Amy is the co-founder and CEO of <a href='https://www.teaspoonlife.com/'>Teaspoon</a>, a nationwide boba chain that opened its first store in Los Altos, california, in 2016 and started franchising two years later. Since then, the brand has expanded to 45 Teaspoon boba shops nationwide and counting. Her business has been featured in Style Magazine, Restaurant Magazine, Chef's Warehouse and more. <a href='https://howibuiltmysmallbusiness.buzzsprout.com/'>Subscribe on</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-my-small-business/id1723848765'>Apple Podcast</a> , <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlounJpYRomhwdET9V6xB'>Spotify</a> or <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@howibuiltmysmallbusiness/videos'>YouTube</a>. Let’s connect! Subscribe to my newsletter: <a href='https://annemcginty.beehiiv.com/subscribe'>Time To Live: Thriving in Business and Beyond</a> Website: <a href='https://www.annemcginty.com/'>https://www.annemcginty.com/</a> LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty</a> Instagram: <a href='%20https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost'>https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost</a>

Amy is the co-founder and CEO of Teaspoon, a nationwide boba chain that opened its first store in Los Altos, california, in 2016 and started franchising two years later. Since then, the brand has expanded to 45 Teaspoon boba shops nationwide and counting. Her business has been featured in Style Magazine, Restaurant Magazine, Chef's Warehouse and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube. Let’s connect! Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and Beyond Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

Amy is the co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.teaspoonlife.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Teaspoon</a>, a nationwide boba chain that opened its first store in Los Altos, california, in 2016 and started franchising two years later. Since then, the brand has expanded to 45 Teaspoon boba shops nationwide and counting. Her business has been featured in Style Magazine, Restaurant Magazine, Chef's Warehouse and more.&nbsp;<a href="https://howibuiltmysmallbusiness.buzzsprout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe on</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-my-small-business/id1723848765" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcast</a> , <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlounJpYRomhwdET9V6xB" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@howibuiltmysmallbusiness/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>. Let’s connect! Subscribe to my newsletter: <a href="https://annemcginty.beehiiv.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Time To Live: Thriving in Business and Beyond</a> Website: <a href="https://www.annemcginty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.annemcginty.com/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty?utm_source=share&amp;utm_campaign=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=ios_app" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty</a> Instagram: <a href="%20https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost</a>

Amy Lai - How do you start a franchise? Boba Beginnings to 45+ Franchise TEASPOON Locations in five years

2025 Communicator Award of Excellence in the Educational Series category2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Nominee x 2Named "One of the Best Business Podcasts" by Ramsey Welcome to 'How I Built My Small Business,' where we explore real-life entrepreneurship and building a meaningful, balanced life.&nbsp; I started this podcast to honor my dad and help others navigate the messy, meaningful path of entrepreneurship. My guests (diverse in industry, experience, and background) open up about the real stories behind building a business: the wins, the mistakes, and the values that shape their choices. It’s turned into more than I imagined… sometimes it’s a masterclass, other times it’s an honest, heart-opening connection between two people. But it’s always about curiosity, growth, and learning through storytelling… with a sprinkle of life wisdom. Every guest has started a business at some point in their journey, and I make a conscious effort to maintain a 50/50 split of women and men. Whether you're a founder, dreamer, curious individual or lifelong learner, I hope each episode makes you think or leaves you with at least one spark that inspires your own path. Thank you for listening. Let’s learn together. My Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty/ Behind-The-Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

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2025 Communicator Award of Excellence in the Educational Series category 2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Nominee x 2 Named "One of the Best Business Podcasts" by Ramsey Welcome to 'How I Built My Small Business,' where we explore real-life entrepreneurship and building a meaningful, balanced life.  I started this podcast to honor my dad and help others navigate the messy, meaningful path of entrepreneurship. My guests (diverse in industry, experience, and background) open up about the real stories behind building a business: the wins, the mistakes, and the values that shape their choices. It’s turned into more than I imagined… sometimes it’s a masterclass, other times it’s an honest, heart-opening connection between two people. But it’s always about curiosity, growth, and learning through storytelling… with a sprinkle of life wisdom. Every guest has started a business at some point in their journey, and I make a conscious effort to maintain a 50/50 split of women and men. Whether you're a founder, dreamer, curious individual or lifelong learner, I hope each episode makes you think or leaves you with at least one spark that inspires your own path. Thank you for listening. Let’s learn together. My Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty/ Behind-The-Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

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