Franchise Rising - The Show for Women in Franchising

Franchise Rising - The Show for Women in Franchising

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  • #005 - Career reinvention, Challenging ‘Follow Your Passion’ Advice, and Buying a College Nannies, Sitters, and Tutors franchise ft. Debbie Lou

    In this episode, Erin chats with Debbie Lou, owner of College Nannies, Sitters, and Tutors Poway. Debbie shares her experience moving from the nonprofit world to franchise ownership, including details about the sales process, the role passion plays in business success, and her goals for the future.

    What We Cover

     

    • Meet Debbie Lou
  • Debbie’s journey to franchise ownership
  • How important is it to follow your passion?
  • How Debbie discovered CNST was the best fit for her
  • The breadth of franchise opportunities
  • The value of a supportive partner
  • Debbie’s franchise sales process
  • Her initial doubts and how she’s overcome them
  • Where her business is today and her goals for the future
  • Collaboration between franchisees
  • Explaining the validation process
  • Erin’s 3 questions
    • Resources We Mention
    • College Nannies, Sitters, and Tutors of Poway
  • College Nannies, Sitters, and Tutors
  • Hera Hub
  • Diane Pleuss from FranChoice
  • Two Maids & a Mop
    • Get Inspired by Debbie
    • “The day that I mailed off the purchase agreement and the big, fat scary check to buy the franchise, was also my birthday. That night when we were out celebrating, Tim proposed to me!”
  • “Figure out what you are good at, and what you are good at doing can be applied to almost any kind of company.”
  • “Know what you can afford, know what you are able to risk. Do your homework. Work with a franchise coach to narrow your options.”
    • What Do You Think?

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a review on iTunes. Your honest reviews help others discover the series and start their franchise journeys.

    Let’s Stay Connected
    • Website: https://www.franchiserising.com/
  • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/franchiserising/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchiserising/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchiserising
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMJY9jFR79WDS_gjrNhiPw

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    44 min
  • #004 - Why Do Women Buy Franchises? Ft. Carmen Chavez de Hesse

    In this episode, Erin sits down with Carmen Chavez de Hesse from Echo Growth Strategies. Carmen has worked in the franchise space for 17 years, now working to help companies in the process of scaling from local to national through franchising or licensing.

    Carmen explains the top six reasons why women choose to buy or invest in a franchise, and the ways that franchising can help them achieve their goals - both professionally and personally.

    What We Cover
    • Introducing Carmen Chavez de Hesse [2:09]
  • Taking control of your destiny through franchising [2:37]
  • Different directions women have taken their franchises [5:55]
  • Achieving flexibility and work-life balance [7:32]
  • Building a business to leave a legacy for your family [10:50]
  • The importance of feeling passionate about your work [13:00]
  • Wanting to make an impact [18:22]
  • Mitigating entrepreneurial risk [20:24]
    • Resources We Mention
    • Club Pilates
  • Tumbles
    • Get Inspired by Carmen
    • “Entrepreneurship through franchising is a great way to set the ground rules for what’s going to work for you.”
  • “It’s about entrepreneurship and having full ownership of what you’re doing, where you’re taking it, and how you can grow.”
  • “The most important thing to keep in mind is the why. What is going to fulfill you?”
    • What Do You Think?

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a review on iTunes. Your honest reviews help others discover the series and start their franchise journeys.

    Let’s Stay Connected
    • Franchise Rising Website
  • Franchise Rising Facebook
  • Franchise Rising Instagram
  • Franchise Rising Twitter
  • Franchise Rising YouTube

    • Subscribe to the show to hear more episodes like this!

    26 min
  • #004 - Why Do Women Buy Franchises? Ft. Carmen Chavez de Hesse

    In this episode, Erin sits down with Carmen Chavez de Hesse from Echo Growth Strategies. Carmen has worked in the franchise space for 17 years, now working to help companies in the process of scaling from local to national through franchising or licensing.


    Carmen explains the top six reasons why women choose to buy or invest in a franchise, and the ways that franchising can help them achieve their goals - both professionally and personally.


    What We Cover
    • Introducing Carmen Chavez de Hesse [2:09]

  • Taking control of your destiny through franchising [2:37]

  • Different directions women have taken their franchises [5:55]

  • Achieving flexibility and work-life balance [7:32]

  • Building a business to leave a legacy for your family [10:50]

  • The importance of feeling passionate about your work [13:00]

  • Wanting to make an impact [18:22]

  • Mitigating entrepreneurial risk [20:24]

    • Resources We Mention
    • Club Pilates

  • Tumbles

    • Get Inspired by Carmen
    • “Entrepreneurship through franchising is a great way to set the ground rules for what’s going to work for you.”

  • “It’s about entrepreneurship and having full ownership of what you’re doing, where you’re taking it, and how you can grow.”

  • “The most important thing to keep in mind is the why. What is going to fulfill you?”

    • What Do You Think?

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a review on iTunes. Your honest reviews help others discover the series and start their franchise journeys.


    Let’s Stay Connected
    • Franchise Rising Website

  • Franchise Rising Facebook

  • Franchise Rising Instagram

  • Franchise Rising Twitter

  • Franchise Rising YouTube

    • Subscribe to the show to hear more episodes like this!

    26 min
  • #003 - A Better Solution in Home Care, Women in Home healthcare franchise, and more ft. Lia Smith

    In this episode, Erin chats with Lia Smith, founder and CEO of A Better Solution in Home Care. Lia lives by the motto “rise and grind,” and it’s obvious that her hard work and dedication have paid off - just wait until you hear how quickly her franchise brand is expanding! She explains the reasons why women are such a great fit for a home healthcare business model, tips for achieving the ever-elusive work-life balance, and the nitty-gritty details involved in building and growing a business.

     

    Listen to hear Lia’s transformative story from nurse to successful entrepreneur and author!

    What We Cover
    • Why women are such great fits for homecare franchises [2:54]
  • The value of compassion in business and leadership [6:00]
  • The importance of franchisee-franchisor fit [9:45]
  • Buying a home health care franchise vs. starting one on your own [14:20]
  • Qualities that make you the best fit for homecare franchises [15:45]
  • Achieving work-life balance [19:11]
  • What do the first 90 days look like as A Better Home Solution franchisee? [22:58]
  • Finding clients for your home health business [27:04]
  • Corporate support for A Better Home Solution franchisees [30:06]
  • Types of A Better Home Solution ownership [31:08]
  • Differences between women and men [34:20]
  • Making the decision to expand into franchising [36:50]
  • How to reach out if you’re interested in becoming a franchisee [38:48]
  • Three questions [39:54]
    • Resources We Mention
    • A Better Home Solution
  • Smart Steps to Big Dreams
  • A Better Solution Homecare on Twitter
  • A Better Solution Homecare on LinkedIn
    • Get Inspired by Lia
    • “If you love relationships, if you like building your community and building a meaningful business, this is for you.”
  • “We’re creating business owners, not franchisees.”
  • “This isn’t a career. This is a life choice and a life change. It’s going to build you as an entrepreneur, and we want to be a part of it.”
  • “Talk less, listen more.”
    • What Do You Think?

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a review on iTunes. Your honest reviews help others discover the series and start their franchise journeys.

    Let’s Stay Connected
    • Franchise Rising Website
  • Franchise Rising Facebook
  • Franchise Rising Instagram
  • Franchise Rising Twitter
  • Franchise Rising YouTube
    • 45 min
  • #002 - From Assistant in Corporate to Club Pilates Franchisee ft. Bri Boos

    In this episode, Erin sits down with Brianna Boos, owner of two (going on three!) Club Pilates locations in the San Diego area. They discuss Bri’s transformation from the corporate office, to pilates instructor, to business owner - the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

     

    Bri details the entire franchise sales process:

     

    • Her decision to get into franchising
  • Selecting the best location for her franchise
  • How she was able to finance her new business
  • Corporate training and support
  • Bri’s expectations vs. the reality of owning a franchise

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    Listen for tips and inspiration from this Club PIlates franchisee who’s absolutely crushing it!

    What We Cover

     

    • Introducing Brianna Boos, Club Pilates franchisee (educational and professional background) [3:00]
  • The moment Bri knew she had to make the leap to franchise ownership [4:34]
  • Advice for others thinking of buying a Club Pilates Franchise [10:46]
  • Bri’s franchise buying process [13:35]
  • Tips for multi-unit franchise ownership [19:28]
  • Financing your franchise with an SBA loan [21:33]
  • Training and support for new franchisees [24:13]
  • How Bri’s real experience has stacked up against her initial expectations [31:11]
  • Franchising challenges and how to overcome them [35:42]
  • Bri’s ultimate business goals [39:25]
  • Closing questions [40:46]
  • Exclusive discount for Franchise Rising Listeners [44:28]
    • Resources We Mention
    • Club Pilates Corporate
  • Bri’s Morena Club Pilates Studio
  • Bri’s Liberty Station Studio
    • Get Inspired by Bri
    • “I knew the life I wanted, and this was the way I was going to get it - through Club Pilates.” [10:34]
  • “It is everything I have ever wanted. I love it.” [31:32]
  • “It was a roller coaster of highs to lows to get here, and in this moment I love where I’m at.” [31:40]
  • “I am stoked on this life outside of the corporate office.” [32:11]
  • “I always want to be better, and better, and better, and better.” [39:57]
    • What Do You Think?

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a review on iTunes. Your honest reviews help others discover the series and start their franchise journeys.

    Let’s Stay Connected
    • Franchise Rising Website
  • Franchise Rising Facebook
  • Franchise Rising Instagram
  • Franchise Rising Twitter
  • Franchise Rising YouTube

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    Subscribe to the show to hear more episodes like this!

    48 min
  • #001 - Welcome to Franchise Rising

    Welcome to the first episode of the Franchise Rising podcast. Our goal in this show is to help educate women who are interested in owning or investing in a franchise. In this episode, we explain the mission of Franchise Rising and set the stage for what you can expect as a listener.

     

    For more information, go to www.FranchiseRising.com .

    Twitter: @franchiserising

    Instagram: @franchiserising

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franchiserising/

    15 min

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Franchise Rising is uniquely dedicated to empowering women along the journey to franchise ownership and investment. We offer honest perspectives from the women rocking it in franchising, those who…