A significant part of the American dream is the concept of building something successful that can be passed down through the generations.
For Rhonda Arnold, the idea of constructing a successful business she could both run and bequeath was a significant factor in the launch of a new Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise just outside the Twin Cities in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Watching her mother provide care to both her grandmother and grandfather instilled Arnold with a personal mission as she readies her entry into entrepreneurship. Working to build her Seniors Helping Seniors® business has also given Arnold the opportunity to work closely with her children, guaranteeing aligned values as the family works together to serve their community while building a franchising legacy that lasts.
Seniors Helping Seniors® delivers peer-provided in-home care to seniors, matching able seniors with those who could use some assistance, delivering help with daily tasks, companionship and transportation that allows seniors to continue living independently in their own home for as long as possible.
Arnold saw firsthand within her own family what a profound impact proper senior care can have, with the ideas of both empathy and service guiding her entry into entrepreneurship.
“I had a grandmother who had Alzheimer's who was in hospice for three years. And my grandfather just passed away a couple years ago as well. So, there was about a three-year period between the two and my mom was taking care of them. I helped — but I saw the struggle and the balance that she really struggled with in taking care of them,” Arnold said. “I was doing some health care consulting. It was inconsistent. A lot of changes in health care. So, I just decided to take a look at the franchise opportunity. And it really struck that chord for me: I know this. I've done this. I've lived it. I've breathed it. I've seen it in my family.”
While concepts like efficiency, control, service and aligned values helped draw Arnold into the franchisee fold, it was the idea of working with her children to create a shared franchising legacy that could be passed down which cemented the career pivot.
Possessing a business background and experience as a registered nurse, Arnold had skills that transferred well to the idea of running a Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise.
Building a strong team can be difficult. But Arnold is able to capitalize on a built-in support system as she forges ahead in her new business. One of her six children is a CNA with another currently going to school to become a nurse.
“I’m the first in my family to go to college, get a degree and do a lot of things. But I've been advising people on how to run things more efficiently and effectively. So, I have the knowledge. But I wanted to take control of a business of my own — something I was dedicated to — and take control of my career, eventually passing it on to a family member,” Arnold said. “I think it fits because two of my six kids are in the medical field and really into it the way I am. I think this would be a great business for them to support.”
Like many pondering the idea of franchising, Arnold had questions about how to get started. But drawing upon her family history to select a franchise opportunity with aligned values proved attractive. And the idea of creating a family legacy that can be shared with her children is the type of franchising benefit that can be hard to quantify in terms of dollars and cents.
“I also have a son in finance — so the accounting and financial side could fit in — and another child who's into operations. So, it could really become a fully family-run business,” Arnold said. ”Initially, I didn’t really know how financing worked. But I learned a lot in the process, including that you could finance through a 401(k). I had no idea about that. But I want to take control of my future — and how I go into the sunset — and create a family legacy.”
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Rhonda Arnold saw the impact of great caregiving in her own home and in her Minnesota community and built a family franchising legacy rooted in empathy and multigenerational franchise ownership.
A significant part of the American dream is the concept of building something successful that can be passed down through the generations.
For Rhonda Arnold, the idea of constructing a successful business she could both run and bequeath was a significant factor in the launch of a new Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise just outside the Twin Cities in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Watching her mother provide care to both her grandmother and grandfather instilled Arnold with a personal mission as she readies her entry into entrepreneurship. Working to build her Seniors Helping Seniors® business has also given Arnold the opportunity to work closely with her children, guaranteeing aligned values as the family works together to serve their community while building a franchising legacy that lasts.
Seniors Helping Seniors® delivers peer-provided in-home care to seniors, matching able seniors with those who could use some assistance, delivering help with daily tasks, companionship and transportation that allows seniors to continue living independently in their own home for as long as possible.
Arnold saw firsthand within her own family what a profound impact proper senior care can have, with the ideas of both empathy and service guiding her entry into entrepreneurship.
“I had a grandmother who had Alzheimer's who was in hospice for three years. And my grandfather just passed away a couple years ago as well. So, there was about a three-year period between the two and my mom was taking care of them. I helped — but I saw the struggle and the balance that she really struggled with in taking care of them,” Arnold said. “I was doing some health care consulting. It was inconsistent. A lot of changes in health care. So, I just decided to take a look at the franchise opportunity. And it really struck that chord for me: I know this. I've done this. I've lived it. I've breathed it. I've seen it in my family.”
While concepts like efficiency, control, service and aligned values helped draw Arnold into the franchisee fold, it was the idea of working with her children to create a shared franchising legacy that could be passed down which cemented the career pivot.
Possessing a business background and experience as a registered nurse, Arnold had skills that transferred well to the idea of running a Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise.
Building a strong team can be difficult. But Arnold is able to capitalize on a built-in support system as she forges ahead in her new business. One of her six children is a CNA with another currently going to school to become a nurse.
“I’m the first in my family to go to college, get a degree and do a lot of things. But I've been advising people on how to run things more efficiently and effectively. So, I have the knowledge. But I wanted to take control of a business of my own — something I was dedicated to — and take control of my career, eventually passing it on to a family member,” Arnold said. “I think it fits because two of my six kids are in the medical field and really into it the way I am. I think this would be a great business for them to support.”
Like many pondering the idea of franchising, Arnold had questions about how to get started. But drawing upon her family history to select a franchise opportunity with aligned values proved attractive. And the idea of creating a family legacy that can be shared with her children is the type of franchising benefit that can be hard to quantify in terms of dollars and cents.
“I also have a son in finance — so the accounting and financial side could fit in — and another child who's into operations. So, it could really become a fully family-run business,” Arnold said. ”Initially, I didn’t really know how financing worked. But I learned a lot in the process, including that you could finance through a 401(k). I had no idea about that. But I want to take control of my future — and how I go into the sunset — and create a family legacy.”
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