Create The Life You Want

He Chose a Cleaning Franchise — Here's Why

Zack Vosecky, owner of MaidPro in East Atlanta, shares what it was really like to go from restaurant manager to franchise owner — and why he's stepping away just three years later. He opens up about the pressure to perform, the cost of hiring mistakes, and what changed when he found out he was becoming a dad. Zack talks about researching 30+ franchise options, choosing a cleaning business during COVID, and what he wishes he did differently. Whether you're thinking about buying a franchise or starting a business from scratch, this episode will give you the real story — the wins, the misses, and everything in between. --- Get insider tips and real success stories! Subscribe to the Create the Life You Want newsletter from Guidant Financial for expert advice and inspiration. Click below to sign up! Sign Up for the Newsletter: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter] --- Guidant Financial, sponsor of "Create the Life You Want," is America's leading provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS). Since 2003, Guidant has assisted over 30,000 small businesses across the U.S. in securing funding to start or grow their companies. With a strong focus on building the American entrepreneurial dream, Guidant Financial offers the tools and resources needed to launch a successful business. Learn more about Guidant: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com] Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur] Visit Jeremy's website: ⁠https://www.jeremyames.com⁠ [https://www.jeremyames.com]

Steering His Way to Success with Auto Franchising

Join us on "Create the Life You Want" as we chat with Eddie Dicker about his transition from internet sales to owning an auto detailing franchise. Eddie opens up about moving from a long career in railroading to diving into entrepreneurship during his retirement. He's dedicated to making a positive impact in his community and building a meaningful legacy. Tune in for insights on adaptation and success, proving it's never too late to pursue your business aspirations. --- Get insider tips and real success stories! Subscribe to the Create the Life You Want newsletter from Guidant Financial for expert advice and inspiration. Click below to sign up! Sign Up for the Newsletter: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter] --- Guidant Financial, sponsor of "Create the Life You Want," is America's leading provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS). Since 2003, Guidant has assisted over 30,000 small businesses across the U.S. in securing funding to start or grow their companies. With a strong focus on building the American entrepreneurial dream, Guidant Financial offers the tools and resources needed to launch a successful business. Learn more about Guidant: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com] Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur] Visit Jeremy's website: ⁠https://www.jeremyames.com⁠ [https://www.jeremyames.com]

Why He Quit a 20-Year Sports Career to Own a Swim School Franchise

In this episode, Jeremy talks with Scott Henrichsen, owner of Sport Driven LLC dba British Swim School of Gwinnett-Hall, a swimming pool franchise in Buford, Georgia. Scott shares why he left a 20-year corporate career in professional sports – working for leagues like the NFL, NHL, NBA, and minor league baseball – to become a franchise business owner. He opens up about overcoming fear, funding his businesses using retirement funds, and what it's really like working alongside his wife. --- Get insider tips and real success stories! Subscribe to the Create the Life You Want newsletter from Guidant Financial for expert advice and inspiration. Click below to sign up! Sign Up for the Newsletter: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter] --- Guidant Financial, sponsor of "Create the Life You Want," is America's leading provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS). Since 2003, Guidant has assisted over 30,000 small businesses across the U.S. in securing funding to start or grow their companies. With a strong focus on building the American entrepreneurial dream, Guidant Financial offers the tools and resources needed to launch a successful business. Learn more about Guidant: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com] Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur] Visit Jeremy's website: ⁠https://www.jeremyames.com⁠ [https://www.jeremyames.com]

She Lost Her Job at 60… Then Built a Thriving Distillery: Here's How

Jan Morris never planned to be a business owner – let alone a distiller. But after being laid off just before turning 60, she took an unexpected path that led to The Hardware Distillery Co. in Hoodsport, Washington, a charming town with a storied bootlegging past. Alongside her husband, Chuck, Jan turned a rundown building into a thriving craft distillery, specializing in unique spirits like aquavit and honey-based mead. In this episode of Create the Life You Want, host Jeremy Ames gets into Jan's fascinating story – from a career in law to learning distilling in just one week! She shares the ups and downs of starting a business later in life, the unexpected friendships that shaped her success (including a Scottish master distiller!), and why she believes business ownership keeps her young. --- Get insider tips and real success stories! Subscribe to the Create the Life You Want newsletter from Guidant Financial for expert advice and inspiration. Click below to sign up! Sign Up for the Newsletter: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter] --- Guidant Financial, sponsor of "Create the Life You Want," is America's leading provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS). Since 2003, Guidant has assisted over 30,000 small businesses across the U.S. in securing funding to start or grow their companies. With a strong focus on building the American entrepreneurial dream, Guidant Financial offers the tools and resources needed to launch a successful business. Learn more about Guidant: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com] Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur] Visit Jeremy's website: ⁠https://www.jeremyames.com⁠ [https://www.jeremyames.com]

Reinventing Herself at 50: Her Leap into Fashion Retail

Georgina Sussewell spent 35 years in financial services, overseeing pensions and investments. But at 50, she decided it was time for a major career change. Now, she owns Apricot Lane Boutique in Dallas, Texas, bringing her passion for fashion to life. In this episode, Georgina shares what led her to franchising, the financial planning behind her decision, and the challenges she faced in retail. She also talks about working with her daughter, navigating seasonality in boutique sales, and the surprises that came with business ownership. If you've ever considered leaving a corporate job to start something completely different, this episode is for you. --- Get insider tips and real success stories! Subscribe to the Create the Life You Want newsletter from Guidant Financial for expert advice and inspiration. Click below to sign up! Sign Up for the Newsletter: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter] --- Guidant Financial, sponsor of "Create the Life You Want," is America's leading provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS). Since 2003, Guidant has assisted over 30,000 small businesses across the U.S. in securing funding to start or grow their companies. With a strong focus on building the American entrepreneurial dream, Guidant Financial offers the tools and resources needed to launch a successful business. Learn more about Guidant: ⁠https://www.guidantfinancial.com⁠ [https://www.guidantfinancial.com] Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur] Visit Jeremy's website: ⁠https://www.jeremyames.com⁠ [https://www.jeremyames.com]