What happens when you sell your successful franchise to pursue a dream?

A dream that you ended up being denied? 

You do everything in your power to overcome the obstacles and hurdles until that dream becomes a reality.

Today, we are joined by Bridget Jones. Bridget is a former owner of a Just Between Friends franchise and a current owner of a Chick-fil-A franchise.

Bridget candidly shares her journey from a teacher battling cancer to becoming a savvy entrepreneur and the rewards and challenges along her journey.

She talks about her journey into the Chick-fil-A franchise that started with her being rejected from being an owner to how she learned everything she could and worked her way into being a current Chick-fil-A franchise owner.

Bridget shares the importance of taking calculated risks, how humility has had a profound impact on her leadership style, the power of having mentors, emphasizing the importance of core values and employee value propositions, and so much more!

So, if you are ready to listen to Bridget’s story of resilience and leadership that is truly inspiring, press play and let's go!

Episode Highlights:

• Bridget’s journey to franchising

• Bridget’s purchase and sale of Just Between Friends

• Bridget’s journey through buying a Chick-fil-A franchise

• Overcoming adversity and navigating risks

• Importance of mentorship and learning

• Systemizing core values and employee value proposition

Franchise Directory - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-sba-franchise-directory

Franchise Registry - https://www.franchiseregistry.com/

Current SBA SOP - https://www.sba.gov/document/sop-50-10-lender-development-company-loan-programs

Connect with Tracy

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/

JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale

JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Shannon

Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/

JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale