From Diagnosed with Cancer to Building a 1000 Store Global Açai Brand (Oakberry Founder)

<p>What would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer, had $5,000 in your bank account, and were about to start a business?</p><p>That’s exactly what happened to Georgios Frangulis.</p><p>In this episode of the Money Buys Happiness Podcast, we sit down with the founder of Oakberry — the global açaí powerhouse that grew from one small kiosk in Brazil to over 1,000 stores worldwide.</p><p>But the story behind Oakberry is even crazier than the growth.</p><p>Georgios opens up about how a cancer diagnosis changed his life, how a small insurance payout helped fund the first Oakberry store, and how he turned a simple idea into one of the fastest-growing food franchises in the world.</p><p>We also dive into his life outside of business — including his relationship with Aryna Sabalenka, one of the biggest stars in professional tennis, and how high performance in sports and entrepreneurship often share the same mindset.</p><p>Today Oakberry operates in dozens of countries, and Georgios has expanded his ambitions beyond food — even stepping into the world of football ownership with Le Mans FC.</p><p>In this conversation we break down:</p><p>• The insane story of starting Oakberry after a cancer diagnosis</p><p>• How Oakberry scaled from 1 store to 1,000+ locations globally</p><p>• The branding strategy that allowed Oakberry to dominate the açaí category</p><p>• Why the biggest business opportunities are often hiding in plain sight</p><p>• The mindset required to build a global franchise brand</p><p>• The parallels between elite athletes and elite entrepreneurs</p><p>• His relationship with tennis superstar Aryna Sabalenka</p><p>If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, building global brands, scaling franchises, startup growth, or the mindset of world-class founders, this episode is packed with insights.Check out Georgios:</p><p>Georgios IG: https://www.instagram.com/georgiosfrangulis/ YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCI11kjhugfAjNQ9vTYjTZaA"> ⁨@georgiosfrangulis⁩ </a> </p><p>Oakberry: https://www.instagram.com/oakberry/ SHOP NEW MBH MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-merchandiseSUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/@thembhpodcastSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappiness</p>