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Is your current career what you\\u2019ve always wanted to do? Maybe you\\u2019re living the dream, doing the job you first picked out for yourself in kindergarten. Or, maybe it\\u2019s a career you fell in love with later in life. Or, it\\u2019s entirely possible you\\u2019d like to pursue something that your current career doesn\\u2019t provide: a better work/life balance or a sense of autonomy\\u2014or even the chance to be in charge of your own destiny.

After working as a CPA and later a CFO, today\\u2019s guest is a thriving entrepreneur who owns 1,300 franchises. Shirin Behzadi is the CEO of Home Franchise Concepts, and its three direct-to-consumer brands Budget Blinds, Tailored Living, and Concrete Craft. She made the switch after deciding she wanted to pursue a career that gave her more freedom.

Grab your headphones and follow along as Shirin shares how she created an environment that she knew she herself could thrive in, one for enterprising individuals looking for a better work/life balance, who want to be in charge of their own career, and ultimately, realize their full potential.

In This Episode

• The formula for astronomical success in franchising
• Why women and millennials are getting excited about franchising
• How to identify when you\\u2019re ready to overcome your fears and launch a new career
• The importance of maintaining the essence of family\\u2014at scale
• When to trust your gut and when to seek the advice of others

Quotes in This Episode

\\u201cWhat is the best formula? How do we put systems and programs in place that would fit pretty much anybody who wants to own their own business? It took us a few years!\\u201d \\u2014Shirin Behzadi

\\u201cWe provide the opportunity for an individual who wants to own his or her own destiny.\\u201d \\u2014Shirin Behzadi

\\u201cWe all have something that\\u2019s unique about us\\u2026 At the end of the day, in order to really bring out your brilliance, you have to give it a chance.\\u201d \\u2014Shirin Behzadi

\\u201c[I define success by asking] \\u2018Did I do the right thing? Did I do right by people? And, \\u2018Did I leave them in the best possible place to the best of my ability?\\u2019\\u201d \\u2014Shirin Behzadi

\\u201cFear at some points in life may be useful (when a tiger is attacking you). But when it comes to taking charge of your life, you might want to consider that maybe fear is more uncomfortableness. It\\u2019s important to put it in context.\\u201d \\u2014Shirin Behzadi

Resources

Home Franchise Concepts

Budget Blinds

Tailored Living

Concrete Craft

Home Franchise Concepts on Facebook and LinkedIn