This morning we had the pleasure of sitting with Rick French, CEO of French West Vaughan. We asked lots of questions and he told us all about his career journey. Earlier on in his life, he was a pro tennis player! Along with sharing things he’s learned throughout his life, he gave us great advice on what to think about as we’re finishing up high school and going into college. Rick French has an incredible history and currently has many different ventures besides the agency. For example, he owns a minor league baseball team along with a production studio! He has lots of connections to Hollywood celebrities like Lady Gaga, Iggy Azalea, and Dwayne Johnson just to name a few. The secret to how he’s able to manage all of his broad ventures is that he chooses work that he genuinely loves. He told us that he would still participate in all of his projects and deals even if he wasn’t paid. My biggest takeaway from our meeting with him is that nothing is set in stone. His whole life, Mr. French imagined himself in the journalism field, but here he is now, thriving in the PR industry!
Selfie with Rick French!
The office is doing a trial run where employees can bring their dogs into the office! Here is a dog we ran into before our meeting with Mr. French.