What would you trade for true freedom—comfort or a calling? In this episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Trey Lemmon shares how he chose freedom over paychecks, leaving behind a steady sales job to build a thriving franchise business. From launching his first chocolate shop to expanding into four successful locations, Trey unpacks the bold decisions, family sacrifices, and lessons learned along the way.

If you’re considering franchising as your path to wealth and independence, this story will show you what it really takes to make the leap—and why it’s worth it.

In this episode:

• Franchising: A bold move from corporate to ownership
• Success starts with research, passion, and brand alignment
• Growth needs systems, strong teams, and flexibility
• Lead actively, but empower others
• Build a legacy that lasts

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Want to build recurring revenue and grow a business that lasts? In this episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Kim Daly sits down with serial entrepreneur Beth Willis to explore how she went from insurance agency owner to thriving franchisee. Beth reveals how franchising helped her escape a saturated market and unlock stable, recurring income—all while staying innovative and expanding. If you're looking for a smarter path to business ownership, this one’s for you!

In this episode:

• Beth shifted from insurance to franchising for more support and structure.
• Expanding into new territory shows her focus on long-term growth.
• A strong partnership with the franchisor helps her innovate and stay grounded.
• Her journey is inspiring her kids and building a lasting family legacy.

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Ready to build your own franchise empire? In this inspiring episode, Kim Daly sits down with Ashley Clark, a former law school hopeful who chose franchising over the courtroom—and never looked back. From launching her first Kilwins’ store in South Carolina to expanding into six locations across multiple states, Ashley shares how she built a thriving franchise empire with strategy, grit, and family support. Don’t miss her powerful story of growth, resilience, and opportunity in the world of franchising.

In this episode:

• How Ashley pivoted from law school dreams to thriving franchise owner.
• Family support played a big role in her success.
• Buying existing Kilwins locations helped lower risk and speed up profits.
• Growth came from smart decisions, learning, and strong systems.
• Private equity boosted Kilwins' tech and support — a win for franchisees.

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Discover how a successful franchisee built a 13-location salon empire from the ground up. In this episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Kim Daly sits down with David Aschheim, a former consultant turned Sola Salon powerhouse, to explore how he scaled his business and why the salon suite model is a smart move for entrepreneurs. From strategy to mentorship, David shares real-world insights every aspiring franchise owner should hear!

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Franchising offers a proven system, support, and a strong network
• Owning a salon suite franchise helps support local beauty entrepreneur
• David shares how he grew his business by pushing through challenges
• Learn why having a solid team and smart delegation is key

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Ready to be inspired by a real franchise success story? In this episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Kim Daly sits down with Luis Ferioli, a Bumblebee Blinds franchisee who left behind a grueling corporate life for entrepreneurship—and never looked back. After relocating from Minneapolis to Charleston to be closer to family, Luis found purpose and profit in franchising, reaching nearly $900,000 in his first year with no prior experience. Learn how he turned unfamiliar territory into a record-breaking rookie year, thanks to strong mentorship, a supportive franchise network, and a clear vision for a better lifestyle.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why choosing a franchise that fits your strengths and has strong support matters more than industry experience.
  
  
• How experienced mentors and franchise consultants can guide you to success.
  
  
• How aligning business choices with family and lifestyle goals transformed Luis’s journey.
  
  
• Why intensive learning and adaptability are key to thriving in a new industry.
  
  
• How building strong relationships within a franchise network helps overcome challenges and grow.

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Ready to discover what franchise freedom really looks like? In this inspiring episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Kim Daly sits down with Desiree Land, the first U.S. franchisee of Sparkle Squad, to share her journey from a 30-year career in tech and broadcast journalism to successful business ownership. Desiree opens up about what motivated her leap, how she made the decision, and why franchising offered the structure and support she needed. From trusting her gut to choosing a brand backed by strong leadership, this episode is packed with real talk on leaving the corporate grind, navigating uncertainty, and finding purpose through entrepreneurship.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Desiree went from a 30-year tech career to owning her own franchise
  
• Why she chose Sparkle Squad and trusted the leadership behind it
  
• The perks of franchising in a low-tech, high-demand industry like window cleaning
  
• How franchising can offer more freedom, stability, and personal growth
• The role gut instincts played in making a bold career move

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In this episode of the Create Wealth Through Franchising podcast, host Kim Daly and John Glazier discuss the strategies and mindset that propelled him to scale from a single franchise location to a booming 10 units in record time. They explore the essence of franchise growth, the courage to move beyond conventional limits, and the dynamics of handling multifaceted business challenges that inevitably arise in expansion journeys.

Kim and John discuss the nuances of financial viability, the power of strategic location selection, and the invaluable role of personal development through business coaching. They also confront common apprehension about market saturation with competition, emphasizing how differentiation can be leveraged as a strength.

This episode is a must for those interested in franchise opportunities, business expansion strategies, and mastering a growth-oriented mindset.

• Effectively scale a business by starting with smaller locations and testing market viability before transitioning to larger storefronts.
• Insightful discussion around managing financial stress with tools like SBA loans, emphasizing the importance of calculating risk and reward.
• Embracing competition in the marketplace as a sign of demand and using it to strategically position your franchise.
• Setting aggressive goals for financial freedom and believing in long-term vision to guide decision-making and expansion efforts.

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In this episode of the Create Wealth Through Franchising podcast, host Kim Daly and Patrick Lix, a seasoned professional who turned his career challenges into opportunities for growth and independence, discuss the shift from his 26-year career in corporate America that led him to the world of franchising and unlimited business potential. Patrick navigated his fears of transitioning from a secure job to the excitement and uncertainties of franchise ownership.

Patrick shares insights into his disciplined approach to sales and marketing, the importance of overcoming fear, and how franchising offers a unique ecosystem that fosters collaboration over competition. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to replicate his success by adopting a strategic mindset towards business growth and personal development.

• Emphasizes the importance of recurring revenue models, contrasting it with his experience in a "kill to eat" sales approach.
• Fear can be a significant barrier and how believing in oneself can lead to successful entrepreneurship.
• Strategy for expanding his business and the role that team leadership plays in successful business scaling.

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