Through Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences (BEX), Sarosi is transforming an entrepreneurial dream into a growing reality, balancing the demands of college life while carving out a place for himself in the world of curated luxury driving experiences.
The Beginning of BEX
What began as a passion project centered around exotic cars and automotive culture has evolved into a membership-based business serving luxury automotive enthusiasts throughout the Philadelphia region. Through private driving rallies, upscale gatherings, and networking opportunities, Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences brings together people who share a passion for high-end automobiles and the lifestyle surrounding them.
Unlike traditional public car meets or large-scale automotive shows, Sarosi’s business focuses on exclusivity and connection. Prospective members apply online and are selectively approved based not only on the vehicles they own, but also on their appreciation for automotive culture and the type of community they can contribute to.
“Yes, it is about the car you have, but also the kind of people that join this group,” Sarosi said. “There’s a lot of people out there that have the money for the cars that are not car people.”
Once accepted, members gain access to a growing calendar of private experiences ranging from driving rallies and luxury dinners to VIP outings and exclusive networking opportunities with fellow automotive enthusiasts and business leaders. One recent event included a VIP horse racing experience complete with luxury dining and private seating/parking for members.
Instead of relying on traditional sponsorships to fund these experiences, Sarosi partners with businesses that help directly shape the member experience. Upscale restaurants, luxury brands, real estate groups, and hospitality businesses collaborate with the club to host events and create opportunities for members.
“Instead of partnering with a traditional sponsor on something simple like a table tent, they provide the actual experience and then I provide the members,” Sarosi said.
The business has gained momentum quickly. Within the first month of launching the club in April, Sarosi said Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences received more than 200 applications from prospective members, forcing him to become increasingly selective with admissions.
For Sarosi, however, the success of the business is rooted in something much deeper than luxury cars or exclusive events. It stems from a lifelong passion for automobiles and years spent building relationships within the automotive community.
Long before Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences became a business, cars had already become a central part of Sarosi’s life. Originally from Pennsylvania, he said his interest in automobiles started before he was old enough to drive. His father would take him to local car shows where he spent hours photographing exotic and luxury vehicles while talking with owners and learning about the industry.
“The goal was to meet these people and network with them, because they owned cars I aspired to own someday,” Sarosi said.
Those early experiences eventually led Sarosi to begin organizing nonprofit road rallies while still in middle and high school. Encouraged by fellow enthusiasts and event organizers, he quickly realized there was an opportunity to create something unique within the automotive community.
Over time, Sarosi noticed a shift within the car community. Large public gatherings were becoming overcrowded, impersonal, and less appealing to serious enthusiasts.
“I saw that people were getting overwhelmed and turned off by large public events,” Sarosi said. “Then I started to fill that need, and it ended up working out.”
As the rallies and events continued to grow, Sarosi officially launched Cars of Chester County LLC in 2020 to support the expanding operation and create a foundation for future automotive ventures.
At the same time, entrepreneurship had already become a major part of his life. Before launching his automotive business, Sarosi spent time reselling shoes and designer clothing before later starting a detailing company in high school. Eventually, his passion for cars led him to work at a local Porsche dealership, where he became the dealership’s youngest employee.
“I always knew I wanted to do something myself, and I wanted to make sure it was something that aligned with my passion for cars,” he said.
As his network and experience continued to grow, Sarosi transitioned from organizing smaller rallies into creating invite-only automotive events featuring coffee vendors, food trucks, sponsors, and hospitality-focused experiences.
Eventually, Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences was launched underneath Cars of Chester County LLC, allowing Sarosi to expand the business into a more exclusive, membership-based automotive community while also continuing his education.
Balancing Books and Business
As BEX continued to grow, Sarosi faced another major decision: whether to stay close to home in Pennsylvania or leave to pursue college in Florida.
While he considered remaining closer to home to continue growing the business, Sarosi said Flagler ultimately offered the type of environment he was looking for both personally and academically.
“I wanted a school that didn’t have a lot of students,” he said. “The class sizes are smaller.”
After visiting campus, Sarosi said he quickly connected with both the College and the city of St. Augustine, eventually deciding Flagler provided the close-knit learning environment and flexibility needed to continue growing a business while pursuing a degree.
“I toured it and fell in love with the campus and the town.”
Now a full-time business administration student at Flagler, Sarosi manages much of the day-to-day coordination for Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences remotely from St. Augustine. Balancing coursework, travel, and entrepreneurship requires discipline, organization, and careful time management.
Most mornings begin before sunrise.
“I get up every day for school around 5:30 and 6 a.m.,” Sarosi said. “Before my classes, I try to bang out any emails, and any other kind of work I need to do for the business, because that’s when I’m most active.”
Throughout the day, Sarosi balances classes, meetings, workouts, and student life while remaining constantly connected to the business through phone calls, emails, and event coordination.
“My biggest thing is responding to people as fast as possible,” he said. “When I get a text, I try to be as quick as possible. When I get an email, I try to be as quick as possible.”
School breaks rarely serve as downtime. Instead, Sarosi frequently returns home to Pennsylvania to host events, meet with potential partners, and continue growing the business.
“All I do is go back to Philly and grow this thing,” he said.
A Classroom Foundation for Entrepreneurship
Even while balancing a growing company, Sarosi said Flagler has played an important role in helping him grow professionally and personally. Within the College’s business program, he has been able to apply classroom concepts directly to the real-world challenges of entrepreneurship.
Several professors encouraged him to incorporate his business into projects, presentations, and coursework, allowing him to further develop the operational side of the company while continuing his education.
He specifically credited faculty members such as Dean White, Professor Bynum, and Professor Cordova for supporting his entrepreneurial ambitions and taking an active interest in his progress.
In one operations management course, Sarosi presented the logistics and planning involved in running his automotive events and membership club. In another entrepreneurship-focused class, he collaborated with classmates to develop a hypothetical product concept and business plan.
Those experiences, combined with Flagler’s smaller class sizes and personalized learning environment, have allowed Sarosi to connect closely with faculty members while continuing to pursue his goals outside the classroom.
What’s Next for BEX
Beyond academics and business, Sarosi has also embraced the lifestyle and opportunities that come with living in St. Augustine. Whether attending local car events in Jacksonville, spending time at the beach, or exploring restaurants around town, he said the area has provided a balance to the demanding pace of entrepreneurship and a college experience unlike anything he would have found back home in Pennsylvania.
Still, much of his focus remains on continuing to grow Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences and refining the business model for the future. What started as small enthusiast rallies and local gatherings has quickly evolved into a rapidly growing automotive community; one Sarosi believes still has significant room to expand.
Looking ahead, he hopes to eventually open a dedicated clubhouse for members in Pennsylvania while expanding the business into additional markets across the country. He also envisions future partnerships with luxury automotive brands, dealerships, hospitality companies, and real estate groups to create even more elevated opportunities for members.
“I have plenty of aspirations for the business,” Sarosi said. “But the goal in general is to provide the best experience for my members.”
As the business continues to grow, Sarosi said maintaining the club’s sense of exclusivity and community will remain one of his biggest priorities. Rather than rapidly scaling for numbers alone, he hopes to continue building meaningful relationships within the automotive world while creating experiences members genuinely value.
For other Flagler students interested in entrepreneurship, Sarosi encourages them to pursue ideas they genuinely believe in and not be afraid to take risks while they are young.
“If you have an idea, I would just go for it,” he said.
Much of that mindset comes from a quote Sarosi said he has carried with him since childhood: “See a need, fill a need,” a line spoken by the character Bigweld in the 2005 animated film Robots. For Sarosi, the quote has become a guiding philosophy behind both his business and entrepreneurial approach.
