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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 exited, data, expert insights, and simple tips to help someone in this position make a sound decision.
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Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
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.”
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