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Mission-Driven Franchising: Todd Treml's Approach to Building Touching Hearts at Home | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care

🎙️ How a franchising expert is leading a mission-driven company that's transforming the way America cares for its aging population. 

In this illuminating episode, Todd Treml shares insights from his 30+ year journey in franchising and his current role as CEO of Touching Hearts at Home, a senior care provider helping elderly and disabled individuals maintain dignity and independence in their own homes.

✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:

  • Why the home care industry is booming as 90% of seniors prefer to age in place

  • How the franchise business model differs from traditional corporate structures, operating as a "bottom-up" rather than "top-down" organization

  • The unique mission-driven nature of Touching Hearts franchisees who all have personal stories driving their passion

  • How technology is enhancing (not replacing) human care through smart monitoring systems

  • The importance of personalization at scale in delivering exceptional care

  • Why caregiver recruitment and retention is the cornerstone of business success

  • How franchisee ideas are cultivated, tested, and distributed across the network

  • The power of creating a culture that attracts and retains quality caregivers

🌟 Key Milestones in Todd's Journey:

  • Early Career Growth: Started with Play It Again Sports when they had just two locations, helping grow it to 400+ locations

  • Scaled Multiple Brands: Contributed to Winmark Corporation's expansion to five brands and 1,200 locations doing $1 billion in retail

  • Diverse Experience: Held leadership roles at Snap Fitness, United Franchise Group, and other franchise organizations

  • Leadership Development: Built expertise across operations, development, marketing, and sales

  • Current Role: Leads Touching Hearts at Home with 70 locations across the country, focusing on compassionate care for seniors

👉 Don't miss Todd's inspiring perspective on overcoming personal and professional challenges, including how losing a job can be the beginning of an even better opportunity and his approach to handling grief with gratitude.

🔗 Connect with Todd Treml and Touching Hearts at Home:

  • Website: touchinghearts.com

  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube

  • LinkedIn: Todd Treml

  • Phone: Visit website for contact information

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