Passion, Tenacity, Fearlessness: Lessons on Making Ideas Work from a Seasoned Entrepreneur Jon Pierre Francia

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, Belinda Ellsworth interviews Jon Pierre Francia, who shares valuable insights during this episode. He is a visionary with a strong ability to see the roadmap of a product and determine its message. Jon Pierre is passionate about his work and does not believe in the word "no." He is tenacious, taking risks and exhausting all avenues to make his ideas work. He shares advice on how to focus on a side hustle while working a regular job, the importance of being passionate and dedicated, and utilizing resources like YouTube to become an expert in your field. But it doesn't stop there. Jon Pierre also emphasizes the significance of building a brand with a story, something that is often overlooked. He shares his realization of the importance of knowing his audience and connecting with them on a personal level. Jon Pierre recounts his journey of creating a healthy drink, emphasizing the positive impact it can have on managing blood sugar release, weight gain, acid reflux, and indigestion. Jon Pierre's personal experiences with family members who suffered from diabetes inspired him to combat obesity and diabetes with his product. Throughout the episode, there are stories about Jon Pierre's family involvement in his entrepreneurial endeavors, including their support and creative input. His energetic and wacky household adds a unique spin to his story. Jon Pierre's happy place is being surrounded by the right people and being able to do what he does best, while knowing he can count on others. So tune in to this episode of Work From Your Happy Place to get inspired and motivated to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams! Join Belinda’s membership program and discover the art of creating and sharing amazing experiences with like-minded people, all from the comfort of your own home. You get to connect with others online, learn new skills and techniques, and grow your network without ever having to leave your computer screen. To know more, click on the link https://workfromyourhappyplace.com/vip/ Key Learnings: [00:05:05] Entrepreneur's diverse journey encompasses flight instructing, filmmaking, and health drinks. [00:22:47] Focus on strengths, rely on good people. [00:26:59] Go back to drawing table, connect to audience, genuine passion for product. [00:30:17] Delightful story, good ideas still work. About the Guest - Jon Pierre Francia was born in San Diego, California in 1967. Jon Pierre is a husband of 27 years and father of 4 children. Jon Pierre’s first professional venture was as a commercial flight instructor in Seattle for a few years before moving to the San Francisco Bay area to manage the global sales and marketing efforts of a semiconductor equipment manufacturing company. Among Jon Pierre’s responsibilities for this company were overseeing the development and production of marketing materials and video promotions. Several of his early video projects were extremely successful in generating significant sales which led to his creation of his first Commercial Video Production company in Palo Alto CA. His commercial production company was also successful in generating additional needs for his clients at which time he created an advertising agency which he ran for many years with numerous fortune 500 clients. Jon Pierre is a serial entrepreneur that has created numerous commercially viable products. His work over the years in commercial production and 3D animation led him to create and produce 2 different children’s media projects which can still be viewed online on have generated 10’s of millions of views. Jon Pierre is also the creator and founder of the Sweeto Burrito restaurant and franchise that had as many as 19 locations in multiple states. Jon Pierre sold Sweeto Burrito to his partners in 2020. <br...