The Quik Rack Mach2 was recently on display at a very unique venue with an atypical backdrop: Coors Field in Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies. And this wasn’t the usual bike event or outdoor recreation consumer show. Instead, it was the annual celebration and fundraiser for BEN (Bridge Entrepreneurial Network).
Just how did QuikrStuff end up here—and become the event’s only product exhibitor? The answer has a lot to do with CEO Bryan Wachs and the way he approaches running a business.
What Is BEN Colorado?
According to BEN’s website:
“We bridge Colorado entrepreneurs with the resources, education, and community they need to scale. We believe when leaders are supported personally and professionally, they’re better equipped to grow businesses, uplift communities, and drive positive change.”
BEN is built around a philosophy that goes beyond traditional business consulting. It recognizes that entrepreneurship can be challenging, and that even the most accomplished business owners benefit from having the right people in their corner.
At the event, several themes stood out:
- BEN is a crown jewel in Colorado’s entrepreneurial community.
- BEN supports entrepreneurs strategically, tactfully, morally, and emotionally.
- BEN’s philosophy is rooted in giving first and paying it forward, without expecting anything in return.
A CEO Who Never Stops Learning
Leave it to Bryan Wachs to know about an organization like BEN and recognize the value it could bring to QuikrStuff.
Bryan is a seasoned entrepreneur with decades of business experience. But one of the qualities that sets him apart isn’t simply what he knows—it’s his willingness to recognize what he can still learn.
He continues to network, seek out entrepreneurial guidance, exchange ideas with other business leaders, and, perhaps most importantly, remain coachable.
For Bryan, being a CEO doesn’t mean having all the answers. It means being willing to ask questions, listen to different perspectives, accept constructive feedback, and continually look for better ways to lead and grow a business.
That mindset led QuikrStuff to become one of more than 100 high-growth “signature” companies BEN has advised.
In 2024, QuikrStuff entered into a one-year engagement with BEN. Through structured advisory sessions, ongoing mentorship, peer groups, and tailored events, Bryan gained strategic clarity, expert guidance, and an expanded network of entrepreneurial contacts.
It was an investment not just in the company, but in the ongoing development of its leadership.
The Relationship Continues
The value of a good business relationship doesn’t end when a formal engagement does.
In October 2026, QuikrStuff was invited to attend—and demo the Quik Rack Mach2—at BEN’s 4th Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurship: Looking Fourward, held at Coors Field in Denver.
The event brought together more than 250 Colorado entrepreneurs, advisors, partners, and community leaders for an evening of networking, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and an impressive silent auction. Auction items included a Quik Rack Mach2, giving attendees an opportunity to take home a little piece of QuikrStuff innovation while supporting BEN’s mission.
The scoreboard featured some impressive numbers highlighting BEN’s impact from 2014 through 2026:
- 468 companies served
- $10.2 billion in capital raised
- 22,549 jobs created
Those numbers represent more than business growth. They represent jobs, opportunities, innovation, and the ripple effect that happens when entrepreneurs receive the support they need to succeed.
Better Businesses Are Built Together
QuikrStuff’s involvement with BEN is a reflection of something Bryan Wachs believes strongly: Building a successful business isn’t a solo endeavor.
Having a great product, a strong vision, and the determination to execute are all important. But so is surrounding yourself with people who challenge your thinking, offer a different perspective, share their experience, and encourage you to keep improving.
Bryan’s willingness to collaborate, listen, and remain coachable is a reminder that leadership isn’t about reaching a point where you know everything. It’s about maintaining the curiosity and humility to keep getting better.
And that’s a philosophy that fits right in with BEN’s mission.
We’re grateful to BEN for the guidance, connections, and continued relationship—and proud that QuikrStuff could be part of an evening celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit that helps Colorado businesses thrive.
