🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Amrit Dhaliwal, the CEO and founder of Walfinch, a thriving home care franchise in the UK. Amrit's journey from running restaurants to revolutionising the home care industry is nothing short of inspiring.
We delved into the intricacies of the franchise model, discussing how it allows for scalability and impact, particularly in the vital sector of elderly care. Amrit shared his personal motivations, rooted in his cultural background and experiences with family care, which drive his passion for improving the home care landscape. We also explored his innovative approach to promoting well-being among older adults through initiatives like the “Time to Thrive” program.
This conversation not only highlighted the importance of systems in business but also emphasised the profound impact that thoughtful care can have on individuals and communities. If you're looking for insights on franchising or how to create a meaningful business, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
💡 Franchise Model Benefits: The franchise model allows for scalability and replicability, enabling business owners to create a system that others can follow, leading to greater impact and financial freedom.
💡 Personal Motivation: A strong personal connection to the home care industry, influenced by family background and experiences, drives the commitment to improve and redefine home care services.
💡 Time to Thrive Initiative: The “Time to Thrive” concept emphasises that ageing should be about thriving rather than merely surviving, promoting wellness and active living for older adults through community engagement and fitness programs.
💡 Success Through Systems: Establishing efficient systems is crucial for business success. By providing a tested framework, franchisees can focus on execution rather than reinventing the wheel, leading to quicker growth and stability.
💡 Impact on Lives: The franchise model not only transforms the lives of franchisees by providing financial independence but also positively affects the lives of care workers and clients, creating a ripple effect of change in the community.
BEST MOMENTS
00:12 - 💬 “The idea of building a business so systemised and so well documented that anybody could run it, that absolutely fascinates me.” — Steve Day
05:04 - 💬 “I needed to invest the next 20 years of my life fixing that, rebranding it, and redefining homecare.” — Amrit Dhaliwal
19:16 - 💬 “My life is filled into my business but in a really positive way. So I've always been quite active and interested in things like well-being and longevity.” — Amrit Dhaliwal
34:44 - 💬 “I think success to me is really here is my 90-day goal, one-year goal, three-year goal, ten-year goal, and have I reached it? And it doesn't necessarily have to be financial. Those goals might be, you know, how much time I'm spending at home and doing bath time with my kids. It's really about what is important to you. To understand whether you're successful, you need to have an aim in the first place.” — Amrit Dhaliwal
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 Franchise Inspiration and Insights
03:54 Journey to Domiciliary Care Franchise
09:54 “Embracing the Franchise Model”
12:17 “Crucial Early Business Growth Steps”
16:27 Franchising: A Path to Brand Growth
19:42 “Time to Thrive: Redefining Aging”
22:53 Rebranding Aging and Home Care
26:24 Exploring Franchise Business Models
33:00 Calendar & AI Tools Essentials
34:05 Efficient Time Management Insights
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Amrit Dhaliwal’s Book: Time to Thrive: The Home Care Revolution
LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: https://walfinchfranchising.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-dhaliwal-qfp-a436445b
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/walfinchfranchising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Amrit-The-Walking-CEO/featured
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amrit_walfinch/
Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walfinch/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Amrit Dhaliwal is the CEO of Walfinch, one of the UK’s leading home care franchise networks. A purpose-driven entrepreneur, Amrit is on a mission to transform both franchising and social care.
He started out by turning an Italian deli into an award-winning restaurant, then launched Walfinch in 2019 after spotting gaps in the care sector as a franchisee. Today, the network is on track to hit £20 million, with multiple franchisees approaching £1 million turnover within three years.
Amrit champions innovation, inclusivity, and high standards in senior care—and shares practical insights on scaling meaningful, community-focused businesses.
LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST
Podcast: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com
Website: https://systemsandoutsourcing.com/
Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/