Blaise Ffrench, a digital creator and entrepreneur hailing from Queens, New York, is not your ordinary influencer. This multifaceted individual has also made a name for himself as an actor, model, athlete, and NBA agent. What sets Blaise apart is his expertise in growing brands through his sales and marketing prowess. In fact, his contributions to the marketing team of Body Armor Super Drink were instrumental in the company’s unprecedented sale to Coca Cola in November 2021 for $5.6B.
Blaise’s success can be attributed to his storytelling approach and to his content creation. He explains, “I’ve always loved to tell stories through images and videos, and with the emergence of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, I’ve been able to really hone my content creation skills and monetize them in a way that’s very beneficial for businesses and brands.”
A strong advocate for personal branding, Blaise firmly believes that “everyone is a business, and how you brand yourself determines how big your business is.” His unique perspective underscores the importance of creating a distinct identity and leveraging it for success in various endeavors.
Blaise recognizes the immense impact of showcasing alternative career paths to aspiring creatives. He shares, “It means a lot to be a person of influence. I consider it to be a role model to the youth to show them different ways of making a career. It’s important for creatives to know that there’s so many different ways of doing what you love and multiple paths to success and making your dream come true.”
Currently, Blaise is involved in an exciting project called the First-Gen Investor Program, sponsored by Kushner. This program aims to provide comprehensive knowledge in the realm of wealth management. As Blaise passionately states, “This program is designed to offer comprehensive training to athletes, entrepreneurs, and first-generation wealth earners in long-term wealth management strategies, specifically real estate investing.”
Blaise Ffrench’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of entrepreneurship, personal branding, and influencer marketing. The sky is the limit for him as he continues to soar in his various ventures across a variety of industries.
This article feature is from our annual special edition issue, the L.A. STYLE Magazine Most Influential of 2023.
