Entertainment - Recreation Services
Cultivate Advisors Helps Owner to Reduce Work Hours by 40% & Enjoy 12 Weeks of Annual Vacation
Cultivate Advisors Impact
Vincent Rubino, owner of Fox in A Box Chicago, Chicago’s premier escape room, turned to Cultivate Advisors to help take his business to the next level. While Vincent excelled in creating engaging experiences that bring people together, he lacked the expertise in sales and marketing needed to scale his business effectively. Partnering with Cultivate provided him with the strategic guidance and support to not only grow his business but also transform his lifestyle.
Cultivate Advisors partnered with Vincent to:
- Increase Strategic Focus: Vincent gained clarity and direction, ensuring he focused on the big-picture strategies that drive growth rather than getting lost in tactical distractions.
- Reduce Time Spent Working in the Business: Vincent went from working 40–45 hours per week in the business to just 25–30 hours, freeing up valuable time.
- Achieve Greater Work-Life Balance: With the operational improvements, Vincent now enjoys 6–12 weeks of vacation annually, a flexibility he never thought possible before working with Cultivate.
- Access Broader Expertise: Vincent leveraged not just his advisor’s expertise but also insights from the broader Cultivate network, providing him with diverse perspectives and solutions.
Cultivate Advisors Impact
Challenge
Vincent Rubino, owner of Fox In A Box Chicago, was passionate about running Chicago’s premier escape room, a space that thrives on teamwork and creativity. However, as a business owner, he faced challenges that prevented him from scaling:
- Sales and Marketing Expertise: Vincent lacked experience in sales and marketing, making it difficult to reach new audiences and grow revenue.
- Business Direction: Despite initial success with a franchise model, he struggled to move beyond the foundational phase and achieve the next level of business growth.
- Overworking: Vincent was deeply involved in daily operations, working 40–45 hours per week "in" the business instead of "on" the business, leaving little time for strategic planning or personal flexibility.
Solution
To address these challenges, Vincent partnered with Cultivate Advisors, leveraging their expert guidance and comprehensive resources. Key solutions included:
- Strategic Coaching: His advisor provided clear direction, helping Vincent focus on big-picture strategies while avoiding distractions that didn't align with long-term goals.
- Sales and Marketing Expertise: The Cultivate team helped him develop and implement tailored sales and marketing plans to attract and retain customers.
- Vision and Accountability: Acting as a flexible "board of directors," Cultivate Advisors kept Vincent accountable for his goals, providing guardrails and ensuring consistent progres
Outcomes
Vincent’s partnership with Cultivate Advisors led to transformative results for his business and personal life:
- Reduced Hours: He reduced his weekly work hours from 40–45 to 25–30, freeing up time for strategic thinking.
- Increased Flexibility: Vincent now takes 6–12 weeks of vacation annually, a level of freedom he previously couldn’t imagine.
- Empowered Ownership: Cultivate gave him the confidence to fully own his business without needing to share equity or bring on a partner.
- Expert Support Network: By collaborating with Cultivate, Vincent gained access to a stable of advisors who provide diverse perspectives and solutions.
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