For 20 years, Tim Bowdish worked as a social worker in the state of Kansas, helping people in his community navigate various life circumstances. By Kelsi Trinidad
For 20 years, Tim Bowdish worked as a social worker in the state of Kansas, helping people in his community navigate various life circumstances.
When Bowdish found himself in between jobs, a relative who owned an Assisting Hands® Home Care franchise in Brevard County, Florida, reached out about the possibility of him becoming a part of the Assisting Hands FOFO® (Family of Franchise Owners). The family member gave rave reviews about the company and explained how he would be able to build a successful business with Assisting Hands because of the many layers of support he would be offered.
Bowdish’s experience as a social worker aligned with the in-home care services Assisting Hands provides, and he and his wife, Beth, thought it would be a rewarding business-ownership opportunity. In June 2019, the husband-and-wife team opened an Assisting Hands franchise in Centennial, Colorado.
Considering his background working with seniors and various home care agencies, Bowdish felt Assisting Hands was the perfect fit. “This opportunity seemed like a godsend to me at the time, and now it has surely proven to be,” he said.
The company’s franchise model facilitated his success and laid the groundwork for accomplishing what he and his wife have achieved thus far. “It was really great to be able to use my past experience, which provided a natural transfer, and incorporate it into such a well-
defined turnkey operation,” he said, adding that Assisting Hands offered a road map to his success.
The Bowdishes’ franchise was able to weather the storm of the pandemic and discover new opportunities with assisted living facilities that helped make up for any potential business loss. The husband-and-wife team witnessed how market-resilient the home care industry is during some of the most uncertain moments in recent times.
Being part of a family of franchise owners enthusiastic about sharing their best practices has been immensely beneficial for Bowdish. “This kind of relationship always lends itself to not only the growth of individual franchises but also to our entire franchise brand collectively,” he said, sharing that the collaborative environment has fostered learning, growth and innovation, ultimately enhancing the success and sustainability of each franchise within the family.
Bowdish was able to connect with a group of about 15 owners who meet monthly, checking in with each other on how they’re doing and exchanging advice. It’s the genuine sense of camaraderie that sold him on becoming a franchisee with the company.
“I’m in business to help the people in the community, keep people at home and help families in crisis,” said Bowdish. “It’s very rewarding work.”
Kelsi Trinidad