Description

After spending 10+ years actively building businesses on three continents, each with the shared mission of increasing access to care for children with autism, Ben founded Bloom International Ventures (BIV) to make a broader impact by providing access to capital and support from a team of advisors to entrepreneurs around the world looking to build successful businesses that do good in their communities.

In this episode, Philip and Ben Wessels discuss: 

• Optimism and realism 
• Creating an adaptive business 
• Collaborating with the community 
• The key to success and growth 

Lightbulb Moments:

• An optimistic mindset balanced with a realist perspective that employs strategic decision-making can overcome any obstacle. 
• Make your business adaptive to the current environment. Find new business models and financial strategies to keep your business viable. Listen to your team and make timely decisions to avoid prolonged struggle. 
• Collaborate with local entrepreneurs and invest in local projects. If you are an expanding business, understand the local markets and consult with entrepreneurs who can bring unique insights. 
• Networking and being open to new opportunities is critical to success and growth. Entrepreneurs should stay true to their motivations and seek out the right people to support their vision. 

“Listen to your folks - you have to be able to just show up and say, ‘Yeah, I hear you. What are your thoughts on how that gets fixed?’ And you have to take that in.” - Ben Wessels

Connect with Ben Wessels: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-wessels-17ba437b/

Connect with Philip: 

Website: https://www.fornarolaw.com/ 

Podcast Website: https://lbmpodcast.com/ 

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