Departments April 2021

31 03, 2021

Manduu: Passion & Commitment

2021-03-31T12:41:56-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , , |

When McKenzie Redden’s beloved grandmother passed away in 2018, Redden and her family wanted to do something meaningful to honor her memory. As a nod to their matriarch’s passion for health and wellness, in 2020 they opened a Manduu fitness franchise in Austin, Texas, where Redden runs the studio as boots-on-the-ground director. By Lizzy Yeserski

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31 03, 2021

Signworld: Signs Remain Essential to Communities

2021-03-31T12:37:25-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , , |

With 33 years of business experience and over 340 locations providing commercial custom signage and graphics, Signworld is a clear leader in the industry.  And while this brand has no royalties, it still provides robust training, ongoing support and state-of-the-art equipment. By Nancy E. Williams

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31 03, 2021

Fundraising University: A Mission to Give Back and Make a Difference

2021-03-31T12:27:34-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , , |

For Mike Bahun, CEO and founder of Fundraising University, the need to give back lies at the very heart of his ambitions. In fact, his sole purpose for starting Fundraising University sprang from a desire to impact kids and communities. “I was a former professional athlete who was from a single-parent family,” Bahun said. By Lizzy Yeserski

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31 03, 2021

FIRE YOUR BOSS! Former Engineer Finds a ‘Rewarding’ Career: 1Heart Caregiver Services

2021-03-31T12:20:40-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , , |

In his native Philippines, Ferdinand Vasquez was a civil engineer. He spent years working in the public and private sector, overseeing a variety of infrastructure projects and construction sites. After participating in the build-out of a service center for a car air-conditioning company, he was asked to join the firm. By Jessica Jones

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31 03, 2021

BrightStar Care: One Year Later: Prospering Despite Pandemic Adversity

2021-03-31T12:11:41-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , , |

Over the past year, BrightStar Care, the medical and non-medical in-home healthcare franchise with over 340 locations across the U.S., faced a major challenge. Adjusting its practices to meet the needs of its franchisees, caregivers, clients, and the communities it serves to ensure all were protected from the spread of coronavirus, this essential business remained strong despite all of 2020’s adversity. By Jessica Jones

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31 03, 2021

Meet Emma Dickison, CEO and President, Home Helpers Home Care

2021-03-31T12:04:14-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , |

Home Helpers Home Care is a highly respected franchise brand, with 23 years of record-breaking system revenue growth. Emma Dickison, Home Helpers CEO and president, began her career in franchising 30 years ago, having worked with two other strong brands, both number one in their respective industries. By Cindy Charette

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31 03, 2021

Assisting Hands® Home Care: Everyone is Family

2021-04-01T16:03:25-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , , |

As vice president of Assisting Hands® Home Care, Gail Stout knows how important quality care is for seniors. She is part of a leadership team described as second to none in the industry. For the past 15 years, the brand has provided exceptional customer service and personalized care, which Stout believes results from the company culture. By Nancy E. Williams

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31 03, 2021

HomeWell Care Services: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

2021-03-31T11:53:41-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , |

While this past year may have presented many challenges and obstacles due to COVID-19, it also created many opportunities, especially within the home-care industry. HomeWell Care Services, one of the nation’s leading at-home care providers, not only embraced these problematic circumstances but experienced steady growth. By Cindy Charette

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31 03, 2021

Paul Davis Restoration: A Day in the Life of a Franchisee

2021-03-31T11:42:24-04:00March 31st, 2021|Tags: , , , |

When Brandon Radmall graduated from college in 2009, the economy was dismal. With few job offers on the horizon and salaries in his industry at an all-time low, the business major decided to join a company that he deemed recession-resilient. By Jessica Jones

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