In this special conference episode of the I Fired My Boss podcast, host Dan Claps sits down with three powerhouse women making waves in the home services industry: Nina Hunter and Erica Boutelle, both multi-unit franchise owners with Voda Cleaning & Restoration, and Shannon Hauser, Voda’s Franchise Coaching Manager. Recorded live in Madison, Wisconsin during the company’s annual franchisee conference, the conversation highlights how each woman found her way into business ownership—often after career shakeups or personal pivots—and why they chose franchising as a path to freedom and fulfillment. From launching in the wake of Hurricane Idalia to redefining leadership in the field, Nina and Erica open up about what it means to build trust, community, and confidence as women in a traditionally male-dominated space.

The episode also explores the nuanced challenges female entrepreneurs face—from overcoming assumptions in the field to managing work-life integration and building strong team cultures from day one. Shannon adds perspective from the coaching side, while all three women share how they lead with empathy, purpose, and hands-on commitment. Their stories reflect not only resilience and resourcefulness but also a growing movement of women reshaping the future of franchising and restoration. Whether you're in the industry or just dreaming of your next chapter, this conversation is full of honest insights and powerful motivation.