Made It with Connor Tomkies Sweat Equity to Sauna Sessions: Disrupting Insurance and Beyond with Benji Markoff
We dive into the journey of Benji Markoff, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed the insurance industry with his startup, Founder Shield. Benji shares his rollercoaster experience from the early days of grueling work and personal challenges to achieving a monumental exit. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of resilience, innovation, and the unexpected paths of entrepreneurship, as well as a peek into his next venture, revolutionizing wellness and beyond.
[00:00:00] Opening
[00:01:01] Intro
[00:06:09] Founding Founder Shield
[00:13:29] The Acquisition Gauntlet
[00:20:28] Keys to Startup Success
[00:27:59] Life After Exit
[00:33:51] Establishing a Family Office
[00:40:31] Investing in Tangible Businesses
[00:44:03] Discovering Padel Sport
[00:51:32] Creating a Social Wellness Club
[00:56:09] Outro
Benji's Stuff:
Website: https://www.sja58.com/
Padel United Sports Club: https://www.padelunitedsportsclub.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjimarkoff/
My Stuff:
Podcast: MadeItPod.com
Website: https://www.connortomkies.com/