How do you balance life and work? That is my biggest struggle. I am still working on that one. Biggest current challenge: Finding balance between work and home. Favorite book: The Maxwell Daily Reader: 365 Days of Insight To Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You by John Maxwell. Next big goal: Hit higher revenue points in each business. Guilty pleasure: “The Walking Dead” TV series. Best business decision: Still working on that one. Favorite movie: “Coming to America.” Hardest lesson learned: There are always unforeseen obstacles, and it doesn’t matter how much you plan, you have to be flexible enough to adapt quickly. What do most people not know about you? I play a couple of different instruments all by ear… piano, guitar, drums, and sing just a little. Pet peeve: Laziness. Work week: I spend six to seven days a week in my two clubs. I’m an active, hands-on manager. I do some of the training myself, and if I have a class that begins at 5:15 a.m., I’m up at 4:15 to get ready. As a franchisee, I also handle administrative issues and am always looking for ways to grow my business. What did you want to be when you grew up? A fireman. Exercise/workout: Boxing. 44 Best advice you ever got: Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. Last vacation: Cruise to the Bahamas. Person I’d most like to have lunch with: This may sound funny, but probably my wife. We are so busy these days we just don’t have time to spend together like we should. MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE IS S UE II, 2016 muf16-2_scott.indd 44 4/2/16 2:33 PM