Kenneth Townsend: Serial Entrepreneur Shares Keys to Managing Multiple Businesses

Epic Spotlight Podcast

Kenneth Townsend is a multi-faceted individual who thrives in the corporate as well as the entrepreneurial world. Kenneth is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries and has become a trusted advisor, speaker, and leader in the cybersecurity community.

Kenneth has recently founded his cybersecurity firm where he provides tailored cyber advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses.

Beyond the technical world, Kenneth and his wife Angela own and operate two Robeks smoothie and juice restaurants in Plainfield and Orland Park, Illinois. Robeks is a place for unique and freshly prepared smoothies, juices, acai bowls and handcrafted toast.

In this episode, Dante and Kenneth discuss:

• Multiple Streams of Income
• Pros and Cons of Franchising
• Staffing Challenges
• Strategic Hiring and Delegation
• Mentorship and Real Estate

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how franchising can accelerate business growth and maximize profits for new entrepreneurs
• Overcome staffing challenges in smoothie shops and ensure operational efficiency
• Discover the stability and potential returns of real estate as a lucrative investment option
• Implement strategic hiring strategies to drive business expansion and success
• Uncover the critical role of location in achieving business success and growth

“ You can do good on your job alone. There's no shame in just having your job, putting food on the table and having a long career. Entrepreneurship may or may not be for everybody. I just think it was just us. It kept nagging at us, "Hey, what is it that we should be doing?” - Kenneth Townsend

Connect with Kenneth Townsend:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-townsend-cissp-7094734/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothiecouple/

Facebook Plainfield: https://www.facebook.com/RobeksPlainfield/

Facebook OrlandPark: https://www.facebook.com/RobeksOrlandPark/

Email: [e-mail]

Connect with Dante Royster:

Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/

Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086

Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086

Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/

“The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTRWLRP

LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedIn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoyster

YouTube: Epic Spotlight

Email: [e-mail]

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Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelo Paul Tagama

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