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April 15, 2025 32 mins

“For almost two years, I had this constant back and forth of not feeling fulfilled. I didn't necessarily feel as happy as I once was growing my career in the corporate world. But then I had this other side of me thinking I had nothing to complain about. I had a fairly senior position. I was very well compensated. Then I'd say to myself, ‘Shut up, dummy. Tons of people would love to have your job.’ I was the primary breadwinner. I'm not right now, but I was the primary breadwinner for my wife and three daughters. And I would think to myself that I had nothing to complain about. Then I'd be happy again for a couple of days, and then I'd have a crummy day at work or something, and I'd go back to being unfulfilled and unhappy. This went on for a couple of years. I’m a man of faith and I kept having these signs. I felt like it was the big man upstairs telling me, ‘this is the time’, but it's just really, really hard to leave. There’s a saying about the golden handcuffs.“

For those who know deep down they want more but feel stuck, franchising can be the bridge to both financial stability and personal fulfillment.

Many high-achievers wrestle with feeling unfulfilled while knowing they “should” be grateful. There can be an emotional tug-of-war between security and purpose.

Leaving a well-paying job is daunting, especially when supporting a family. There are real-life stakes many professionals face when considering entrepreneurship.

The fear of walking away from financial stability is real, but so is the opportunity to regain control, purpose, and happiness through business ownership.

For those who feel called to something bigger, this validates the idea that sometimes, the right moment to leap presents itself - you just have to listen.

We cover many current and relevant topics. A few include:


◈ Needs-based businesses tend to be recession-resilient

◈ Fact - you don’t need industry experience when buying a franchise (most of the time)

◈ The process and emotional toll of escaping the golden handcuffs 

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