Networking groups are franchises? Arba Cooper. Entrepreneur, trainer, and chapter owner of NLX Network Lead Exchange / Vision Doers gives an insider look!
Vision Doers – “Entrepreneurs that know what they want and will take action to achieve their goals.”
Today’s guest Arba Cooper gives insight into leaving a six-figure salaried position and putting all bets on herself buying a franchise.
1:43 Was Arba Cooper awarded a full academic scholarship to Howard University? Yes!
2:49 Did she say she worked at HP, earning six figures? Yes.
3:08 Even high achievers question their purpose, and she got a glimpse into meaningful work by helping out a friend- hello, doing a marketing promotion! (3:21)
5:59 Her 1st franchise was purchased in Atlanta, Ga – a publication, Atlanta Wedding Ideas.
7:44 Business was great for 8 years, but at a cost affecting her family, and
9:28 The 2008 housing crisis brought her to her 2nd franchise. Arba discovered a business model that fit her. A networking group!
Sidebar: Dfree.org, a (free) debt education group, changed her life.
16:44 Vision Doers is her hybrid chapter that meets digitally and in Buffalo, NY, every Tuesday.
17:46 Arba explains who benefits from joining this community Vision Doers, and what type of speakers are invited to train within the community.
19:34 Looking to hire a member of Vision Doers? Arba knows each and every member of her chapter!
https://www.visiondoers.com/
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