{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#198 - From Corporate Jobs to a National Wellness Brand: The Oakwell Beer Spa Story","description":"In this episode of&amp;nbsp;The Necessary Entrepreneur, host Mark Perkins talks with Damien Zouaoui and Jessica Zouaoui, founders of Oakwell Beer Spa, a fast growing brand redefining hospitality and wellness. After leaving corporate careers in New York City, they sold everything and traveled to 25 countries searching for the right business idea. That journey led to a unique concept that combines craft beer, spa treatments, and high level service into one experience. Since launching in 2021, Oakwell Beer Spa has operated at full capacity, expanded to multiple locations, and is now franchising across the United States while maintaining a 4.9 star customer experience. What you will learn:  How to turn a unique idea into a scalable business Why customer experience is the most powerful form of marketing How to build systems that deliver consistent five star service  What it takes to franchise a premium hospitality brand  Lessons from bootstrapping and early stage challenges  Key takeaways:   Service and hospitality can be your biggest competitive advantage  Simplicity and consistency drive repeat customers  Strong systems make scaling possible  Great brands are built through experience, not just promotion  Never settle for mediocrity  \ud83d\udccc Connect With Us: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com\/  YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thenecessaryentrepreneur  Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenecessaryentrepreneur\/  Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod  X (Formerly Twitter):&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/twitter.com\/MPerkinsTNE  LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tnepod\/  TikTok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tneclips  Spotify:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6xhGUE1yzy2N0AemUOlJPx?si=d1c5c316af404f15  Apple Podcasts:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/no\/podcast\/the-necessary-entrepreneur\/id1547181167   \ud83d\udccc&amp;nbsp;Find Out More About Oakwell Beer Spa:Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/oakwell.com\/;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/oakwellfranchise.com\/  LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/oakwell-beer-spa  Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OakwellBeerSpa  Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oakwellbeerspa\/  YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@OakwellBeerSpa  TikTok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@oakwellbeerspa  ","author_name":"The Necessary Entrepreneur","author_url":"http:\/\/thenecessaryentrepreneur.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41168755\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201598275"}