{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fad1ff5a1-436c-4bd1-a55e-095817ca341e","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Integrity Under Pressure: FBI knocks, PR crises, and building a scalable franchise with clear values with Uri Geva","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn BizBlend with host Sana, entrepreneur Uri Geva (Cookie Dough Bliss; former owner/operator of multiple sports teams) breaks down what integrity looks like in action\u2014when the FBI shows up, when a partner\u2019s scandal hits the news, and when a team\u2019s morale needs rebuilding. We cover crisis playbooks, extreme ownership, selecting the right legal/operational advisors, mentorship as the only real shortcut, and how to protect IP, culture, and customers while scaling a franchise brand. Practical, no-fluff lessons for founders, operators, and leaders who have to make hard calls in public and keep their families anchored in private.\nAbout the guest:\nUri Geva is a serial entrepreneur based in College Station, Texas. He built early digital agencies serving pro and collegiate sports, operated multiple minor league organizations, and now scales Cookie Dough Bliss, a franchise built on simple operations, joyful product, and strong unit economics. Uri\u2019s lens: integrity first, people over hype, and mentors over guesswork.\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nIntegrity is a behavior, not a slogan: document agreements, protect IP, and keep contracts tight even when momentum is high.\n\n\nIn a partner dispute, control what you can: verify ownership (servers/IPs), engage expert counsel (IP + litigation), and preserve client continuity.\n\n\nPR crises require extreme ownership: acknowledge harm, remove the bad actor, call sponsors season-ticket holders personally, and redirect to concrete next steps.\n\n\nMentorship is the honest shortcut: surround yourself with operators who have \u201cbeen there, done that\u201d to avoid costly learning loops.\n\n\nTeam and family balance is about presence: create protected windows for family, then work early/late; be 100% present in small moments.\n\n\nBefore hard conversations, ask: What\u2019s the goal? Let desired outcomes shape tone, timing, and actions.\n\n\nFranchising as \u201cbusiness-in-a-box\u201d: transfer learnings, simplify complexity, and de-risk for first-time owners while maintaining core values.\n\n\nConnect with the guest:\n\n\nEmail: uri@cookiedoughbliss.com\n\n\nWebsite: cookiedoughbliss.com (online orders + franchise info)\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on BizBlend? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\nSubscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\nBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA\nOpen to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\nListen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikBe a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguestVideo Testimonial: h","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8749df67-2e89-47dd-9fdd-acf47e22a55b/1b228e298d805a68.jpg"}