Ron Sciarro & Paul Preston: Cofounders of Aqua-Tots Swim Schools | Choosing Relationships Over Profit in Business
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Ron Sciarro oversees leadership development, training, and operations strategy to assist franchise owners and their senior leadership teams with the execution of franchise systems within the Aqua-Tots core values across 100+ Aqua-Tots Swim Schools locations in 14 countries. Paul Preston oversees strategic planning, growth, and franchise development of all Aqua-Tots swim school openings worldwide. The pair have also co-founded Legacy Adventures, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for fathers to connect with their children through organized outdoor activities, and are also co-founders of The Scuba Shop, and KTR, the Indoor Action Sports Playground franchise.
On the podcast today Ron and Paul share the journey they went on to become joint owners of Aqua-Tots and why they both felt it was destined to happen. The duo discusses their first experience of working with an international franchisee and the amazing lessons they learned about the importance of building relationships from the experience. They also share why they are so committed to a generosity mindset and how Aqua-Tots Swim Schools serve their various communities.
"Ron's just the most remarkable visionary that you'd ever be around and sees the future before it gets there.” - Paul Preston
“We choose relationships over profits.” - Paul Preston
“Intuitively, we all are set in our ways and we all know every man's right in his own mind - and part of what the Lord has allowed us to do, is come alongside people in their most stressful times.” - Ron Sciarro
This Week on The Wow Factor:
Why Ron and Paul were looking for an opportunity to serve their community when they decided to franchise the swim school
Their mentors in leading franchises and why the pair had to carefully consider whether it was the right path for them
The seven core values of all of the Aqua-Tots locations, how they were devised, and why they are so relevant to the swim school’s everyday practice
The joy Ron and Paul see in having their families be part of the business and share in the everyday details
How the Aqua-Tots experience is different from other childrens’ swimming lessons
How the business kept kids and families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
How Paul and Ron navigate the everyday details of their partnership so successfully
Why they are so committed to a generosity mindset for the business
Paul Preston’s Words of Wisdom:
Find what it is you love to do, and just do it with complete excellence.
Ron Sciarro’s Words of Wisdom:
People matter and you need to carve out time to walk with people and connect meaningfully with them.
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