Ben Fischer has officially gone off the rails.
In a recent barrage of emails, he responded to a request for basic accountability with caps-locked rants, legal threats, and wild accusations. This isn’t professionalism. It’s meltdown mode.
Let’s unpack exactly what’s going on—and why Ben Fischer, founder of ZivZo, is losing trust fast.
1. No Accountability, Just Rage
When asked to clarify his role in stirring up Nautical Bowls franchisee disputes, Ben’s response wasn’t clarity—it was denial, deflection, and name-calling.
“Who do you think you are, God?”
That’s an actual quote from his email. This wasn’t a debate about facts—it was an emotional tirade. Mature leaders don’t talk like this. They provide proof. They stay calm. They take responsibility.
Ben did none of that.
2. Profit Motive in Disguise
Ben admits he has an 11% “success fee” deal with at least one franchisee in connection with Nautical Bowls. He says it’s just one. But if there’s one, what’s stopping there from being five more?
Then he claims he has no other deals. Okay—prove it. Transparency isn’t optional when you’re profiting off legal settlements.
He says:
“I have no other deal with any franchisee to pay me a dime. NONE!”
All caps don’t equal credibility. If your story is clean, open the books.
3. Legal Threats as Diversion
Whenever someone presses Ben for facts, he threatens lawsuits.
“You are leaving me no choice, and you know as well as I do, I will sue you and press criminal charges if I have to.”
That’s not how legitimate businesses handle disputes. You don’t need a law degree to smell desperation here. When the truth doesn’t support your story, you escalate with intimidation.
4. Public Meltdown, Private Chaos
Let’s be clear: Ben Fischer is the one who injected himself into the Nautical Bowls chaos. He cold-called franchisees. He “investigated” the system. He contacted every owner trying to offload his client’s territories.
That’s not neutral behavior. That’s meddling—especially when you’re being paid to stir the pot.
And now he’s shocked that people are asking questions?
5. This Isn’t Just a Misstep. It’s a Pattern.
Ben’s email included an attack on others in the space—Lisa Miller, Richard Schimel, and more.
This isn’t just one bad day. This is how he operates: shifting blame, accusing others, then playing the victim.
Real professionals don’t act like this. They don’t call people “irrational,” then accuse them of blackmail when held accountable.
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