Benjamin Warsinske is passionate about helping service industry-based businesses create a stronger business model through business development, strategy, and identity techniques that build a solid foundation and a brand beyond that of the entrepreneur. He shares his expertise, stories, and first hand experiences through his blog as well as interacts with the business community through Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Five Minutes with Benjamin

You can learn a lot about a person in the first five minutes of meeting them, if you know what to ask. Here is five minutes with Benjamin to learn more about him.

On Being A Road Warrior

How many days per year are you on the road?

This year it is looking like I will be on the road about 170+ days.

Talk about being on the road. What do you enjoy about it?

Being on the road allows you to experience things you never would have imagined, meet people who can influence and change your life, and see the world in a completely different way. I have found it to be a positive experience in my life, and I plan to increase my travel even further.

Favorite Place to Travel

In your travels, describe one of your favorite places to visit. What is it about the place that stands out from the rest?

I have many favorite places, but one that is often overlooked is Seoul, South Korea. Downtown Seoul offers an amazing assortment of dining and shopping, from high end retail to an open marketplace. The city is vibrant and on the edge of innovation. I always enjoy my time in Seoul.

Favorite Hidden Restaurant

Can you name a restaurant that is a hidden gem? Where do you enjoy dining while traveling?

Being on the road often means trying out many different restaurants in many exotic locations. A hidden gem that has become a favorite is called Proa. Located in Guam, a territory of the United States, it offers a fusion of food, presented in an artistic way. The food is one of the best, if not the best on the island. I find myself making sure I can fit a meal in at Proa whenever I am traveling to Guam, or even when on a layover.

Favorite Charity to Donate To

What charities do you contribute to and are actively involved in? What is it about charity work that you enjoy?

A big part of who I am as a person is giving back and helping those less fortunate. My favorite charity, and one that I often help to promote, is Orangutan Outreach.

Favorite Quotes

Can you share some of your favorite quotes? What inspires you and keeps you motivated to continue your mission?

I have found many quotes to be inspiring, to allow myself to think differently, and to study different perspectives in coming to my own conclusions. Below are a few favorites of mine, that I refer back to frequently in my research and writings.

What you believe to be true, is true, and nothing else

- anonymous

If you can dream it, you can do it.

-Walt Disney

Whether you think you can or think your can’t, you are correct.

- Henry Ford

Unknown Facts About Benjamin That May Surprise You

If the above wasn’t enough to create an idea of who Benjamin is, here are five unknown facts that may surprise you.

Fact # 1

Benjamin made the Varsity Basketball team his freshman year of high school. He was later approached to join the basketball team at college, but declined.

Fact # 2

Benjamin loves sports cars; a couple of his favorites include the BMW 3 series and the Porsche Cayman S turbo.

Fact # 3

Benjamin began playing with Lego at the age of 3.

Fact # 4

Benjamin grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He splits his time between the Hawaiian islands and southern California.

Fact # 5

Benjamin stands 2 meters (6’7”).