What would you do if you were laid off just before the holidays… with a toddler at home… and your life savings on the line?

In this episode, I sat down with Nina Hunter — a brand new franchise owner who went from being let go in corporate to launching THREE territories with a restoration franchise.

We talk about how she overcame fear, what made her walk away from opening a $1.2M coffee shop, and how she ramped up her business faster than most people thought possible.

Whether you're new to franchising, trying to escape corporate, or just want to hear the raw story of someone who went all-in — this is a powerful episode.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – From layoffs to franchise ownership
05:32 – Her first job happened DURING franchise training
12:10 – Why she passed on a $1.2M coffee shop investment
17:28 – What it’s like starting a franchise with no experience
22:45 – Funding her business with ROBS & SBA
29:30 – Juggling family, marketing, and a team of 5
37:05 – What it really takes to be profitable in year one
44:02 – Her goals for hitting $1M in year one
48:11 – Advice to moms, corporate pros, and franchise first-timers

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