#003 - A Better Solution in Home Care, Women in Home healthcare franchise, and more ft. Lia Smith

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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