What do you do when you lose $200,000 in a single business deal? For Ari, the answer was simple: pray, push, and keep going.
In this powerful episode of Both Sides of the Check, Ari shares how she turned a painful franchise loss into motivation — leading her to open two Smoothie King locations back-to-back. 🥤
From driving school buses as a single parent to becoming a CEO, Ari’s journey is packed with lessons on:
✅ Building unshakable faith and mindset
✅ Why you can’t wait for the “perfect time” to start
✅ The importance of pouring into your team
✅ Protecting yourself in partnerships and learning from mistakes
✅ Turning setbacks into stepping stones
If you’ve ever doubted yourself or felt stuck after a loss, Ari’s story will remind you: the right mindset + determination can rewrite your future.
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