BF 017 – Kevin Reneau – Senior Helpers

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Kevin Reneau
Kevin Reneau worked as a senior athletics administrator at Cal Berkeley for several decades. Ten years ago, Kevin and his wife wanted to own their own business, so at 50, they bought a franchise business called Senior Helpers. They are now in their tenth year and have been very successful. Senior Helpers provides ensured and bonded caregivers/companions to come into the homes of senior clients so that they can stay safe and independent in their own homes as apposed to considering boarding care.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How Kevin overcame loosing his job in his 50s.
- The benefits of owning a senior care franchised business.
- How Senior Helpers services help loved ones maintain independence in the comfort of their own home.
- Why there is a growing need for personalized at home care.
- Pros and cons of owning your own service business.
- Why it is important to research a business before you decide to buy.
- Find out if you can succeed in it.
- Determine how long it takes to get to the breakeven point.
- How to grow a service franchise.
- How Kevin grew a small franchise investment into a $1M+ value.
- Why for this franchise, or any other, it is imperative to find and nurture quality employees.
- The importance of managing expenses for a successful business.