Our August Employee of the Month, Jacob Brown, comes as no surprise! Jacob joined the BFB team almost a year ago as a Digital Marketing Specialist, although it feels like he’s been with the company much longer. From the beginning, Jacob did a great job jumping in and learning the ropes to be able to support franchisees with all of their digital marketing needs. He has proven how capable he is to handle any task, and continually comes up with thoughtful and strategic ideas to improve the digital marketing program.

Prior to joining the Buzz Franchise Brands family, he worked at a local ad agency, gaining valuable experience in digital marketing and client relations. With his background in the digital space and his great personality, we knew he’d be a great fit at Buzz Franchise Brands!

A Helping Hand Whenever You Need It

Jacob is always there for coworkers in need and proved that right off the bat. During his first week at work, the launch of an updated website had just taken place, and a lot of back-end work was needed. Jacob jumped right in, working late and long hours to make sure the job got done, all with a smile on his face. This speaks to the hard worker that Jacob is. He will make sure that things get done and does it with thought and care while keeping a positive attitude.

Jacob primarily supports the British Swim School brand for any and all things digital. From maintaining their websites, to search engine optimization, to talking through ideas with franchisees, Jacob is a Jack of all trades AND a master of digital. Not only are his work ethic and skills strong, but he is a pleasure to work with and gets along with everyone. One of Jacob’s coworkers said, "Jacob has been phenomenal in his support of the British Swim School system throughout their temporary closure period, providing fantastic content above and beyond expectations. As we begin the re-opening process, he's developed training tools and resources and has been a content-producing machine - frequently making proactive recommendations for new content and tools. This system is lucky to have him on their side!"

Get to Know Jacob Beyond His Work Talent

While originally from Northern Virginia, Jacob has lived in Virginia Beach for the past few years. He and his girlfriend Katie recently got a kitten named Merlin, who enjoys making appearances on Zoom meetings. Outside of his time being a digital marketing rockstar, Jacob enjoys going to the beach and rooting on the Nationals.

If you could have an endless supply of any food, what would you get?

Chipotle Burritos. I already eat them like I have an endless supply, so may as well save myself some money. 

What’s your favorite cartoon character, and why?

Scooby Doo. I just always loved the show growing up and still feel a certain sense of nostalgia towards Mystery, Inc. 

What’s the ideal dream job for you?

NBA basketball player. Unfortunately, I ran out of talent around the age of 13.

Way to go Jacob, and thanks for being such a valuable part of our team!