156. From Employee to Franchisee: The All-In Commitment Journey with Nautical Bowls CEO, Bryant Amundson

The Freedom Formula Podcast: Achieving Financial, Location and Time Freedom

In this episode of the Freedom Formula podcast, Neel Parekh chats with Bryant Amundson, the CEO of Nautical Bowls, a franchise brand specializing in acai bowls. Bryant shares his journey of starting his first location and eventually franchising the business. He emphasizes the importance of being all-in as a franchisee and the need for coaching and mindset upgrades. Bryant also discusses the support system needed for franchisees and the focus on franchisee success. He highlights the goal of creating time freedom and financial success for franchisees. To learn more about Bryant and Nautical Bowls, you can find him on LinkedIn or visit the Nautical Bowls website.

Takeaways

• Starting a franchise requires being all-in and willing to do the work.
• The success of a franchisee is determined by their level of engagement and willingness to take ownership.
• A support system for franchisees should focus on coaching and mindset upgrades.
• Franchisees need to be guided in the right direction and helped to solve the root problems.
• The goal of a franchise should be to create time freedom and financial success for franchisees.
• Building a successful franchise requires a focus on franchisee success and a commitment to their growth and development.