Franchise Rising - The Show For Women In Franchising

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 agree

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 rule

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 Solutio

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   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] Financi

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/