From Corporate Ladder to Freedom: The Franchise Path to Business Ownership
Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Doris Fink, President of Plan B 2000 Inc, to explore how franchise ownership, strategic timing, and authentic self-awareness can transform your career from corporate ladder climbing to building a legacy of freedom, fulfillment, and financial independence.
In This Episode:
✨ Why Phase 2 careers are waiting for professionals ready to step into their true purpose
✨ How franchise structure eliminates trial-and-error and accelerates success
✨ The truth about Years 1-3 in business—and why Year 3 is the turning point
✨ Why passion alone doesn't equal business success (and what actually does)
✨ How to know if you have the energy, personality, and support for entrepreneurship
✨ The power of family support and timing in creating sustainable business ownership
Key Takeaways:
📌 Your corporate skills transfer more than you realize—you already have what it takes
📌 Franchises provide proven systems, marketing power, and built-in community support
📌 Year 1: Investment phase | Year 2: Steady income | Year 3: Real earning potential emerges
📌 The three ingredients for success: business interest, interpersonal skills, business sense
📌 Family support is ingredient #1—beware of "spouse-icide"
📌 Structure accelerates growth—franchises reduce the "every Friday I was getting a job" feeling
📌 Follow your heart and get advice from someone walking the walk, not just talking the talk
Memorable Quotes:
"I had just built somebody else's dream." – Doris Fink
"Most people do have a Phase 1 career and then a Phase 2 career. The Phase 1 career is the career you need while you're raising your kids." – Doris Fink
"Year 1 you're getting money in the door but covering expenses. Year 2 it becomes steady. Year 3 you see what your earning capability could be and your attitude changes—this is gonna work." – Doris Fink
"Follow your heart. Just do what you feel is right and get advice from someone who has the experience and not only is talking the talk but is walking the walk." – Doris Fink
"Between the marketing advantage, the camaraderie, the collaboration of other people that were franchisees building the same dream, I realized that it was worth every penny." – Doris Fink
Perfect for corporate professionals feeling stuck, leaders ready for Phase 2 careers, and anyone experiencing sleepless nights knowing there's something more waiting for them.
Connect with Doris:
💼 Plan B 2000 Inc
📱 LinkedIn: Doris Fink (in Florida!)
🎯 Specialty: Helping professionals find their Plan B through franchise and licensing opportunities
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Connect with Julie:
🌐 julieriga.com/lead
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