Why This Veteran Decided to Transition From Military Service to Entrepreneurship with Griswold

Nolan Chandler's journey from a stable career as a Marine Corps attorney to making a leap of faith into entrepreneurship wasn’t the easiest transition, but it is one he’s proud of.

“When you're in the military, your position is very secure. Your paychecks are very dependable,” said Chandler. “I’ve had this self-doubt about whether or not this is something I can be successful in, but I've been able to overcome my self-doubt by surrounding myself with other people that are like-minded and by building a network of support.”

In becoming a franchisee with Griswold, one of the country’s top home care franchises, providing professional, compassionate caregivers 24/7, Chandler has been able to pursue his passion of serving others while making a meaningful impact in his community. 

Griswold offers peace of mind to its clients and their loved ones by providing companion care, home services, personal care and respite care. Through these services, Griswold helps adults maintain quality-of-life in their advanced age or through the onset of illness or post-surgery recovery.

Graduating from law school in 2017, Chandler could have pursued any number of lucrative opportunities in the legal field. However, he was inspired by a sense of duty to his country to join the Marine Corps, where he served as an attorney for four years.

Upon reentering civilian life, Chandler initially practiced law but found himself longing for a more fulfilling path where he could continue to make a difference. When a franchise consultant introduced him to the idea of franchising with Griswold, Chandler found he could relate to the families who need assistance in caring for aging loved ones and immediately saw the value the brand could offer his community.

“My grandmother got very sick, very quickly, back in 2009, and we had to send her to a hospice facility,” said Chandler. “She was in New Mexico and the distance was such a challenging factor. She, of course, didn’t know anyone before she arrived at the facility and that can be so uncomfortable. When I learned about Griswold, I thought about this experience with my grandmother. For those who have a choice, being able to stay at home and age in their own environment with family visiting, and having the opportunity to continue living their normal life with the care they need is a great option.”

Although Chandler initially felt self-doubt about his entrepreneurial abilities creeping in, he pushed through it knowing how important it was to provide compassionate in-home care that would allow seniors to age with dignity and comfort. Establishing his territory in the Greater Temecula area of California, he embarked on a journey to fulfill his vision of serving his community through Griswold's services.

Looking ahead, Chandler is committed to growing his business responsibly, focusing on meeting the high demand for in-home care in the Temecula area while remaining attentive to quality and customer satisfaction. All the while, he looks forward to the sense of purpose and fulfillment his continued service to others will bring.

“I decided to go into the Marine Corps because I have always wanted to serve my country,” said Chandler. “Even though I'm not serving in that capacity anymore, I still want to serve my local community.”

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