Today’s guest is Ryan C, an early franchisee with Cabinet IQ who’s already crushing it. In just over a year, Ryan has 3 territories in South Carolina and Georgia, and he’s proving that you can keep your corporate job while building a thriving franchise business. We’ll dive into Ryan’s journey from banking & finance into the remodeling world, his scariest moment signing the dotted line, how he balances his full-time job with being a franchise owner, and why he believes discipline, time management, and grit are the real keys to success.
Today’s guest is Ryan C, an early franchisee with Cabinet IQ who’s already crushing it. In just over a year, Ryan has 3 territories in South Carolina and Georgia, and he’s proving that you can keep your corporate job while building a thriving franchise business.
We’ll dive into Ryan’s journey from banking & finance into the remodeling world, his scariest moment signing the dotted line, how he balances his full-time job with being a franchise owner, and why he believes discipline, time management, and grit are the real keys to success.
If you’ve ever wondered:
➡️ Can I keep my job while being a franchisee?
➡️ What’s it like to join an emerging brand like Cabinet IQ?
➡️ How do I balance family, risk, and growth goals in franchising?
This episode has your answers.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Eye on Franchising ft. Ryan C (Cabinet IQ)
02:20 – Can you keep your corporate job as a franchisee?
05:10 – The sacrifice, discipline & grit needed for success
09:15 – Early franchisee experience: being “more than a number”
12:40 – Ryan’s scariest moment signing franchise agreements & leases
16:55 – Why he picked Cabinet IQ over other brands
22:30 – The risk vs. reward mindset & worst-case scenario thinking
26:15 – Building a $3M first year with plans for $50M
31:05 – Balancing reinvestment, growth, and new showrooms
35:20 – Tech & design: Cabinet IQ’s secret weapon
41:00 – Advice for first-time franchise owners: bet on yourself
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