#025 - Taking the Leap from Solopreneur to Therapy Franchisee ft. Linda O'Keefe from Thriveworks Franchise Rising - The Show for Women in Franchising

Linda O’Keefe had a successful career as a therapist, coach, and entrepreneur, and was ready to enjoy retirement. But some unexpected financial changes made her rethink her course, leading her to explore the world of franchising.
 
Hear about her journey from solopreneur to franchisee in this week’s episode, filled with raw insights and helpful perspectives to help women considering a similar path.
What We Cover
 * Introducing Linda O’Keefe 
 * Linda’s career as a solopreneur
 * Reasons she considered making the switch to franchising
 * The power of instant alignment with a brand
 * Thriveworks’ unique systems and supports
 * Addressing her and her husband’s concerns about joining the franchise
 * Linda’s timeline from buying the franchise to opening her practice
 * The importance of partner support when joining a franchise
 * Linda’s goals for the future 
 * Erin's 3 questions
Resources We Mention
 * Thriveworks
 * Thriveworks Tucson
 * Hera Hub
Get Inspired by Linda
 * "Let's put it this way. I could do the work I'd been doing as a solopreneur for the rest of my life, but at my age, frankly, I really would love to do other things."
 
 * "At some point, I realized that as much as I am an entrepreneur, when you're a solopreneur, it's not the same as building a business that could involve numerous other people to spin off some kind of passive income or the ability to step back.”
 
 * "I just went online and I Googled them and I found their website. I was like, holy cow. Even if before I looked at their setup, I just felt like 90% of what they stood for is what I stand for."
 
 * "It's a lot of work, but I will tell you that it's the kind of work where I feel like not only am I accomplishing something, but I'm building something."