BBF255: Can a business be owned by a Dog?

Summary
We’re speaking to a great character on this week’s show. Ben Wyhatt tells us his crazy story of leaving the UK and pitching up to Australia on a whim. After working as a personal trainer he branched out into nutritional supplements, but he didn’t stop there. One day he thought to himself, ‘what if I took the best bits from these and gave them to dogs?’, and then thought ‘what if I built up a brand that was fronted up by my own dog?’. We tell his inspirational story and we also get some great insights into how he was able to balance an ambitious side hustle with a full-time job and family life.

See some of Ben’s top tips below:
** The more you can jump out of your comfort zone, the better! Listen to how Ben has done that in his life.
** Use your commute to learn. This could be two hours of the day to develop yourself. Read a book or listen to a podcast.
** Make sure you have a proper night’s sleep. It is still possible to work long hours and have a side hustle, but be sure you give yourself a rest.
** See a side hustle as a part-time job. To really get something going you should be doing 10 - 15 hours a week.
** If you’re pitching a product to a retailer you’ve got to think about margins as a priority. Don’t just assume that a “good product” will be enough.
In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:
** Effective goal setting and evaluation
** How to set a viable action plan for your life
** How Ben used a dog as a frontman for his company
** How Ben translated human holistic health into dog treats
** How to build a disruptive brand
** How much time you should dedicate to a side hustle
Resources mentioned in this episode:
** If you’re a business coach, business adviser or would like to become one, go to: https://maxmyprofit.com.au/business-exceleration.html

** Buy Ben/Dobby’s dog treats at http://www.doggylicious.com.au

** Find Ben’s podcast on itunes. Search for “Retail Ready”

** All previous BBF episodes & show notes can be found at http://www.businessbrainfood.com.au

** Join the Business Brain Food Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BusinessBrainFood/
** Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfewtrell

Call to action:
Ben’s story is a great reminder of what can happen when you get out of your comfort zone and just do it. Look at where he ended up!
Also, if you are enjoying these Business Brain Food podcasts, then make sure to share them via social media sites or email the links to family and friends. A lot of time and effort goes into producing each of these podcasts with the goal in mind of the more people we can inspire about business the better. You can help us do just that!
Until next time, have a profitable day!
Cheers,
Ben Fewtrell
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